Watercolor & Ink Effect, George Washington House I acquired a couple of the Topaz plug-ins during their St. Patrick’s day sale and at last I have got close to the watercolor and ink effect I have long struggled to come even close to with Photoshop and my existing plug-ins. I have read many different ways to achieve the effect I was looking for but either...
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George Washington Slept Here “George Washington Slept Here” – a sign you will see in many places around Virginia and the surrounding states, but this time we are in Barbados. – Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – The young George Washington and his ailing brother Lawrence lived in this historic plantation house, also known as Bush...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica) The Virginia bluebell (Mertensia virginica) is a member of the Boraginaceae or Forget-me-not family. It grows to between 12- and 28-inches tall and is often cultivated. Stem leaves can be up to 6-inches long and are pale green, elliptical to obovate (egg shaped and flat)...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Cox Farm Bridge Cox Farm bridge (also known as Lippincott bridge), is one of nine covered bridges in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Like most of the other covered bridges in the county, is located on a fairly heavily traveled township road in an open, rural area. Located in Morgan Township in the North-east...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Greathouse Cellar, Whim Plantation A quick post today of three images captured in the cellar of the Greathouse of Whim Plantation, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. We will visit the Greathouse and some of the other sights of the plantation in other posts. – Click on the image to enlarge or purchase –...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Periwinkle (Vinca minor) The Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a member of the Apocynaceae or Dogbane family. It is a perennial, trailing, somewhat woody vine which can be up to 3-feet long that may form large mats. The leaves, from 1.2- to 2-inches long, are opposite, smooth, dark green and evergreen. The flowers,...
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