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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

First Neighborhood Photowalk in Soft Light

"vintagetexture" in soft light at 75%

A few days ago I did my first photowalk in my new neighborhood.
As I mentioned before, it is an older neighborhood with houses built in the 40's and 50's - and many of them have beautiful fences in the front. A photographer's paradise.

When I came home and looked at my photos I wanted to play with Kim's textures, but use only blending mode soft light. For some weird reason, that's a blending mode I have used very rarely. Only recently have I discovered the beauty of it and now wanted to experiment with it a little bit more. All of these photos have some kind of texture (all Kim's) blended in soft light.

It fits this neighborhood!

"vintagetexture" in soft light at 100%

This house looked very inviting and cheerful

"warmsun" in soft light at 64%

I liked how they decorated their fence.

"dustyrose" in soft light at 100%

"evolve2" in soft light at 73%

Did I ever mention that I like Shasta daisies? They are so cheerful and happy.

"golden" in soft light at 89%

This is my favorite house on the block. However, I would probably paint it in a different color - I'm thinking a warm sienna or even adobe red.

"warmsun" in soft light at 100%

This house reminds me of Italy. Think Romeo and Juliet...

"vintagetexture" in soft light at 100%

And this house I can picture in Massachusetts. Gorgeous tree.

"pumpkin grunge" in soft light at 100%

I found all kinds of inspiration for creating a front yard. Using broking pots, for example.

"pumpkin grunge" in soft light at 54%

Or growing veggies and flowers in the same place.

"vintagetexture" in soft light at 100%

Of course I had to stop and chat with this little cutie. She had huge ears and looked like a crossing between a cat and a coyote.

"vintagetexture" in soft light at 100%

There can never be enough sunflowers.

"warmsun" in soft light at 83%

This was my favorite garden - just beautiful, brimming with colorful flowers, ornaments and bees.

"elevate" in soft light at 100%

The little angel even blew a kiss to people passing by.

"elevate" in soft light at 69%

It was a wonderful photowalk during which I also met nice people and enjoyed friendly chats. I am so happy that we live in this neighborhood.

I am linking this to Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday - it's the outdoor edition this week.


"chamomile" in soft light at 100%

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14 comments:

  1. Lynn CohenJuly 24, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Such beauty in your neighborhood! What a joy to walk it with you! Thanks for sharing, each photo tells a story and is so pretty to look at.

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  2. Evelyn S.July 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I would love to go on a photowalk on this street, too! What a beautiful place. The white picket fences are so lovely. Your photos are special.

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  3. PatJuly 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I love those white picket fences decked out in flowers and garlands.

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  4. pattyJuly 24, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    What a lovely neighborhood, Carola. I can tell that you feel very at home there already!! I LOVE "eclectic" neighborhoods. I live in one also and would never consider the "cookie cutter" type.

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  5. DanielleJuly 24, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    What a great neighborhood!!! Love the picket fences and the well established gardens. You chose great textures for each photo subject.

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  6. Teresa OJuly 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Such a charming neighborhood and the perfect place for a photo walk. Your images are soft and dreamy, beautifully processed.

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  7. ginaJuly 24, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    What a fun photo walk! These images of your new neighborhood are lovely! I love that little angel blowing a kiss. You did a great job processing with soft light -- I will have to try it too.

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  8. Carole M.July 24, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    such a 'charming' new neighbourhood for you; love it! It looks like everyone cares about their environs and proudly nurture their gardens etc; really lovely

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  9. Rosemary AubutJuly 25, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Oh so very pretty! Loved taking a walk with you! I agree your favorite house should be another color and I like your suggestions!

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  10. Maria OntiverosJuly 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I love the first two especially.
    Rinda

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  11. Prairie JillJuly 25, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    What a beautiful neighbourhood!! Lovley images. I think the second one is my favourite.

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  12. OrsolinaJuly 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, das sind tolle Impressionen von deiner Nachbarschaft. Da würde ich mich aucgh wohlfühlen.

    LG Biggi

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  13. joelsumaJuly 27, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Danke Carola, dass ich auf Deinem Streifzug durch die Nachbarschaft mitgehen durfte.
    LG joelsuma

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  14. Ginnie HartJuly 30, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Totally inspiring, Carola. I LOVE your neighborhood and what you have done with your beautiful images!

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