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Time to Start Thinking About It

August 19, 2014 by Barb 15 Comments

Autumn Whites

 

Our summer this year was amazing. We had above average temperatures and no violent storms. We had lots of time with our family which we spent out on the lake, having campfires, and just generally hanging out.

Now the sun is rising later and setting earlier … there’s just no getting around it. That’s one of the first signs that things are changing. The leaves are looking tired and so are my flower pots.

I have to admit I’m a bit relieved to have some rain and cooler temps this morning and I plan to do some baking, something I haven’t done for weeks because of the heat.

And as far as blogging goes I feel like I’ve fallen off the grid and must now either step it up or … else …

So I pulled an image out of the archives this morning; something that has become a lot easier since I’ve been working on my LR organization. However, I was watching one of the videos for the 31 Days class and oh.my.heavens … my keywords are a disaster … oh my … but onwards and upwards!

Today I’m posting a creation and that’s what counts! I ran kk_lightandairy_film and then added one layer of kk_quiet on soft light.

Don’t forget “app” happy wednesday tomorrow! I hope to see you there!

 

Filed Under: Artful Photography, Still Life, Texture Tagged With: lightroom, photoshop, texture

Comments

  1. June says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:16 am

    This is lovely, Barb, and definitely hints of fall!

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:37 am

    we’re still too hot and dry here to think about fall.

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  3. Barbara Hurst says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Oh, my not ready to think about fall yet but I am ready for the heat to let up. This morning is nice with the monsoon here and the cloud cover and the rain so I am really happy. My LR organization is a disaster also, funny I woke up thinking about that! Must make it right. Love the image and the flower pots. Your summer sure is a short one but then again my summer seems like a long one. Have a good day. :)

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  4. Sherri B. says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Absolutely lovely…your photos are always a breath of fresh air. Yes, I can tell that summer is slowly fading away…fall will be here before we know it. Have a wonderful day, Barb! :)

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  5. Caz Sultz says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I dug a photo out of my library too for TT , Barb ! My keywords are non existent….where to start…..! I’m glad you had such a wonderful summer, I’m certainly ready for a bit of a cool down here in NC, but we have a few more weeks to go yet. Have a great day and enjoy your baking :)

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  6. Dotti says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Well, first of all, I have to say that your archival image is just lovely! Second, I have to say that I’ve been noticing the same thing: sun rising later, setting earlier, the change in the angles of the sun. Third … I had to laugh out loud! The LR31 pointed out the same thing to me: my keywords are a disaster! Since I took a mini-break off the grid, I used the time to begin tidying them up. I’m not completely done but almost there. It feels good … kind of like cleaning out the fridge.

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  7. Jessica says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:22 am

    How funny that you were happy with above average temps! We have had below average temps and that has made me very happy! But then again, here in Virginia, I’m sure our average temps are closer to your above average. Maybe?

    I hear you on the blog thing. Time to turn full press onto the media and get it running. : ) See you tomorrow!!

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  8. Viv Halliwell says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:44 am

    No ! not yet, although the nights are getting chillier here :( I think we are all suffering from blog overload I know I am !!

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  9. Sylvia says

    August 19, 2014 at 11:59 am

    So nice you enjoyed a wonderful summer, Barb !
    Lately we have a lot of rain and high wind … and cold too … hoping for some warmer sunny days :-)
    Lovely photo … the sedum in our garden has started coloring ..
    Have a nice week,
    Sylvia

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  10. Sheila says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    So pretty – I love the rustic pots and that white pumpkin – lovely layout. I’m glad that you’ve enjoyed your summer – so fun to create memories with family. Have fun baking! See you tomorrow.

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  11. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    So glad you have had a wonderful summer. I think we have all been dragging a little on the blogging scene, but now that the season is about to turn, I think I will get back to more regular time at the computer. Fall is one of my fav times of the year for photography because of all the brilliant colors. Hope to see you sometime in 2015. We need to coordinate our trips to Phoenix, such fun!!

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  12. kelly says

    August 19, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    we still have a fair bit more summer to go, but i too have noticed the every so slowly, shortening of the days. i took a bit of an extended break from my blog recently, and although it was a little scary to be gone away for so long, it was actually a wonderful way to recharge my creativity. happy to see you here on texture tuesday (i just dipped my toe back here today for the first time in a while). xo

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  13. amy of four corners design says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    no…summer has been great here too…I don’t want to think about fall!

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  14. Cheryl crotty says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    I love your post and some days…thank goodness for archives…such a beautiful pot of flowers…you make everything look good..
    Happy Wednesday.

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  15. Peabea says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Love the vases and your flowers. So true on the signs of weather changing. My flowers are looking down, but I admit it’s because by this time of year I do neglect them. :)

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