Saturday, February 19, 2011

365 Project -- #43-49




Since I was dealing with a cold last week, Ellie (my Canon 40D) sat most of the time.  I did pull her out, and even get outside for some pretty neat shots, every day except one.  As I "hibernated" last Saturday, my first photo was a shot of opportunity.  Danny had come down into the cave (aka, basement) while I was editing some images.  He sat down and grinned at me, and since my camera was right there...  The "turban" on his head is a king-size fleece blanket used by whoever is cold at the moment (usually me).  The image really doesn't do justice to the height of that thing.  lol

[43] February 12 -- Danny.  Almost 18.  Homeschooled.  Future surgeon.  :)

[44] February 13 -- Melting snow on our patio

[45] February 14 -- Garden bench awaiting spring

I was fiddling around with the grain setting in Lightroom3 with the above image.  I don't mess too much with my images, except for b&w/color, and the general corrections.  But I do like this one; it's almost like a pixel painting (for lack of a better description).  :)  Plus I like the fact that I trudged outside in my slippers (no coat) on actual grass spots to snap the shot.  Let's go, Spring!  (I added some grain to the below image as well.)

[46] February 15 -- February skies

[47] February 16 -- One shoe in the garden

So in visiting your (and others') blogs, I happened upon a "challenge" photo.  Is it once per week?  Or per month?  I find it challenging enough to take a photo every day, so I haven't been paying attention to the special challenges.  Anyway, I filed away the fact that people were taking photos of hearts and heart shapes.  And as I was outside this afternoon, I saw a few of those heart shapes.

I must confess I didn't pick up my camera on the 17th, so I'm posting the images below for the 17th and the 18th.  (Thanks for letting me fudge a day.)

[48] February 17 -- Heart leaves {muted tones}

 [49] February 18 -- Heart of snow and grass

I hope you've had an awesome week of shots!

Living life; capturing life.

Christine

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6 comments:

  1. Dear Christine,
    Love them all, LOL on the first one. the bench one does have it's unique feel. I love the two last ones, such simple beauty, love it!
    (((hugs))
    Katia

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  2. I love, love, love those heart shots! As for the challenges, we host one a week. They post on the main blog on Sunday. You can do them or not. For me it gives me something to look for when I get bored with shooting, especially in the winter!

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  3. All great shots! Love the MELTING snow and the shoe.

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  4. The future surgeon picture is too cute. Love the heart of snow too. I want one of those benches in my backyard.

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  5. Love that shot of Danny...so, he's decided to become a brain surgeon instead of an orthopedic surgeon, hmmmm? Tell him I think he's got the post-op bandaging down-pat.
    ;-)

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