In the garden

Nothing new

Despite the fact that I've taken tons of pictures this week, I don't have any that I feel are worth posting...so here is one that I took in December in Palm Springs.

Lesson learned

This is why you're supposed to keep your camera in its case, and not in your purse.

Fun with actions

Oh, I have been having too much fun trying out all of those wonderful, free actions for PSE.  I just downloaded these from Paint the Moon Photography (link on the right).  That middle one is my favorite...what do you think?

Hipstamatic

My sister took this picture in Missoula, MT using the Hipstamatic app on Iphone 4...pretty cool, huh?

70's man

Radio Flyer

Flower

Croquet #2

Special thanks to Erin for teaching me a thing or two about layers.

Croquet

Baby A

BeforeAfter

After no less than 1 hour of searching, reading, and trying to download and use some actions in PSE, I succeeded! Here is an example of a free action called "Lovely" from Prairie Woman (see link on the right hand side of the page). I have to say, this picture did come out quite lovely!

Photoshop

BeforeAfter

I am trying to learn how to use Photoshop Elements to improve upon my pictures...there is so much to learn! I have read on-line, watched tutorials, and played around, but I feel like I am not even scratching the surface of what I can do. I think a need an extra few hours in my day!

Around the house

Favorites from my garden

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog! I hope to update this as much as I feel like it! I'm planning to use this blog as a place to post pictures, get feedback, and hopefully document my journey of learning more about the art and science of photography.