Jemez Pueblo Pottery

Jemez Pueblo is a federally recognized tribe in north-central New Mexico, just northwest of Albuquerque. The tribe is one of the 19 remaining pueblos of New Mexico covering 89,000 miles and home to 3400 tribal members. Traditional pottery from this pueblo had nearly died out until its revival in the later 1960's. Pottery of this region is red-slipped or buff ware with red, black or buff designs. This pot was made by Martina Chinana, one of many artists who is struggling to have Jemez gain respect as a major pottery producing pueblo. Source. I bought my pot while visiting the environs of Las Vegas a few years ago, never realizing the history behind this style of pottery.

 Because this pot is one of my favorite pottery pieces, I wanted to showcase  some small yellow flowers from my garden, anyway before the heat hits us here in Georgia, and I have only dried up leaves. For this Texture Tuesday, we were to  use one of Kim Klassen's textures named "Serendipity".  I also used another of Kim's textures named Vintage Teal and also, Sonnet.

Here is the original image-

Jemez Pueblo Pottery

Jemez Pueblo is a federally recognized tribe in north-central New Mexico, just northwest of Albuquerque. The tribe is one of the 19 remaining pueblos of New Mexico covering 89,000 miles and home to 3400 tribal members. Traditional pottery from this pueblo had nearly died out until its revival in the later 1960's. Pottery of this region is red-slipped or buff ware with red, black or buff designs. This pot was made by Martina Chinana, one of many artists who is struggling to have Jemez gain respect as a major pottery producing pueblo. Source. I bought my pot while visiting the environs of Las Vegas a few years ago, never realizing the history behind this style of pottery.

 Because this pot is one of my favorite pottery pieces, I wanted to showcase  some small yellow flowers from my garden, anyway before the heat hits us here in Georgia, and I have only dried up leaves. For this Texture Tuesday, we were to  use one of Kim Klassen's textures named "Serendipity".  I also used another of Kim's textures named Vintage Teal and also, Sonnet.

Here is the original image-

"I Come to the Garden Alone" Sung by Elvis Presley-Happy Easter

Somehow the words to this song popped into my head today. In my childhood church, this song was sung by the choir every Easter. Here is a lovely version by the late great Elvis Presley.

"Savannah to Atlanta"-Old Diesel Electric Engine

Located in the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in historic Savannah, Georgia, this Savannah to Atlanta diesel electric engine is part of a collection of railroad engines, cars and other railway memorabilia housed in what is believed to be the largest Antebellum railroad repair facility still in existence in the world. Recognized as part of a National Historic Landmark District,  the Roundhouse Railroad Museum offers scheduled tours and train rides and is an educational and fun way to pass a few hours with children.Source.

This image was shot with a Leica d-lux-5, post processed with CS5, two textures used, and cross processed using Nik Efex Pro 3.0.

Savannah Steam Train

A train ride aboard the Savannah Central located at the Roundhouse Railway Museum, Savannah, Georgia.

Family Boating on the Burnside River in a Vintage Boston Whaler

Enjoying an afternoon boat ride in a 1969 Boston Whaler. Photo taken with an iPhone 4, Camera+ app, post processed in Photoshop CS5 and adding a warm sun texture from Kim Klassen.

A Dozen Free Range Eggs

Tuesday was a busy day for me and although, I finished editing this photo on Tuesday, I am just posting it today for Texture Tuesdays. These beautiful eggs are from my brother-in-law who has around 25 chickens, give or take. Apparently, they are very happy free range (to a certain area) chickens because they produce dozens and dozens of eggs, many of which are double yolk eggs.

I never tire of photographing his eggs as each seems to be just a little different in shape, color and size. Happy and healthy chickens! My egg photo has two textures from the Kim Klassen collection-brushed linen and sepia scratched, each texture further edited to create the final image.

Chive Blossoms-Textured

Texture Tuesday with Kim Klassen. Chive blossoms in a glass vase from my awakening herb garden. Warm Sun texture used twice with some texture brushed from the blossoms and buds.

March 2011 Photo a Day

March was a difficult month to shoot a photo per day. Some days, I shot 3 or 4 photos a day, but trying to keep with the theme, decided not to include some of them as they were of the same subject matter. Maybe April will be a better shooting month. Although I began this project with the idea of just shooting food and food still life photos, I've begun to realize that including landscape photos, photos with creative editing and more photos with people would be a better mix for this project. So bear with me as this is the first time I've attempted a project like this. Enjoy these photos! I had fun shooting them!

1. Not available, 2. Chocolate Pots de Creme, 3. Stargazer Lily, 4. Savory Chive Cheese Bread, 5. Palm Tree-South Channel-Ft. Pulaski, 6. Chinatown Scene-San Francisco, 7. Coit Tower-San Francisco, 8. Chinatown San Francisco Produce Market, 9. Black Dragon Pearl Tea Balls, 10. Chai-Chai Tea for Two, 11. Chai-Chai Tea with Rock Sugar, 12. Irish Soda Bread & Cider, 13. "a single rose...........", 14. Guinness and Magners-The Littlest Bar, Boston, 15. Thai Bouillabaisse-KIngfish Hall, Boston, 16. Chinese Tea-Percolator App-Stars, 17. Japanese Fans, 18. Gerbera Daisy-Lo-Fi, 19. Golden Tulip, 20. Almond Puffs with Daffodils and Coffee in Blue and White Transferware, 21. Cherry Walnut Cake, 22. Light Trails Boston, 23. The Littlest Bar-Boston, 24. Quinoa with Fruit and Nuts, 25. Fresh Tangerines