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February 8th – 14th
Canon Powershot G9
The Pipe To Nowhere
Work In Progress
Lady In Red
Pssst, it’s Secret Agent Mama!
Music City
Things Are Looking Up
It’ll Take You… Somewhere
Just Waiting On The Day
So Many Stories
Filth in Caricature
Twisting & Turning… An Exploration
Mmmm, Nana
A Bubblin’ Good Time
No Rednecks Around Here
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#1 by Jeanette on February 15, 2009 - 2:23 AM
OMW I’ve never been first! LOL!
Absolutely LOVE the set, all of them… to choose a favourite is impossible
Jeanettes last blog post..Ashley turns 6 (Weekly Winners)
#2 by frogpondsrock on February 15, 2009 - 2:29 AM
OH!!! Lotus they are all simply stunning.. I especially like you and Braden together “not being rednecks”.. i think that I will have to go back and have another much longer look at your winners.. I had said on my blog that your photos were amazing now I will have to add FANFREAKINGTASTIC as well.. xxx Kim
#3 by Maggie's Mind on February 15, 2009 - 2:34 AM
These are awesome. I love how similar but different some of our photowalk shots are, and that last shot rocks.
Maggie’s Minds last blog post..Weekly Winners Sunday 2/15/08
#4 by punk rock mom on February 15, 2009 - 2:34 AM
that last picture is adorable!! So glad to see you smiling. And Secret Agent Mama! I love her so!
#5 by Christina | AmiExpat on February 15, 2009 - 2:41 AM
All great as always. I really love that last shot of you and Braden. I want to try styling my photos more in Photoshop, I use it to fix stuff, but I’ve never experimented with doing creative things with photos.
#6 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on February 15, 2009 - 5:04 PM
@Christina | AmiExpat,
Oh, you will love it! It is so fun to see what you can do.
#7 by Vicky on February 15, 2009 - 2:41 AM
OOh I feel these are all great shots, but I would have to say “Just Waiting On The Day” is my favorite. There seems to be a story there. It’s captivating and makes me curious.
Vickys last blog post..Weekly Winners – February 8th – February 14th
#8 by Tracey on February 15, 2009 - 2:42 AM
Oh, I love them all, but I think ‘things are looking up’ is my favourite this week!
Mind you, the last one is gorgeous too.
Traceys last blog post..Weekly Winners
#9 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on February 15, 2009 - 12:50 PM
@Tracey,
I doubt there’s anything you can do about it
but I can’t comment your post. No matter how long I wait, the “word verification” image won’t load. So I can’t enter it (since it’s not there).
Loved the doggie shot and the “flying” shot.
#10 by tiff on February 15, 2009 - 2:42 AM
All wonderful, amazing, beautiful.
#11 by Kat on February 15, 2009 - 2:43 AM
Beeeeeeeyooootiful photos from Nashville! But of course, the last one is my favorite. You sure make a purty redneck mama.
Kats last blog post..Weekly Winners
#12 by Tara R. on February 15, 2009 - 2:45 AM
These are fabulous. I love Lady in Red and Fifth in Caricature. The Bubble photo just makes me laugh.
Tara R.s last blog post..Weekly Winners ~ a picture tells a story…
#13 by river on February 15, 2009 - 3:00 AM
What a great set of photos. I like “waiting on the day”. I really should remember to take my camera with me more often.
#14 by hip chick on February 15, 2009 - 3:40 AM
Oh wow! What great photo’s this week!!!
hip chicks last blog post..Weekly winners ~ 15 February
#15 by Gattina on February 15, 2009 - 4:18 AM
The one I like the most is the picture with the two old men !
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#16 by Ness on February 15, 2009 - 4:34 AM
Braden’s red sneaker is my favorite one this week! But they’re all great.
Nesss last blog post..Where Do All The Socks Go!?
#17 by Jientje on February 15, 2009 - 4:59 AM
Oooooo, now I’m jealous!! I can see you had fun!!
I would have loved to have walked there with you!!
Awesome pictures, as always!!
I LOVE love love the lady in red! Awesome!
Jientjes last blog post..Weekly Winners No Trespassing!
#18 by Lilacspecs on February 15, 2009 - 5:29 AM
Wow, this is an amazing set! I love all of them.
Lilacspecss last blog post..Fridays For Skin: Bow Chikka Bow Bow
#19 by katef on February 15, 2009 - 6:19 AM
Wow… fab photos.. LOVE the windows.. and the pipe. Would love to spend a day in the city just taking photos.. it’s on my list of things to do this year!
#20 by Mrs. Schmitty on February 15, 2009 - 6:21 AM
Beautiful…as always. I especially love the “Twisting & Turning” photo.
Mrs. Schmittys last blog post..Just Ignore Those Subliminal Messages
#21 by Lisa on February 15, 2009 - 6:53 AM
I recognized that camera lol
Great shots this week. Looks like you guys had a blast in Nashville!
Lisas last blog post..Weekly Winners
#22 by Trish on February 15, 2009 - 7:05 AM
an amazing set – what an excellent adventure you had. Talent & superb.
Trishs last blog post..Smiley Saturday
#23 by Tarasview on February 15, 2009 - 7:15 AM
I really like “just waiting on the day”. Fun pictures this week
Tarasviews last blog post..Weekly Winners- Prairie Sunset
#24 by kompostela on February 15, 2009 - 7:23 AM
Great set!:)) I felt like I was walking with you by the streets of you city:)
kompostelas last blog post..Weekly Winners, January 11-17
#25 by Danifred on February 15, 2009 - 7:29 AM
Ohhhh… lady in red is awesome. You are truly gifted.
#26 by Drea on February 15, 2009 - 7:40 AM
hehe i love that redneck 1
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Dreas last blog post..Weekly Winners – Feb 9th – Feb 15th
#27 by Marylin on February 15, 2009 - 8:07 AM
Oh they are absolutely gorgeous (as per usual!). I love Artist and Muse – how did you get that awesome effect with the glowy-ness? Very cool.
Marylins last blog post..Photohunt: Nautical
#28 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on February 15, 2009 - 4:58 PM
@Marylin,
Thank you! I had fun playing with that one. I used a spot color technique to isolate the two ladies. Then I used the smart select wand to select everything but them, and applied an effect – and I can’t remember if it was “median” or “gaussian blur!” I played with many until I really liked the look of it.
(Using Photoshop Elements 6)
Photo Bliss has tutorials on spot color using Photoshop, and one on how to do it in Picnik. It’s a little different in PSE, but I’m going to write that up before long and post it, too.
(Not that you asked. LOL)
#29 by Stacey~ComfyMom on February 15, 2009 - 9:08 AM
I love lady in red and the nana. Great photos of Nashville!
#30 by Mama Zen on February 15, 2009 - 9:15 AM
That last one is so cute!
#31 by SECRET AGENT MAMA on February 15, 2009 - 9:23 AM
I just LOVE that last one. Saw it in your blogpost, in reader, yesterday, and was wowed by it. LOVE.
I so thoroughly enjoyed walking Nashville with you.
XXOO
#32 by upto6only on February 15, 2009 - 9:36 AM
lovely pictures as always. I Like the last picture. Mine is up also
#33 by Secret Mom Thoughts on February 15, 2009 - 9:43 AM
Love the looking up shot and no rednecks is great.
#34 by rachel-asouthernfairytale on February 15, 2009 - 9:52 AM
Still pouting that I didn’t get to go on the Photo Walk. *sigh*
Those are awesome and I love the effects that you used. What program are you using?
Fabulous and I giggle every time I see that pic of you and B!! It’s awesome!!!
#35 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on February 15, 2009 - 4:55 PM
@rachel-asouthernfairytale,
I’m using: Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac)
It may be the “limited” version, but there is so much you can do with it! I’ve had fun learning and trying more and more. I just play, frankly, and then keep what I like.
#36 by Karen of Sillymonkeez on February 15, 2009 - 9:54 AM
Wow! Lots of great ones this week!!
I really like Twisting & Turning and Mmmmm, Nana..
#37 by amy @ milk breath and margaritas on February 15, 2009 - 10:09 AM
Good ones. I like the bubbles and the filth.
amy @ milk breath and margaritass last blog post..Blissdom 09: Nashville Shopping
#38 by Tiaras & Tantrums on February 15, 2009 - 10:11 AM
REALLY fantastic shots this week – love the last one!!
#39 by Annie on February 15, 2009 - 10:40 AM
I love all the Nashville ones – so fun!
#40 by Colleen - Mommy Always Wins on February 15, 2009 - 11:01 AM
While that redneck photo will probably always make me laugh when I look at it, I love the effects you applied to the artist and muse photo.
#41 by perpstu on February 15, 2009 - 11:29 AM
I love the picture with the bubbles! It’s beautiful!
perpstus last blog post..Weekly Winners Take 2!
#42 by Terri - teelgee on February 15, 2009 - 11:57 AM
What a wonderful range of photos this week! Love the street scenes. And the bubbles, definitely suitable for framing!!!
Terri – teelgees last blog post..Shadow Shot Sunday 02-15-09
#43 by Jessica (from It's my life...) on February 15, 2009 - 12:13 PM
Oh! I’m so jealous that you got to go on the photo walk. Great shots!
Jessica (from It’s my life…)s last blog post..Weekly Winners – Sweet cookie making
#44 by Zandor on February 15, 2009 - 12:29 PM
Those pictures are great. I like the bubble one.
Zandors last blog post..I might be going to Terre Haute next weekend!
#45 by Avril on February 15, 2009 - 12:46 PM
Fabulous photos! Like tying the shoe one – the shoe is nice and clean too!
Avrils last blog post..Weekly Winners : 8 – 14 Feb
#46 by merrymishaps on February 15, 2009 - 1:05 PM
Fantastic photos. Wow. Love them all, especially the last one!
merrymishapss last blog post..weekly winners: valentine’s day at the farm
#47 by Barbara on February 15, 2009 - 2:22 PM
Fabulous photo’s. I really like the ones that look like pencil drawings. How do you do that? I love the one of Braden’s foot as well. An amazingly clean shoe!
Barbaras last blog post..46/365 – Boing
#48 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on February 15, 2009 - 5:02 PM
@Barbara,
I’m using Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac), and there are a ton of effects you can apply. I applied on and fiddled with the settings on it – I believe it was either “stamp” or “torn edges” (they are somewhat similar).
(They make the program for PC, too, of course.)
His shoes are fairly new, but they’ve already had one good “wipe-down.”
#49 by AnnD on February 15, 2009 - 2:49 PM
Truly excellent this week! I love the one of the guys sitting on the street and of your little man and the bubbles!
AnnDs last blog post..The Story.
#50 by Missy on February 15, 2009 - 3:38 PM
They are all stunning.
For some reason the banana one is my fave.
Maybe it’s the detail and it makes me want to grab a bunch and start chowing down.
Missys last blog post..My 411th post.
#51 by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] on February 15, 2009 - 4:01 PM
One day, I will master the camera as you and Mishi have done.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]s last blog post..Weekly Winners 2.8 – 2.14
#52 by Karin on February 15, 2009 - 4:36 PM
WOW!! You’ve really outdone yourself this week – I tried, but there is no way I can pick a favourite. Although, that last one? PRICELESS!!
Karins last blog post..Weekly Winners: 8 – 14 February
#53 by Angela on February 15, 2009 - 5:10 PM
You got some great shots this week! I particularly love Braden’s little red high tops, hehe.
#54 by * TONYA * on February 15, 2009 - 7:18 PM
I really love the ‘no rednecks around here’. Fabulous.
I need to start thinking outside the kid box and take more photos of other things going on around me. You are inspiring me.
#55 by Sarah on February 15, 2009 - 10:22 PM
This is pretty neat. I really like the Nashville one!
Sarahs last blog post..Moi.
#56 by Dory on February 15, 2009 - 11:12 PM
I’m so glad you had such a great time at Blissdom! That walk downtown was a fabulous idea!
Dorys last blog post..Weekly Winners for 02/08/2009 – 02/14/2009
#57 by Karen MEG on February 16, 2009 - 12:37 AM
My fave is still the last one LOL!
Karen MEGs last blog post..Weekly Winners – Of Princesses, Unicorns & Sexy Sumos
#58 by Taz on February 16, 2009 - 1:05 AM
excellent shots
Tazs last blog post..68 Weeks Old and 10 Weeks Old
#59 by Smoochiefrog on February 16, 2009 - 10:17 AM
I love Braden’s face in the bubble shot!
#60 by Donnetta on March 1, 2009 - 1:36 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Lady in Red. How did you do that?!?
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