Carrick Hill...

As the weather was so glorious on the weekend, we went for a drive to Carrick Hill.

Carrick Hill is a 1930's dream home created in the style of the 17th Century English manor house.

The house is set in nearly 40 hectares of formal gardens and bushland, enjoying spectacular views across Adelaide

The house is filled with a wealth of drawings, sculptures, antiques and paintings.

The friends of Carrick Hill help to continue the tradition of quality in all things.

Their fundraising activities play a vital role in ensuring that Carrick Hill survives for the benefit of future generations.

Many social functions, private viewings, lectures and special events give access

 to the delights of the Carrick Hill's house, garden and grounds.

The Manor House

While admission to the garden is now free, there is a fee to view the inside of the house.

'Monet's music' texture from Pixel Dust Photo Art

Texture Tuesday #22...The Orange eDition

I had something totally different in mind when I saw the prompt for this challenge

We went to Carrick Hill on the weekend as the weather was so glorious 

and these little flowers were swaying  

in the cool breeze.

 'Paperscript' texture at 100% sofllight blended layer.

 A layer mask was used to erase texture from some of the petals.

Pink Bud...

Geranium Bud

The texture 'Silent Memory' from Pixel Dust Photo Art was added, 1st at 100% Multiply blended layer, then  again at 50% Softlight blended layer with some of the texture removed from the bud.

My submission for A Creative Exchange with Lisa

Tear Drop...

Time for 'I Heart Macro' over at Studio Waterstone

Come and join us.

I've pick this for Favorite Photo of the Week.

Carnations...

Old Fashion Frame thanks to Coffee Shop Designs

Little Pearl...

Taken after a little rain fell on my little garden pots.

Submission for McDougall photography for Fabulous Friday
and Favorite Photo of  Week with Misty

Native Lilac...

Added 'Cherish' texture from Pixel Dust Photo Art

My submission for Thursday's Texture at The Daily Wyatt

Lilies...

I think these flowers lend themselves so well to a B&W conversion.

Shot taken indoor with light coming from side window.

Linking up with Crown of Life Photography and Goodies for a Pleasant Life

Texture Tuesday #21...Back to School eDition

My submission for Kim Klassen challenge.

Used 'Lightpaper 3" at 100% multiply blend, used a layer mask to remove some texture from the apple.

Added 'Cinnamon' at 100% overlay blend and remove a rectangular selection to leave a soft frame.

The words were added in layers at 70% overlay blend.

Two Daisies...

Medieval Magic Texture from Pixel Dust Photo Art

Submission for A Creative Exchange

Wishing Pot...

Wishing for Spring.

Added "Justwhite" texture from Kim Klassen

Submission for Texture Thursday

Anemone Bud...

Emerging bud - Spring is on its way.

Texture Tuesday # 20... The Movie Loving' eDition

One of my favorite movies for Kim Klassen Texture Tuesdays.

Used 'Scratchedmagic' and 'Luminous' textures from Kim's collection.

Tears from a Rose...

A little play with a water reflection effect in PS9

Submission for A Creative Exchange with Lisa

Dancing Petals...

SOOC shot of flower, light coming from window.

Come over 'Studio Waterstone' to see more great up close and macro shots.

Vintage Rose...

Vintage Polaroid Effect from Katie Lloyd

Sunshine...

Daffodils sitting by the window in my home office.

A little texture from Isabelle Lafrance added.

Submission for Fabulous Friday, Favorite photo of the Week.
and for the first time.

Hairy Bud...

Texture from Kim Klassen 

Joining Audrey at The Daily Wyatt for texture Thursday

Ten on Ten...Today at my place

Ten on Ten...Taking a photo an hour every hour for the tenth day of the month.

A prompt from Rebekah at "a bit of sunshine"

8.00am

 Time to get up

 9.00am

School Time

10.00am

Still Raining

11.00am

Stealing Milk

12.00pm

Computer Time

1.00pm

Time for Nap

2.00pm

Catnap

3.00pm

School's Out

4.00pm

Snack Time

5.00pm

Feed Time

All photos were taken on my little Nikon CoolpixS4000

Joining for the first time. Come over and have a look.

Texture Tuesday #19...'It's the little things' eDition

Tiny Violas 

Used Kim Klassen's 'waterstainedframe' on this little viola.

Daisy Fantasy...

Playing with PSE9 colored pencil filter 

My submission for The Creative Exchange at Lisa's blog

Bright Daisy...

Another grey winter day spent indoor with the camera.

Visit Lori's blog 'Studio Waterstone' and leave your own little macro magic.