Our challenge this week was “wide angle.” Unfortunately, I was slammed with commitments all week and then we left to visit friends in Syracuse on Friday morning (in fact, as you are reading this, we’re still there). So, I set this to post with an old favorite from our trip to Ft Lauderdale, FL, in...
This week’s theme, naturally, was “love.” And naturally, this was easier said than done. I had a number of pictures to choose from – the usual loving picture of my daughter with her dogs; with her “lovie,” a stuffed bear we named Schwartz; cuddling with her dad before bed. I also had a newborn session...
This week’s challenge was grain. At first it occurred to me go for the low-light look, but I wasn’t happy with how any of the images came out (probably from all the noise.) So I decided to break into my husband’s super secret cooking stuff and broke out the Quinoa. You’re probably here from Michele’s blog....
Not to rag on Apple, but our hard drive crashed last week and needed to be replaced. This is the second time in four years. I’m pretty sure that’s not normal. As great as their customer service is, “sometimes it just happens” is really not an acceptable answer when we’re talking a $200+ repair on...
Let’s talk about irony: last week’s challenge was “cold” and it was warm here…and this week’s is“low light” but we got snow! Which, as you might imagine, bounces quite a bit of light. I wondered out loud why Mother Nature didn’t want me to succeed in this weekly photo challenge. Turns out, as one of...
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JennI really like the color version, but I’m partial to city lights and water at twilight…probably because I grew up with that scenery and have none of it now! 😉 Lovely images, though. Hope you’re having a great trip!
Kasia of KGilbert PhotographyI personally love the color version. The blues and golds are really nice!
Heather Richard - Bottomstoppersbeautiful shot!
The Gaggle PhotographyThey are both beautiful but I also love the color version. So much depth. Nice shot for this week.
NancyThis is a hard one because I really like them both, but if I had to pick I might say the b&w one. Beautiful shot!!
Mellisa PendletonLOVE LOVE LOVE them both, but I’m partial to color!!!! Just stunning, makes me wanna be there!!!!!
Melinda B Hager PhotographyI’ve got to admit…when making my circle each week, I’m always excited to click on your link. Your pictures always amaze me, and this week is no exception. Beautiful work!
Megan Graves PhotographyI prefer color! Great picture!
Kookabug PhotographyI really love the color version, but the bw looks great too!
AlisonThese are gorgeous! The color version has such stunning richness!
ValerieOoh! That color shot is incredible! Both are great, but the color ahs the most beautiful colors, it’s my pick!!
raineydayssThey are both beautiful. I think the color is my favorite though.