Art Show Contest

Today, I entered an art show at my local art center. Above is a picture of my three entries as they were and below are easier to view images. I ordered some large 16 x 24 prints from my supplier and matted them up to 22 x 28 frames. The prints were given a "metallic" finish that I was really pleased with. I was afraid that the special finish would be too much, but thankfully it adds rather than take away from the photos. It is almost unnoticeable, however, the shimmer from the metallic finish greater in the light areas compared to the dark areas which gives the photo an almost 3D effect. The metallic finish is available during checkout on all www.WholesomeWorksPhotography.com orders.

Anyway, I want to give you all the chance to make predictions on which, if any, of the photos will place where. While it is entirely possible that none will place, the photography category wasn't added until 5 days ago and tomorrow is the entry deadline. So, I don't expect a lot of competition. Place your votes in the comment box and I'll give the results next week!

1. Rest After a Journey

2. Glimpse of Glory

3. The Glitter Snow

I really like this photo. It was taken just little ways out of town during sunset. I think it's the low angle of the camera and small bit of blue sky in the corner that draws me to it. Anyway, regardless of all that, this pic was taken with my old camera... oh, I guess I haven't talked about my cameras yet... hmmm.... I think I'll save that for later. All you need to know now is that this photograph was taken with my old camera, a Kodak p712 that is currently under the care of Elizabeth.

The sun in the picture is well below the horizon and everything except that cloud was pretty dark. The evening was calm and quiet except for the occasional rustling of the grasses by a gentle breeze or one of the cows that aren't visible in the image. The ground itself was very rough with knee high weeds everywhere. It took some effort to trek along the turf without falling on my face, but it was worth it. I had spotted a dip in the land and headed straight to it. I'm glad I did since I think the grass really adds something. Curiously, I took the pic in auto mode which isn't normally my preferred mode, but it worked this time. I hope you enjoyed this much warmer photo as much as I did!

$5228

Five-thousand two-hundred twenty eight United States Dollars. That is the final student loan total that I owe various banks after four semesters of college. I have to start making payments 6 months after graduation and since I graduated in December that will be about June. I don't look forward to paying out such a large sum of money, but I do look forward to not having "the loan" hanging over my head. So, praise be to God because He has provided to funds to pay it. When those loans come due, they will be paid in full!

God Bless! :^)

The Bigger Snowflake Pictures

The cream of the crop of the Snowflake pictures are now up on the gallery and ready for viewing. Thanks for all the comments!

Snowflakes (in the winter subset)

P.S. Alex Johnson, I tried to go comment on your blog, but I can't get a form to load. Anyway, thanks for the comment and I like your site.

Rain Check!

I have spent about four hours preparing images today, but I have just a couple more to do. So, I ask that you be patient for they are coming!