1.28.2008

The Old Forest Tree

I asked my daughter Abrie to give this picture a name and this is what she came up with, "The old forest tree". She's pretty right on except for the fact that it isn't in a forest. I mean it is a tree and it is old, so it would only make perfect sense to name it the the old forest tree, right? Gotta love kids!

I ran the Old Toy Camera action on this image that Toni from Blueberry Lane photography was talking about on her blog, then I added some texture and burned the edges just a bit.

32 comments:

Margaret said...

That is such a beautiful shot! I love it with that action! Very nice.

Unknown said...

This is exactly what I meant by wanting it to be spring around here... The outdoor pictures with this action is just awesome. This picture is perfect!

Kristi said...

this is just GORGEOUS! That action works perfectly here!

Mandy said...

OUTRAGEOUS. I just love the vintagy shading and the light coming through the trees. That action really works out well here.

Reds said...

Love your editing on this!!

Val said...

Great shot! That action is perfect with this photo

Katie said...

Nice - very funky and the action was perfect..

Sharon said...

It's great! The action is perfect for the OLD tree.

Anonymous said...

Oh that is just an amazing shot...you should blow that up and showcase it somewhere!!!
Cari

Jess said...

This is AWESOME! That action really adds to the "old" feel too!

Amy said...

Wow, that looks awesome!

Sarah Phipps said...

Love the photo!

Mom2Drew said...

The conversion is PERFECT for this shot...wow, incredible!

~JustJulie~ said...

Really COOL picture. I love everything about it. :)

Jenny said...

Great picture, it should be framed and put in your new huge home you will have on the hill with your huge backyard and big play set, and trampoline. Oh yeah, that picture Will be huge above your mantil.:) And we will be sitting on your backyard swing, sipping lemonade, watching blake and caleb up to no good and Brynlee and Macey playing in the sandbox. It will be wonderful!!!

robin said...

The color and texture are perfect for this shot. I love how the sun is shining through the tree branches. This tree looks like he has endured much through the years!

sherri said...

Well, I just love this. Love the old feel it has, and the action you ran. Just breathtaking!

Becky said...

Action looks really cool with this. It does look like an old forest tree. Very nice.

Chell said...

Wow Ginnie I love this shot. You impress me more and more everyday. Keep up the good work..

HeyLady said...

It has a really different feel to it. I feel like there's something about to happen in that scene.

laulley

Krista P said...

Abrie is smart. A lovely name for a lovely photo.

Margaret said...

Ginnie,
Just saw your comment on my blog. Can't wait to have you join our Utah Peas group when you move back here! Do you know where in Utah you're going to live?

Ginnie said...

We don't know where we're going to live yet. Hopefully we will be able to get that figured out sometime in the next 4 months.

Danielle said...

Wow that is a beautiful picture and should be framed.

Melissa said...

I think this shot is just fabulous. Good job!

mel said...

very cool shot! and the action and texture work perfectly on it!

Kari said...

what a beautiful shot!

Liz said...

That is the perfect shot for that action! I really love this shot the tree is just too cool!

Ljsmom33 said...

That is a great shot. I love the sun peeking thru!

Jen said...

This is beautiful! great job!

Tera Fraley said...

Great capture!! Love the light here, its perfect!

C said...

Beautiful! i tried downloading this action and it didn't work for some reason. so someone mentioned the steps taken to creating it on 2peas message board. i'll be trying it out tomorrow. :) TFS