When Autumn meets Winter

Rules: I want pictures of AUTUMN MEETING WINTER if at all possible. A pumpkin in the snow, leaves with snow at the base, a snowman with some harvest vegetables completing his outfit. Anything that depicts the merging seasons. Now I know that some of you don't live in areas that experience particular season changes, which is ok, because for you folks I have an alternative photo assignment.

Carly's from Ellipsis, new photo challenge is When autumn meets Winter.

As winter creeps closer and closer the free water slowly gives way to the ice.

Momochrome Monday

I took this shot in 2000 using my old canon and black and white film. This is dedicated to my Mother in Law. Nov. 1 1921 - Dec 14 2007

Camera Critter

This cool shiney salamander like creature decided to delight me by taking a drink while I actually had my camera ready, Please check out the other photo's in the fun shoot.

Sky Watch Friday

We had a nice red sunset over the city today and I liked the way it showed through the parking ramp windows. Please stop at Sky watch Friday to see some great shots from all over the country.

Sepia Scene # 8

I think park equipment in the winter looks so sad. I first made this black and white and then added the sepia color in picnik. I did the frame shadow the same color. Be sure and click on the link above to see more great sepia shots.

Monochrome Mania

I thought this shot of Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hill of South Dakota would look great in black and white. Stop by Aileni's and see the other participants.

Before and after Christmas shots

I have been taking shots of my ornaments and playing with them at picnik. The one below I didn't change much, cropped it and added a frame then decided some snow since they were warming their hands over the flame were called for. I added some darkness to the edge to give it a night look.



This shot is of some old ornaments from 50's. The light from the door washed the picture out and it was busy with all the background showing.



So I cropped it and added increased the temperature. Then I decided to age the look slightly to hopefully show the vintage look of them, I added a shadow frame and again dark around the edges. I like how it turned out. My Santa candle shot was dark. I decided to play with it and see if I could get a shot worth keeping out of it.


So I lightened it up, increased the temp and them put a crystallizing effect on blurring out the detail of the background but still keeping the details of the cute faces sharp. I put a shadow frame on it and then added my Christmas wishes. I think it is cute enough now to make into a card.