Nostalgic Journey: Looking at TV's

So as we went wandering about in an antique shop, I couldn't help but notice the ancient old tv sets. Funny how they used to come in many different styles, shapes, and sizes way back in the day. Just a little bit of history which is fascinating to me.

more fall scenic pics

I Love Fall

A couple pics I took on my iPhone today...

Sun Energy

When taking pictures, amongst fiddling with lamps and lighting, I find the sun is still and always the best source of lighting, especially when it starts going down.  That way, you get the best natural light and shadow.

"Spiral Energy Lava Earrings"

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Jewelry and Such: Online Boutique in the Process...

So I've finally got this whole online boutique underway, something I've always wanted to do for quite some time and now it's finally getting organized.  So far I now have 6 items up.  Simply posting these items is not quite as simple as some may think as it is a very detailed process especially for beginners like me. *lol* In doing this, I realize this does take time but it's coming up gradually, yet steadily.  Any constructive feedback is welcome:)

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Blue Skies

Ok so here's my first painting I've done in quite a while,  continuing with mixed media:

"Blue Skies"
mixed media on canvas

This came from when I was walking to the store I thought the clouds looked unusual and so just having my iphone on hand I snapped shots of them.  They were just sitting there, pure, white and whispy and the silhouette of the houses made it even more intriguing to me...

Stanley Park: Nature and Scenery with a Camera

So today, Carl and I went for a long long walk.  We've undoubtedly walked several miles.  Got a work out for sure.  The fresh air, scenery, sunshine and exercise was totally worth it.  Especially with a camera:

"2 Ducks"

"Stand Alone"

 Carl told me "Hey come here" and pointed out this frog.  This is about as close as I could get without disturbing this bathing beauty.

"Frog Bath"

Then we came across this lovely creature.  He was in scavenging mode.  Unfortunately we had nothing to feed him as we've already eaten all our trail mix, though I'm sure with his savvy instincts he must have found what he was looking for eventually.  Other than that I was so delighted to be given the opportunity to take these shots:)

"What's for Breakfast?"

 I just love how he was giving me this stare as I crouched down to take a picture.  He was probably thinkin',"Hey!  Whatcha doing?" So cute. :)

"Lookin' Atcha"

Every time when I'm out and about on days like these when the sun is shining, I look for every opportunity to capture how the sun seems to make things glow especially from the right angle.  This is why I enjoy the macro function on my handy dandy lil' point-and-shoot Pentax.  I don't know the names of these flowers but they were so pretty I couldn't resist.

 And these ones caught my attention because they reminded me of real miniature fox gloves.  To me they looked like purple caterpillars so I guess that's what I'll call them.

"Purple Caterpillars"

 And of course how could I forget the fire weed?

"Fire Weed"

 And let there be lotus flowers!  The white one just below, I couldn't help but to enhance it with my "glow" technique with Photoshop.  The two after are completely un-altered.

"White Lotus"

"Sea of Lotus"

"Pink Lotus Mirror Image"

Now here come the trees.  Tall. Ancient. Powerful.  Magnificent.....

"Stand Tall"

"Surrounded"

"Moss Covered Branches"

"Let Me Light Thy Way"

"Stand Taller"

"Trees on Vacation"

 It's days like these which remind me I really should get out into nature more.  That's when I feel the most balanced...