Monthly Archives: February 2010

Canadian Cauliflower Soup

CAULIFLOWER SOUP   2 onions, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 cup sliced carrots red pepper flakes (to taste) 3 cups water 1 cup chicken broth 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets 1 cup milk 1/2 … Continue reading

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The perfect amaryllis

2010_02_25 – Thursday 001.JPG – Vox After printing both amaryllis photos, I decided that I liked this one best.  I printed it on professional matte photo paper using the best photo paper settings on my computer/printer.  This is a photograph … Continue reading

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More amaryllis

IMG_0485.JPG – Edit 4.jpg – Vox I played around with this amaryllis photo again today.  I should have saved it as a png file rather that a jgp file.  I think I like the grey background in this one better.  … Continue reading

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Country By Design table runner

2010_02_20 – Saturday 005.JPG – Etsy I finished this table runner this week and got it listed on Etsy today.  You can check out the reverse side and some close-ups at http://www.countrybydesign.etsy.com. ; I finished a custom Etsy order today, and … Continue reading

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Me and my snake

Snake for Vox This photo is from July of 2008.  I was telling Dr. D that snakes aren't anything to be afraid of, at least not tame ones.  This green anaconda is giving me a hug.  I was trying to explain that they … Continue reading

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The last amaryllis

2010_02_16 – Tuesday 024.png – Vox This is an edited photo of my last amaryllis bloom.  I like the way it is so over-the-top that it looks fake.  I saved it as a png file rather than a jpg file.  … Continue reading

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Another snowy Friday

  2010_02_12 – Friday 003.JPG – Vox Editing notes:  No editing, except for cropping.  Taken in Foliage mode in macro setting.  It was snowing again this morning, so I took advantage of the white, bright background to take some more … Continue reading

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Amaryllis, cont.

2010_02_10 – Wednesday 009.JPG – Vox My pot of amaryllis sits on my kitchen counter right by my sink, so it is the first thing I see when I walk into the kichen.  This morning I noticed that a couple … Continue reading

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Photo Quest #87 – Lines

2010_02_10 – Wednesday 006.JPG – Photo Quest Unedited, just slightly cropped photo of icicles on the edge of our roof this morning.  The strongest line is the diagonal formed by the edge of the roof, while it is supported by … Continue reading

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Edited amaryllis from 3 days ago explained, maybe…

IMG_0485.JPG – Amaryllis 2.jpg – For Vox Many of you were impressed by this edited shot of my amaryllis, and I appreciate all your positive comments.  I've also received a request to explain how I achieved these results.  I'm not … Continue reading

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