Monday, November 16, 2009

~Photo Challenge: “Autumn Beauty”~



Let me first say that the I Heart Faces workshop in Dallas was absolutely amazing!  I’m sure I’ll be writing more about that throughout the coming week.

Then let me say that the flight to Dallas…and the one back home…weren’t even slightly amazing at all.  Not one bit! 

On the way to Dallas I missed my second flight because my first flight was running late.  On the way back home to Ohio…well, let’s just put it this way:  Drew and I still aren’t home.  We are sitting in a hotel room in Atlanta getting ready to go to bed for approximately five hours before we have to get back up to catch our next flight home. Urghhhh.

So, I have access to exactly zero of my fall photos.  Due to that, I’m going to choose this photo for my “Autumn Beauty” entry:

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This little cutie was one of our models for the all-day shooting session we had at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday. 

And now I’m off to bed!  :)

49 comments:

Taylor said...

Sorry for the delays, I hope you get some rest.

Love this shot! The texture is great and her outfit is adorable.

Jenny said...

This shot is amazing! The colors and the model are just too great! I hope the rest of your night and flight go smoothly.

Jeanne Selep said...

Great shot. I love the texture in the background.

Rosina said...

Angie, I'm sorry about you not being able to go home--traveling can be a nightmare at times. We were delayed for 10 hours total in August when we were trying to fly home from NJ to LA--with two kids under three. So I totally understand. :(

Meanwhile, I have been checking out those Dallas photos--and you guys sure had a blast! Way to go in setting everything up--you are an inspiration, always!

And this photo--it's the perfect entry. I love what she was wearing, and the post processing..I already told my husband I'm going next year. :)

Mrs. Bird said...

I love the color, and the texture, and her dress! Well done :)

KrisFlower said...

love the texture and composition...

Tiaras said...

still gorgeous fall colors!!

Tomara said...

Beautiful photo as always! Great color and the texture adds just the right touch.

Erica said...

the texture adds so much to this shot!

Billykidd said...

you did such an AWESOME job with that texture! seriously!!! gorgeous photo!

lifebythecreek said...

Atlanta? Seriously? Awww dang... so close, and yet so far. I wish we could have met up, but I'm sorry for the delay. I know there are some sweet, sad little faces who cannot WAIT for their mommies to get home. Beautiful texture on your photo; I'm seriously impressed!

Tracey said...

Feeling your pain! We had solid seats booked for our flight home from Jamaica and the airport GAVE THEM to someone else before we got there. And no we were not late. So needless to say they put us up in a nice hotel for TWO days until they could fly us back home. Ugh! I'm sorry you had to go through all of this.

So this photo... very gorgeous! Loving the colors in it and that little girl is stinkin cute!

Dot O said...

I was so hoping you'd be home by now..... Great photo, though!! Love the texture you applied!

Jenn@ The Crazies said...

Great shot... I hope you get home safely... glad it was amazing!!!

Melissa ♥ Spoiled Mommy said...

Simply beautiful!!

Beth@Pages of Our Life said...

Love it and the textures! And to think you slept in my neck of the woods last night. :)

Rebekah said...

Beautiful as always!!

Love the textures also!!

The OmniCouple said...

Absolutely beautiful fall photo. I love the texture you added. Her hat is so cute, too.

momof3darlings said...

I am SO SORRY I couldn't go to Dallas! OMGosh I would have been completely in HEAVEN! LOL

LOVE the photo! THe processing is out of this WORLD!

Jessi said...

Beautiful colors, composition, texture...everything! :)

Elise said...

Great picture! Love the texture and the hat is adorable.

Lolli said...

I love that picture. Simply gorgeous!!

Michelle Pixie said...

Wow! Beautiful Shot!!

CallanNMasonsMama said...

Beautiful.

Josh, Steph, The Boys and Maddie said...

Still an incredible photo even if you had no access to fall photos!!!

Amanda said...

fantastic action!

Mom of M&Ms said...

absolute perfection!!!!

Nathalie said...

Love it! The colors are perfect for the theme! Great shot.

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Beautiful editing and photo.

Suki said...

Oh no! I hope you guys are getting home soon.
I missed a plane too. I travelled nearly 24 hours to be back home. I am so exhausted.
I love your entry! She was so darling!

Jenny Bay said...

This is beautiful! I love the texture that you used.

Martie said...

Absolutely stunning.

kimber said...

Shoot, that's a beautiful shot! The post processing is so beautiful, almost looks like crackled glass. I can envision it in a beautiful, distressed, white tin frame. I love it and wish I could have been there!! (Don't you want to do a workshop in Utah? - I'll personally call the airlines to make sure you have no delays :) )

Becca said...

everything about this picture is absolutely amazing! :-) I love it (and I really wish I could have been at the workshop!)

righteousnessbyfaith said...

what an amazing photo! Beautiful!

Hope your home soon with no more delays! ;)

Pam said...

What a fantastic shot. Great job.
Pam

Monika said...

I'm sorry about the sucky flights!!! Your picture is beautiful!

Heather Jones said...

simply beautiful!

M.D. said...

This is a really nice shot and I LOVE the texture you chose.

Owner said...

She looks like a doll! Very beautiful. Such a cutie pie!! I love it. Im sure you will be the winner!;)

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wendy vonsosen said...

Gorgeous! So glad you had fun at the conference. I hope you do it again next year so I can come. :)

shopannies said...

how pretty in her autumn colors

Jennifer Froh said...

I love this image and the texture is so cool!!

I hope you finally made it home safely. I had a great time at the workshop. Thank you SOOOO much for everything!

Blessedw5mom said...

Beautiful Beautiful Photo!!!! We are blessed to be able to travel ... but sometimes it sure takes it toll, ha? Still I'd rather fly than drive those long distances

the monkey's mama said...

i'm sorry you got stuck in Atlanta but I'm even more sorry that we didn't get to meet you! We live 15 minutes from the airport :(

Anyway, this is an amazing edit. I love what you did to it. So cool and mad impressive.

Aimee Greeblemonkey said...

Gorgeous texture work!

a little bit about me... said...

gorgeous.
love this! :)

Life with Kaishon said...

Seriously amazing. I think you are the queen of textures!

Dea said...

Great photo! Love the outfit =] So very pretty!