Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Have a Heart, February

have a heart

have a heart

have a heart

"February, month of despair, with a skewered heart in the centre." ~Margaret Atwood

Don't worry, I'm not in despair...but I do think February is that one month of the winter when it seems it'll never end...the holidays are a distant memory, the landscape is bleak, the days are freezing cold, and spring is still far enough away that it seems it'll never get here. I feel a bit sorry for February - I think it's probably the least appreciated month of the year. It doesn't even get the standard 30-day minimum that all the other months are allotted! Poor February doesn't get a lot of love, so it's ironic that the "love holiday" falls in this month.

I stuck a tissue paper heart to my window with a piece of Scotch tape as an iPhone photo op idea - it gave me several nice images. I left the heart up there to make me smile when I see it...it's a cheerful reminder that spring will one day arrive. Be gone, February!

Camera app notes: For the bokeh in the first photo, I used Picfx. For the text, I used Over. For the white border in the second photo, I used PixlrExpress PLUS (Pattern Borders section).
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  1. KmcblackburnFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my...lovin' that first shot. It's magical :)

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  2. JeanneFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    That first shot especially is great. Love that bokeh! Are you saying that the bokeh is from processing... have to get that app if it is
    I too am ready for spring, although I have to say that in Texas, it is beginning to feel as if it is coming sooner rather than later. I'm ready!

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    1. Sherri B.February 6, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Jeanne, yes, the bokeh was added with the processing...there wasn't any natural bokeh in the image. It's amazing what you can do with camera apps... :)

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  3. geetleeFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful photographs Sherri :) I've been wanting to set up a photo-shoot with hearts myself but I haven't found the time yet. I love the first shot with the beautiful bokeh, it cheered me up right away!
    Hope you have a wonderful day.
    xo

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  4. geetleeFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Oooohhh, really love the header! Beautifully done :)

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  5. Sarah HuizengaFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    The pop of red is so nice too. Great idea!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Sherri...so happy to have found you! I'm on a huge learning curve with Lightroom right now; and want to learn how to combine my images with text, and a million other photo editing techniques. Thank you for your heartfelt post!

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  7. Kim StevensFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Oh so beautiful, I think I may just have to tape a heart to my window too...and I'll think of you every time I see it! :)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Great idea, Sherri, and love the resulting shots...also love that you used a M. Atwood quote. She's like no other...

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  9. Lisa GordonFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I love the heart in the window, Sherri.
    A simple, yet beautiful idea.

    Happy Sunday to you!

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  10. GeorgiannaFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Is it not so true about February? The shortest month but it seems the longest. I love the paper heart, a perfect counterpoint to the bleakness outdoors. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day, Sherri!

    G

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  11. MarcieFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Love this!! Such a happy wonderful reminder that this month it all about love!! I think I may try it myself - yes!!

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  12. shooterFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Stunning combination you certainly have an eye for a great shot and finished article.

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