I'm Back and Happy Valentine's Day

I went on a little "blog-cation"...
completely unintentionally.

I had to re-focus a bit.
Had to fall back in love with my camera.


Had to give myself some breathing room.

Here is the photo I promised to my Ma-Ma
wearing the hat she got me.


Without texture first since I know this is the one she'll prefer.

And just playing around.

Have a "love"-ly day
and
thanks for visiting!

Pink Bouquet

An all-pink bouquet of roses and zinnias,
especially meaningful in this month of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Dedicated to a very special friend...
who may have lost her hair,
but not her positive attitude.

Who has been exhausted from treatments,
but lives with plenty of fight and joy.

Who has had to make tough decisions,
but remains strong and informed.

She is beautiful inside and out.
She is fun, authentic and inspiring.

I keep you close in my heart as you battle and beat this disease, my friend.
Love,
Trace

Day 39/365

Black & White Wednesday

Taking part in a new challenge...new to me anyway!

If you're interested in black & white photography,
but sure to visit over at:

Thanks for visiting!

Photoshop

SOOC - straight-out-of-camera

Playing around with textures and actions in Photoshop.

No wonder I can't get a grip on what my style is exactly.

I can't decide what look I like best.

Sometimes, I think it was easier when I just handed the film over to the developer and what ya got back was whatcha got!

From Creativity Boot Camp

Something very different from me.
The theme from this day: ivory.
Trying to challenge myself to go outside my comfort zone.
You can check out the Creativity Boot Camp here.

Thanks for looking!

Veranda

I always thought we had a front porch.
After living down south now for many years,
I realize we actually have a veranda.
What's the difference?
Other than it sounds fancier, I don't know!
Do you know?

Be sure to stop back tomorrow - I'll be posting some of my hydrangeas!
Interested in learning about hydrangeas?
Check me out here!

Thanks for visiting!

Sunday Lunch

Hubby's delicious pancakes Sunday mornings
mean light Sunday lunches. (usually)
Strawberries.
Perfect.

Thanks for visiting.