All Seasons have their own beauty...
I tried to find the natural art forms of the Season..
What a fascinating world God made..

There are so many amazing things in our world...Everyday can bring a brand new joy!
"If a picture has the value of a thousand words, then an album has the value of a history book.
If a camera captures a scene, the photographer immortalizes a moment."
(A Quote sent to me by my dear friend Certo)

captures a scene, the photographer immortalizes a moment."
(A Quote sent to me by my dear friend Certo)

Scripture Verses from the King James Bible
(no frills Simply God's Universe, and His Word)

All Scripture from the king James Bible

Gifts from God, the endless beauty of His creation.

Just a bunch of different things going on in our yard.. Hope you enjoy...
This album is to show us that there are a very many wonderful things
right in our own yards..:):)

Rest a moment

Meet our amazing Merri...
She is our oldest son's wife....

Some birds.. and some things you would not normally find in the snow. :):)

Do you remember your first car?..How old you were? and what car you had? Most people do..
I was 17. The year was 1977. I had a 4 door Volvo.1972 model. It was white. I loved it.

An album of my Moms Artwork, and Poetry
She has her Bachelors Deg. Of Fine Arts She recieved from the Famous Ringling Art school, in Sarasota Florida USA.She was born in 1926.. 81 This January...She is still painting, and sells most of her work, or gives it to us her Children.. of which she has 7. Five of us Girls, and two Boys......I am the youngest Girl. Mom is the most Special, I can hardly believe that God gave her to me...She is a blessing beyond measure. ( Mom is greatful for all of the sweet comments everyone has given her so far, and she sends her love))

January...She is still painting, and sells most of her work, or gives it to us her Children.. of which she has 7. Five of us Girls, and two Boys......I am the youngest Girl. Mom is the most Special, I can hardly believe that God gave her to me...She is a blessing beyond measure. ( Mom is greatful for all of the sweet comments everyone has given her so far, and she sends her love))

Look and See.....

Look and See.....

Look and See.......

We had the best time with Inge and Len..
What a blessing!!! They are truely very special people....
You can visit Inges site here
http://members.fotki.com/seetruly/about/

Birds from North Georgia 2009
Photos taken all different times of the day and early evening..

Birds from North Georgia USA
Birds are so full of personality!!

Color is everywhere enhanceing our lives with beauty

It is amazing how many interesting creatures we have right in our own backyards. Some are so tiny we almost never see them. Our Father in heaven, Creator of all, is most worthy of praise!!

I enjoy the living Creations in Gods amazing world...

Meet Lankey,Velvet & Tubby Our three Furry Family Members..

Cats and Dogs

Unfolding nature's Gems

A look at lifes reflecting images

Beautiful, Wonderful..Tree's.... with-out them we could not survive...

Thank you to everyone who has voted for my photos!! XXOO
http://contests.fotki.com/

Digital Art..
The rules of Art have all but vanished..
Like it, love it, or hate it... It's still Art..
and enjoyment comes from the eye of the beholder or not....

and enjoyment comes from the eye of the beholder or not....

and selective coloring.. :)
For a better view.. Enjoy the slideshow:):)
Digital Art..
The rules of Art have all but vanished..
Like it, love it, or hate it... It's still Art..
and enjoyment comes from the eye of the beholder or not....

The rules of Art have all but vanished..
Like it, love it, or hate it... It's still Art..
and enjoyment comes from the eye of the beholder or not....

Dedicated to all you Mushroom lovers.. :):)

Even though mushrooms are a non-moving subject.. I have found them very difficult to photograph......

"During the Month of May" 2008

Only 1 photo from each day of photos only during the month of May......

The Sun Rises on a New Day.. The Sun Sets in a beautiful way..

Coming and Going all day long.. :):)
"The Changing Faces of Time"...
"A short study on coming and going"
Time is moving swiftly.. as my age is sure showing....
But I am young at heart.............

Time is moving swiftly.. as my age is sure showing....
But I am young at heart.............

"Queen of the Night"
A member of the Cactus Family..
Exqusitely sented Flower...
Opens as night falls..on a mid summer evening...
Then closes forever at the first rays of morning light...

Opens as night falls..on a mid summer evening...
Then closes forever at the first rays of morning light...

This Album is dedicated to all you cloud lovers....

2007.. A mix of all the things that have been going on in my Garden..


"ATTENTION .... THIS ALBUM MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DELINQUENCY OF YOUR DIET,
OR MAY DEMOTE YOUR APPRECIATION
FOR STORE-BOUGHT PRODUCE YOU MAY HAVE"

FOR STORE-BOUGHT PRODUCE YOU MAY HAVE"

Just a few Colors that I have taken on my walks out back...
No Photo shop.. all Natures Natural Beauty

Got Scarecrows Hoschton Scarecrows
Hoschton Gets " World Record" From the "World Record Academy"
5,441 scarecrows..

(To enjoy the slideshow.. Just click the slideshow link top right of this album)
Or Click on any photo to see full size
I'd love to hear from you and what you think.. Please leave a message in my guestbook or under any photo.. :):)
{You can also email me at velvet7@fotki.com }
Thank you to all who made the scarecrows.You all did a great job!!
If you see a scarecrow you made.. be sure and leave me a message under the photo..
(((((hugs))))) Marilyn

(To enjoy the slideshow.. Just click the slideshow link top right of this album)
Or Click on any photo to see full size
I'd love to hear from you and what you think.. Please leave a message in my guestbook or under any photo.. :):)
{You can also email me at velvet7@fotki.com }
Thank you to all who made the scarecrows.You all did a great job!!
If you see a scarecrow you made.. be sure and leave me a message under the photo..
(((((hugs))))) Marilyn

Dedicated to all you sunflower lovers..... :)

Coming soon......

Ladybug/ Ladybirds..Grow in different colors.. some are red and some are orange. Some have spots, and some don't.

Edits by, Joel Mill

I sent Joel a few of my Photos....
Originals are marked...as "Starting Photo" ....
He did his masterfull work on them and created these works of Art for me..
I am completely amazed at what he has created..
Thank you Joel from the bottom of my heart..
Big hugs and much love Marilyn
You can visit his Works here just click the link..
http://public.fotki.com/JoMill/
http://members.fotki.com/JoMill/about/

He did his masterfull work on them and created these works of Art for me..
I am completely amazed at what he has created..
Thank you Joel from the bottom of my heart..
Big hugs and much love Marilyn
You can visit his Works here just click the link..
http://public.fotki.com/JoMill/
http://members.fotki.com/JoMill/about/

A counting game..
http://forum.fotki.com/fotkicom/FirstFotkiForum/PhotoContests/skgtqbwsbb/

Wonderful Birds Right In our own BackYard!!

What are Sepia tones?
Sepia tone is a type of photo in which the picture appears in shades of brown.
Click the link....
http://www.easyelements.com/what-is-sepia.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepia_tone

These were all taken in Manual and P mode I set my own settings.. and used Sepia setting.. No Photoshoping..

http://www.easyelements.com/what-is-sepia.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepia_tone

These were all taken in Manual and P mode I set my own settings.. and used Sepia setting.. No Photoshoping..

click the slideshow for a few of Natures relaxing moments.. :)

Sure hope you enjoy......... :):)

Hummingbirds are very tiny birds.. smallest ones are only 2 1/4 inchs.. They can beat their wings up to 80 times per second. They can move their wings up, down, forward, and back, and in a figure 8. They can hover in mid air...
Their heart can beat up to 1,000 beats per second.
I don't think they know how tiny they are.. They are brutal fighters. I have seen them chase, and slam into many birds much bigger than themselves.. even a Vulture.
Their brains are the largest for their size.
Their flight speed is about 25 miles per hour.
Hold a small coin in your hand.. and that is about what a hummer weighs.
Hummers are perching birds.. They do not walk
(I am in the process of identification if you happen to know the breed of any.. please let me know.)

They can hover in mid air...
Their heart can beat up to 1,000 beats per second.
I don't think they know how tiny they are.. They are brutal fighters. I have seen them chase, and slam into many birds much bigger than themselves.. even a Vulture.
Their brains are the largest for their size.
Their flight speed is about 25 miles per hour.
Hold a small coin in your hand.. and that is about what a hummer weighs.
Hummers are perching birds.. They do not walk
(I am in the process of identification if you happen to know the breed of any.. please let me know.)

Spring around our home 2008
I love Springtime.. My Favorite Season....
Spring officially begins March 20th this year 08

Album for Critique Photos
http://forum.fotki.com/fotkicom/11728432511/please-critique-my-photo/
Please your very welcome to come Join the fun:)
(Just click the link)
What is a Lightroom? In the predominate film days a "dark room" was used to develop film, and adjust it's finished product. Now a days- we use a "Lightroom"- from a photo program to achieve the desired results.

I only leave Critiqued photos in here a short time..

(Just click the link)
What is a Lightroom? In the predominate film days a "dark room" was used to develop film, and adjust it's finished product. Now a days- we use a "Lightroom"- from a photo program to achieve the desired results.

I only leave Critiqued photos in here a short time..