As with my last blog I am posting an original photograph and five different versions that I hope you will enjoy! Keep those comments coming too :~ ) I treasure your opinions and critiques and actually love talking with each and every one of you! So say "Hello" anytime :~ )
May this day be finding you well within the embrace of good tidings, joy and smiles all around! Welcome to my "Pinkly Lit" version set :~ )
Benjamin
p.s. HAPPY HUMP DAY

The Original Portrait :~ )

"Pretty Pink Buttons"

"Softly Seen"

"Painted Gold"

"Just for Fun"
May you have enjoyed these versions as much as I and may the final, strike you the same in time :~ )
"For You"
~Dedicated to my Grandma Elenore... and all others whom have past into the beyond and in our hearts have left a great beauty and light, within their smile remembered inside~

"For You"
Welcome back folks and thank you for visiting. Today we are going on a little visual trip and I hope you will like the ride.
Over the past few weeks we have been so busy; with school starting, car needing tires, our washing machine blowing a belt, leaves falling from the trees and etc, etc, etc... (I am sure you can relate), I have really been missing just sitting at the computer and letting my creativity run wild....
...and so that little trip I mentioned is actually just a tour of one photograph. From the original picture (unedited) through five different edited versions of that same picture. With all hopes at least one of them will make your liking but I am also looking for a little constructive feedback on these, so please don't hesititate to leave a comment below or just say what ya feel. I thank you either way :~ )
...and so without any further delay, I give you my "Softly Lit" version set, for your enjoyment!
Sincerely,
Benjamin
p.s. HAPPY TUESDAY :~ )

Unedited Original

Just a little edge burn :~ )

Making it pop :~ )

Playing with black and white :~ )

Believe it or not, this is the same picture :~ )
Now I know I took a little bit of a jump there but if you will hang in there, I am hoping the final piece will bring you back home safe :~ )
"Life and Light"
Dedicated to my wife Susanna (who loves fairies and butterflies) for our second year anniversary. September 16th, 2011