Abstract Rose--Mother's Day

In honor of Mother's Day, here's a rose for all the Moms out there.

Window Detail from Frost Chapel

The last photo in the series from the NGCC shoot out of my subject:  “Geometry--Square or Rectangle.”  Taken with a lens baby, I wasn’t sure how well this photo represented “Square or Rectangle.”  As it turns out, the winning image was of a fence and a tree. 

For me, participating in this competition was a lot of fun and an important learning experience.  Next time, I’ll “go with my gut” and not get so involved with trying to fit into the subject.

Door from Frost Chapel

Here’s another photo from the NGCC shoot out of my subject:  “Geometry--Square or Rectangle.”  This door image was taken at Frost Chapel.  I eliminated this one from my submissions—I wish I had included it.  Since the competition, I realized that it was probably one of my better photos.  Next time, I’ll ask some other folks for their opinion before I eliminate anything.

Before the competition, I believed that the judging was planning to judge mainly on technical perfection and composition.  So, I was really surprised by weight the judges placed on creativity.  The winning images were very creative and many were highly post-processed.  Winning images included a lot of HD images and at least one infrared-processed photo.

ROOFTOP, NGCC Shoot Out

On October 23, 2010, I participated in a photo shoot out at Berry College.  The event was hosted by the North Georgia Camera Club and was attended by over 300 photographers.  Photographers were from camera clubs from North Georgia and Tennessee.  The event was held in Rome, Georgia at Berry College—one of my favorite places to photograph.  The photo above is of an old abandoned building on the campus.
The event was great fun! I had a wonderful time traveling around the campus with four other women photographing. I was a team lead for the Sweetwater Camera Club and helped by processing photos for an assigned topic.

The way the event worked was the after everyone was registered and settled in, five different topics were drawn and all 300 photographers went throughout the campus taking photographs of the five subjects.  After photographing for several hours, time was allowed for photo processing. 

Each camera club has to choose ten photos per subject to submit for judging.  Then, the judges choose the best five images from all the camera clubs and prizes were awarded.

The competition was fierce—there were some amazing photographers at the competition. Many of the photos were very creative and technically beautiful.  It was an honor to be in the company of so many great photographers.

As of the end of October, the winning photos aren’t up yet, but keep checking the website to view the winners.

Waves of Grass, Black and White Fine Art Photograph

This beautiful black and white photo is called “Waves of Grass.”   It was taken at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Photographs from the dreamscape series are taken with a selective focus lens called the lensbaby.

If you’re interest, you can purchase a print here. Each print is professionally printed on Kodak Endura metallic paper with pigment inks. This paper creates striking three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background.

Ornament, Fine Art Photograph

This photograph of an Asian pagoda garden sculpture called “Ornament” is from my photo series called dreamscapes.  I was interested in the contrast of the brownish-gray pagoda and rocks against the greenery.  The way the light falls on the sculpture and water was of interest.  Photographs from this series are taken with a selective focus lens called the lensbaby.”  The photograph was taken at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens.

If you’re interest, you can purchase a print here. Each print is professionally printed on Kodak Endura metallic paper with pigment inks. This paper creates striking three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background.

Abstract Fern, Black and White Fine Art Photograph

This delicate black and white photo called “Abstract Fern.”  I took this photograph at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens in May.   I was drawn to this particular fern because of the way the two most prominent fern leaves are gently touching.  This fine art photograph is from the Dreamscapes series. Dreamscapes are soft-focus photographs with a dreamlike quality. Photographs from this series are taken with a selective focus lens called the lensbaby.

If you’re interest, you can purchase a print here. Each print is professionally printed on Kodak Endura metallic paper with pigment inks. This paper creates striking three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background.

Heart Shaped Leaves Black and White Photograph

Heart Sounds noises generated by the beating heart. . . . “Heart Sounds” is from my abstract photo series called dreamscapes. Photographs from this series are taken with a selective focus lens called the lensbaby. The entire composition of this photo is sort of heart-shaped. The background motion makes it appear to be beating.

You can purchase an 8x 10 print of this photograph at my esty shop.

Group of Azaleas, Original Fine Art Digital Painting

This delicate photo painting of group of azaleas is from of my digital painting series called Photo Watercolors. Azaleas are a sign of fragile passion. Enlarging the view on this photograph will bring out the detail of the flower.

This photo painting was based on an original photograph. The photo is edited in Adobe Photoshop and painted in Corel Painter. I use Corel Painter to turn a photograph into a painting--primarily using water color brushes. The original photograph “Group of Azaleas” is based on was taken with a Canon 30D on our farm in Georgia.

Prints of this photo painting can be purchased in a various of sizes. If you're interested in purchasing, use coupon code "welcome" for a 20 percent discount.

Angel Of Dreams, Original Abstract Angel Fine Art Photograph

Let me introduce you to my new abstract series called Angels of Light, this series is being featured on Mondays in March and April. This photo featured today is called “Angel of Dreams.”

Most religions—not just Christianity--have writings or sayings about angels. For the most part, they are represented as being intermediates between God and men. They are often sent to mankind to deliver messages, save individuals in perilous times, and guide humankind. In some religious traditions, every person is believed to have a guardian angel. Angels patronize human beings and other creatures, and manifest God’s energy. I would like to believe that angels can be a source of inspiration.

The inspiration for the Angels of Light series came to me during the holidays. I have a collection of angel figures that I look forward to displaying every year. I noticed how ethereal one of figurines looked—backlit by the light of the Christmas tree. I decided to photograph my collection with a lensbaby lens—a selective focus lens. The quote reads “Angels descending bring from above, echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”

Prints of this artwork are for sell on etsy.



“Angel of Dreams” is signed and dated on the back. It’s not matted or framed. A professional lab prints the image on metallic paper. The watermark isn’t on the final print.

Whispering Hope, Original Abstract Angel Fine Art Photograph

Today, “Whispering Hope” is featured. This print is from a new series abstract series I'm working on called Angels of Light.
Angels are many times portrayed as symbols of hope. I hope that "Whispering Hope" reminds you that hope comes at moments when you need it most.

I got the idea for this series during the Christmas season--looking at my collection of Christmas angels. I believe in angels. I believe that over the course of my life Angels have helped me. Haven't you found a ray of hope at moments when all seems hopeless.

“Whispering Hope” was photographed using a Canon camera and a lensbaby lens—a selective focus lens. I combined several exposures in Abode Photoshop to complete the image. The quote by Eileen Elias Freeman reads “The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God. “

“Whispering Hope” is signed and dated on the back. It’s not matted or framed. A professional lab prints the image on metallic paper. This fine art photograph would look great anywhere you need a reminder to Hope. The watermark isn’t on the final print.
This print can be purchased at my etsy store.

Angel Embrace, Original Abstract Angel Fine Art Photograph

“Angel Embrace” is from a new photo abstract series called Angels of Light. “Angel Embrace” was photographed using a Canon camera and a lensbaby lens—a selective focus lens. I combined several exposures in Abode Photoshop to complete the image. The quote reads “We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.”

I got the idea for this series during the Christmas season--looking at my collection of Christmas angels. I believe in angels. I believe that over the course of my life Angels have helped me. For example, once when I unthinkingly stepped into upcoming traffic, an angel pulled me back.

“Angel Embrace” is signed and dated on the back. It’s not matted or framed. A professional lab prints the image on metallic paper. The watermark isn’t on the final print. This print can be purchased at my etsy store.

Stuck in Ivy Black and White Photo

“Stuck in Ivy” is a black and white photograph of resilient evergreen ivy plant. Ivy is a symbol of faithfulness and eternal life. This fine art photograph is part of my abstract photo series called Dreamscape .

If you're interested in purchasing this print, you can purchase it on etsy.

The Morning Stretch, Original Fine Art Black and White Photograph

“The Morning Stretch” is part of an abstract photos series called Dreamscapes. The plant in the center seems to reach up towards the morning sun for a good stretch.

“The Morning Stretch” was photographed using a Canon 30D camera and a lensbaby lens—a selective focus lens. The photograph was edited in photoshop to remove dirt from the leaves and converted to black and white. This photograph was taken in a garden in Douglasville, Georgia.

If you're interested in purchasing a print of this photograph, a 6 x 9 print is available for $16.95

Abstract Photo Heartsong

“Heart Song” is from my photo abstract series called Dreamscapes. On a recent visit to my Mom’s house, I photographed a beautiful flower basket she had hanging on her porch. It was a warm windy day—perfect for taking abstract photos. This photograph reminded me of some of the things that “MOM” means to me—a bright warm heart in the middle of the storms of life.

Technique:
“Heart Song” was photographed using a Canon camera and a lensbaby lens—a selective focus lens. I combined several exposures in Abode Photoshop to complete the image. This photograph was taken on my Mom’s porch in Tennessee on a windy day. The flower depicted in the photograph is a impatient in a hanging basket.

Where to Put in Your Home:
Anywhere you want to bring the outdoors inside.

How to Buy:
You can purchase a print of this photo if you're interested. I think this photograph looks best printed on metallic paper at a large size—like 16 x20 or larger. At larger sizes you can see the details on the flower best.

Random phrases that describe this photograph:
Heart, Form and light, Barely formed. Ethereal. Flowing. Gentle breath. Gentle kiss. Willowy. Wispy. Dream-like, light, airy and tenuous, celestial, heavenly, lacking material substance, surreal

New Impressionistic Fall Leaves Photo Painting

The photograph that inspired this photo painting was taken just before winter begins—when there’s still a little green and warm in the air. There’s always hope and beauty to be found even when things look bleak. This bright, colorful photo painting would be perfect for any home or office!

Table43

Still my husband and I are in the middle of lambing season, I thought I'd post one of the sheep paintings.

At our farm website, you can view photos of the latest lambs.

Overlook

This painting is from a photo taken in Amicalola Falls in Georgia. The painting is a moody impressionist painting.

Fire and Ice

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

Robert Frost

Making Demands

Making demands. Demands. Do this. Do that. Don’t do this. Ringing Phone. I’m more important. No I’M more important. Stop this. Hey talk to ME. Don’t talk to him. That’s not important—no THIS is important. Look over here. Stop that.