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08-04-2010
"Sunset on Ship Island"

As darkness was approaching and we had to board the ship to return to the mainland, I stopped and captured the sunset and Fort Massachusetts (my post yesterday said Ft. Morgan, my goof). You can see that the grass on top is where I took the shot of the engaged couple. You can get detail info on Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts on Wikipedia. I was more interested in taking photos than listening to the ranger about the history. It had been many years since I had been to Ship Island and didn't remember everything. Hurricane Katrina covered the island with 30 foot waves but Fort Massachusetts has survived Camille in 1969 and Katrina in 2005.

Y'all are just too kind with your comments. Not only do they make me feel like I am actually doing things right but your encouragement has been beyond my wildest imaginations. I have also learned so very much from your photos and comments on them. Y'all are an inspiration!!!!!
Donna

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

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

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.

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.

06-06-2010
"Busy Little Bee"

I took this shot yesterday while I was taking other pictures and it was before the photo shoot in the afternoon. There are other shots from the ones I took that I plan to be POD in the future. I surprised myself with the detail in this one. I guess it was just meant to be.

Thanks for the wonderful comments on the first shot posted of Jordan and Thomas' engagement. I have hundreds to go through to select the ones I want to edit. It's a good thing I just retired and can spend some time on them. Everyone said that I would be so busy after retirement that I would wonder what I ever did while working. So far that's the truth!

Hope everyone has a super duper start to the week.
Donna

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

08-18-2010
"Vino"

Some days a glass (or two) of a good wine are necessary.

Thanks of the comments on my lighted garden. It really is wonderful to sit on the deck with it lit. If the temp will just get cool enough to really enjoy it. Thanks also for the words of encouragement, they are greatly appreciated and I'm aware that all photos don't hit the top. But is certainly is fun when they do! Don't worry, I love this community too much to stop posting.

Have a great rest of the week.
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

09-26-2010
"Got You"

As I was taking pictures of various flowers and landscapes at my friends' home in "The Highlands" I spotted this butterfly. I followed him around for quite a while to capture a good shot. I liked this photo because you saw more colors than just the colors on the open wing. I think this is a Monarch but not positive. I'm sure the experts will identify it for me if it is not. After all summer at home and only seeing a butterfly or two, I was excited to capture this one.

Thanks to everyone for the comments on my flowers and portrait, actually all of the shots while I was gone on vacation. You guys are really super.

I'm home and have so much to catch up on but will hit it full force in the morning. I love traveling but it certainly is good to return home! "There's no place like home!"
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

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

08-08-2010
"People, do you mind?"

These two were playing, nuzzling and whatever..... All of a sudden they looked up like their privacy had been invaded. Made me laugh. These are beautiful animals.

Posting a little late because the grandchildren and I were playing Monopoly. Okay we had to help the 2 little ones with their money. You know that's a game that never ends.

Once again y'all have really been kind with your comments. Thanks so much. You are an inspiration with all of your wonderful photos and comments.

Hope everyone has a super duper start to the week.
Donna

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