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07-09-2011
"Brotherly Love"

These are the boys of friends of ours who were also in Florida while we were. I took many photos of the family and have been editing to show options of processing. I liked this one after I played in Topaz Adjust. I hope they like what I've done with some of the shots.

Comments are always appreciated.
Donna

04-01-2011
"Abandoned Farm House"

I saw this old farm house and just had to take some photos. I have been watching tutorials and tried some of the things I learned. I liked the way this one turned out. I added a border but it's not really showing up. Guess I need more work on that.

Okay....I didn't see the white gown but now I do. I guess someone was watching me! Glad I wasn't alone. It's not April Fool's!

Only concerts left in the conference tomorrow. It's been long hours the last 2 days. Hopefully I will get caught up looking at all your photos. Thanks for commenting on the ones I've posted when I couldn't comment on yours.
Hope no one pulled an April's Fool joke on you today.
Donna

10/07/2010
"Yards of Yarn"

I was immediately drawn to this display of very colorful yarn in front of a store. The colors were so vibrant and such a variety of colors and textures. Inside the store were some of the most beautiful scarves, hats, gloves and other items made from this unusual variety. The lady inside actually had sheep and spun her own yarn. It was quite fascinating to hear her tell about what she did.

I didn't get to comment today. It was Hughes' 5th birthday and we had a party tonight. I also had to supervise Tucker as he finished a project for a book report. He had to make a box with all kinds of information and pictures. Needless to say, it's been a full day. I plan to get caught up tomorrow.

Thanks for all the comments on "Sweet Face." His aunt emailed me today and told me that she loved the pictures and it made her day to see them. They are sending them on to his Dad.

Happy Friday tomorrow.
Donna

05-01-2010
"I've got my eye on you."

Today began the garden tour. I got home last night about 11:30 and was up at 6:00 this morning to see the condition of my garden after I had been gone for 4 days. Surprisingly it looked pretty good with the exception that it rained last night. Just a little clean up before people starting arriving.

As we were putting out the "tablescapes" (local businesses brought items to decorate the tables on the deck) this little guy was on the arm of a chair. He kept watching us and just stayed there as we were decorating. I ran inside and got my camera and started snapping away. Tucker was looking at the pictures with me as I was trying to decide which one to post and he liked this one best, so here it is.

Today was cloudy all day with light showers and then mid afternoon the bottom fell out. However that didn't stop the people from coming. The garden tour hostesses were counting tickets as people came to view my garden. 310 people came even in the rain. They told me that they didn't think that many people had ever been counted on a day like today. I even had to get my umbrella out to answer questions from some of the visitors.
It was a good day and tomorrow they will visit again in the afternoon. Hopefully the weather will be better.

This little guy finally decided he wanted to be less obvious and moved to another part of the deck.

I took pictures this morning but will take more tomorrow and will post a daily in addition to putting a gallery on my site for those of you who would like to see my garden.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

08-11-10
"Coming Home"

Today was Tucker and Sutton's first day of school. Sutton is in the 1st grade and Tucker in the 5th. They are growing up too fast. I had to pick them up when they got home and take Tucker to soccer practice. Of course I had to take a picture since I was not able to take one of them this morning.

I actually like the way I caught Sutton in the air and her shadow of her running. I didn't know that they raced off the bus until she yelled "I won." Tucker was yelling the whole way. They are too funny!

Many, many thanks for the comments on my photos. It is very encouraging to get your comments. Y'all are just super!
Donna

1-9-2011
"It's Me!"

I tried to think of something creative but with the winter weather coming I didn't have a lot of time. I decided to use natural light from the front door and window. Boy did I learn something from this shoot. Anyway, this is it! Thanks Janet for giving us this challenge today. It was fun and as I look through the other SP posted it will be nice to put names and faces together.

We are expecting major ice late this afternoon and night. Glad we are loaded with food and have a generator. We learned after Katrina that we needed to have a generator to keep us going after any kind of storm. Several of our neighbors did the same thing.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Donna

04-29-2010
"Raindrops"

It's late and I'm exhausted but I had to post a POTD. Most of you know how I like to take photos after a rain. This is one of the pieces of "yard art" in one of the pots of flowers. My husband told me today that it's supposed to be storming starting tomorrow afternoon ending on Sunday. Just hope that the show isn't completely rained out. I fly back home late tomorrow night.

Have a great Friday tomorrow!

01-30-2010
"Sweet Dreams Little Man"
My youngest grandson was asleep on the sofa and I couldn't resist taking his picture. He's 4 and very full of energy. This shoto showed how sweet and lovable he is. I played with this shot in PS and decided I liked this version.

10-27-2010
"Finally Fall"

We are finally starting to see the changing colors of autumn. As I've stated before it has been so dry here that most leaves were just turning brown. This is a picnic area at River Bend on the Pearl River. The water level is down and even some of the water plants are drying up. Now for the good news.......It's raining right now!!!!!! There are storms coming across the area and hopefully there will not be any major damage but I'm so thankful for the rain and cooler weather.

I'm trying to get the quarterly payroll taxes for our business (have to report to 3 states and federal) finished so I can have time to comment. If not, I'll get caught up tomorrow.
Donna

01-29-2011
"Green Machine 2010"

This is a bike that's low to the ground that Tucker received for Christmas. Today I went over and took photos of lots of things at their dad's house. I'm sure I will be posting some of the other shots of the grandchildren playing and other things from over there. I applied a psychedelic filter to make the colors just really pop. The light was from the setting sun through the trees. I guess I just liked the bright colors.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I know I am. Our temp reached 74F today and it felt like spring. I just hope that flowers do not start popping up and then we have some really cold weather to kill them all. That happens here. Mr. Groundhog............
Donna

09-29-2010
"Ready to Graduate"

I went back to school today to take pictures of Chamber Singers for their Madrigal Feaste. They were also making formal senior portraits for the yearbook. These are two of my former students that were waiting to have their pictures made. I had already made their Chamber Singer pictures. They are so funny and had to strike a pose. It was a fun day today taking those photos.

Thank you so very much for for the comments on my recent POD. I really have been overwhelmed with the support and comments. I'm a little behind on posting but will catch up. I do not like missing your posts.
Donna

07-29-2013
"There is Someone Standing Behind You, Turn Around, Look at Me"

I walked outside this afternoon looking for a photo for today. I've been working on quarterly taxes for Cline Tours all day. This guy was a little shy but I got close enough to capture this because he was not looking at me. I don't know how many of you will remember the song of the caption, but it's the first thing that came to mind.

WOW "C Day" was a great day of posts!!!! Such creativity and beautiful photos. I am so delighted so many are finding this challenge fun! I know I am. I have had numerous comments, emails and messages thanking me for this challenge because it is getting us out and shooting with a plan. No thanks are necessary because I had to have something to inspire me to keep shooting. I'm just glad that it's working for you too. I already have my shot for "D Day" planned. How about you?

Comments and critiques are always welcome.
Donna

05-06-2011
"Rushing Stream"

A shot from the stream in my yard.

Hope to get comments on your photos done today.
Donna

08-06-2010
"Back Light"

This grass was blowing in the wind and was in an area with trees that were lit at night. You can see the light in the right bottom corner that was giving the golden glow to the grass. I also like that the grass had green and purple.

Hope everyone has a super weekend.
Donna

10-03-2012
"A Private Moment"

Today I went to Pearl High School (where I taught for many years) and took photos of Chamber Singers. There is a large hill on campus and when there is a pretty sky I like to put a couple up there and create this look. Hope you like it.

Loved the comments on the dolphin. I wish you could have heard us all yelling as I was taking the photo. I couldn't take photos and try to touch him.
Critiques and comments are welcome.
Donna

08-15-2011
"Music is Everywhere"

These guys were out in a mountain stream making music. It makes me happy to see youth making music. It has been my life and I rejoice in others and their enjoyment. Not only is it a unique capture but it demonstrates music is the universal language. Wish I could have joined them but was just passing through.

Thanks for the comments I took on my last venture with my iPhone. I've tried some suggestions from blogs by 2 Guys and am really liking the apps Ed and Rey have suggested. Hopefully things have slowed down now and I'll be back making comments on a daily basis.
Donna

03-03-2010
"Taylor Grocery"
I don't think I could come up with a better title than the sign. This building was a very old store built around 1889. It operated as a dry good store until around 1930. It was rented for $5.00 a month and became a general store with a barber chair in the back. Only one short time was it vacant. It became a catfish restaurant and remains so today. "Taylor Grocery" is a famous catfist resturant that has been featured in several national magazines.

When we arrived for dinner around 5:30 we got the last table. When we left there were about 30 people waiting to get in. It has plastic red checked table cloths, old wooden chairs and a lot of memorabilia including car tags from around the country. People have signed the walls, or anywhere else they could sign. Old bottles or goods from the past still remain in the decor. Seating is limited but it is a fun place and well as serves some very good catfish.

03-06-2013
"Betsy is Ready!"

We finally got everything ready, report written, costume and flag ready and rehearsed presentation. Our little Betsy Ross is ready to go. Her presentation is in the morning! I can't wait to find out what grade she receives.

Posting late since we were finishing details and rehearsing one more time.

Thanks for the comments on her other photo as well as the one yesterday of the "flying bird". I loved how many of you also wished you could fly! Sometimes I dream of flying. Maybe it's because I've been told I have a "jet powered BROOM!" Of course that was by former students. Just love them all!
Donna

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