Monday, July 28, 2014

Treasures from the sea...

(editing using Picmonkey's tranquil at 70%, then one layer of Kim's 99 texture, lighten, 30% opacity)

The dunes around the beach house we rented for our family reunion were topped with sea grass.
I had to clip a few of the sea grass "plumes" to take home with me.
And of course, I'm always on the lookout for sea shells.

( edited with Picmonkey's tranquil 70% and Kim's 2810 texture, darken 100%)

( Kim's evolve texture, screen mode, 25% opacity)

(edited by desaturating 20%, Picmonkey's sepia 40%, Kim's just a touch texture, lighten, 20% opacity)

( edited with Picmonkey's tranquil 70%, and Kim's quest texture, darken, 50% opacity)

(edited using Picmonkey's tranquil, 70%, and Kim's 2110 texture, multiply mode, 50% opacity)

( edited using Picmonkey's tranquil, 70% and Kim's rue marion texture, multiply mode 50% opacity)



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32 comments:

  1. Such a pretty collection I love all of them, they definitely should be on your wall....

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    1. Ah, that is so sweet Viv! I find the editing relaxing and enjoy the process immensely.

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  2. These are yummy, Elizabeth. (And you do not look your age at all. You will be like my mama who is 67 and looks like she's in her 40's. ;))

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    1. From your keyboard to God's ears! I so want to be a healthy, vibrant and happy senior citizen!

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  3. Love this series - the beach looks lovely!

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    1. Thank you, Kristy! I appreciate your link-up!

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  4. Lovely shell shots. Looks calm and peaceful.

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    1. Thank you so much, Abrianna! Your name is so lovely by the way.

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  5. Your treasures from the beach are so wonderful, Elizabeth! I love the beach but I realize I really don't have a connection to it...not sure why! I've been an "inlander" for most of my life, but did live on islands for 6 years in the 70's. Your decorating vignettes are always beautiful. The sea grass and dune photo you chose for your quote is truly spectacular.

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    1. Thank you so much, Evelyn! By the way, my favorite aunt was my Aunt Evelyn. I always wish one of my granddaughters was named Evelyn.

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  6. A beautiful post, and the top photo just takes me away...I love the sea.

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    1. Cheryl, I love the sea as well. It somehow ministers to my soul to be by the sea, as if the Creator is especially close there.

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  7. Beautiful collection of photos and your shells...Love the sandy beach and grass!

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    1. Thank you, Beverly! It's such a lovely place and I'm glad I could share it with you via my photos.

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  8. Beautiful still life photographs, but my favourite is the first one. Oh, I want to be there!!

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    1. Jill, it's just so lovely there among the dunes. The weather was perfection. I could have stayed forever!

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  9. These are beautiful photographs and wonderful memories for you too! I love how you've processed all of them.

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  10. Beautiful images of your sea treasures. Wonderful memories to have

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    1. Thank you for taking time to visit and for your kind comment!

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  11. Your seashells are so lovely, and I can imagine the fun you had hunting for these treasures. I love the balsamique bottle, too! This beach looks like such a relaxing place for your family to hang out together.

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    1. Thank you, Sharon. The sea was especially lovely and the weather perfect! The shells have been gathered from various trips on various beaches. I can never seem to leave a pretty shell behind.

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  12. Beautiful series of photos. Love the first one with the sand bar showing in the water.

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    1. That's my favorite, too, Earl. Nothing is more lovely than the sea!

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  13. Love the pics. Thanks for sharing.

    Debbi

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  14. Wonderful set of photos, I love them all :)

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  15. Your beach shots are terrific - great summer images.

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  16. Such lovely memories, Elizabeth! you scored well with those sand dollars! <3

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  17. Great edits for your beach finds. I love the beach, too.

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  18. Never a truer quote was ever written! I'm sure that reunion was a treasure to remember. Love everything about that last shot. :-)

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