First, the original that shows a lot of the colors in the garden (with a little saturation adjustment.) I love the pattern inside the bellflowers of the foxglove...I'm going to have to search for some beads that are inspired by that pattern. Let me know if you have any references of beads to honor this poisonous pretty! (I just googled to make sure I was calling it the right thing and found out it's a poisonous plant. I'm glad we didn't like any of them. haaaaaaaaaa)
And then there was a big bumble bee. I spent a good five minutes chasing it around the garden trying to get a decent shot without him moving. Curt was cracking up as I kneeled down to get a shot and the crazy thing flew right towards my camera and scared me backwards with a little scream. Too funny...no one was injured. :)
I went to town on this one and have lots of other versions...I honestly don't know which one I like best! The first one I spent a lot of time painting the background out into black and white...
Then, a little color changing magic...along with a few other filters to make this purple painterly version.
And then a little skinnier peachy version.
Okay, I think the last one is probably my favorite. It actually looks yummy to me...apparently it's time for a snack.
I LOVE Williamsburg, I always wanted to work there as one of the women dressed in authentic colonial style maybe churning butter or making jam, or working the loom. Thanks for the up-close shots of one of our nations most beautiful treasures!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun Jen! I love the way you played with those photos of the floxglove - I used to have some in my yard, but I guess it wasn't liking my yard too much. They are beautiful though poinsonous. It's where the pharmacy world gets digitalis. Anyways, I think I will try and make some beads inspired by your photo!
ReplyDeleteLove all the shots, thought the black and white was my favorite until i got to the painterly ones, WOW! I think Sue will do a good job, looks like some beads with frit to me!
ReplyDeleteAwesome - love the new banner too :-)
ReplyDeleteJen, this sure brings back memories from when Randy was still in the Navy and we lived in Chesapeake. We went to Williamsburg, the two of us and the dogs ALL the time. We had a nice routine...picked up lunch at The Trellis (which is no longer The Trellis, sadly) and we always had a picnic in the big field by the stockades. I love strolling around the dusty and cobblestone streets of Williamsburg and we still drive down usually twice a year or so with the kids.
ReplyDeleteYour flower pictures are just gorgeous!