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Gave some Valentine's shots a try since we got the super-great heart suckers at Target today:

but I think I'm going to print it at 11 x 14 to add to my collection of two b&w 11 x 14's:

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Ah, back on track!
This was a rough morning. I made the common mistake of putting too much on my 'to-do' list and not allowing enough flexibility for the kids' antics. The little guy woke up in a fairly demanding mood so we were on the fast track to disaster anyway. The low point was probably when he dumped out a huge trash sack full of dirty clothes (including wet towels) that we'd moved with us so they were really gross. After being warned to just leave it the heck alone, he coaxed his sister into crawling into it with him (it was a huge contractor-type bag). So not only did I have to discipline him for not listening (for the umpteenth time), I had to really come down hard on both of them about the safety issue. And yes, I quickly removed the grody bag while they were in time out! And then he turns around and totally redeems himself with dressing up with his sister and reading her a story:

Nothing interesting about the shot though!

Eyes

I tried bouncing the flash off a window today. I've heard good and bad things about it & I'm not sure why I tried a window with a shade on it other than it was just convenient! It gave me a decent catchlight though so I feel like it's worth continuing to work on. I also ran an OTSS Cashmere action on it for fun:

Another orphan post...

...but I'm doing well to even be on the computer these days!
I took some pics for a friend that makes the capes & tutus for her to use on her website. Of course the full-body shots aren't my strength so they're kind of 'eh' plus I kept the focus right in the center so they're...not perfect.
Here's my favorite though. Posting b&w AND color. I forced myself to PP the color version before I converted!
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b&w-

and the slideshow of the rest:

First Indiana Post!

I barely know what the date it is, let alone what number this is in my 365 so this is my orphan post with a scraggly shot I took today. This rental has amazing natural light though! These places are kind of built for retirees so I think this little 'toy area' is actually meant to be a porch...even though it's inside & right off the kitchen!
When I first started on OPS, I couldn't figure out what 'muddy' meant in reference to black & white conversions but wow, I see it now!

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Went for New Year's card shots tonight:

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Not a great day around here. Very busy and things just didn't go my way. So you're getting a shot that a friend took and I played with:

color: