A new beginning...

It has been well over a year since I have edited a photo or blogged. Too long since I have documented this passion of mine to share the beauty of nature. I thought I should start somewhere...

Taken on February 17th, 2014 in Pacific City, Oregon

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, f/22, ss1/4sec, on tripod

"The beginning is the most important part of the work." - Plato

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

         

Tones on Tuesday #84 7.16.13

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Sarah at Sarah Carletti Photography

Beautiful light in this capture and I love the way she is looking toward it. Thank you for sharing Sarah!

Travel with Intent

I love how the processing brings out the texture of this amazing structure. Thank you for linking up!

Kaeley at My Mind's Lens

The mood of this photo is amazing! The way the light and the lines and the subject work together to give it a contemplative and mysterious feel is wonderful. Thank you for sharing Kaeley!

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Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are 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.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link to Scattered Horizons to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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I am visiting my dad in Astoria, Oregon for a few days, which is why Tones on Tuesday and my photo were a little late. One of the many perks, besides seeing my family which is the best, is that he lives very near to my favorite beach at Fort Stevens State Park. Last night I headed there to catch the sunset and had the whole beach to myself. I am posting a Lightroom edit and a Photoshop edit as I just discovered Luminosity Masks in Photoshop and I was excited to try them out. I would love to know what you think, which one works better?

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/15, f/22 (on tripod)

(Lightroom Edit)

(Photoshop Edit)

"Take me where the ocean meets the sky and the land" - The Wailin' Jennys "Beautiful Dawn"

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Project 52: Week 22/52

When I sat down to write this post I thought I had a lot to say about my trip to the Oregon Coast over Memorial Day weekend. I planned to write about the halos made by ice crystals around the sun that came in and out of view as we drove to the beach.

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/8000, f/11

I planned to talk about the Baskett Wildlife Refuge where we stopped so I could photograph the amazing blue sky peppered with clouds...

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/2500, f/11

... and about stopping at Siletz Bay, getting some food to take to the hotel we found at the last minute and getting some shots!

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/500, f/16

I planned to talk about walking down to the beach at Otter Crest below our hotel as the sun was setting to get photos of the waterfall there...

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1.0sec, f/20 (on tripod)

...and driving up Highway 101 the next day as a storm followed our progress home with rain clouds over the ocean.

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/200, f/11

I planned to write about the vista overlooking the hotel we stayed at where this plant that is all over the coast made an appearance...

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/200, f/9.0

...and about the other amazing vistas that we found along the way. 

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss1/400, f/9.0

Finally I planned to write about the sunset that started in Oregon...

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/640, f/7.1

...and continued subtle, soft and serene in Washington. 

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/8.0

But I am hoping that after the stressful and challenging week I had that the pictures will speak for themselves. I know they bring me back to the recharging feeling of the trip. I hope you enjoy them too!

“It’s hard for me to put into words why I like the beach so much. Everything about it is renewing for me, almost like therapy...Beach Therapy”  -Amy Dykens

         

Tones on Tuesday #79 5.28.13

Maboe

The light on the flower is gorgeous and I love the texture. Thank you for sharing!

Scarlett at House of Emery

Simply stunning! I love the moment captured and the way the black and white adds such a softness. Thank you for sharing with us Scarlett!

Bi Ti at Ready to...Waltz

I love the perspective and the feeling of being small. The sky adds such a great feel as well. Thank you for linking up!

Maboe, Scarlett and Bi Ti please go HERE to grab your showcase button.

Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are 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.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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Lately things have been getting more stressful in every aspect of my life. My plans for the Memorial Day weekend were to catch up on some work. I planned to take one day to go out and shoot to keep up with my Project 52 goal, but other than that I was going to get work done. When I went out to shoot at the beach on Saturday I did not intend to stay overnight and I did not intend to be so grateful that I did. Come back on Thursday to hear more about how events came together to help me recharge and be ready to face another week. Until then, here is a shot I took off a side road on the trip to the Oregon Coast. Isn't the sky amazing? What have you been shooting lately?

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/1600, f/16

"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." - Ralph Marston

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