It's September

 

Flamingo

 

 

I photographed this Flamingo at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

So here we are the end of Summer and the unofficial beginning of Fall.  Frankly I'm glad summer is over.  It has been an sad summer losing 2 wonderful dogs first Ben in June and then Sami in August.  I've been busy with shows and registering for college and it was also far to hot for me.  I'm looking forward to the cooler months ahead and less sadness and more happy times. 

My last show of the season is September 15th & 16th in Hampton Falls, NH with the Castleberry Fairs and Festivals.  This year the shows were up and down.  Some were good and some not so good.  I've pretty much decided that with the exception of maybe 3 shows I will be staying in state (Maine) for all my other shows.  Just because it will be cost effective and until the economy finally starts to come around shows will be closer to home.

So now with shows nearly over I will be redirecting my attention to photo editing and getting new photos added to my websites for the holidays.  Having been photographing all year and not having much time to edit this is the time of year I start editing and getting new photos out. 

I've also been working on a new product line involving my photography.  As soon as I get all the kinks out I will fill you in on all the details.  My goal is to have the new line out in October. 

Stay tuned........

I will also be heading to college this year which starts on the 4th of this month and wouldn't you know I start my first day with my favorite (not) algebra.  I expect I will be quite busy with school, but I hope that I can time manage myself to get my school work done, photo editing, prepping for the holiday and what ever else comes my way.  We'll see.

My most recent treasuries

'It's Apple Pickin Season!' by CindiRessler

Nothing like the fresh smell of an apple pie, or a tasty sip of apple cider or just a crisp fresh apple. Are you hungry yet?

Personalized Pie Pl... ThePigPen $45.00	Autumn Apple Bushel... Embroideredby... $11.99	Apple Clock TheBigClockSt... $34.00	All Natural Cinnamo... TwoDogBakery $6.50
Eco friendly lunch ... NancyEllenStu... $19.00	Apple Harvest Decou... GlassPaperSci... $89.00	Mulling Spices ( or... indigomoonher... $3.50	Red Delicious Apple... vegetabowls $38.00
8x10 Art Print - Ap... GreySheepGall... $6.00	Back to School Appl... WhimsicalOrig... $3.00	Currier and Ives Ap... myvintagedrea... $6.00	Chocolate Candy App... TheAtomicAppl... $7.50
Sweet Apple Pie Fru... NOTJUSTTEA $10.00	50% OFF- Red Apples... KarlaVoelkerA... $100.00	Apple Pie Recipe Pl... carolalden $9.95	Pastoral rural stil... CaryeVDPMahon... $125.00

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

'Let's go to the Carnival!' by CindiRessler

Get your tickets enjoy the rides and take in some tasty carnival treats. Some amazing photographers that took these amazing photographs! I think I'll be heading to the local state fair!

Carnival ticket boo... LittleFotoFox $20.00	Carnival photograph... CarlChristens... $40.00	Popcorn fair carniv... SilverHorsePh... $25.00	Carnival ride photo... elgarboart $6.00
Toothy - smiling ca... heatherexley $34.00	Fun Slide - Carniva... cherryskyphot... $28.00	Horses, horses, hor... dancingstarbe... $35.00	Carnival Photograph... kimfearheiley $10.00
Fairy Floss - Fine-... stoopidgerl $25.00	Carnival Photo - Vi... DreamyPhoto $80.00	Carnival / fair / c... ShawnaCameron $25.00	Carnival Bee Ride -... Squintphotogr... $30.00
Whimsy Ride II. Car... violetdart $19.00	Lucky You - 5x7 pho... maybesparrows... $17.00	Cheese Steak Carniv... EyeShutterToT... $25.00	Kid Carnival Ride 8... TerraVision $25.00

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

 

 

'SHARK!!!!' by CindiRessler

Is it safe to go back into the water? SHARK!!!

Shark Cuff Links. G... paperfacestud... $22.00	Hammerhead from bel... marklewkowicz $110.00	Hand Carved Great W... StephanCountr... $225.00	Keep Calm and Love ... KeepCalmAndSt... $8.99
Shark Jaw Necklace,... LUCIUSjewelry $205.00	THREE SHARKS Vintag... newdayprints $8.99	Hammerhead Sharks A... JewelRenee $49.00	Long Zipper Pencil ... OceanPatch $9.00
Shark Mako OOAK Scu... BlacknickScul... $275.00	Killer Shark Earrin... MonsterBrand $9.99	iPhone 4/4s Case - ... PhoneyGraphic... $15.95	Shark Keychain jimclift $12.95
Triple Threat Shark... WilsonGraphic... $40.00	Shark Bite Sign Nau... justbeachysho... $29.50	Shark Tooth Necklac... TheSharkTooth... $29.99	Whale of a Shark St... mahzerandvee $59.00

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

 

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are a wonderfully sunny happy flower that should be in everyone's garden.

Sunflowers come in a variety of sizes from 2 1/2 feet to a giant 10 plus feet. Their shapes vary from single blooms to double blooms and the size of their blooms can be from 3" to over 10" in diameter. Their colors go from tones of yellow, oranges, creams, and reds.  Some have brown centers and others yellow center.

Sunflowers are super easy to grow.  Plant Sunflowers in a sunny location and depending on the seed size is how deep you should plant the seed.  Follow the instruction on the seed packet.  The shorter varieties of Sunflowers you can plant in large containers. I personally like them in large groups, and planting a variety of them.  Sunflowers also make great cut flowers arranged in perhaps an antique vase.

Hey did I say Sunflowers are great for kids to plant and make their own Sunflower garden.  I have seen where the giant (10 footers) are planted and kids can walk in amongst them.

Watch the Sunflowers through out the day and see how the flower follows the sun.  In the morning they face the east and then in late afternoon they are facing west.

Sunflowers are the bright spot in my garden for me and the many birds who enjoy their seeds, like the American Goldfinch, Chickadee, Sparrow, and many more.  Sunflowers will self sow (re seed) and come back year after year depending on how many you grow. 

Being that my schedule is so busy lately with art shows and getting ready for college I will only be posting once a week for awhile.  Probably on Thursday or Friday.  If time allows I will post more often and when shows end I will post more too.

On another note....I've been missing my little buddy.......for alot of people who have pets those pets are like your children.  And that's the case for me.  So when you lose one of your kids it's heart breaking.....a couple of months ago I lost my dog Ben to a brain tumor.  Which was heart wrenching for me.  It has been more difficult than I ever expected.  I miss his companionship so much.  I know this may sound silly to some, but when you have a dog that was so devoted to you and he was taken from you because of a tumor.......he was so rich with energy and love that even now it's so hard to believe he is gone.  I just miss him so.....I know in time it will get better and I will definitely adopt another dog someday.  In the mean time I still have 2 wonderful dogs Blu and Sami who I love just as much.   I just needed to vent alittle. 

Sami 14, Ben 11, Blu 15