Winter Mornings, Wonderful Effects

I watched DD run up to the bus this morning and noticed the silvery cobwebs so I grabbed my camera.

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Of course the assistant took the chance to put in a bit of birdwatching time. 

I almost have a bokeh photo here because of the dew and the camera is still on auto, however I did select a smaller frame instead of using telephoto. I must remember that in the future.

The one below was a 'mistake' as I was trying to take a photo of that cheeky cockatiel in my avatar sitting on my right shoulder. I was operating the camera with my left hand and she decided to go elsewhere as the shutter closed. As it was an experiment on the auto setting without using the flash this is the effect achieved.

Lol, looks like a poorly developed 35mm film doesn't it!

Thanks for looking :)

Cheers

Robyn

Sketching

Since participating in the Embracing the Passion course I've picked up my pencils, grabbed my journal and begun sketching again. I discovered The Sketchbook Challenge and have found inspirational ideas there. I also borrowed a book titled ”How to draw Anything” by Angela Gair from the local library which has given me more confidence to try different techniques. I’m looking to buy myself a copy as I’ve already reborrowed it 3 times and that’s the limit for continuous borrowing.

I’m pleased with some of my efforts so far, though my cow was not very co operative and shifted around a lot!

The ‘sleeping’ cat didn’t move quite so much but I’ll have to master the highlights caused by the sun.

All constructive criticism welcome :)!

Cheers,

Robyn

Offspring

Lol, no this isn't an add for the TV series but a bit of a rave about my offspring *blush*.

DD12 had to do sewing at High School last term and they made a cushion. Ok, pretty simple, but they had to fabric paint the cushion fabric first and she decided that she wanted the horse (of course!) Maximus from the movie "Tangled" on hers so she drew it freehand from a picture on the computer screen. The drawing process was a bit traumatic and I was reluctant to offer advice when asked as the volcanic temper tantrums were pretty bad. She's inherited my 'fusspot' gene and wanted it 'perfect' but I convinced her that creative art was just that and she could change it if she wanted to suit her interpretation.

Anyway, enough prologue, here it is:

She was a bit peeved that the fabric paint ran a little when she did the nose but she decided she could live with it! I think she’s done a fabulous job for her first major sewing project *big cheesy grin*.

Cheers,

Robyn

So many things, so little time!

Hello, slack blogging time again! I’ve been researching and that means quite a few hours on the computer because of my ISP and the system. Unfortunately I have the quickest responses and downloads in the middle of the night, and less family interruptions, so I’m a bit ‘pop eyed’ at the moment L.

I have been making things though and here’s some items I should already have posted:

The dishcloth I made for my swap partner in Down to Earth's dishcloth swap

Much better than my practice effort J

The lovely knitted one I received from my swap partner, Mim, adore the lacey edges!

And a purse/wallet I made using my friend Cyndi's pattern. It’s not in my colours so it will probably be given to my Mum to sell on the Pensioner’s Hall trading table.

Cheers,

Robyn

On My Mind....Rosellas

These little feathered friends are a bit late this year as they are usually here around late March and through April. They are Crimson Rosellas, also known as Crimson Parrot, Red Lowry or what a lot of the older bush folk call them - Mountain Lowry. These photos don't do their beautiful blue wings and tail justice as they were taken late in the afternoon and these little guys are a bit camera shy unlike their cousins the Rainbow Lorikeets.

They are found mainly in eastern NSW and the lower half of Victoria. I love the way they brighten up the lemon scented gum like huge flowers :)!

Visit Rhonda's blog, Down to Earth, and follow the links in the comments to see what others are thinking about today.

Cheers,

Robyn