Category Archives: photography

iFun

Posted on August 14, 2010 by pearlsandprose

I know, I’m supposed to be packing for vacation. But I had to share these before they got buried in the digital heap. Those who follow on twitter have already seen the first one: As I’ve said before, I took … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged booth, Coke glass, ColorSplash, diner, ice water, iPhone apps, lemon, Polarize | Leave a comment

A pitcher of roses

Posted on August 13, 2010 by pearlsandprose

A shot of some pink roses I bought last week. Kind of “meh,” so I played around with LightRoom presets: and Florabella actions: Which one do you prefer? OK, I’m going on vacation next week–yay!–but I’ll try to post an … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Adobe LightRoom, Florabella actions, roses, white pitcher | 5 Comments

Parting shots

Posted on August 12, 2010 by pearlsandprose

No, your monitor’s not messed up. The water really looks that green. It’s a limestone pool at Dumbarton Oaks, and the cherub or putto is made of lead. I imagine there’s a bit of algae in there too. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged amphitheater, Beatrix Farrand, cherub, Dumbarton Oaks, fountain, Georgetown, limestone pool, Mildred Bliss, Pan, Wash DC, wrought-iron chair | 2 Comments

Random shots

Posted on August 10, 2010 by pearlsandprose

SOOC,* with a bit of cropping all around. I’m not sure what to make of the sharpening that’s around the outline of the flower. Could be a Nikon D90 thing or the VIVID mode. I believe Flickr does some sharpening … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, writing | Tagged haiku, IndulgentDaydream.com, train station, vintage cart, zinnias | 7 Comments

“Vintage” photos

Posted on August 5, 2010 by pearlsandprose

This is a shot of a vintage sailor shirt in an old store in Lititz, PA. They specialize in old military garb and materiel. I like the stripes in the background–very World War II Americana. Just for fun, I turned … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged American flag, black-and-white photo, Lititz, Navy, PA, sailor shirt, sepia, vintage, window display | 2 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part III

Posted on August 4, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Hey, welcome back. I apologize for the poor lighting, as the gardens are only open from 2-6 p.m. in the summer. The worst time for photographers. I’ll probably go back in the fall when the sun’s not so high. This … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, flowers, gardening, photography | Tagged blackeyed Susan, buddleia, Dumbarton Oaks, garden shed, garden wall, gazania, Georgetown, lantana, sunflower, Washington D.C. | 7 Comments

Colors of summer

Posted on July 30, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Look closely. Do you see “faces” in the flowers here? They remind me a little of C-3PO from Star Wars. I didn’t notice until I viewed the image on my large monitor. a Cleome in the neighborhood one of my … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, photography | Tagged bokeh, Cleome, garden bench, hosta, macro, spider flower, zinnia | 6 Comments

Not a foodie

Posted on July 28, 2010 by pearlsandprose

My first food photo! Believe me, people, I am not a food photographer or food stylist. If you want to see gorgeous photos of alimentation, visit blogs like cannelle et vanille or La Tartine Gourmande for this: or this: But if … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged Bavaria, bistro, cannelle et vanille, French restaurant, halibut, La Tartine Gourmande, McDonald's, Mon Ami Gabi, salmon salad | 2 Comments

Cross processing

Posted on July 27, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Cross processing refers to the procedure of deliberately processing photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film, such as slides. Now you can achieve the same effect in the digital world with photo editing programs … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bicycle, bistro, cross processing, ginger, Photoscape, table & chairs, vintage, xPro | 4 Comments

One last glimpse

Posted on July 23, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Yes, welcome to my last glimpse of the Amish country! Hope you enjoy it…. Downtown Lancaster, PA Daylilies in Strasburg, PA The 300 Block of N. Queen St. in Lancaster. 300 Block is a very cool area of the city … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, photography, Travel | Tagged 300 Block, Amish country, coleus, daylilies, hanging flower basket, Lancaster, PA, sweet potato vine, welcome sign, window box | 3 Comments