Wordless Wednesday

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Liberty Mohawk

I did the following to create this digital scrapbook page in Photoshop Elements.  I am still using version 7 which works great for me.

• Use adjustment layers to enhance photographs
• Create a photo mask with brushes
• Create a polkadot pattern
• Create a polkadot brush to use as an eraser
• Extract an item in a photograph from a solid background
• Create two-tone stripes
• Create a starburst pattern
• Tweak letterspacing (kerning)

Carter had a nice Mohawk for a couple of weeks.  His Dad sculpted it into a nice Liberty Mohawk to celebrate July 4th.   A few days later he was back to the buzzed cut for summer.

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More of the {K} Family

Now that they have their disc of photo’s I’ll share a couple more of these with you.   The next Family shoot I do, (end of July)  will be early evening.   Hopefully not so hot and not so bright. 

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The {K} Family

I took this special little family out last week for a family photo shoot.   Baby “S” did quite well for being such a hot and bright afternoon.

Here is a sneak peek of the fun….

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Sisterly Love

Several family members took a road trip to Eastern Idaho for my cousins wedding.   It was a fun adventure.   My sister came along and brought my three beautiful nieces.   They are so funny..   They act like they hate each other and are constantly doing something crazy..  but deep down inside…  I know that they love each other.  Some day they’ll admit it…  Until then…  I can not envy my Sister and I can just giggle at their crazy antics. 

Products used;  PSE7, Cat Scraps – Bliss. Font – Eras med ITC

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Shoshone Falls

On our way home from Eastern Idaho, we stopped to see Shoshone Falls.  This year it is extra breath taking!  The Snake River water levels are at flood stage and the snow pack is still over 300% above normal.   You drive down into the canyon and there is a nice park for picnicking, and trials to hike with outlooks for better views.

The falls are known as the Niagara Falls of the west and is one the most impressive views along the famous Snake River.  With the waterfalls being nearly 1500 feet wide with water dropping a staggering 212 feet it is even a longer drop than the Niagara Falls which drops 176 feet.

One more reason I love this beautiful state of mine!

Muddin’

While walking around the reservoir at Steck Park I noticed a swarm of Swallow’s flitting around in the mud.   At first I thought there must be some sort of bug hatching.   Then I realized they must be filling their mouths with fresh mud and working on their nests. 

Sure enough,  they all flew off and above me on the big rock pillar were dozens of nests.  It’s amazing how fast they dive bomb into them.  At the last second, close their wings and in they go. 

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Rolling Rolling Rolling

Every time I see a tumbleweed I think of the movie Fievel Goes West. 

Turn off the music above and enjoy…

 

I found this stack of tumbleweeds up against a barbed wire fence.  Their journey had come to an abrupt end.

 

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Alvin

This fat little chipmunk came to visit.   Alvin is what I called him.  He was quite friendly and walked right up to us searching for food.    I really didn’t want him eating out of my hands.   Throughout the weekend I set out on a big rock a  couple of peanuts, sunflower seeds and some bread.   His friends and family weren’t quite as out going as he was.

The funniest was the bird trying to eat the bacon.  I was grilling bacon.  I thought I would grill the entire package for the weekend,  breakfast, burgers etc..    My Handyman sat the plate on the picnic table as I was finishing the last batch.   A bright yellow and orange bird (maybe a Tananger) flew down and tried to snatch a piece. 

I added a Florabella texture to this one.

 

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Journey

Can you imagine the country that this Ole Freight train has seen? What an adventure.   It is pulling about 50 loads of cargo.  Probably either heading to a barge along the Columbia River or possibly on into Portland.

First stop across the bridge is Huntington, Oregon.

Remnants of the Old Oregon Trail can still be seen today when one is traveling north from Farewell Bend State Recreation Area toward the town of Huntington on U.S. Route 30.

Evidence of the hardships and tragedies of the pioneer movement still exists: a small iron cross, visible from Route 30, marks the location where Snake River Shoshone Indians killed a number of emigrants in 1860.

At the turn of the 19th century, Huntington developed a reputation as "Sin City", a rugged frontier town having its share of saloons, Chinese opium dens, and gunslingers.

 

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R & R

My Handyman and I went camping this weekend.  It was such a beautiful weekend to be out and about.  The weather was in the mid 70’s.  We caught some nice catfish (6- 1 gal freezer bags after filleted), and relaxed.   I took quite a few photo’s. Not my usual.   I’ll share some of them with you over the next week or two.

There is a bridge that crosses from the Idaho side of the Snake River to the Oregon side near Steck Park.  This is the beginning of Brownlee Reservoir.  Quite a few freight trains come through the area.  

I stood on a trail near the tracks as this UNP train came through.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, is North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states across the western two-thirds of the United States.

 

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Oh to be Young

I especially like this picture!   Isn’t it fun?   The flowering Crab Apples are my favorite with their bright pink blooms.  They were in full bloom and raining blossoms all around. (even a few in her hair)  

 

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Young and Beautiful

I had the opportunity yesterday to take a beautiful young lady out and take some Senior pictures of her.    I have a lot of editing to do next week for her.   Here is a sneak peak of what is to come.

 

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Daydreamer

Always remember to scrap a little about yourself…  That is my suggestion for the day ….

Products used:   Sweet Shoppe Designs – Pretty Little Thing.  PSE7. Cannon Rebel.

Turn off the music above and enjoy!

 

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Another Year Older

Yesterday was my birthday.  I decided to take a day of vacation so that My Handyman and I could go on an adventure.  His days off are Thursday and Friday and mine are Saturday and Sunday so we have to schedule time to see each other.

At first I was thinking of heading to the mountains.  They’ve had a lot of snow lately and I thought that would be fun.  There would probably be Deer and Elk down low and would make for some great photo shots.   

One of the guys at work was telling me about the Bruneau River Canyon overlook.   I’ve been to the Bruneau Sand Dunes which is a fun place for a day trip.  There is fishing, hiking, kite flying, camping.. etc..   The Canyon is  about 70 miles East of home.   I decided that would be a great day trip and since it’s in the desert,   there shouldn’t be any snowy roads.

This beautiful canyon is 1300 feet wide, 800 feet deep and 60 miles long.   Look HERE for more information. 

The last 5 or 6 miles is unpaved open range washboardy roads.   There is a possibility of seeing Antelope and Big Horn Sheep.  All we saw were Slow Elk (AKA – Black Angus).    Once we arrived, we walked to the edge of the canyon. There is a large area with trails and rails along the edge.  It would be highly unlikely you would survive if you fell over the edge.    I made this quick video with my phone.

What a beautiful place!   In the Spring.  It’s a very popular place for Kayaker’s. They hike down to the bottom of the canyon and enjoy the White Water adventure.   I don’t even want to know how they get down to the bottom.

The day was breezy and overcast.  My pictures are hazy but you can see how beautiful it is there.  All were taken from the overlook area. The Bruneau River at the bottom of the canyon is milk chocolate brown.

 

 

 

On our way home we stopped at the Black’s Creek Shooting Range.  45 minutes and 150 rounds of ammo later we headed home.

Do you think I could be one of Charlie’s Angels?   

We then stopped at Cabelas,  bought more ammo to restock the supply and looked at THESE.     My Handyman got a Cherry Cheesecake for desert.  What a great Birthday!    Today I am meeting my mom for lunch.

enjoy!