September's Rose Abstract.....

This is the last day of September....where did Summer go? So, I thought that since there are still a few roses blooming in our back yard, I would leave you with this little image of a rose that I recently shot. The background effects filters are of my own contrivance, and while it may not be to everyone's taste, I enjoy sharing it with anyone else who may want give it a peek. October starts tomorrow, and I am happy to be here to enjoy whatever it may bring....Cheers! 
 

Contemplation.....

 Maybe I'm getting a little daft in my old age, but it seems to be so very tiring being constantly bombarded with the madness and mayhem that the MSM is constantly pumping out. Tonight, when dusk descended, and my string of solar lights came on to provide a soft glow on my back deck, I decided to take it a bit further, and lit a candle beside the little fountain beside my chair. There is nothing so relaxing as a cup of tea while listening to the sound of water flowing in the soft glow of a candle. It helps the mind drift away, and reflect on the good fortunes in ones life.....and being thankful for them. After a bit, I decided to record the moment, and went for my camera. The image was shot in colour, but after playing with it in Photoshop, and Corel, I decided I preferred the Black & White version. Soon, I will be developing my Ilford Black & White film in the old traditional way...the darkroom. I have 2 rolls soon to be processed. It should be interesting to learn how much I have forgotten, since my switch to digital a couple of decades ago. My images in colour will be done digitally, and my Black & White will be done in the old traditional analog way....the darkroom....now if I can find a late evening Classical Music station on the old radio, it will be a return to the past, which I remember enjoying very much. Who knows, it just might make me want to stay on this old planet for a while longer after all..... hope you enjoy. Cheers!