Assignment- A picture within a picture

This assignment was a challenge.  It was difficult to hold an image up to a scene where the scene has changed (it's even difficult to describe), and keep both shots in sharp focus.  I like the concept and was successful up to a point.  I will try again with subjects that I'm more connected with, using some family photos for example.

The End Of My View

The beautiful barn, across the street from my house, will soon no longer be there.  I must say that even though I will never forgive my neighbors they did have the barn taken down in style!  They were considerate enough to have the barn dismantled in a photo-friendly way.  This scene unfolded by surprise since I did not know the barn was coming down; therefore, I grabbed my camera and shot the images through my bedroom window.  They aren't award winning photos but they tell a story.

The photo above has a vignette effect and the photo below has a 'glow' added to it.  Since the sky was so bright and white I chose a 'glow' to make the subject blend with the sky.  Rather than apologize for the white sky I worked with it.

 Below, I turned the image into an old-fashioned image. Again, I think the subject lends itself to an antique look.

What a Quote!

Sometimes Facebook has value to me!  I saw this posting and "stole" the image.  So what makes one happy?  I read or heard (who can remember with all the tv shows, books, radio and friends) an explanation that has really stuck with me.  All that people want in life is to be heard and valued.  From that, happiness is achieved.  To me, that is a powerful lesson to learn. The older I get the more that lesson rings true for me and those around me.  When you have people around you that do not listen or value you, they must be let go.  One can't be happy with toxic people influencing one's life.

A Painter's Scene

I am not sure why but this "type" of subject matter doesn't usually attract my attention; however,  in this case, it was all that I saw around me.

When Cars Were Cars!

I miss you Stevie!

Due to Irene I was not able to see Stevie Nicks in concert.  I had the best tickets too!  How could I be too upset when others were watching their homes and property wash away?  I will catch Stevie another time when she will most certainly propose to me!

Basement Stairs

These cellar stairs were eerie as the lone light bulb flickered often.  I'm riding out the storm and trying to pass time before the power goes out.  These might not be the best photos but it is therapeutic for me. Am I the only one very worried about a flooded basement and falling trees?  This is when I wish I lived in an apartment!

Windows

An old factory that I visited contained a variety of windows.  Each window had a character of its own, performing unique functions, casting different shadows and in a surprising nature (photo 1) creating a rainbow of different colors.  In the first photo, I turned the overall scene into black and white, however, the colors on the floor are as they were.  Photo 2 has no manipulation beyond cropping and photo 3 has a 'tin' filter added to it.

Overlook Mountain, Woodstock, New York

My annual hike to my favorite mountain, Overlook Mountain.  Lindsey climbed the tower to see the great view.  I choose to stay firmly on the ground!  Below is a view I was able to share with her as we ate our lunches.