October 7, 2005
Volume 1 - Number 183



TODAY'S PHOTO -
Photo/drawing of another of the Castera Roses as shown in Issue 182

As I mentioned in yesterday's issue, I was quite excited with these roses and immediately had the inclination to take a few of the photos and enhance them in my Nature's Playground photo/drawing style. The original photo, used for the photo/drawing above, was in competition for being yesterday's featured photo.

Sam and I both liked the accenting of the main rose with the curve the greenery from each flower is creating as a whole. See CasteraRose6. Unfortunately, without thinking long-range I cropped the image for a tile before enhancing the lines, rather than after, so the effect is different.

If you compare the original photo with the one featured today, you may also note the color differences. This alteration happened in the different stages of printing and scanning and I did not attempt to digitally "correct" it. I especially like the boldness of the rose, as we see it here today, its brightness and the play of the lines in the picture.

I am also looking forward to purchasing a grouping of the Castera roses photo/drawing tiles later this weekend. They are now available in our Picture to Ponder GIFT SHOP as coaster tiles, which can also be used as accent tiles in walls, or as hot plates. The images are also in framed tiles, as well as in tile boxes and on pillows.

ROSES COLOR RESPONSE -
In resonse to yesterday's issue, Maria, from Scotland, wrote to me sharing her experience of changing colors in a particular rose in her garden. Another DISCOVERY! It reminded me of Autumn leaves turning color and definitely explained what I'm seeing in these roses. Check out what Maria had to say on PTP RESPONSE 182Rose.

As I set up the roses response page, I also created a listing and links to additional random reader response pages which have poetry and other creative writing. See PTP Response Listing.

SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Above I noted that, in my excitement, I cropped the photo into a square before doing my drawing enhancement. Belatedly I realized that I will need to do another if I want a horizontal picture and yet a totally different mood.

I'm reminded of how often I "jump the gun," hastily racing to the finish line before assessing the route and the possible consequences. If I were in an actual race and I started out before the "gun" went off, would I be disqualified or given a time penalty?

In a way, I can consider this experience a time penalty. On the other hand, I can view the opportunity for a new drawing as a possibility for further delight and exploration.

Take some time this weekend to observe your style. Do you jump in without planning ahead? of Do you thoroughly plan out your actions?

Do you beat yourself up later for your style and any of your actions or do you congratulate and acknowledge yourself for honoring your style? Today, I choose to be grateful for the luxury I have in allowing myself this exploration.

Create a beautiful weekend and, as always, have fun!

AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Have you yet checked out the 28 second message from Sondra,
who shares the impact on her life of a custom photo/drawing of her father done by me?

Have you listened to Judith Tramayne-Barth and Renee Kleckner on our AUDIO LINKS page, where Judith also describes how easy it is to record a message? I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence or two is more than enough, if you are person of a few words.

I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on the testimonial page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at (214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish, e-mail me to set a time and I can call you and 3-way you in and simply listen while you talk.

READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check the side bar on the left for a listing and links to the most recent comments.

Please continue to e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not interested in your comments being published. It does make a difference for me.

USING THE BLOG -
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You'll notice also notice photos in the column on the right. Clicking on any one of those will take you to the issue where it was featured. To see that image enlarged, simply click on it. All photos in the center column can be viewed enlarged.

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