posted by erin on Jul 24
I’m no photographer by any means. I’m actually quite nervous about posting pictures that I have INTENTIONALLY taken for their photographic intrigue in my own eyes (rather than ones of the child persuasion or candids). I don’t like putting my pictures up to be scrutinized (especially not by the likes of people that actually know a thing or two about taking a good picture…and can I just say that I admire ya’ll?), but me and my trusty old point and shoot camera with the not so zoomable zoom have decided to try and see things in a new light. I’ve been experimenting with what my little camera can do…limited at best, as well as playing with the fabulous Picnik to make my amateurish photos look slightly less amateurish. I’ve never participated in Love Thursday, but I’ve had this photo sitting and waiting to use (for the week I remember to post it on a Thursday).
That shot was taken from the top of this tower…
…at Allerton Park in Illinois when I was visiting Val. I was actually taking a picture of the lovely grounds below and as I was looking at the view finder to take the picture I realized that the metal latice around the top of the tower was forming a heart with the trees below. It’s probably one of the most creative pictures I’ve ever taken : )
I got all excited and thought “What else can I take that would verge on awesomeness?” So I stood looking down the stairwell and this is another shot from that view…
…which started out just being a dirty old metal stairway, but once I tweeked it using Picnik (LOVE that sight…may have mentioned that before), it turned out a little bit whimsical. So there. You have now seen the full extent of my creativity. All three pictures. That’s about all I got.
Happy Love Thursday everyone : )
July 24th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Picnik is cool isnt it
Erin I LOVE!!!!!!!!!! your heart photo that is so so so cool!!!!
dont sell yourself short my dear
July 24th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Those are great photos! I love the “heart” one, great eye!
July 24th, 2008 at 1:03 am
You did a great job with the pictures.
July 24th, 2008 at 1:58 am
I’m so glad I had some time to click through some LT posts! What a great eye! Good job! Glad to see some beautiful p&s photos. The staircase is gorgeous as well. Have you heard of the fibonacci sequence?
That’s it right there!
July 24th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Wonderful shots. Great find on the “heart”.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Love the photos Erin, and thanks for turning me on to Picnik. I have been playing around with it quite a bit.
July 24th, 2008 at 5:33 am
I too love that site. Thanx for letting me know about it.
THe heart picture is wonderful.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:46 am
LOVE the heart photo! And the others too…I do hope you’ll be sharing more with us!
July 24th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I love the confession, although not necessary. These are great pictures. I need to check out piknik myself! Happy LT
July 24th, 2008 at 10:07 am
very nice the way you framed that first photo
July 24th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Love the photos! You just might find that you have more talent than you thought.
The stairwell is my favorite. It looks like a snail.
July 24th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
great fotos erin! love the heart shot.
July 24th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
So cute! Good job.
July 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Great pics!
You don’t have to be a professional to have fun with a camera!! Each person has a unique view of things and a different perspective on capturing their own memories
July 24th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Wow! Those are lovely!
July 24th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Oh my gosh, that first one is fantastic! Perfect for “love thursday” (which I’ve never even heard of, by the way!) The other pics are beautiful too. You really oughtta share them more often…
July 24th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing.
I must check out this “picnik” site…thanks for the tip too!
July 24th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
great photos in the previous post! and i really like the ones you posted today as well! very creative!
stop by my blog.. you’ve been tagged!
July 24th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Oh! You have a good eye for the love.
Kisses from Spain
July 24th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Fab capture!!!!! NO need to doubt your work…at all
July 25th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Great pictures Erin!
I think you are very creative!
And, don’t you just love Allerton?!?!
July 26th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Outstanding job. Love the editing!!
July 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Val is going to eat these up
They are great!