September 18, 2010

Summer’s Over

One last visit to the beach.

 

Oh don’t fret, my little one…

 

there’s still time to draw in the sand…

 

and walk along the sandy shores before the snow flies.

* * * * * *

Last weekend, after rescuing the turtle, we headed to the local county park. Water levels have been extremely low the past two years, so the boys have not been able to swim at the beach. But they still love playing in the sand!

I’m still learning how to use my Photoshop Elements 8. After adjusting the color/hue and saturation, I used Pioneer Woman’s edge burn.

29 comments:

Angie said...

Beautiful!!

Kristy said...

The edge burn looks great! Love your lifeguard chair photo

Kristy

Brian Miller said...

glad you got a chance out to enjoy those waning days...bet they had fun even if they were unable to get in the water...nice pics...

Rebecca said...

I miss not having photoshop! You do a great job with photos! Boys are so big I swear they grew HEAPS over the summer while I was away from the blogworld. Best to you in the fall.

Tina said...

I think the pictures turned out well. I love the first one of the lifeguard chair.
What beach is this? The sand is so dark, but it is a very pretty beach!!

Claudia said...

i love your pictures - and yeah - summer's over - i just come back from a walk - and had to wear jeans and a fleece jacket….
have a great weekend!

Courtney said...

I'm quite ready for summer to be over. Bring on the cooler weather! Great beach pics! Glad you are getting to know PSE. Great, isn't?!

Matty said...

I want my summer back.

Tracy B. said...

Looks like you all had a great time!

Journaling Woman said...

Pioneer Woman rocks and so do you with this beautiful story of summers end. Your photos are gorgeous with the burn.

Teresa

Poetic Shutterbug said...

What beautiful and heartwarming shots. Memories for a lifetime.

brooke lynn said...

i love the pic of the lifeguard chair.

it seems like i used to get mothering magazine a few years ago. i don't anymore. i did like it. i guess i never renewed my subscription??

great pics, as always!

SouthernSass said...

Beautiful shots! I am also learning how to use Photoshop Elements. I also love all of Pioneer Woman's actions. You might also check out http://coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.com. She has great actions as well.

Marydon said...

Another precious set of photos ... you present things so beautifully.

Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon

Ginny Marie said...

Beautiful end-of-summer photos! I'm tossing around buying PSE8, but haven't made up my mind yet.

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Oh Sweetie...
What a beautiful share. I so adore the shot of the little guy writing with his stick in the sand. Those are the best memories aren't they?

That shot of the lifeguard tower is so cool. I love that. Peaceful for the moment.

You look precious carrying your little one. My has he ever grown. Where has the time gone sweet friend?

Thank you for sharing today. I have so enjoyed my walk on the beach. What a beautiful place for two little boys to run and have fun. They can't break anything.

Have a beautiful weekend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

CM said...

@ Sherry


Hahaha...so true! That's the best part about the beach...they can run wild and you're right, can't break anything!

Laura said...

The blue in those photos is so vivid! Those last few summer moments are bittersweet, aren't they?

Heather said...

Great pictures! Such sweet photos of you with your sons!

jackie said...

Ugh, summer always flies by!

Dana @ The Coupon Challenge said...

Beautiful pictures!

Thanks for joining Surfin' Saturdays and grabbing our button! Following you back

Ashley Sisk said...

I only went to the beach one time this year...I'll pretend I went back with you though> I need to spend more time at the beach...or on vacation in general.

Rachel Roushey said...

Thanks for stopping by again and commenting on my blog! I believe the only edit I did on that photo was a slight crop on the left side to get rid of a spot caused by a tiny piece of dust on my sensor...I badly need to clean it! I'm glad you saw the alligator too!

Looks like you had fun at the bench!

Kim@Chubby Cheeks Thinks said...

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm following you back! I LOVE these pics! So beautiful!

Kim

Jenney said...

Ok, Ok, I am FINALLY getting to use an old version of Photoshop Elements and then I see THIS! I am so far behind. Great pictures!

One Sided Momma said...

your photo editing inspires me to mess w/mine! gorgeous shots of last summer treats.

Midwest Mommy said...

Great photos! So sad that summer is coming to an end but I do love fall.

Ashley said...

New follower here. Beautiful pictures!

Jingle said...

lovely images!

Related Posts with Thumbnails