It’s all in the Photo by Beth Ann

With everything being so crazy here for months….I am just getting myself back. My Mom is in a very good living place and we are getting a new normal worked out.
I haven’t done anything I have wanted to do for months, tonight I did, pulled out my photo’s and just played on Photoshop. I have always had anxiety and it has been on over drive. So, it’s huge for me to just be and be happy doing what “I” like. 
Nice to see you, is from a boat ride and we walked the beach in Sarasota Bay. 
Scary Beauty The Jelly fish is from Mote Marine, and of course my flowers, from ???  I even took a bit of time and entered a digital photo contest, I didn’t include them here but will after judging. 
Nice to See you Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Nice to See You by Beth Strub
Scary Beautiful photo by Beth Ann Strub
Scary Beautiful by Beth Ann Strub
in the Beginning photo by Beth Ann Strub
in the beginning by Beth Ann Strub
The Back of Beauty by Beth Strub

Stop and Pose butterfly photo

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It’s Been A Bit

It has been a VERY long bit. I am trying to be back, my Mom is in her ninth week of rehab. and I’m just about….done. I will share more when it’s possible and when I have the were about me to do it. 

Husband said last Friday night, “Grab your camera and let’s go see the Clydesdales” We drove down, pulled in, parked in the first row, walked around the corner AND
Clydesdales photo
Anticipation of the Budweiser Clydesdales, photo by Beth Ann Strub
I truly thought my heart was going to stop ! 
Budweiser Clydesdales
He smiled at Me, photo by Beth Ann Strub of the Budweiser Clydesdales
I hadn’t felt well for days. Thank you Budweiser Clydesdales, “That’s Second to None.” 

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These Pictures Didn’t Make the Cut

I love taking pictures. I have taken classes, shot thousands of pictures, joined a group and just jumped in with two feet. I tried a couple competitions, but my skin wasn’t too thick. I took a year off and today I sent in digital prints, these photo’s here were close but didn’t make the cut…..I have no idea why, I think it’s at the moment kind of thing, but I really like these too. 

Purple Flowers, Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Purple Flowers, Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Photo by Beth Ann Strub
How you doing….LUNCH, Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Photo by Beth Ann Strub
White to Grow Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Take me Step by Step Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Photo by Beth Ann Strub
Coming Home photo by Beth Ann Strub

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Happy Father’s Day

To all the Father’s, I hope you have a wonderful Day.  I know Husband here is HAVING a GREAT time. 

Can you see the Horse here in a wave?  From our trip to the ocean the other day. I only have to be asked once to go sit in the sand and just watch nature. The wind and wave made for some great spray. I just waited and this was one of MANY shots.

horse outline from sea spray

Well….Sometimes you just have to try AGAIN

I know I’m getting old, BUT a few weeks ago I posted some of my before and afters of flowers. WELL…. I forgot to post the before’s. And the really SAD thing about it is “I” didn’t even notice it…..I had to be told….OH MY… So, I’m going to TRY again, here is the before and after. Thank you noticing and thank you photo software.

Pink Rose Photo Before

Yellow rose photo
Yellow Rose by Beth Ann Strub

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About the Photo

Everyone is still sleep here and I’m not thinking real clear…yet? Coffee in hand and I’ve  been playing with photo’s. Isn’t if unbelievable how a simple photo can be changed into something pretty good.  The top one is just a white rose with pink edges. A little Photoshop and here is the AFTER,
Yellow rose photo
Yellow Rose by Beth Ann Strub

 

AFTER
White Rose After Photo
White Rose Around by Beth Ann Strub
This is one that was from a Holiday shoot and I loved the idea, but not the picture, but now I LIKE.

Black and White Candles and Red Flowers

Candles and Red Flowers

I need to get moving, laundry (towels) are not going to do themselves?  Have a GREAT day.

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Today is my Birthday !

And I’m getting OLD. Yes….OLD.

Yes, 59 in the NEW 39. Yeah, you keep believing that. It’s not, it’s 59.

Old bones, gray hair and these brown spots had seem to have a life of their own. It’s all about preservation at this time. Keep the body moving or things will start growing….Where it should NOT be growing.  Where getting out of a chair can take on a whole process itself….REALLY. BUT, I’m laughing my way through it.. Or trying too, what’s a Lady to do ?  
GET OLD…Wise and HAPPIER. And I Laugh, out loud.  I know I shouldn’t sometimes, BUT,  I’m OLD. So I do !  HA ! 
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So, it’s my Birthday and here are two of my Flower Photo’s. I LOVE them. These are “after’s” and then before’s. Just a bit of computer work on them. Nothing is really as it seems ! Not even 59 Years Old today…I AM 59??? Holy Shit…
White Rose Photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub White Rose
White Rose Before
(c) Beth Ann Strub

Orange Rose and Water Drops Photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub
Orange Rose with water drops photo
(c) Beth Ann Strub

Enjoy Each Day, Each moment and LAUGH, OUT LOUD ! 

Beth Ann

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