Good to Wow: Skies the Limit

Work has been getting me down lately. A lot. Do you guys ever go through weeks like that? Not fun, but it is part of life. But that does make me happy that this week's Good to Wow prompt is 'Skies the Limit'. That is really true.

There is a lot of good in my life- my family, my friends, my pets, my hobbies. I am not my job, and while sometimes it feels that way, I need to remember to step back, smell the roses {well, lilacs really, since roses are not even close to my favorite flower, but I digress} and focus on looking forward... or up!

So, without further ado- my edits of the SOOC shots posted here! Please let me know what you think- I love comments! I'll even pull on my big girl pants and beg for some criticism too- I want to get better! Thanks for stopping by:).

Peace

Sometimes I get so caught up in work, bills, house stuff, everything that I just forget to breathe. Then I forget to smile. Then I lose my joy.

Not good.

So every once in a while I just have to take a few minutes, think about how everything really fits together, run my fingers through some happy animal's fur, and regain peace. Looking for the small beauties of life can make a large difference!

And as long as I don't get too caught up in the details or too invested in making it 'perfect' {whatever that means}, editing my photos can help me find peace too- get lost in the colors, textures and memories of the events!!

I feel like all the shots have possibility, but I'm just not certain they are there yet. I'll take advantage of Jill and Ashley's weekly editing challenge to see if I can make them glow!

Lazy weekend

I haven't really gotten much done this weekend, but that is what weekends are for, right? Right??

I do still have an afternoon left to rectify my laziness. On this afternoon's list:
- shorten some pants {a lot}
- put up some home decorating stuff
- play with my larger children {the ponies}
- clean desk

Thought that last one... well, we'll see about that.

At least I got some photos taken this week!





1) Things that look like a letter- I actually had my own little project where I found something for every letter of the alphabet (maybe I'll post it here one day). I figured I'd try to find a new one for this, looked up, and the sky solved the search for me! I see an A... possibly an F... or a B? Whatever, it looks like a letter!

2) Weather- I'd love for it to rain. I really would. But all we get is this.

Seems like it would be lovely, right?

NOOOO!!!!

It seriously reduces my productivity and brings on an extreme case of the naps, as demonstrated by this beastie.

Dreadful stuff. And dry.

3) Bling- I'm afraid I had to go into the archives for this one. I was so intent on thinking outside the box for this that I... well, you know, didn't take a photo.

So without further ado... Paris!

4) Tangled- You know how some people (horses) can manage to have perfect hair all day, every day, without effort?

That isn't me. Or Copper. To avoid showing horrid pictures of myself, I'll share with you Copper's tangle.

This happened roughly two minutes after I finished grooming his tail. Damn Adorable pony.

5) Dark- Lyric has huge, dark eyes.

They provide a rather effective mirror, as well.

He is also pretty darn talented at making silhouettes.

Good job, Lyrical pony.

Next week's prompts are


1) Black and White
2) Reflections in Glass
3) Headlights
4) Seeing Double
5) Bare

Shoot and Edit: Red, White, and Blue

My shot for this week's prompt was pretty basic, but I thought it needed more pop and contrast. For my edits, I adjusted the contrast up a bit, then ran PW's Boost action twice. I think the result really makes the photo more interesting!

SOOC:

Summer

The blowing breeze.

The smell of cut grass.

The burst of growth.

The flies.

Oh yeah, it must be summer.

Enjoy the fireworks!

We are staying in and won't enjoy the colorful explosions that mark our nation's birth, but I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and that you enjoy the celebration!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1) Pop of Color- I took this shot last week, but only yesterday edited it for selective color, I think it counts!

2) Crossing Thresholds- These swallows were crossing thresholds left and right!

3) X-Ray- Ok, not quite an x-ray, but I couldn't figure out how to do one, so I converted to B&W, then inverted. I love the creepy, surreal vibe!

4) Toy- When you have horses, these become toys:)

5) Hidden or Farm- This shot applies to both possible prompts! I was out at the farm and Lyric can barely ever keep his tongue hidden. I seriously have a ton of shots of him with his tongue out. Goober pony:).

Next week's prompts are:

1) Things that look like a letter of the alphabet
2) Weather
3) Bling
4) Tangled
5) Dark