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I think my sweetie loves me! Look what was delivered for me today!

Here’s a funkified version for Texture Tuesday…

(In this case, “funkified” means over processed following that DRI tutorial I linked to in yesterday’s post, and then overdoing the Smart Sharpen.)

I’ve been spending some time browsing around CreativePro.com. Information overload!!

These photos were taken with only window light with heavy clouds as a huge softbox. I think the light might have been further modified by the falling snowflakes.

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It’s not monochrome Monday! It’s Manipulated Monday! I took this shot of a frosty crocus this morning, and I liked it, so I decided to play with it. I used a tutorial I found on an “hdr” technique to make it over-the-top saturated and textured. I didn’t go as far as he does in the tutorial though – don’t like the cartoony look. Here’s my Frosty Crocus.

Cool Giveaway!

Hey photography friends! Don’t miss out on this awesome giveaway over at PhatStraps.com! The item being given away is a Belle camera bag by Epiphanie, and it looks fabulous!

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What a great Easter Sunday! Everything went well today! The kids weren’t even terribly disappointed that we didn’t hunt for eggs. We decided to take the focus off male rabbits that lay eggs and put it on Jesus’ resurrection. It was a good day, and everyone has been happy all day! Yay!

Here are a few photos from our afternoon at Nana’s house…
Ken and Fancy shared the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection with a set of Resurrection Eggs. Ken also prepared some delicious deviled eggs for us.

We had a great time with bubbles and kites (representing rising from the grave). The tulips are from Nana’s happy centerpiece. Tulips are such joyful flowers!

I hope it was a wonderful Sunday for you, too!

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My scenic Saturday took place within the auction house. We spent almost all day at the auction. It was nice to spend the day with a bunch of my favorite people, but it wasn’t a spectacularly exciting auction. The RV I loved went for a bit more than I had on me (I’m chuckling at myself – it went for $15,000 - I had nothing) but I sure did enjoy looking around in there. Here are a couple shots I took while I was there (with my Palm Pre Plus). The first shot is a pair of rubber boots (truly rubber boots) that they are using as a planter.

Here is a nice set of gold plated flatware that Felice really wanted. Unfortunately, it went for more than she had in her budget. Isn’t the box neat? I’ve never seen a houndstooth flatware box!

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Friday Challenge! The theme for today’s challenge is April Fool’s fun or Easter. Since I don’t like April Fool’s pranks, I chose to do something that might represent Easter…

This one is actually an “Easter” photo – Caleb holding his preschool Easter basket…

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I am thankful for Spring! Here’s some evidence that it truly is spring…

It did snow today, but these signs give me hope for some really nice weather. It will come!