365 day project, February

Well here we go, a new month.  It took me a while to decide what theme I would choose for this month. After much consideration, I decided that the "diptych" would be the new theme this month....What's a diptych? Well it's two versions of the same picture.  One that takes in the whole picture and the other a close up version of it. This should be fun.  I really would appreciate any comments or suggestions.  I'm hoping to be a little more creative with this one.  So any help I get from you, all the better. 

On another note, I'm also having a little contest.  I'm looking for a special theme for the month of May.  I'll be taking suggestions from you and there will be a giveaway.  I'll be expanding on the giveaway in the next few days so stay tuned for more information...let me just give you a hint...it involves you and your family....So while I'm thinking up some great ideas for a giveaway, fill out the form here, leave your name and phone number as well as your suggestion for a theme. Cross your fingers....you may be the grand prize winner!

Now back to the diptych!

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Feb 28, 2013
Well, the last day of February...it's hard to believe that March is already here and spring is just around the corner.  It's been a wonderful month of pictures.  I've enjoyed the diptych and it has given me a more creative feel for my photography.  This last picture is more of a composite than a diptych...it's a little of both so it's a great segway to the next month of pictures.  For this next month, I've decided to make the composite the theme of the month.  It's going to be a tremendous challenge and I hope you stay with me and enjoy the ride.  With this theme, I'll give some tips and techniques on how to create composites.
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Feb 27, 2013
Wow, it's almost over for the diptych, almost over for February, and hopefully...almost over for winter. I really love icicles, but I'll be happy to see them go.  But you get this last one.  Tomorrow for my last pic, I'll give you something different.  I'm also thinking hard about March themes....can you help me decide.  There's a lot out there....
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Feb 26, 2013
What a beautiful thing to see...I love icicles....this one was amazing and there were drops falling from it.  You can see the drop...I know I made this a diptych by joining the one picture but I also wanted you to see the original photo 'cause it's so dang beautiful....enjoy!
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Feb 25, 2013
So I'm experimenting with making papers and doing things a little different....I really love this pic  I changed the coloring and then used some of my homemade papers to do some framing and some stitching...lots of fun!  hope you enjoy this.
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Feb 24, 2013
Here's another more abstract project.  I liked the pattern in a vase that I have on my counter so I thought I'd focus in on that alone...I also liked the copper color and the glitter.  I flattened the subject and then framed it....

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Feb 23, 2013
Saturday!...Saturday seems like a good day for an abstract.  Can anyone guess what common item this is? 
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Feb 22, 2013
And here I thought spring was coming....the canoe is peeking out and maybe, just maybe, spring will arrive soon....not!  I'm really going to miss the diptych....are you getting tired of it.  I'm now starting to think about March and what the theme should be. 
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Feb 21, 2013
So another snow pic!  Can you tell?  I took this one with al lot of shadow, increased the contrast, gave it some noise and turned it upside down.  voila!  my diptych.  I'm going to miss this theme.  It's been fun trying to think up new things to take pictures of. But I still have another week of fun things to photograph...see you all tomorrow.
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Feb 19, 2013
I know, I'm sick of winter but it still can give you some of the most beautiful  pics. But I do have to say that I'm really looking forward to going out in my back yard and taking the pics in the spring and summer light. Pretty sure it will be beautiful too! haha!  So this diptych is a little different. I took two seperate pictures, manipulated them, used the same pic as a foggy background and combined the two pics on a 4x12 mount board.  Hope you like it....comments anyone? 
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Feb 18, 2013
I got pretty lucky today to get a glimpse of this little beauty.  I thought maybe it was a baby bluejay but I don't think so.  I'm not sure waht it is but it was pretty cute...I didn't get a chance to get any closer to it because of the thousands of feet of snow we have but heh, it's ok.  If you happen to know what it is, please let me know...
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Feb 17, 2013
Lots of icicles built up this year...it was such a neat day out there that I thought I'd try to show how much we had. The diptych gives the effect that we have a porch with lots of icicles.  Very cool...they're so long!
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Feb 16, 2013
Isn't he cute...this is Dozer...and yes, you're seeing double...not really.  But two of this guy would be just perfect.  Most well behaved 5-month old puppy I've ever met.  We had such a nice visit with him...St-Bernards are huge.  He didn't even mind the camera.
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Feb 15, 2013
I was getting bored and decided to take a pic of the pile of cd's I have on the table. Then I took the picture and seperated in two (for the diptych) and started tearing it apart, changing the contrast, the colors and just generally playing with it until I decided I liked it.  So there you go...today's diptych. 
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Feb 14, 2013
Fun with feet....what else can I say...it was kinda fun!
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Feb 13, 2013
I think this one could be more fun....I used some of my bubble glasses from Itala glassware and used colored water to get some great swirls. The problem is that it's too static....I'm going to try it again and re-post in a little bit....so wait for it and come back to see if I can make it any better.
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Check below this one ....   I added a new one that i like a lot better....

Hope you like this one better.

Feb 12, 2013
My Mom gave me these cups for Christmas a few years back.Yesterday, I had was thinking of her more than usual so I made myself a hot cup of cocoa with lots of milk...too late for coffee and had a long conversation with her on the phone. So while I was drinking and talking, I thought I'd take a few pictures of the cups to see what I could do to make it into a diptych...and voila!  hope you enjoy it.
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Feb 11, 2013
So we're back home and finding things to photograph is becoming more of an artistic venture than anything else.  I'm enjoying the manipulation of 2 photographs in order to create something more artistic.The diptych is perfect for that.  Let me know what you think!
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Feb 10, 2013
This is a shot I took on the last day of our trip from our hotel room window.   Can you tell that I've mirrored the building? There was such a sweet glow outside...probably smog but sweet none the less.  Have you tried your hand at a  diptych?   As you can see, there are many variations and really as long as you have 2 pictures, you have a diptych.   
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Feb 9, 2013
Today, we spent the day at the sportsman show in Toronto...we had a blast...I'm so tired.  The Direct Energy centre has this beautiful entrance full of windows letting in the morning light.  Two little sisters were playing there and I couldn't help myself.  So I clicked away. This diptych is about family.  These two were pretty cute...and I couldn't help adding the little brother when I caught him at the bow and arrow centre.  Hope you enjoy.
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Feb 8, 2013

Today we drove to Toronto...of course they were having a snow storm.  But in Sudbury, the weather was beautiful, crisp, clear and cool...Love the snow on the rocks...thought I'd do something a little different.  Hope you enjoy!  Love what you shoot!

Feb 7, 2013

I'm a couple of days behind in uploading so today I'm uploading two....I took my camera to school and loved the way the shirts were hanging so I thought this would make a cool diptych.  Love what you shoot!

Feb 6, 2013
Any guesses on what this is....well, it's the hanging lamp in my kitchen. All this to say that interesting compositions can be achieved from very simple objects in your home.  Love what you shoot!

Feb 6, 2013
I know, I know...I'm taking a lot of pictures of me lately. My thought for today's picture was to get the stairs to do a cool design by inverting the picture...well, it was pretty boring on its own....so I added me to the pic. Don't you think it adds a little spark !!! lol. 
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Feb 5, 2013
Ok, so I didn't take this picture today, I took a different picture today, but for the diptych, this was too cute....I took this picture in January and played with it this morning...love it!  So in a way, it's today's project.  Hope you like it..I promise, tomorrow will be tomorrow's pic...Love what you shoot!

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Feb 4, 2013
Now I'm going on my own track with this...love this theme...If you have any great ideas for one, let me know and I'll try it.  If you want to join me and try it yourself...all the better. post it in the comments section.  I'd really love to see what you're doing.  love what you shoot!

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Feb 3, 2013
So I'm starting to get  a handle on these diptychs...it's harder than it seems....Diptychs can mean different things...like a different version of the same thing, the same thing in a different color, something far away, something close up.  Two different objects sitting on the same chair but in two different pictures, the same picture in different lighting....the possibilities are endless.  So check out what I did today.  It's a lot fun...so love what you shoot!

Feb 2, 2013 Did the groundhog see his shadow today...I don't know about the prediction, but it sure was a beautiful day out there. I took the opportunity to take some scenic shots...here's my diptych for today. Hope you enjoy this gorgeous day taking pictures...love what you shoot!

Feb 1, 2013 My daughter's piano...she plays it so well...it's old and it has a beautiful tone to it. It's just a special piece in our home.