Compassion:  'tools of creativity'....... by quietpurplehaze

Compassion: 'tools of creativity'.......

It somehow seemed appropriate this morning to take and upload my first shot with my new camera of this Compassion rose which grows and smells beautiful on our kitchen wall.

I think I'm bit hung up on the word 'tools' maybe confusing it with inspiration. But what helps me to be creative:

1.subject matter, often around the house and garden (we won't mention Jinks here)
2. camera, of course
3. word of the day (thanks @bulldog)
4. all your lovely pics
5. being a member of 365
6. my own brain
.....the last is pretty important and I wanted to buy a walnut to use the kernel as a respresentation of a brain but it's not close enough to Christmas to buy walnuts (and I thought you would not appreciate yet another selfie)
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Very beautiful with that new camera
August 2nd, 2013  
Ah.....so sweet. Congrats on your new camera.
August 2nd, 2013  
Super ,& such a delicate shot --the new camera works well - fav (your 1st fav with the new camera !! )
August 2nd, 2013  
@beryl

Beryl, thanks, you're so kind, made my day. When I can work out where the macro is on the camera, I'll be even happier than I am now!
August 2nd, 2013  
Wow! What a beautiful shot, so soft! fav.
August 2nd, 2013  
@linah

Thank you for comments and fav! Think I''m going to like this camera!
August 2nd, 2013  
Gorgeous! How exciting that u have a new camera, I love love my Panasonic! Happy snapping :-)
August 2nd, 2013  
@jetpics

Thank you and thank you! Think I shall love my Panasonic too!
August 2nd, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze Try the zoom Hazel, you'll be amazed.
August 2nd, 2013  
@jetpics

Thanks, I'm hoping to be amazed by the zoom - it's one of the reaons I bought a better camera - watch this space!
August 2nd, 2013  
nice
August 2nd, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze from Macro to the moon without changing the lens, I'll look fwd to your pics.
August 2nd, 2013  
Amazing that we chose simmer la roses but I had to buy mine but the good thing is it is for Carol.
August 2nd, 2013  
Wow, this is beautiful!
August 2nd, 2013  
What a beautiful and delicate rose.
August 2nd, 2013  
Very pretty and enjoy the new camera - how exciting!
August 2nd, 2013  
So beautiful and soft looking. Enjoy your new camera.
August 2nd, 2013  
The most beautiful rose Hazel and a wonderful way to baptise your new camera! How exciting to have a new tool of creativity!! Love your text too - I always do!
August 2nd, 2013  
ooops, fav!
August 2nd, 2013  
@tishpics

Patricia, thank you for your generous comments and thank you for saying them! (We are coming to Suffolk in Sept so I am wondering if we shall be able to pop in and see you?)
August 2nd, 2013  
Beauriful rose and photo of it, the Panasonics are good (think I misunderstood yesterday, realise you were still using your 'old' camera, took a good picture though - just like my little x-70 still does!)
August 2nd, 2013  
I don't have spellcheck on the laptop, forgive the odd spelling! Just back from visiting Tina's dad in Worthing, and Tina had an annual check-up this morning (all OK). He's doing well, slow but sustained improvements since Monday. Now we think he will be OK for a care home, we weren't sure at one time last week. But he won't be able to go home again, he needs and deserves looking after, which we will ensure, independent of social services and all that lot!
August 2nd, 2013  
Forgot...fav!
August 2nd, 2013  
Lovely rose, soft colours.
August 2nd, 2013  
@ivan
Thank you for your comments and the fav. I'm sure I shall still use my little camera, just looking forward to a bit more scope with the new. What good news for Tina's dad. Now you will be busy choosing a good place for him. Good luck!
August 2nd, 2013  
Wow, a beautiful rose beautifully captured!
August 2nd, 2013  
How exciting to try out all the new possibilities and not be limited by the camera, Lot of experiments to try .
A wonderful capture of this beautiful rose.
August 2nd, 2013  
stunning- great capture with your new camera. well done!
August 2nd, 2013  
This is stunning - such soft colours and a Fav
August 2nd, 2013  
@rosiekind

Rosie, thank you and I seem to have made an unexpectedly good start with this new camera.
August 2nd, 2013  
Bep
Congrats! Fantastic picture. FAV
August 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful shot. Have a lovely weekend as well
August 2nd, 2013  
Gorgeous flower! Have a great weekend too! It's a LONG weekend here in Canada. Hooray!
August 3rd, 2013  
beautiful Hazel, fav
August 3rd, 2013  
So beautiful!!!! FAV for sure!
August 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful tones, soft and lovely soft pink white colour.
August 3rd, 2013  
Great shot Hazel, but they are your words, I just put them together.
August 3rd, 2013  
@bulldog

Don't be modest, you do all the hard work.
August 3rd, 2013  
What a beautiful rose Hazel and a wonderful capture with your new camera!! Always exciting to have a new toy to play with and I am looking forward to seeing all your shots!! Love your notes on your creativity tools!!
August 3rd, 2013  
@pamknowler

Thanks for all your comments and I can't believe how different it is to have a new camera, especially when I always thought my p&s was the bees' knees! Well, I know I shall still use it sometimes - great to have a choice. I'm happy you liked my notes as I like writing as much as taking pics.
August 3rd, 2013  
Well done. You're on P
P.
August 3rd, 2013  
@richardcreese

Thanks Richard - I think I'm very happy with this new camera!
August 3rd, 2013  
Stunning!
August 3rd, 2013  
Congratulations on PP - stunning shot.
August 3rd, 2013  
What a gorgeous shot! Beautiful focus!
August 3rd, 2013  
This is such a beautiful rose Hazel and looks as though you've got to grips with your new toy very quickly indeed.
August 3rd, 2013  
@paulaw

Paula, perhaps it's that the more sophisticated the camera, the easier it is to get good pics with it!!!!
August 3rd, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze I'm not sure that's strictly true, definitely has more to do with skill (or in my case luck!!)
August 3rd, 2013  
I really like the softness you created here Hazel! +F
August 3rd, 2013  
Gorgeous capture, beautiful flower.
August 4th, 2013  
Gorgeous.
August 4th, 2013  
A really beautiful picture, a perfect rose
August 4th, 2013  
So beautiful. You've also given me some ideas on how to use the tools of creativity word that I hadn't though of before.
August 5th, 2013  
so pretty, congrats on the PP
August 5th, 2013  
@skstein

Sandy, pleased you got some ideas from my post - I'm alwayson the look out for new ideas too!!
August 5th, 2013  
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