Thursday, January 29, 2015

Good Fences, Good Art

Howdy! - Before I get started with today's post I'd like to thank everyone who sent get well wishes.  I've been battling a case of Bronchitis this past week along with taking care of my mom who also had Bronchitis and nursing my Granddaughter, Coleen who ended up with the flu and was home all last week.  Let's just say it was not an easy week but things are slowly returning to normal.  It meant a lot to know you cared.

So now let's join in on some fun with Good Fences and a new photo art Meme called, Photo Art Thursday.  I've combined the two of them today with my photos.

GOOD FENCES is hosted by Theresa from (The Run-a-round Ranch Report)   and PHOTO ART THURSDAY is hosted by Cherie from (The Froelich Diaries).

First up I spotted this stone wall/fence and trees while out driving one day.  I just liked the way the trees looked that day and decided to snap a photo.  The next 2 shots show the same scene jazzed up a little and then turned into some photo art.

Click to enlarge photos.




I played around using 3 different photo editing sites to come up with the final photo. Pic Monkey, Pixlr-o-Matic and BeFunky were all used here to create the final scene.

Now one more before we go because it's just so much fun to create photo art .

Another Fence scene that I spotted on this same drive around town.


I found the stump of the tree inside the fence to be interesting and of course the weathered look of the fence as well.  So here is the "artistic" version of this scene.



I hope you've enjoyed seeing the fences in real life and in photo art.  Do stop by both Theresa and Cherie's blogs to check out the other participants.
Cherie's is a new meme so be sure to spread the word so more people will join in on the fun.
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86 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Wow, that's a fence. Those stones fit together perfectly!

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  2. Seville at Nerissa's LifeJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I like stone walls. Wish we had some 'round here.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Hello Ida, great captures and fence scenes. I love the trees in the first shot..Wonderfil edits and images. I like the quote you added to the last shot.. Have a happy day!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Love your fence choices Ida! I always appreciate a good quote, too.

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    the trees and that stone wall are just beautiful! thanks, ida! glad things are looking up!

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 29, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    I love the beautiful artsy effects. And I'd like to use a quote on one of mine soon...great idea! Hugs!

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  7. MadSnapperJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    oh no.. not a meme on photo art.. you know my addiction to playing with photos is out of control... my favorite today is the last one. love it. and the first scene has lines and circles all in a row. great find on that one...

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  8. MadSnapperJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    great idea to use the fence for both meme

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  9. Sara - Villa EmiliaJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    The stone wall is really beautiful. I especially like the jazzed up version of the photo.
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  10. Jutta.K.January 29, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and the friendl comment!
    Your picures are very interestin, i like it !
    ♥ly greatings from germany

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  11. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Some good looking fences here.. I LOVE the editing on the last one.

    Hugs~

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  12. Bob ScotneyJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    I think I prefer the un-doctored stump shot. Great stone wall.

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  13. Linda KayJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I really enjoyed the picture art, lovely pictures.

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  14. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©January 29, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    That was a big tree, before there was some pasture!

    Nice creative work, Ida.
    ~

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  15. Black Jack's CarolJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    It's been a while since my last visit. You've been having lots of fun and have wonderful photographs to show for it. Love those stones! Hard to choose, but I think the first photograph is my favourite.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Oh nice Ida all I like of fences and I like your quote with last one. Thumbs Up .

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  17. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I love the trees and the stone wall but I think the second fence needs a lick of paint.

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  18. Gerald (SK14)January 29, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    love the second shot of the trees but not keen on the third version but it is great to experiment. In the one of the stump behind the fence think I'd have liked to have tried to keep a bit more of the texture in the fence.

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  19. Celestina MarieJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Fabulous!! Hi Ida. So nice to meet you. I love the stone fence and the last one with both your editing. Great quote you added.
    Bronchitis has hit so many this season including my family.
    Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment.
    I enjoyed my visit here and visiting from Good Fences.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  20. Sue (this n that)January 29, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Hello Ida, so glad to hear you're feeling much better. You certainly had your hands full. Hugs :D)

    I have a great admiration for stone walls - a lot of skill goes into their making doesn't it.
    You had a load of fun with the photo art too. I love the effects, and thanks for mentioning the photo editors you used, I shall have to check them out!

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  21. DeniseinVAJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    So sorry to hear about your tough week Ida and glad to hear everyone is feeling a whole lot better. I am wishing you all good health from now on.

    Your photos are great and I love the creative touches. Love the stonework!

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  22. NatureFootstepJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I like both original and art ones. And, you are still welcome to join in NF DAM.

    http://nfverk.blogspot.se/

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  23. FOREST SNAPPERJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    That fence needs a bit of T L C.

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  24. Cranberry MorningJanuary 29, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Love the artistic shots. And so glad to hear y'all are on the mend. Sounds like an exhausting week!

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  25. 21 WitsJanuary 29, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Wow, they are terrific scenes and then you changed them up in a fun and creative flair! Very nice.

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  26. DebbieJanuary 29, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Great pictures and an awesome quote!! I actually really like the peeling paint!!

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  27. Brian KingJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Those are both nice! Love the stone! The stone fences here are usually made up of flat stones.

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  28. JoceeJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful stone wall and its great what we can do with the photo editing nowadays isn't it.

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  29. LoisJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Love those fences and the photo art! How fun.

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  30. Judy GoddardJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Ida.

    Lovely site! Lovely work! It looks like you have a lot of fun with your camera.

    Thanx for visiting me at Christ in me.

    God bless.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Ida you've captured my heart with BOTH yours trees and fence photos. Two of my favorite things. So happy to see you had fun playing with altering them a bit.

    Thanks so much for participating in my linkup and sending some friends over as well!!!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Love the two different types of fences and your edits!

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  33. MichelleJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    I do like that stone fence.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Hi Ida! Well I love to play with photos so I love what you did to these.I like the trees too behind the beautiful stone wall! I like your edited one the best.. :)

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  35. Amy BurzeseJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    What a week! Hope everyone recovers quickly! That stone and the trees behind make a great shot.

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  36. PaulaJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Like the first fence and in my younger years I would have like to scrape the second and give it a good two coats of paint. Now in my older years I just enjoy the rustic look.

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  37. LVJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    You found some great fences and did a super job on that editing of them.

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  38. orchid0324January 29, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Dearest Ida; Wow, the scene with great stone wall with trees are magnificent. And the wonderful editing♡♡♡
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako

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  39. Tamar SBJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Love the stone fence.

    Hope you're all on the mend!

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  40. GreenComotionJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Ida,
    The trees are beautiful.
    You sentiment / quote on the fences is also very nice.
    I am glad you got to play around with some editing software. I have an edited version of a photo in my post tomorrow.
    Thanks for stopping by and have yourself a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  41. PaulineJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Love your fences and am intrigued by your photo art. Must visit that meme you mention to check it out.

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  42. Linda W.January 29, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    I like that rock fence. I also like all the special effects you applied to your photo.

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  43. Claudia W | ImagesByCWJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Fences sure make an interesting subject. And stone walls, they remind me of the UK

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    I love stone fences; it takes talent to make them look orderly!

    Your photo art turned out really lovely!

    Thanks for stopping by to comment on my fences.

    Glad to hear you are starting to feel better.

    Lindy

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  45. barbara l. haleJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    I love that first fence and everything you did with it. Well, I love the second one, too. Nice!

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  46. GertJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Oh, I love your photos Ida! Hope you continue to feel better. Bronchitis is nasty stuff. Our granddaughter had it a couple weeks ago.😟

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  47. Andrea DawnJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Glad to hear you are all on the mend and feel up to blogging again. Love the Tolkein quote! I was going to use it myself but decided to wait when I saw you had used it. I like the way you placed the quote on the fence rails.

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  48. LindaJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Love the stone wall. It looks great unaltered and the second image is gorgeous!

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  49. BreathtakingJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Ida, I'm so glad you are on the mend, and things are improving.

    There is a lot of know-how in making dry stone walls. This one is very well made, and looks great in front of the trees. Nicely spotted!:) Fun photo art images too.
    Best Regards.

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  50. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Beautiful fence scenes, Ida! I love the different effects and the quote is wonderful. Thank you for your kind comments on losing Champ. He's with Rebel now. xo Karen

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  51. IleanaJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Great stone walls. I love the trees! :) Have a nice day!

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  52. Rustic Vintage CountryJanuary 30, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Loving your arty work! I'm glad the health is starting to improve, I'm fighting the bugs too! S x

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  53. Bethany CarsonJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    Excellent post, and I like the last quote and how you designed it in the photo--it fits perfectly. The first shot is lovely as well. Sorry to hear about your bronchitis--and your mother's and granddaughter's illnesses. It doesn't sound like fun! Praying you all stay well!

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Beautiful shots...love those fences.

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  55. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    i enjoy the more yellowish pictures ... they look more painting like. very very soon. hope you are well. have a nice weekend. ( :

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  56. John's IslandJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Ida, Excellent post for Good Fences. Nice work! John

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  57. Cathy H.January 30, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Love the stone wall and the trees leaning every which way! Great job at your photo art, too.

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  58. Ruth KellyJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    It is a very nice rock wall and I love all those trees.

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  59. donJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    I like your experimentation in the processing of these images. Very interesting results.

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  60. bj January 30, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    I love your fences and your beautiful art photos....

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  61. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful fence shots and it DOES sound as if you have all had a miserable week...here's to getting better asap! :)

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  62. HappyKJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I love that stone fence!!!

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  63. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Fence and art together :)
    Love the wall and the fence and especially what you did with them. Looks great!
    Have a fine day
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  64. M.K.January 30, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Very nice -- I like the first fence, esp. with that first filter effect. Nice color and texture contrast.

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Sorry to hear you've had and been surrounded by illness. Hope everyone is well. That's a nice stone fence, and I like the way the trees look behind it, too. The second fence is nice, too--good find!

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  66. ShugJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    I do hope you are feeling better....
    Great fences....one does need a little paint job! It's just a tad bit weathered!! I'm your newest follower!
    Blessings..

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  67. JenniferJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Hope everyone in the family is feeling better. You seem to have had fun with these two fence images. My favourite is the watercolor with the tree stump. I really like that watercolor effect.

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  68. LA BotcharJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    A great Tolkien quote!!

    I really like the lighting in that second shot of the rock fence. It really makes the setting pop.

    and the stump adds great visual interest behind the fence. I like it when I find "art" in nature. :)

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  69. BreathtakingJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Hello Ida!:) I came over again to thank you for being my latest follower.:) I say again, because I notice the comment I made yesterday on your post didn't go through.

    I love dry stone walls, and have watched a few being made over the years. The one in your photo is relly well done, and makes a good fence in front of the trees. Very nice photos, and editing. I'm glad you are on the mend, and things are better.

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  70. Carola BartzJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Wow, your jazzed up images are real stunners!! I love the quote by Tolkien.

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  71. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I would so love to have a stone fence! The picture makes me think of warmer days also.

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  72. JeanneJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Ida I just love your fences and especially love your processing on the last one where you added the quote. So sorry to hear that you have had bronchitis. That is just no fun, and the last time I got it I ended up in the hospital. Take it easy and get well in a hurry. Hope your weekend will be a good one!

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  73. VictoriaJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Hi Ida..wonderful post..so beautiful..I am lovin all the versions you created..they each carry a different vibe and energy!AWesome quote. I love stone walls/fences too ..such a powerful and magical feel.
    Wishing you a fantastic wkd..always enjoy my visit to your creative world!
    Victoria

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  74. My Little Home and GardenJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Wow. I need to get more creative with photos!

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  75. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)January 31, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Sending good energy your way, Ida... hope everyone is back to scratch real soon :) I've been under the weather myself for most of the month, so I would love a fitter February ;)

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  76. EG CameraGirlJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    I do LOVE stone walls! And I like the trees a lot too!

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  77. RoseFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Oh, my goodness. I love that rock wall...I like the original just fine, LOVE the second shot of it...and like the third, too.

    Sorry you have been sick. Our grandaughter was sick last week..I don't know if it was 'the' flu, but it was some kind of stomach bug. I had the flu over the holidays, and ended up in the emergency room Christmas day/evening.

    And husband was sick at the same time...so having sympathy pains for what you have just been through.

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  78. BethFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    I love that stone wall! The weathered fence is lovely too. Have a great week!

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  79. Prairie JillFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Nice edits!! Playing around with different effects is so much fun, isn't it?!

    Hope everyone is feeling better.

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  80. Sharon WagnerFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I need to get in on the fence link one of these days. Good ones.

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  81. Maureen @ Josephina BallerinaFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Forgot to tell you how much jb and I like your Winter Header! :) :) :)

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  82. Leslie MillerFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Goodness, the photos are fabulous -- originals and altered! Bronchitis, too! You poor thing!

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  83. Cristal @ Dapple DesignFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks for visiting, Ida. Playing around with photos IS fun; I just have so little time for it these days. It was nice to see your photo art.

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  84. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    I like the stone fence--it os very symmetrical and neat.

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  85. LisaFebruary 4, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    That rock fence is amazing! And I think you perfectly paired the wood fence with the quote. Love your processing. Also, thank you for the continual words of support for our family's struggle right now. I deeply appreciate it. x0

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  86. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    number 2 photo I really like a lot - anything with stone my eye is drawn to it.. Have a super day -- I hope you are totally feeling BETTER..
    Hugs

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