I am trying to get better and learn as much as I can about photography. As I delve in, I continue to find sites that help in this adventure. There are so many contests and challenges to take part in. Winning is not the point. The point is just getting out and shooting to see what you come up with and learning to do more with your camera. Plus, it's a blast! :o) Thanks for stopping in! I only post contest and challenge entries on this blog. Visit my photography blog for more of my photography!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

A Touch of Spring

This week's Theme Thursday is A Touch of Spring and a new challenge, Be Inspired's theme is also Spring. 
I took some photos at the end of March and I thought one of those would be a great entry for these. Spring had begun... but had it really? My magnolia tree in the back yard was blooming, and yet it was snowing out.
A little different shot of spring, but the snow adds a little something extra. Plus, it shows you what the weather in Kansas is like. One day, it's beautiful, and the next day, it's snowing. :o) 
I am currently trying out a trial of Lightroom and deciding if it's something I want. This is the first photo that I am posting that I have edited in Lightroom. Nothing fancy, just basic stuff. 
What do you use to edit?
Do you suggest Lightroom, PSE, or both?



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Monday, April 4, 2011

The last few days

In the past I have wanted to get pictures of the moon and have been unsuccessful. I read some info on how to and couldn't wait to get out and try to get some shots. I waited til the next clear sky came and got out to get some practice. Of course, since then I totally missed the beautiful full moon, but at least while I was practicing, I got a decent shot of a partial moon. 


the long road

A while back, we had fun playing at the park and going through tunnels. This is my take on The Paper Mama's them for her current week's challenge: SURPRISE. 
Peek-a-boo at the park!

The Paper Mama

This past Theme Thursday's theme was WATER. Here is the pic I took on Thursday waiting in the car to go into my niece's school to visit her and take her class some treats. 
Raindrops on windows


I got some great pics of a field burning along the highway on one of our many trips to Wichita. I call this one Deer in the Flames. Can you see it?


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