Cake Smash

Had the best time with this little Jedi that just turned 1!

His mom made his amazing costume.

 

Playing with Picture Styles

I was challenged this week to work with, explore and manipulate picture styles.

These two were created to show subdued colors.

These show vivid colors

These show an altered view of reality.

The house is a beautiful landmark in our city and I was trying 

to portray it in a spooky context with the color tone.

The catkin below it looks like a gigantic extraterrestrial caterpillar to me.

Spring has Arrived

I love that every day you see changes in the trees and the robins are singing in my yard.
It's exciting to wake up everyday in the spring,
full of childlike wonder,
watching for the season to unfold.
The local wetlands are full of many varieties of birds.
The beautiful colors of budding trees are changing the drab scenery as life springs forth.

Late evening walk

I was inspired by a friend who created a facebook page about all things positive in Red Deer after having her feed filled with negative stories.
These few pictures are dedicated to the beauty at Bower Ponds,
while I patiently wait for goslings and other babies to arrive some time next month!

Beautiful Banff

Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending my anniversary in Banff.
Here are some images of the beautiful scenery we enjoyed.
Mountains, lone trees, melting icicles, lakes and rivers.
The weather observatory on the top of Sulphur Mountain was really great!

Color for a Wintery Spring Day

Here I am, looking out my window at the snow and wind swirling around.
Anxiously waiting for warm days with flowers and color abounding.
Preparing for Easter and excited for new beginnings.
I decided to share some color today, from inside my cozy home.