@louannwarren In a front yard in Lunenburg...against the white porch railing of a lovely old home! It's my favorite also! (Digging randomly into my archives to see what I have there to "play with"!)
A lovely flower and processing. I have returned to 365 after some time away and thought that I would visit old friends. I noticed that Ron has not posted for an unusually long number of months. I was wondering if you knew whether he was okay. And I hope that both of you guys are doing well, too.
@mbrutus How good it is to hear from you! About a month ago, Ron had a breakthrough case of Covid, but sequestered and is back out and about! We haven't seen one another in an age (like since late 2019 at least : ( What communication he has is good and I know he's busy with both his photography and motorcycle group. He's on FB a bit...as am I, but very very little...almost like 365! I've taken up and rekindled other artistic endeavors when I tired of photographing my back yard for a year! Next week I'll be involved in taking the 3rd Photoshop Summit, so, in some fashion I hope to continue to hone some skills! I'm on the phone frequently, as I was just this afternoon, with friends I've met through 365, so I won't give it up entirely; it would be like burning my address book! I've thought of you often and wonder how your gorgeous daughters are getting along. You've been missed and I'm really glad to see you again! This is like keeping a little mailbox available! ♥
@Weezilou I know how you feel. I got quite depressed for a long while during the first year of the Pandemic. Photography was always one of my happy places, as were moviegoing, and soccer referreeing, and watching sports and they were all taken away at once. That summer was so hot all my flowers were wilting and not at all photogenic, as were the neighbors. There's only so many times you can take photo on the same walks through suburban neighborhoods. Even the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy parks and trails were closed to hiking. Things are getting a little bit closer to normal now. And I've gone back to photograpy a little. But it is a struggle. But I always do enjoy coming back to 365 and catching up with you. I really need to work on my Photoshop skills, but I fear I lack the patience. One day though... Stay well. Be happy.
@mbrutus I see I'm quite delayed in replying to your nice note here! May I make a PS -skill suggestion to you? Because of the shutdowns, a teacher by the name of Dave Cross put together a Photoshop Summit with 20 teachers-of-note...5 days, 40 classes. As my mind retains so little anymore, for the early-bird price (around $90)all the classes, audio and class notes are still available to me. Loved it! He did the summit again...new classes, got a discount for joining again, and loved that, too. Just finished a 3rd set of classes, and almost everything that was taught opened my eyes to all new things through PS! My grasp is good enough that I could follow along, but need to tune again to take it in steps! I'm thinking that surely I have your email...I'll send you a link! It's been so well-received, he'll do it in the spring again, I know. Going to see if I can write to you in email...
Hope you and Ken are keeping well. I do miss seeing your wonderful creations. My photography has taken a back seat for quite a while now. I hardly ever use my camera, mostly I'm using my phone. This year I hope to get back into using photoshop and playing around with older photos that I have saved. Take care and stay safe.
Stopped by because I'm staying at Domenico's right now and we mentioned you in conversation yesterday. And I thought of you a few days ago as I have been attending the largest children's Bookfair in the world. I hope you are well!
Hi Louise!!! I saw that you dropped in on 365! I owe you a long email. You have been on my mind every day including the day your note arrived. There has been one thing after another...or me falling asleep! Maybe tomorrow I can get you an email since my lunch date was cancelled. Hoping for a rainy day at home with my furry girls.
Great to see/ have you back on 365. Have missed you