Exposing Myself...well, Pictures!!


Dreary weekend so far. Yesterday morning, Saturday, I stayed home and got a lot of small chores done around the house. Like changing sheets, doing laundry, making a large pot of spaghetti sauce [hopefully it'll reheat and be leftovers for a couple of days], cleaning both bathrooms and changing out the towels in kitchen and baths. Then, I played on the computer for my allotted hour's time sitting in one place. I played with some of my photos and went out online and did a few "double exposures" with their filter. Did one of each...one in black and white, and the other with the color images. Some, I thought, looked better as black and white.


This is blue bonnets last spring and an egret with the "canopy" stance they do when hunting for a meal.


A shrimp boat silhouette and a Gulf sunrise superimposed


A white tailed stag infused into park landscaping along the river bank


Top of palm -with a bird- against a bay sunrise


Daughter, Irene, and butterfly


Another shrimp boat scene [can you tell I love seeing these?] and sunrise


Brown pelican and bank of jetty super-imposed [and palm trees]

Before I knew it, it was time to get up away from the computer and do a bit of walking. I stopped at my stationary bike and peddled for 30 minutes. By that time it was time to get busy with something else for activity. Gotta keep busy for I get bored at home. lol  Maybe find something to sketch or do another pastel with my oil crayons?!!  Maybe fold the clothes I washed?  [I don't fold them the very minute I take them out of the dryer except to hang the permanent press...otherwise, they sit for a day maybe.]  Or help Bud finish setting up his smartphone.  He has the hardest time understanding these "techie" things, I would honestly say, it'd be easier for me to just do it...but, hey...it's good for his brain.  Oh, I know what I can do for a few minutes!  Take down the Valentine's Day decorations and get the dining table back to 'normal'.  We're also thinking of watching an oldie but goodie movie...Robin Williams and Good Morning Vietnam.  It's been ages since we've seen that one.  Shut the lights off, sit cozy in a warm house and enjoy a good movie.

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  1. These double exposures are beautiful! My favorites are the shrimp boats and the pelican. Your daughter is beautiful!

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    1. I love everything shrimp boats too. Thanks Ginny

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  2. I like the egret one the best. Neat effects!

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  3. These double exposures are gorgeous and so is your daughter.
    For tonight I recommend you "About Time", a gorgeous movie!

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    1. She inherited her father's good features. lol
      Thanks Ella

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  4. Not only did you expose yourself you double exposed yourself haha! And now I want to know how you did the double exposures and you knew that you should have just went ahead and put what program is used

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    1. I use my software paintshop pro to convert to gray scale. I'll have to go out online & find the website for double exposure. Will let you know.

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    2. I have a post readied for tomorrow to be published on where and "How to's" Stay tuned.

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  5. It sounds like you had the perfect day and I love your photos! Happy Valentine's Day, Anni♥

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  6. Love those double exposure photos... gorgeous!!!
    You are one very busy and active lady.
    It is great that you keep busy. Your time must fly by.
    Happy Valentine's Day to you and Bud ❤

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    1. Happy Valentine's Day to you and "Mr. Jan"too.

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  7. You sure take fantastic photos. I am jealous! Happy Valentine's Day, Annie! xo Diana

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  8. The first shrimp boat (in color) i s my very favorite! I often make a double of a color shot and see what it looks like in just B/W, but usually go back to color version being favored. Superimposing is a fun activity! It sounds as if you DO know how to keep busy!

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    1. Sometimes black and white enhances the depth & detail...don't you think?

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  9. Love the double exposures. Happy Valentine's Day Anni!

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    1. Today's the "big day"...long anticipated. Hope all the wedding party stays safe & healthy

      Thanks Martha

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  10. Amazed at the double exposures. Most of us take a picture and that is it, you can play with them and get creative.
    Happy Valentine's day to you and Bud.

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    1. Happy Valentines to you too Patti!!

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  11. I love black and white photos, usually far better than the colored ones. So dramatic most of the time. Yours are beautiful, Anni. ~Andrea xoxo

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  12. What a wonderful productive day you had! Loved your phot art. Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day!

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  13. Happy Valentine's Day everybody!

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  14. The b&w egret photo is really outstanding. Nice eye.

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  15. Love the double exposures! I'm like you I have to keep busy pretty much every waking minute until after dinner time. Then I can finally slow doWn. Good Morning Vietnam is one of my favorite Robin Williams movie!

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  16. Sounds like a very busy and productive day!!

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  17. Well, you certainly made fantastic use of your time. Work and play..that the way to do it. I'm afraid my day has been more play than work. I did go to church live stream this morning though. That was a great way to start my day.
    Now off to wash the dishes. Our dishwasher isn't working at the moment so I'm back to doing things the old fashion way...(:0)
    Sue

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  18. Those double exposures are fun! I enjoyed them all but loved seeing the egret in canopy mode the most. Happy Valentine's Day to you! :-)

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  19. Sounds like your Valentine's Day will end up nicely, warm and with a favorite movie. Those artistic photo creations are very nice indeed. I was humming "Shrimp Boats A-Comin'"...

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  20. I enjoyed your pics today! Irene is beautiful!
    Good Morning Vietnam - that's a good one!

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  21. Love all those pictures. My favorite is the one with the deer. I spent most of my day off yesterday being totally lazy. I slept in and then took a nap in the afternoon.
    Happy Valentines DAy

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  22. Sounds a good, productive day.

    I like your photographs, especially the shrimp boats.

    Hope you enjoyed Valentines Day, wishing you a good new week ahead.

    All the best Jan

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  23. I love the comparison shots...I would love taking photos of the shrimp boats, too. I like B&W photos...of these, I think there might be one I prefer in color, possibly two. Other wise, I like them equally, or the B&W better.

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  24. Playing with photos on the computer can be a lot of fun. I just find i spend too much time doing this, once i start.

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  25. Love reheat spaghetti. It usually better second time around.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  26. I love hearing about what you do during the day.....when you're not taking photos and making them even better with your editing!

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