Project 52 - 29/52

I had a wonderful time visiting my dad in Astoria, Oregon earlier in the week. I feel blessed to get to spend the time with my family in such an amazing setting! On the first day we went to dinner at the Rogue Public House that sits on a pier on the Columbia, I highly reccommend it! Then I caught the sunset at one of my favorite places on Earth - the beach at Fort Stevens State Park. I was the only person on that portion of beach and I ran around as the sun set capturing different views. If anyone had been there I am sure they would have been amused at my crazy running around!

On the second day we had lunch at Mo's at Cannon Beach, another one of my favorite places to eat. Then my dad's step-granddaughter and I went for a walk on Cannon Beach near Ecola Creek. A storm was approaching, but I enjoyed the beach immensely even the wading across the creek that may or may  have resulted in a soaking shoe for my companion :o). 

Finally, on the morning of my departure I explored the beautiful flowers around my dad's house to get some macro shots. The prompt for the Nurture Photography Project (link below) is Green/Adventure. I think the whole trip qualifies as an adventure and the last photo has a bit of green! I am also being adventurous in my editing as I have been playing around with Luminosity Masks in Photoshop. They are amazing! I am going to play around some more and then do a tips and tricks post. 

I hope your week has been filled with adventure! I am off on a trip to Bend, Oregon for some more adventure.

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss0.3sec, f/22 (on tripod)

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss1/125, f/11

Settings: ISO 500m, 100mm, ss1/800, f/3.2

"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open." - Jawaharlal Nehru

         

Reverse 365: Magnificent Sight - Day 64/365 3.5.13

Settings: ISO 400, 40mm, ss1/1000, f/10

Date: May 19th, 2012

Location: Cannon Beach, OR

Day 64/365 - March 5th, 2013

“That the sea is one of the most beautiful and magnificent sights in Nature, all admit.” – John Joly

Tones on Tuesday #7 11.01.11

It's time for Tones on Tuesday! I am excited to see your altered tone photos. But before we get to the link up, here are the showcased shots from last week. Such amazing shots made it very hard to choose! If you are showcased, be sure to grab your showcase button below!


Lynette at Lynette Batton Photography

I love the feel that the black and white edit gives this shot, a bit desolate but also intriguing. Thank you for sharing and linking up Lynette!

Kim at Little by Little

Such an adorable shot! He looks like such a little man and the soft tones adds a great vintage feel. Thank you for joining us Kim!

Lisa at Lisa Gordon Photography

It was wonderful to see some altered tone photos that were still in color. The soft and dreamy nature of this shot with the simple subject and the bright tones is simply stunning! Thank you for sharing Lisa. 

Be sure to grab your button if you were showcased! (button for linking up can be found after the guidelines)

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Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here is the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one if for Tones on Tuesday.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button to your post
• Leave comments for the other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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During my exploration of the Oregon Coast this weekend my mom and I drove up US Highway 101 starting in Lincoln City and ending with a stop in Astoria, Oregon to show off my new car to my dad who lives there. Along the way we stopped in Rockaway Beach, Manzanita and Cannon Beach. In Cannon Beach we ate at my favorite restaurant Mo's and then spent some time on the beach. I captured this shot of the sun filtered through the clouds behind this interesting plant. I thought it was so cool the way it turned out SOOC, almost black and white. To alter the tones I upped the vibrance and saturation in Lightroom. If you have been following along with my blog you are well aware of my love affair with the beach, which brings me to my photo tip for this Tuesday. I have been stretching myself as a photographer lately by trying out other types of photography such as portrait photography and going to unusual places to shoot such as the Tmobile Office Building. I love what I have been learning, but there is something grounding about shooting what you love. I will continue to stretch and grow, but I will always be drawn to the beach. Photography is all about balance!

Settings: ISO 100, 27mm, ss1/1000, f/18 (full manual, cloudy wb)

Edited in Lightroom

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey

Joining the link ups below, Sweet Shot Tuesday is back :o)! Be sure to check out the beautiful shots!