oh my, it's been far too long since i spent time sharing here,
but i haven't forgotten any of you just as i said in my 'last-long-ago' post!
i could go into all the details of my absence,
but for now i'll keep it short and simple to say that after a long cold winter,
as well as life's sometimes difficult journey with those we love along the way,
and gratefully watching as spring turned into summer,
it's good to be back!
i needed some time away to give my attention to some on-going family issues
but now, i can no longer put off continuing on with this passion of mine ...
i've missed it so!
for my 'welcome back' post i'm starting with a weekly favorite ...
kim's texture tuesday.
now mind you, it's been a little while since i've taken time to sit and create so i'm a bit rusty.
these lovely corn flowers were growing in the garden at our church.
after editing this image to the tone i preferred
i actually layered it with kim's 'anna' two times as follows ...
the first layer
multiply . 60% opacity
the second layer .
screen . 25% opacity
there, you have it ... and i hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
i plan on seeing you next tuesday, and maybe even before. :)
in the meantime, we're enjoying some 'fall-like' weather here ...
it's early for these temperatures, but we're so grateful for the break from the humidity.
i'm heading over to the 'the cafe' now to see more textured images
and catch up with some old friends ...
just click the button below to come along and join me!
blessings,
- deborah
xoxo
I'm glad you're back, I love your photo today, coneflowers are always such a pretty flower to photograph :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much, caz!! it's good to be back!
Deletesending thoughts and prayers to you, my friend! xo
this is so soft. Love it!
ReplyDeletethank you, cheri, and thank you for the return visit!
DeleteDeborah, thanks for visiting my blog. Glad you are "back". I love this group!. Your image is gorgeous….I like the desaturated effect….so subtle.
ReplyDeleteand thank you for the return visit and comment, marilyn! it is good to be back, and i love this group, too ... so much inspiration from everyone!
DeleteWell, if this is *rusty*, I can't wait to see *polished*! This is a lovely shot and the processing is wonderful. I can relate to you post today as our family is going through difficult journeys right now as well…which sometimes provides ideas for great blogging material! Thank you for stopping by my place and leaving such a nice comment. I hope to see you back some day. I love finding other bloggers who have a strong faith.
ReplyDeleteoh my, thank you very much, lisa! i do appreciate your kind words. i so hope to improve as i go along, though. so many others have since i've been away. i desperately need more practice but family has been much more important. i also know quite a few who are also going through difficulties right now, too, lisa ... seems the whole world is in turmoil these days! we are praying that things improve here as well as around the world. we know that God is in control whatever happens, and we are in His loving hands. i pray things get better for you, as well. it was so nice to meet you, and i will be following you so i'm sure we'll see each other again! :) blessings to you!
DeleteDeborah, there is no "rustiness" here! :) It is just lovely. I love the crop and composition. It is really nice to have you back!
ReplyDeletethank you, my friend! after seeing how far your work has come i feel i need much more practice, but your kind words are indeed encouraging! it's good to be back, too! i'll be visiting you soon to see your entry. blessings to you, beverly!
Deletegreat composition! beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you so much, christine!
DeleteYou don't look too rusty to me. That is beautiful!
ReplyDeletelol ... thank you so much for that vote of confidence, roxi! :)
Deletethere are days I do need it!
p.s. i would have replied earlier to this comment,
but I'm just now seeing it!
Beautiful. Love coneflowers.
ReplyDeletethank you, Earl! coneflowers are one of my favorites, too!
DeleteLove the music in your blog too!
ReplyDeletethank you, rosanna ... it does bring a sense of calm when i hear it, too!
DeleteThis is just absolutely beautiful - wonderful dof and texture. Welcome back!!
ReplyDeletesuch kind and encouraging words, barb! thank you, and it's good to be back!
Deletebeautiful image and I love that quote
ReplyDeletethank you so much, and simple things are what i prefer, too!
DeleteSimply exquisite!
ReplyDeleteoh my, thank you, kia! :)
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