..... seeds shed

I love the colours and the tortured shapes of the shrivelled ,leaves, and the architectural shape of the seed heads, of Sweet Cicely, at this time of year. For a bit of a change, I played around with some sliders on this image.

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As we slide ever so gently into the month of October, I find myself closing the blinds shortly after dinner, and curling up by the fireside. A hush falls over the wilderness, and only the sound of an owl can be heard in the distance. A moose walks silently by our cabin window, and I marvel at how such a big beast can move about so quietly.

As I take yet another sip from my cup of warm cocoa - I reach out for my latest novel, and in the glow of the firelight, I get lost once again in the story of another time and place.

Romantic watercolor

These pretty blooms don't last long, but in our memories. I edited this scene in Topaz 2 for Sliders Sunday. HSS!

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Lion-Love,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop

Barn Swallow,

used: Photoshop, Filter Forge

Original photo + Filter Forge 12

Thed red look,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop, Pixabay

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I managed to sneak my camera lens into the center of an artificial autumn bouquet, and found berries smaller than a 1/4 of an inch. With the right lighting, it looked like I was surrounded by a magical Lilliputian world.

Since last November - our temperatures have been below zero almost every day. When cabin fever sets in and the chores are done - I happily escape into my own little dream world. In this image I was dreaming of rain drops and warm weather.

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Please enjoy...........

used: Filter Forge, Pixabay, photoshop

Posted for Sliders Sunday--Post Processed to the Max!

HSS!

A Photoshop composite of two images, one manipulated.

No AI used

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It has been a mild winter...

A composition of three elements:

Main image: The floating shard of ice

Added is the snow covered stone and the reflection of the chickadee (lower left corner)

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Woman in the dark,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop

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Thanks to everyone for visits , comments , awards and invitations, I appreciate your feedback very much. You are welcome to visit my original Nature and wildlife Photos at:

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This seemed like an appropriate image given the fact I’ve been gone from Flickr for so long. I’m trying to catch up with some of the amazing work that’s been posted while I’ve been gone and what a wealth of wonders all of it is!

I do hope that you’re all hale, hearty and in good health….and that you stay that way.

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Life along the Yukon River hasn't changed all that much since the Gold Rush Days. Other than the outboard motor seen on the boat in my image - this photo could have been taken a hundred years ago. It's nice to see that change takes place very slowly in the far north.

*(I captured this image looking toward the north/northwest, from the east side of the river near Dawson City. * Note: The first outboard motor was patented in 1880.)

Hyacinth,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop

A wonderful summerday,

used: Filter Forge, Pixabay, Photoshop

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And indeed, what is better than to sit by one's fireside in the evening with a book, while the wind beats against the window and the lamp is burning?

— Gustave Flaubert

Posted for Slider's Sunday. HSS!

Being of German descent, it has always been a tradition to have birds on our Christmas tree's. It was said that they bring "happiness and joy" to the household.

Over the decades I have held onto the old frazzled birds of my ancestors - and I drag them out each year and place them on our tree's. Who am I to mess with tradition - and possibly miss out on my "happiness and joy".

(Posted for Slider's Sunday Group) HSS!

Buttercop-Girl,

used: Filter Forge, Pixabay, Photoshop

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One of my photographs digitally transformed into a watercolor.

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