Saturday, June 30, 2012

Shoot.Edit.Submit. | Dragonfly






This photo is pretty much SOOC. I did lighten just a tad, and that's it! 
I found a beautiful field to photograph, and this guy made my first shot! 

Thanks for visiting,
Lori

Friday, June 29, 2012

Foto Friday's 1st Anniversary Giveaway | Photographer's Choice


Welcome to Foto Friday's 1st Anniversary & Giveaway!!
I truly can't believe it has been a whole year of me hosting this fun meme. Last year it fell on my birthday which is next week! So next Friday will be the Giveaway to three photographer's.

Guides Lines for today:
  • Link any photo you wish it's "Photographer's Choice"
  • Only one entry per person
  • Place my button in your post or link back to me
  • Follow my blog
  • Leave a comment telling me that you did and your email address
Here are the Prizes from Etsy sellers:


This giveaway item is a Camera Creature that's attached to your lens with a squeaker to get little ones to look at you! I bought one myself, of course I have the frog. You can pick your favorite!
Eileen is the owner of Camera Creatures, a mother of three and has a serious interest in photography. She's loves candid shots but realized she had a serious problem getting all three children to look at her camera. She looked at other handmade lens accessories and decided to join the ranks and thus was born Camera Creatures LLC.
Visit her site Camera Creatures and her Etsy Shop, check it out and heart her!

Scrabble Tile Jewelry - Scrabble Tile Necklace - Polaroid Camera Scrabble Tile Pendant with Necklace and Matching Gift Tin

The next giveaway item is a Scrabble Tile Polaroid necklace, so cute! This handmade item is from the Frilly Chili on Etsy. Cama began her shop because she had the need to create. She's a wife, mom, photographer, and lover of fun and different things. Visit her shop and Heart her!

 Domino Size Glass Metal Frame Key Chain-I Shoot People For a Living-Career Photography
The last giveaway item is a "I shoot people for a living" key chain. 
This key chain is Domino sized, 1x2 inch. Jordan Nicole is a Mother/Daughter team that have been selling their items for ten years, from craft shows to online selling. All of their items are handcrafted by these ladies in their Pratt Kansas Studio. Visit their shop goddess glass on Etsy and heart them!

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The judge will be the talented Kim Young from Mom Tried It! I'm so excited to have her judging for us! If you don't know Kim, please visit her page, follow along, she has lots to share. 



Last week's theme was "Photo Taken at Night"

Here is our featured photo this week:

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Whoa, look at this moon over Denmark! Spooky, but stunning right?
This image was taking by Hannah Katinka. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful image.


Grab your button!




I'm sharing a photo although I can't participate in the Giveaway.
This is my birthday present from my wonderful fiance!
Yes, I got a Kelly Moore camera bag! Ah...catch my breath! This is the Libby Lavender. Not a great photo, I took with my cell phone.
I feel she needs her own photo shoot! 


Now it's time to link your fabulous shot for this week!
I'm so excited and can't wait to see all the winners!
Good Luck and thanks so much for sharing every week,
see y'all next week!


Next week's theme will be
"Patriotic"





Tuesday, June 26, 2012

A Little Vintage Randomness

Paper Heart Camera

I take random photos to play around with and here is one.




Working with an action called A Little Vintage, 
Normal, opacity @ 100%
It has a Blur action I used, Soft Light opacity @ 56%

Live, Love, TravelScattered HorizonsDesirae R




Thanks for visiting today,
Lori



Monday, June 25, 2012

Project 366 Rewind #25



It felt like a pretty long week. But I did get plenty must needed rest Saturday, so I should be ready for this week.

Let's rewind last week:

Sunday- M.y grandson's t-ball. He had no interest in my photographing him that day. :)


Monday-My daughter bought him his own pizza to make and bake. He really enjoyed that!

 Tuesday-A baby bird ran up to our door as we got home. Later we watched as he tried to fly. So sweet!

 Wednesday- My Hydrangea's are beginning to bloom.

 Thursday-My grandson insisted I get a picture of this red bird in the backyard! :)

 Friday-I took several pictures of this dragonfly. This is one of my favorites. I didn't realize how ugly their faces are!

Friday-This is a view of my Lantana's through my side garden fence.


My favorite photo this month has to be my Hydrangea!




Thanks for stopping by and viewing our week!
Lori

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Sunday Fun

Scavenger Hunt items this week are:


1. Warped
2. Concentric Circles
3. Gear
4. Glazed
5. Marble



1. Warped




2. Concentric Circles


3. Gear


4. Glazed


5. Marble




   Weekly Top SHOT



Lori

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Hydrangea | Shoot.Edit.Submit.


A couple of months ago we planted Hydrangea in our side garden, in hopes to have them full grown and beautiful for our wedding next year. I went look to see if I had any blooms, and finally I did. Armed with my camera I took a few shots. Now to get the acidity correct for some beautiful blue Hydrangea.  


Thanks so much for stopping by,
Lori


Friday, June 22, 2012

Foto Friday #51 | Photo Taken at Night + Reminder


It's Friday again & welcome back! 

I want to remind everyone about Foto Friday's 1st Anniversary next week! There will be three winners, next week by entering your "Photographer's Choice" photo you could WIN one of three prizes from Etsy sellers. 

Here's what will be given away:


This giveaway item is a Camera Creature that's attached to your lens with a squeaker to get little ones to look at you! I bought one myself, of course I have the frog. You can pick your favorite!
Eileen is the owner of Camera Creatures, a mother of three and has a serious interest in photography. She's loves candid shots but realized she had a serious problem getting all three children to look at her camera. She looked at other handmade lens accessories and decided to join the ranks and thus was born Camera Creatures LLC.
Visit her site Camera Creatures and her Etsy Shop, check it out and heart her!

Scrabble Tile Jewelry - Scrabble Tile Necklace - Polaroid Camera Scrabble Tile Pendant with Necklace and Matching Gift Tin

The next giveaway item is a Scrabble Tile Polaroid necklace, so cute! This handmade item is from the Frilly Chili on Etsy. She has several cute necklaces in her shop. Check her out and Heart her.


 Domino Size Glass Metal Frame Key Chain-I Shoot People For a Living-Career Photography
The last giveaway item is a "I shoot people for a living" key chain. 
This key chain is Domino sized, 1x2 inch. Jordan Nicole is owner of  goddess glass on Etsy. Visit her shop and check her items out and heart her as well!


Don't forget to post your submission next Friday June 29th. Kim from Mom Tried It will be the judge for the announcement on July 6th!


Now on with today happenings:

Guidelines:
  • Link the URL of your blog post, not your home page.
  • Include my button or link back to me.
  • Follow the week's theme or submit what you like.
  • Photo must be taken by you.
  • Visit other blogs with words of encouragement, and leave a comment.
  • Foto Friday begin's each Friday morning at 12:01am and ends Sunday at midnight, Central Standard Time.  

Last week's theme was "Simple"
Here is the featured photo this week:

Oh how I love this image, the texture, and the tulip! This needs to be hung on my wall! 
This beautiful photo is from Mona at Mona's Pictureque!
Thanks so much for sharing Mona, grab your button!



This week's theme is "Photo Taken at Night"

Here is my interpretation:


Next week "Photographers Choice"

Sharing With: Fabulous FridayOh Snap!Favorite Photo FridayRural Thursday Blog Hop



Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Rose Edit


This is my SOOC


And this is my edit.
Although I love the way this looks, this edit really was suppose to have more to it. I was following along to the Tuesday Tutorial that Sarah and Ashley have. I discovered I have a really hard time with brushes! I was going to read on this and finish, which I will, but I do honestly like this look.  



Lori