Sign / Post 2 Things Challenge

I pray that a SIGN will be sent from God for all people to see and that He will POST a message of peace on the heart of man. Just imagine no more war, no more terror, no more maiming, no more killing, no more torture. No more. Imagine.

This is my 2 things challenge entry for this week.

Deconstruction:
Software was Photoshop CS3. Images were purchased from dreamstime.com ($4).

I used a quickmask and eraser on the background of the doves to isolate them, then pasted them into my work image and added the clouds layer. I added a layer mask [layer, add layer mask] and brought the doves forth from the previous layer. I used [image,apply image] to get the eye blended into the previous layers. I felt finished so I stopped here :)

Love Tokens

We think of these peanuts as plain, while Scarlet Macaws think of them as love tokens. This is my entry for the 2 things challenge this week and I had great fun doing it since I love animals and who wouldn't love these gorgeous birds?

Deconstruction:
Photo of Macaws and peanut from wikimedia.org. Three layers only this time, counting the background layer. I used [filter, artistic, watercolor] on the birds, then [filter,texture,load texture] for the peanut image in the background of the birds and [filter,render,lighting effects] to give the texture some dimension. Lastly I used [filer,texture,stained glass] to create the netting design on the border so it was all photoshop magic this time.

Young Woman Memory (Hold/Value)

I can't think of a better subject for hold/value than a mother holding her darling child in her arms. There is no love which can compare to the love a mother feels for her children, it is a love that transcends all. I'd love to hear your expressions of love for your mother, or for your child.

If you haven't done an art project for for 2 things challenge, you still have until Dec. 19th to do one and get a free bonus charity donation through the generosity of two bloggers. Click here to find out more and see what it is all about!

Top 'n Tail For Katlynn

Here is my mama hen with her guinea babies that she hatched out settling into the very top of the pen. She is such a good mama and takes good care of her babies. She saves the best morsels of food for them and entices them by throwing it on the ground, then picking it up and shaking it. She hatched the eggs I gave her, then moved over to the next hen's nest and finished hatching that hen's too. You might notice that they are two different bunches.

Here is some tails of the baby guineas. They are such cute and interesting little creatures. The one on the far right is part of the second batch.

Inspiration / Aspiration

My inspiration was these "knockout" roses that I've seen every day at my work. They are heat tolerant, disease tolerant and just a joy to see as they bloom wave after wave.

My aspiration is to be able to grow these wonders in my own garden and enjoy them here too. My favorite digger is laid up with a broken leg and so I am valiantly trying to get them planted. I have 10 to plant, and 5 are planted! But, Lord, it is hot and steamy in East Texas in July!

Yay!!

Found! Right where I put it, but not where it belonged!

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I'm not able to post my entry today. I lost my camera somewhere...I hope I left it at work. I am getting so dad-gummed forgetful. My doctor says there is nothing I can do about it but you know, I just don't believe him and think I'll try someone else. In any case, I posted a photo of my wagon that was taken a few years ago. Keep an eye on the little sapling in the background and when I find my camera I'll show you what it looks like today!

Indoors / Outdoors

How about some salsa tonight?

And enjoy the view while you are dining!

Plughhhh

Sorry gang, but I've failed to get my photos in this week. Just ran out of time before the deadline. Busy working in the garden getting fertilizer put down. I'll try to catch up this next week.

Black and White

Star is my "Black" entry and she is a charmer. She was a rescued cat and was the mother of several kittens. She loves to walk in the woods with her human mommy.

Blanche is my "White" entry and she is just a puppy, only 17 years old and still chasing squirrels. She continues to amaze me with her energy and joy of living.

Black and White

Black and White

I've always loved black and white combinations and this neat fabric reminds me of the bellbottoms I made and wore in the 60's. With my nice black sleeveless shell, don't you know I was cool?

This weeks 2 things are guess what? Black and White. Many possibilities. Have fun!

Anyone can join and the rules are simple. Take a photograph of each the two things any way you interpret. Do keep them family friendly and use only your own material. Post on your blog on Sunday, June 24th.

Fabric From House of Fabrics

Look Up/Look Down

Tower near my home.

Oh lucky day! Found 15 cents.

Shipshape

This ship went sailing amoung the wildflowers.

Hodgepodge

A hodgepodge of things I collected while walking in the woods.

Alfresco

After coddling my "wildflower meadow" for several years I'm finally getting some results. This Queen Anne's Lace flower illustrates "2 Things, alfresco".

Foreshorten

This old tree was shot from the base to illustrate this weeks 2 Things topic "foreshorten".

Button The End

Push button here at the end of Lucky!

Soft

This box of powder sits on my bedside table and I love the scent it gives at night while I am reading.

Shapes

Just a pile of rocks I picked out of the driveway. I am late with my contribution such as it is. I was going for something that would concentrate on the shapes.