Mar 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
It started with this photo. I know I’ve mentioned several times that I’m working on a vintage film action for photoshop but I don’t think I ever shared why I’ve been so engrossed in it. I blame the Library of Congress! If you are not already a...
Mar 23, 2011 | photography
Photoshop curves, of course! What else would I be blogging about??? ; ) I took some time off from running around today — in part to nurse this cold that will not go away– and to experiment with curve adjustment layers. Now, I know full well the power of...
Feb 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m going to be very literal with this prompt. These are the two cups that get me through the day! ; ) My morning cup of coffee — dark roast with enough half and half to turn it a nice caramel color, and my afternoon (and evening) cup of tea — strong...
Feb 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Charlotte Hawkins Brown wrote in the 1930s “I have had to accept segregation because my people who need what I have to give live in larger numbers in the land of segregated ideals. Buy my philosophy is that position or place can never segregate mind or soul. I...
Feb 17, 2011 | 365, photography
I love the color of this shot — but I think it may be a little flat. You know? Maybe even, dare I say it, boring? Well not so much for me because I know the back story of all the items, but from the standpoint of a viewer with out that background it probably...
Feb 16, 2011 | inspirations, photography
The Muses latest theme is one that I can really get into — after all, it’s my blog title! : ) I don’t have a lot in the way of knick-knacks and bric-a-brac — but I DO have six kids and they come with a LOT of stuff. So for the next week or so...
Feb 15, 2011 | photography
The view down Church Street — that’s the church there on the left. Taken with my fun new camera app — retroCamera. Pure grab shot through the car window. Don’t worry the traffic is just crawling at this time of the...
Feb 15, 2011 | photography
You know, I’m not entirely sure what to call them but you know what I mean. Someone hosts a special “day” on their blog and everyone follows the theme and then links up with their own blogs. And there are so many, many out there — great ones...
Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
More lensbaby pictures — but what a perfect fit for a soft romantic feel, right? I’m loving my lensbaby now that I’ve figured out the focusing. I forced myself to take it off the camera when I took the boys to the park today. I knew it would be too...
Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
And what a beautiful gift we have been given today with our sunny and warm weather! The 2 littlest boys and I took advantage of the thaw and went for a morning walk to the playground and back through our woods and down to the stream. I’ll have pictures ready by...
Feb 9, 2011 | just everyday, photography
My husband is very passionate about guitars. And amps. We have lots of both. He calls it “gas” — gear acquisition syndrome. I hear there is a similar malady that hits photographers. This is his current favorite set-up — a Brian Setzer Gretsch...
Feb 8, 2011 | just everyday, photography
My husband gave me this beautiful statue of Our Lady holding baby Jesus for my birthday. I was pregnant with our fifth child and looking for some inspiration! I’ve always loved the way Mary is holding the little baby’s hand and just the gracefulness of the...
