Anywho...today is Texture Tuesday over at Kim Klassen's and she, in her continuing generosity, presented us with a new texture last week entitled "partings" and asked us to please use this in our entries this week. So here is "partings". Sunday I snapped this hawk circling a field high above, scouting for critters in the farmfields.
While out in the country I always like to stop by this barn for an image or two. I call this my go-to barn and I manage to take pictures of this in every season. The sky was incredibly blue on Sunday, but using a polarizing filter on my lens really, really helps in bringing out the blue in the sky. I know that plenty of you must read Kevin and Amanda's blog, she always has great trip images, good food photography, free fonts on occasion and wonderful hints and tips. Today she talks about filters and how they can enhance the colors in your landscape photography. Hop on over and give it a read. And as you can see in the deep blue of the sky, polarizers definitely work to bring out the deepest blues and lush colors.
I am going to have to stop talking about the corn crops pretty soon. But below is the sadness that happened this year due to the terrible drought. OK, I am done, no more corn shots.
OK, that is definitely enough ramblings for one day. Please do join Kim and enjoy all the many entries using her "partings" texture.
The Wright Brothers created the single greatest cultural force since the invention of writing. The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, languages, ideas, and values together. ~Bill Gates
Until next time.....
I hear you about the piles of stuff . . . they appear so gradually we hardly notice them (at first). Love your barn shot! when you mentioned polarizing filter I realized why my mantle shots were so darn dark! I forgot to take mine off - argh!
ReplyDeleteI am with you, Deanna, about having no motivation when you live alone. I do the same darn thing every night making a to-do list and by morning, I just start me another list... one is as good as the other.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my house . . . you will feel right at home with my piles. I used to be a much better house keeper until I started blogging and having a love affair with my camera in nature. I love that Mark Twain quote, it's a good one . . . beautiful gorgeous blue skies, and well even though the corn is sad looking, they are great shots! xo
ReplyDeleteit's so good to know that i'm not the only one. :) but honestly how can one stay inside and clean when september is calling! :) lovely photos miss deanna. love, kelly
ReplyDeleteOh, how well I know those good intentions, especially where housecleaning is concerned. My house manages to stay neat because hubby and I don't like clutter, but the bathroom and floors could use a good scrubbing, and have for weeks now. The only time these chores get done is when company comes over.
ReplyDeleteThose circular polarizers are awesome and I have them for every lens I own. Recently though, I removed it from the 100-400mm lens because it does inhibit light somewhat, and if I'm trying to focus on a bird way up in a tree, it actually hinders the performance. Other than that, they're great!
beautiful barn. great corn shots. hey, you will get to household chores when you can. no biggie. ha. ha!! (:
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and the quote. I tend to let things slide lately also... I think because I would rather be doing other things beside keep a sparkling house...the kitchen never seems to be totally clean ;) and the laundry...ah well...there are piles...but I am creating more than I ever have and this is pleasing to me....so be kind to yourself...being organized and on top of everything isn't all it is cracked up to be...in fact it can crack you up ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the Mark Twain quote.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quote Deanna...and shot to go with it. You know how I always love your barn shots
ReplyDeleteI have a polarizing filter on one of my lenses -- can't remember which! I love that font -- did you get it at Kevin and Amanda's? I'll have to go check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly I don't know how it happens, but I can clean up a spot and within a month it is like all the stuff crawled out of the woodwork to clutter it up again. I have fantasies of a Container Store organized home, but then I wake up and have a cup of coffee, read blogs, work on pictures, more laundry......
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your pictures.
Hi, Deanna! I've missed you while I was traveling! And this is the first day I've had a chance to revisit blog list. So happy to stop and say "Hi" today. I'm heading over right now to check out Kevin and Amanda. Thanks for the lead.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to enjoy having a cluttered week...no picking up, no cooking, no laundry. I keep things pretty tidy, but I'm not so sure I'd be that way if I live alone. Nope...don't think so. :) Love the quote and the textured blue.
ReplyDeleteMy craft room is the worst for those piles. It is amazing how fast they appear. But at least I can just close the door. My hubby doesn't go in there to often. Your photos look wonderful. I love that blue, blue sky. I am going to have to get me one of the polarized lens covers.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Simply amazing post! Would love to visit and don't care about piles as long as they are not mine! Besides you need all the time you can get to create these amazing photos! Let the piles pile up! You have a much larger purpose! CREATE!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, don't sweat it. I just watch a couple minutes of Hoarders every few months to get motivated.
ReplyDeleteThis is BEautimous!! I love the quote and the sky is, well, amazing in its blueness!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the other, I think we each come to a place where we find out where we are comfortable living and BEing on the "stuff" and "piles" and "organisation-clutter" spectrum. I've found that when I am CHOOSING HOW I want to live and BE [and I too live alone at present, in a 300-square foot cottage with my Golden Retriever, Gracie Mae] I'm able to see what some might call "piles or clutter" is what works for me.
My biggest issue is my art, that which is NOT digital. I'm healed and healing by making it but there simply is NOT enough room here for it all. So I have decided to give it to people. I figure that is what I love DOing most, gifting it, and selling it has about as much appeal as eating glass!!! I have a friend who is helping me set some of it up on eBay and my intention is to take what I get for it and give it to people who are living with cancer. I wrestled and fretted myself for most of 2011 thinking I could make my art make up the financial difference BEtween disability and the cost of living my very simple Life. It was wrongheaded on steroids!!!
So, Now I have a plan and I have BEgun asking people who have SEEN much of it online, BEcause, BElieve me, there's NOT much room leftover when Gracie and I are both here in the Wee Cottage, and it's so much fun to ask and then give...
MayBE that's all I needed, a plan to spread JOY.
DeLIGHTed to meet you, Deanna!!