Ten Truths

Struggled with this one too but got there in the end.

Brush Lovin' - Wise Words

Kim gave us new brushes to play around with and this is what I came up with

Favourite Quote

This is the beginning of a NEW day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for GOOD. What I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, This day will be gone forever, Leaving in its place something That I have traded for it. I want it to be GAIN, not loss; GOOD not evil; SUCCESS not failure; In order that I shall not regret The price I paid for it. Rue Kausrud

White - Texture Tuesday

White theme for TT and used 2 layers of Kim Klassen's plaster square texture

Eyes Wide Open - Beyond Layers

This week, find someone to bless…. a smile, a gentle word……a small gift....pause and give thanks for your blessings..... Digging deep for this one so here goes.....

 

Shine - Weekend Texture

A Painterly Effect - Beyond Layers

Ghost House Finally I got around to working on this project. Been a busy time with family. However I gave it a go. We don't have any old barns like this in Ireland so I used a shot I took of a legendary old run down ghost house in the area. Not a place to visit after dark!! You can see my effort in the Flickr Group. Not sure if this is my 'thing' but thanks to Kim I learned some new skills which I hope to use again.

Texture Tuesday - Happiness

Hot Colour on a Warm Wall

Thinking of the 'happiness' theme reminded me of summer holidays and this shot came to mind. These lovely hot pink blooms were on a wall in the South of France bathed in warm sunshine.
I did this theme for Beyond Layers and worked on the happiness found in true friends old and new.
Given the cold dark days of winter here in Northern Ireland gave thought to warm sunny days that bring glow of 'happiness'
Added 'Cherish' texture by Kim Klassen

Felicity with Mix - Texture Tuesday

A change of mind.  Reworked the 'felicity' texture with a different shot of a whole bunch of mixed flowers which I don't usually buy, prefering simpler blooms.  Layer mask applied to this one.

Felicity Trio - Weekend Texture

Sweet little weekend project to shoot subject straight in the middle and apply a lovely new 'felicity' texture.  Added soft light at 100% with no masking but I may try it again with a mask. 

Start to Finish - Beyond Layers

Light from Days Gone By

This week I stepped outside my 'box'.  A few new processes were introduced by Kim for this week's challenge.  I enjoyed this project as I learnt some interesting actions in photoshop.  This is my first attempt which I am quite happy with.  I may get around to doing some more during the week.

Choosing Happiness - Beyond Layers

Enjoying the latest  'Happiness' challenge so I came up with two different interpretations.

Using the 'revolution' texture I created an image which incorporated two of my favourite things -   photography and flowers.

A dear friend gave me pale yellow tulips today and it brought me to my second image which sums up the happiness I have through friends.
A old friend brought me flowers today and I made a completely new friend through Beyond Layers and we are now communicating across that vast ocean which separates us.  The image was created using 'softly' texture.

I dedicate this image to Janet and also to my new friend Terryll.

 

Story Board - Beyond Layers

One Day In My Life

The assignment was to capture 6 images from a day.  So as the my day progressed I snapped these shots and put together as Kim's tutorial instructed.  I thought it would be a bit of a challenge but it came together quite nicely.  Morning started with the post arriving on the mat to then catching up with events on iPad and iPhone with a refreshing cuppa.  Planning the evening meal followed by a trip down to the farm for a walk with my camera in the misty late afternoon.  Ending back home, boots off and feet up (for a little while anyway).
I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my world.
Looking forward to everyone elses collages.