Leftover heart

This week for Guest Heart Thursday I found one that was a "leftover" after a tree was cut down.  Just goes to show, there is always something more to be loved.  It reminded me of The Giving Tree story.  One of my all time favorites.  If you haven't read it, try to locate a copy.

Also, in the neighborhood of this tree trunk were a few heart leaf friends.

Guest Heart Thursday:

M.E.

Black and White Wednesday

A friend of mine sent me a power point presentation of amazing animal photos.  The artist/photographer's name is Nick Brandt.  He uses sepia and black and white in a really good way. 

I wondered what my animal photos might look like using the same technique.  Here is one example.

Here is the color SOOC version from last summer. (You had to know these weren't recent, look at that sun!)

The result is a very different look.  Not sure I love it, but I like it enough to keep it in mind with future wildlife photos.  I may never get to the skill level of Mr. Brandt, but it's a good goal to try.

More wonderful Black and White Wednesday photos here.

M.E. 

God Bless our Troops all over the world.