What a wonderful World

What a wonderful World
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It has been way too long since I have posted anything to my blog. Sorry for being so behind folks. This shot I entered in the Friday weekly photo contest for a television station in Huntsville Alabama. I won the weekly contest!! Yaaay! As a weekly entry, I was automatically qualified for their calendar contest. I also was selected for that as well! I am so excited! I will be published in their calendar! Yaaay!!! This was shot earlier this year in Morgan Cove Alabama.

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July
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Here is a shot of our Local Fourth of July firework display in Birmingham, Alabama. It was called Thunder on the Mountain.
Here is the moment during the finale in which the sky seemingly explodes with light and sound.
My favorite part.

Deep Purple

Deep Purple
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

A extreme macro, with intenese deep rich colors.

I have recently purchased a new macro lens, and this is the result of that purchase.

I really am enjoying the new lens. I hope you enjoy this as well.

I have been locked out of my blog for quite some time, and finally I was able to get back in! Yaaay! I hope to update it more often now.

Up, Up, and Away...

Up, Up, and Away...
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

In my beautiful balloon...(no it's not really mine..just a silly title)

This is from a the Alabama Jubilee balloon race in Decatur, Alabama. A really fun two day event, that features hot air balloon races, night glow, fireworks, craft fair, antique car show, etc...

We really had a great time, in spite of the big crowds, and opressive heat.

Sunset at the Slough

Sunset at the Slough
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

I am excited to annouce that this is one of two photograh's that I was honored to hang in my local Starbucks. They hang local artists for a period of thirty days. I hope and pray that someone having a coffee or latte will decide they must have it. It is for sale. Matted and framed it looks great hanging.

Morning at the Marina

Morning at the Marina
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This was an incredible sunrise shot at one of our many beautiful
State Parks. The colors on this particular morning where glorious.
It was such a peaceful morning, no crowds, a bit of a chill in the air.
The docks where a bit slippery, but worth inching my way out on them, no guardrails could have proven to be a rather chilly swim.

The Spring Mix

The Spring Mix
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Springtime flowers in all their beauty, a gift from the love of my live,
can you feel the glow of our love radiating throughout this composition? I hope I captured that for you.

Satin Sheets

Satin Sheets
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This was my romantic theme shot, the softness of a rose with
the combination of satin sheets gives this composition a sensual
feel.

O the beauty of it

O the beauty of it
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

A water lily, my need for spring to add a little color, finds me adding this beautful water lily to post. This shot has been processed using the orton method.

Mug for the Camera

Mug for the Camera
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Just thought I would share my cup of cocco with you this morning!
I found this mug, and it suited me perfectly!!

Summer's Golden Memories

Summer's Golden Memories
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Shot in Myrtle Beach last summer, and it has made me feel warm again this winter. I can still remember standing there in my shorts and t-shirt, warm sand between my toes......the ocean breeze blowing gently......oh my....I think I need another trip to beach!!!

Grandma's Dream

Grandma's Dream
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This is a flower straight out of Grandma's Garden,
This it another Orton Effect shot. The Small size shown here
is unable to do it justice.
Grandma works endlessly in her garden, I know when she goes
to sleep at night, she closes her eyes, and dreams of the beauty her
garden holds....

The Dream Trees

Trees Orton Try 1
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Here is my first effort using the Orton Method,
This method is not for the faint of heart, and may not be appealing to everyone, but something about it for me is really interesting!

Sitting on The Dock of the Bay

Sitting on The Dock of the Bay
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Twilight on the dock, okay not really on a bay, but it was a catchy title, what can I say????

The Moon and the Mirror

The Moon and the Mirror
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This shot is of a nearly full moon hanging over the lake, this image is not a phoney creation of photoshop, but an image actually shot.

Lakeside Sunset

Lakeside Sunset
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This sunset was shot in Guntersville, Alabama, I used a special processing method know as the the Orton Method to give it a dreamy look to it, this method it applied via photoshop, using duplicate layers of the same shot with different exposures, and using the gausian blur for the soft effect.

Summer's Golden Memories

Summer's Golden Memories
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Shot this past summer, this golden sunrise has helped shake the cold off this winter, and help me feel bright after a nasty flu hit me.
It was shot in Myrtle Beach, also know as the grand strand!

Lower Falls

Lower Falls
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This is part of Nectar Falls, in Alabama. A dramatic waterfall which is basically three waterfalls in one. This would be a close up shot of the lower falls.

Whitewater

Happy Birthday to me, the Nature gal
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This was shot in celebration of my birthday. It was a moment I had at the river to myself. I love the water, it cleanses me and restores my soul.

Foggy Path

Foggy Path
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This is one of the several attempts to capture the fog. I am always in a hurry it seems. I ran out the door in haste this particular morning, trying to capture this patchy dense fog after I dropped off my daughter from school. Unfortunately most of it had lifted by the time I had dropped her off.
Feeling disapointed, I pulled off to gather my thoughts and turned off to a quiet road. This is the sight I was blessed with.
Thank you god for this, my path may not always be clear to me, but I know you have a plan for me.

Sunset on Guntersville

Sunset on Guntersville
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This is without question the best sunset I have ever witnessed in Lake Guntersville. This lake is located in NE Alabama. I was blessed with this beauty that continued to change and evolve over the two hours we watched the sunset.
Feautured at number one on flickr for a time, and also selected to our local tv new station weather blog. I am most proud.

The Shades of Winter

The Shades of Winter
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

The lone tree at twilight, the smoke of the leaves burning floating accross to add a little extra color, paints the shades of winter we see here in Alabama. Snow is not something we have, except for on the very rare occasion. So these are our shades of winter.

Lakeside Gold

Lakeside Gold
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This was shot also arround Lake Guntersville, during one of the most beautiful falls we've had round here ever! Such a beautiful sight!

At First Glance

At First Glance
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

A short hike through the woods revealed the lakeside beauty of a golden sunset. You are truely blessed, when your first glance is one of gods wonders like this, it was only the beginning of a glorious sunset shot at Lake Guntersville, Alabama.

The Softness of Water

The Softness of Water
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This was shot in a local creek. despite it power to carve the landscape, it's appearance can be decieving. Through a long shutter speed shot, I felt this shot captured the soft quality water has.

The Beauty Within

The Beauty Within
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A reminder to us all that our inner beauty is always the one thing that makes us special!

Majestic Moment

Majestic Moment
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A large open meadow held a breathtaking sight....a large herd of elk. They have been re-introduced to The Smoky Mountain Park and are protected, they seem to be so co-operative for all the people who wanted to take thier pictures. I was just so excited, I really had trouble holding the camera still enough to focus!

The Palmer Place

The Palmer Place
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A Settler's House on display in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Alive with color and basking in the glow of the evening light, it was inspiring!

Reflection

Reflection
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This a different view shot taken at the same time I shot Twilight, can't decide which one I liked best to enter in a contest, so I polled all of my flickr friends and they chose this one!

Fall becoming transparent.

Fall becoming transparent.
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

A gradient filter effect on the glow through fall leaves on my tree in my own back yard.

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls
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These falls are clearly visable from the road in The Smokey Mountain National Park. However, due to the lush Forest that surrounds them they can be quite mysterious. There is a pulloff on the road you travel in the Park. At the Pull off you will find a rather impressive retaining wall that holds back the river, one that runs rather swiftly. We have often contimplated just how we can hike to these falls get a better view; but so far no trail possiblities lend themselfs. So for now, they will have to remain hidden.
Like a great mystery novel waiting to be read.

The Dinner is always greener on the other Side of the Fence

The Dinner is always greener on the other Side of the Fence
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Here is another shot of a buck we happened across in Cades Cove, TN. This one I was able to approach, and get within in six feet of.
Although he is standing on one side of a fence and I another, don't let that fool you, He was not domesticated and fhese fence's are just a little extra exercise for them as they leap over them with great ease.
Cades Cove is a huge Valley in The Smokey Mountain National Park set aside as a Preserve of Life and the way it was for Pioneer's of the Mountain many years ago.

Little Dear

Little Dear
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Here is a lively little fella, we were lucky and saw lots of deer on our recent trip to Cades Cove, TN. This fawn had not quite lost all of it's spots.

Twilight

Twilight
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"Night was drawing and closing her curtain up above the world, and down beneath it"
Jean Paul Ritcher
Lake Purdy, Alabama

Happy Place hdr

Happy Place hdr
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You may ask what is hdr, well it is a new form of photography, which stands for High Dynamic Range. It gives a three dimensional effect to your photographs. It is not an easy effect achieve, This shot was duel purpose for me, one to test out hdr and slow shutter together on water. It had a really unique look. The green in the water is caused by a thick layer of alge growing at the surface. This is our local rock slide that sends you down into a water hole. Good old fashioned fun.
Jeans required.

Morning relections

morning relections
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Sometimes when you have a moment to reflect, you just take a deep breath, and just enjoy the moment in time God granted you to gaze at marvels such as this.

Vacation Time! Jump for Joy!

Vacation Time! Jump for Joy!
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This shot is of my lovely daughter expressing her delight, after a long trip in the car. Our first morning there she feels utter joy at the beginning of our summer vacation.

This photo is now under consideration and a finalist for Parade Magazine shot of the week. Praying and hoping it makes it!

A soft fade into a good night

A soft fade into a good night
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

This is that special time when the sun sinks behind the horizon, sky deepening in blue, any moment the starlight will begin to shine. I love this part of a sunset. It may not be dramatic as a cloud filled sky,
but still there is something very calming about a quiet sunset like this.

I want to make a BIG Splash!

I want to make a BIG Splash!
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Yes I do!

A Quiet place to dream

A Quiet place to dream
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An empty Park Bench, a peaceful sunset, no one else around. Sit down, relax, and put your mind a ease.

Evening Catch

Evening Catch
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Returning fisherman chug towards the weigh in at a local fishing tournament. Sun setting on a hot summer day.
A picture of summer in Dixie.

golden surf

golden surf
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I love the hue and just caught the break on this one!
No photoshop!
If you look close you can see a pelican in flight.

The Light of the World

The Light of the World
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

For all the world to see. Shinning a path for us all.

A little Magic from the Magic City

A little Magic from the Magic City
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

Shot atop a high hill in Birmingham, this sunset proved to be very dramatic, it changed constantly with fog rising up over the distant hill,
it was magical. My husband actually turned round so I could capture from the Parking lot of a local eatery, seeing me there shooting drew
onlookers and fellow phototogs.

Nature

Nature
Originally uploaded by dreamscapepictures.

"One touch of nature..........Makes all the world kin."
William Shakesphere

Discovery

Discovery
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"The Voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
Marcel Proust

Soft Smoky Stream

Soft Smoky Stream
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Slow shutter on a river running through the Roaring fork Nature Trail in Smoky Mtn Nat. Park, TN

gentle waters bridge

gentle waters bridge
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Found ths stream at a park just before the entry to the Roaring forks Nature trail, outside of Gatlinburg, TN

Sunlight through a Smokey Stream

Sunlight through a Smokey Stream
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Hanging over a stone wall right up next to the road, I found this scene to nice to pass up.

Creekside

Creekside
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My favorite creek. Once slated for destruction by county officals, to be replaced with a prison. Our community stood up and fought to save it. It is a hot spot in our communtiy, now a nature preserve, it features
a rock slide that you can ride in a sturdy pair of jeans, that will dump you out into a swimming hole.