It's been awhile - the end of the year crazy has arrived. I've taken photo's but haven't had time to process them. I'm seriously thinking of putting some of my images out for stock photos on some of the stock sites - I've a poll if you've got any comments or advice - I'd appreciate it. I'd much rather hear of personal experiences than reading a lot of technical information about the sites!

The school year is winding down and I'm really looking forward to having more time this summer. I've one more Golf lesson next week - we've been playing regularly and I'd like to say I'm getting better At least it's exercise and being outdoors! I hope to have more time to browse around - finding wonderful images to share is one of my favorite things to do.....









Enjoy....I hope you see Beauty wherever you look

It's been hectic in my neck of the woods - typically is the end of the school year, but since I added in Golf Lessons, and daily exercise, I've had a bit less time to browse around here. I did need a break - the BS was getting a little too much and I needed to step back. I haven't taken a photo in weeks and I'm sorry for it, but I know it will be here when I can get to it. We have a slew of plantings for the garden which should provide me with some very nice opportunities A few more weeks and school will be out, vacation will be on and the camera gear will be packed! We are heading up North again this year instead of our trip out west. I was just gifted a Kindle 2 for Mother's Day from my DH and boys and it's really a great gift - I just think of the room I'll save NOT packing books on vacation this year!

I still look around and appreciate the images I find....











Enjoy...I hope you see Beauty wherever you look

It's HOT. I know a few of you have heard me say how much I hate the HOT. I refuse to put my air conditioner in the window in April. Thankfully we have a ceiling fan, so my whining was at a minimum last night - I hate the HOT - and mostly I hate trying to sleep in the HOT.

Yesterday we took our youngest golfing - and can I just say - I played worse after one lesson than I did before any lessons. Now...I'm told that this is normal, because now I'm thinking about what I'm doing which is what is screwing me up? I hope that is true. Because I was thinking. And swinging badly. But we still had fun. And it was very windy, so the HOT was not as bad.

I read a few photography blogs and I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to use these free presets for Lightroom yet [link] ? I would love to hear how they worked out before I download them on my computer. I'm a little leery about the downloading.

Today is company and another day of HOT. We'll have to figure out something COOL to do....

For now, I'd like to share these images from such talented artists....











Enjoy....I hope you see Beauty wherever you look

What a week! School Trips, Golf Lessons, Take your child to work day - a lot of fun, but I am tired! We went golfing for the very first time last Sunday and really had a great time - I did ok, and my first lesson yesterday went well - I might actually be able to play this game! This weekend might prove to be a little too warm for me - each day they are upping the temps - from high 70's now up over the mid 80's! We all know how I feel about the HOT....

A few treasures to look at....

What a beautiful weekend! Yesterday was near summer like - 74 degrees and sunny! Today will be a little cooler but still, it is so nice to have the warmer weather. I'll be happy until the HOT arrives.

I don't like the HOT.

We're playing our first ever round of 9 holes of golf this afternoon with a two very patient friends - I'm sure I'll suck beyond belief, but I'm also sure we'll have a great time.


Have a look at these wonderful works.....











Enjoy....I hope you see Beauty wherever you look