Saturday, March 13, 2010

VPW March-April - Stacked

Two entries for 'stacked' and the
beginning of the week-end assignment.
Nothing special, just more beach time.


I found the above at the start of a morning walk
along the beach.  Brrr!  Cold (about 65 degrees) and a
gentle breeze from the west.
But knowing there was an assignment, I took time to
get a picture of these chairs stacked up to keep the
wind from blowing them away.


As the journey continued and the weather warmed there
was a nice furniture arrangement and a beautiful table was included.
This is also my first attempt with Topaz Adjust and it gives
me a feeling of 'this isn't my shot".
I started this walk to learn about using my camera and
how to make improvements using Elements 8.

Not sure this can be called photography because
the software made most of this shot.

To thy own self be true!
Either be a photo taker or an artist!

VPW March/April - Metal

Nice metal and a start of my week-end


This is a nice touch for the seniors.  Most of us
need a rest stop, however, I don't think I have
ever seen anyone using the bench.
Maybe we are more durable than we think.
I did pass this way starting a beautiful week-end
at the beach.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

VPW March/April - Unexpected/Blessing

Point of view!

Is it really 'unexpected' to find this visitor?
OR
Maybe to him it is just a blessing!

Still to early for the humming birds but
the winter guys are having a ball with
this squirrel and the sunflower seeds.

VPW March/April - Blue (re do)


Original 'tilted' horizon



Reworked image below

Straightened image and some of the rocks
were lost but I think enough remain so one
can still get a feel for the area.
I should have done this to start!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

VPW March/April - Blue


No doubt blue!
(and I have two entries)
Cliffs of Moor (Moher)
County Clare Ireland

One of the most photographed scenes in Ireland
so I failed the "don't take a picture like all the tourist do".

However, it's one of my favorite places.


#2
Same water (Atlantic Ocean)
and just as blue!
I believe all water in Ireland is blue.

So, composition error number 2 has to do
with the horizon not being horizontal.
But changing it seemed to screw up the rocks.
Probably should have just cropped out the sky now
that I am posting and talking to myself.

A Friday Assignment

A lazy (busy) way out
but maybe the bricks can be
classed as stacked.


Vowels A and O
better seen in color

A busy week-end with important stuff!
Golf
Soccer
Basketball
Softball
and then Softball again.

But I really did think about the assignment!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

VPW March/April - Conspicuous

Is this conspicuous or what?
La Rumba, Barcelona

Conspicuous -  1."easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable",
2. "attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities".
Nothing more needs said!