Processed in PS CS5 with RadLab, Totally Rad Dirty Pictures Texture, and Kim Klassen's Golden Hour texture.

looking OUTWARD #twotakes

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{two takes::awareness:beginning/ending}

Taken quickly, without much thought. The first of several shots.

365 {100}

{two takes::awareness::beginning/ending}

oh the beginnings and endings of bicycles, and all the stories; where do i begin? and where does it end? oh the letting go to the ride, the closest feeling to flying.

[used/restored bikes. waiting for a new beginning]

This is the first time I have taken a picture of the gutter, but I couldn't resist!

{two takes::outward/inward}

High-noon and I'm off to the market. Outward I'm trying to be a superwoman... but there are days I'm just not.

I love details. That's why I probably only shoot animal close-ups. This is the outside of a tulip in the garden. The first one that blooms now. I love the delicate edges of the of leaves. The beauty of the outside is the first thing we see, but... #twotakes

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... the inside is also worth seeing. It is the heart and shows intimate beauty. #twotakes

{accident... accident/deliberate #twotakes}

This is my all time favorite accidental shot, for two reasons. When I took this shot, I didn't realize they were having sex. Only after I clicked the shutter and the intense flapping of wings and movement (and later...a google search) did I realize they were having sex. And secondly, I took this shot at sunset but forgot to compensate for exposure. This photo was actually so underexposed that it was black...entirely. This shot was taken before I started shooting RAW, so I couldn't easily fix exposure. When I brightened the shot, I found this wonderful texture and grain effect on wall. Because of this accident, I learned that if I intentionally underexpose a shot by about 2 stops, I can create grain and texture that is reminiscant of film.

{accidental... accidental/deliberate #twotakes}

What is an accident? Lack of intention. So, yes,I didn't intend to take this photo at this exposure, or at this speed, or with movement, but someone/something intended for it to be taken... just this way (insert creepy music).

These two swings sit all alone at the edge of a parking lot behind a business complex.

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I am naturally drawn outside, it comes easiest to me. I'm a giver ...a caretaker, I go outside myself to feed my inside. I am also physically drawn to the outside world. I like the abundance of space...air...nature...distractions. When I am forced to stay inside, both in the literal and figurative sense, I find it's the little moments that strike the deepest chord for me.

I took my grandson to the park and accidentally took this picture while fiddling with my camera strap. I noticed it while I was processing today. I straightened it out, cropped it square and changed it to black and white. I love the little velcro strap on his left shoe that is ALWAYS coming undone. Now I have an accidental treasure that will always help me remember this time of his life that is passing by so quickly.

Thinking about inside and outside, this is the first place I go - inside myself. Going within is what allows me to be in balance as much as I am able, whether inside or outside in my environment. I'm not really sure that this fits the prompt, but it is the shot that I would have taken for it, so I just pulled this one from a few weeks ago. So, I am going to start here with inside and see where to go next.

Suburban Sunset

I took this photo from inside my conservatory and the structure of the ceiling reflected onto the glass! What a great bonus!

Taken with my iPhone and Lo-Mob App. After reading the prompts and watching Xanthe's video (so cool) I decided to use my conservatory/sunroom as my 'theme' for this week's color project.

Swan Dive Week 1 Introduction

Thinking about 'old' there is only one thing that I can think of. @mahieu & I live in a 140-year old cottage, from 1872, which we renovate with an eye for original details. This is what is remaining of the old shutters. They weren't original and in bad shape. I love houses with shutters because they remind me of old times. #twotakes

the mug says, "the Universe Knows". : )

Under the bridge. Love the grafitti reflected in the puddle of water. This shot is bit too light thought. @mahieu shot this in color. #mylifeinpolaroid #365polaroid #silvershade #impossibleproject #twotakes

{from below...perspectives: below/above #twotakes}

When I shoot something from below, it allows my body (and mind) a chance to expand. To view something straight on is to take it at face value, but to view it from below, encourages an alternative perspective. When I look upward, I breathe deeper and release my breath at a much slower rate. It becomes a meditation of sorts. I find myself slowing down and allowing in a sense of hope, elation, peacefulness and serenity, with myself...my problems...my world.