Developing: My Project 365 Photo Blog- Year 2

Glorious Sunrise

2011-10-26T20:56:00.002-04:00

Glorious Sunrise, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I decided to walk before work this morning, mainly to alleviate my ultra-stressed body. As I walked southwest down the street, I met a local older lady who walks every day. I said, "Good morning", and she returned the greeting stating, "Isn't it a glorious sunrise? You're walking the wrong way!" I turned around and witnessed the shades of red, pink and peach in the sky reflecting off the pillowy clouds. Couldn't have said it better myself!

Toadstool

2011-10-20T06:43:00.001-04:00

Toadstool, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Loved the textures and colors of the toadstool!

Lots of Red

2011-10-20T06:42:00.005-04:00

Lots of Red, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Had this dilemma before. WHAT are these berries called?

Fall Mums

2011-10-20T06:42:00.003-04:00

Fall Mums, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Love the splashes of color from fall mums.

Graham

2011-10-20T06:42:00.001-04:00

Graham, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Graham looking rather pensive.

Gone to Seed

2011-10-20T06:41:00.003-04:00

Gone to Seed, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Yup... summer's finally over.

Orbed

2011-10-20T06:41:00.001-04:00

Orbed, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This orb weaving spider was spied outside a window at school.

River Reflections

2011-10-20T06:40:00.001-04:00

River Reflections, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Caught this scene while trying to find my first geocache with my husband. Sadly, this picture was the most we found.

Day 221- Storm Damage

2011-08-29T19:26:00.002-04:00

Storm Damage, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

We lost a huge branch from an oak tree next to our house. Come to find out, it had more rot than we'd thought. narrowly missed our electrical entrance, our porch and our son's truck. Luckily this was the worst of our damage. Sadly, I know many others on the East Coast were not as lucky.

Day 220- On the Mall

2011-08-26T19:46:00.002-04:00

On the Mall, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Another shot at my alma mater, from the mall. On a regular school day this would be packed with students on laptops, others playing frisbee, etc. Now if only OUR lawn looked this nice!

Day 219- Alma Mater

2011-08-26T19:45:00.002-04:00

Alma Mater, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

We dropped our oldest off at college today- his first day as a freshman. It's hard to believe how quickly the last 18 years have gone. But he's at my husband's and my alma mater, and we know he's going to love it there!

Day 218- Orange

2011-08-25T14:36:00.002-04:00

Orange, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Again, another flower I've no idea what to call. Suggestions?

Day 217- High Contrast Lace

2011-08-25T14:33:00.002-04:00

High Contrast Lace, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is not my first Queen Anne's Lace shot this summer. I chose to post this one as I kind of like the high-contrast, over-exposed quality of this shot. Looks a little dreamy!

Day 216- Pink

2011-08-25T14:31:00.002-04:00

Pink, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Once more, I know I should probably know what this flower is. And once more...no clue!

Day 215- Mallard Feather

2011-08-25T14:28:00.002-04:00

Mallard Feather, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This was the apparent prey at the Mother Nature CSI crime scene. I believe it belonged to a mallard duck. (RIP Mallard) Processed it with Fresco effect in PSE9.

Day 214- Raptor Feather

2011-08-25T14:25:00.002-04:00

Raptor Feather, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Found this feather and another at our camp last weekend. Did a little Mother Nature CSI; this was apparently the predator- some type of raptor.

Day 213- Thistle

2011-08-25T14:23:00.002-04:00

Thistle, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Captured this on a foggy morning last week. Love the drops of moisture!

Day 212- Grasshopper

2011-08-25T14:20:00.002-04:00

Grasshopper, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This little guy was on my windshield the other day. He even hung on all through town!

Day 211- Brown-Eyed

2011-08-25T14:17:00.003-04:00

Brown-Eyed, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

These are such a symbol of summer for me!

Day 210- Orange Cosmo

2011-08-25T14:14:00.002-04:00

Orange Cosmo, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Another beauty from an end-of-school-year basket. Macro cosmo!

Day 209- Morning Glory

2011-08-25T14:11:00.002-04:00

Morning Glory, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

In June my ed. tech. gave me a variety of beautiful seedlings for my garden. This morning glory was among the offspring!

Day 208- White Lily

2011-08-25T14:08:00.002-04:00

White Lily, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Still trying to get caught up after a trying summer! Bear with me through a variety of macro flower shots!

Day 207- Hazy Bay

2011-08-06T20:59:00.002-04:00

Hazy Bay, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

The bay only looks this hazy when the humidity is high. Still very pretty, though.

Day 206- Munching

2011-08-06T20:58:00.002-04:00

Munching, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Having a dinnertime snack.

Day 205- Perfectly Still

2011-08-06T20:57:00.002-04:00

Perfectly Still, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

The water at this nearby estuary was perfectly still. Love the reflection of the goldenrod!

Day 204- Cattails

2011-08-06T20:54:00.002-04:00

Cattails, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Caught these cattails near sunset.

Day 203- Converse

2011-07-28T19:29:00.002-04:00

Converse, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

My daughter loves Converse sneakers, and just got an awesome deal on these dark gray ones. Processed this with PSE9 via the "Cutout" effect. Looks almost like a painting!

Day 202- Emergency

2011-07-28T19:27:00.002-04:00

Emergency, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Found this lighted outlet at the hospital today. Not sure why it says, "Emergency". If you use it, does it have more power or something???

Day 201- Gravestone

2011-07-27T20:05:00.002-04:00

Gravestone, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

As I walked through a local cemetery recently, I noticed this fellow perched on one of the stones.

Day 200- Berries

2011-07-27T20:04:00.002-04:00

Berries, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

When I was a kid, we used to call these "choke cherries", but I'm not sure if that's the true name. Any ideas? The birds seem to love 'em!

Day 199- Perfectly Purple

2011-07-27T20:02:00.002-04:00

Perfectly Purple, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Not sure what this flower is. The post title says it all, though!

Day 198- Pillar

2011-07-27T19:59:00.002-04:00

Pillar, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This pillar has so much character in its texture.

Day 197- Lacey

2011-07-27T19:57:00.002-04:00

Lacey, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I love to capture Queen Anne's Lace each year!

Day 196- Daisy 2011

2011-07-19T15:28:00.002-04:00

Daisy 2011, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I posted a daisy last summer about this time too! Luckily they don't all look identical!

Day 195- Yellow Lily

2011-07-19T15:26:00.002-04:00

Yellow Lily, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

New lilies are blooming in my perennial garden this year. Wish I remember planting them!

Day 194- Sky on Fire

2011-07-19T15:24:00.002-04:00

Sky on Fire, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I looked to the sky one night last week and noticed it was alive with pinks, purples and oranges. I only wish there hadn't been all those trees in the way!

Day 193- Lomo Iris

2011-07-19T15:22:00.002-04:00

Lomo Iris, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Found this shot taken about a month ago. Processed it with Lomo camera effect.

Day 192- The Help

2011-07-11T20:05:00.002-04:00

The Help, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Guess what I just downloaded today?

Day 191- Floral Stripes

2011-07-11T19:39:00.002-04:00

Floral Stripes, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Loved these floral stripes found in a local park.

Day 190- Droplet

2011-07-11T19:37:00.002-04:00

Droplet, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This early morning droplet hung from a single blade.

Day 189- Caterpillar

2011-07-11T19:35:00.002-04:00

Caterpillar, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Lots of caterpillars out this time of year. Hopefully this little guy won't eat the leaves from trees, or give anyone an allergic reaction!

Day 188- Tiger

2011-07-11T19:33:00.002-04:00

Tiger, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This beautiful Tiger Lily was one of many amongst my perennials.

Day 187- Sweet Ending

2011-07-06T08:08:00.002-04:00

Sweet Ending, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This shot marks the end of my trip to ISTE 2011 in Philadelphia. Before heading out for a late-night bus trip to return home, I I sampled a yummy creation from a shop called "Sweet Endings". They are a chain of frozen yogurt shops where you choose the delicious flavor of frozen yogurt you'd like, and then (much like a salad bar) add your toppings. We don't have anything like this around here, and the treat really wound up my trip in a delicious way!

Day 186- The Signer

2011-07-05T19:15:00.002-04:00

The Signer, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Statue depicting one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Day 185- Irish Memorial

2011-07-04T09:33:00.002-04:00

Irish Memorial, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This memorial was erected in Philly in 2002 in remembrance of over 1 million Irish who emigrated to escape Ireland's Great Hunger of 1845-1850. The memorial was cast with rough shapes, almost as if it were still a work of clay. A powerful work of art! My colleague and I enjoyed dinner that evening at a traditional Irish pub!

Day 184- All You Need Is Love

2011-07-03T10:45:00.002-04:00

All You Need Is Love, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is Robert Indiana's acclaimed 1976 "Love Statue", found in Philly's JFK Plaza. It was hard to get a clear shot of it, as it's clearly a famous place to have one's picture taken with a sweetheart!

Day 183- City Hall

2011-07-03T10:39:00.002-04:00

City Hall, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Philadelphia City Hall is the world's second-tallest masonry building. It was built between 1871-1901 and is amazingly large! The building boasts over 250 sculptures, both interior and exterior. Apparently the building itself features over 700 rooms, taking up over 14 acres of floor space! City Hall's clock can be heard throughout out city, striking on the hour; a loud, ominous sound!

Day 182- Windows

2011-07-03T10:22:00.003-04:00

Windows, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Philadelphia is a fabulous place to take in a variety of architecture styles. Georgian and Federal styles from the 18th century, mixed with Greek revival from the beginning of the 19th century are found all about the city. The second half of the 19th century resulted in a variety of Victorian architecture as well. Glass and granite skyscrapers also adorn the sky from the 20th century.

Day 181- Classic

2011-07-03T10:12:00.002-04:00

Classic, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Yes, it's a Philly cheesesteak from the Reading Terminal Market. Yes, I ate the whole thing. Yes, 'twas delicious!

Day 180- Tree of Knowledge

2011-07-03T10:06:00.002-04:00

Tree of Knowledge, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Philadelphia's renowned Mural Arts program is responsible for over 3,000 murals adorning various buildings throughout the city. This one is entitled "Tree of Knowledge" and is found at the corner of 13th and Market Streets, not far from my hotel room. This program started as an anti-graffiti initiative back in 1984, and has become one of their signature art programs. This is one of 17 murals found along the "Mural Mile", and can accessed via guided walking tours, as well as self-guided podcasts and cell phone tours! These murals were just amazing!

Day 179- We The People

2011-07-03T09:47:00.002-04:00

We The People, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

The famous first words of the Constitution are found at the front of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Day 178- Ben's Grave

2011-07-03T09:42:00.002-04:00

Ben's Grave, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Benjamin Franklin was buried at the Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia. Apparently it's customary to toss pennies (and in some cases nickels, dimes or quarters) onto his grave as a symbol of good luck, as well as honor his motto, "a penny saved is a penny earned".

Day 177-129 Elfreth's Alley

2011-07-03T09:17:00.003-04:00

129 Elfreth's Alley, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is a typical residence found on Elfreth's Alley. John Lodor purchased this lot in 1795 from cabinetmaker Daniel Trotter.

Day 176- Elfreth's Alley

2011-07-03T09:10:00.003-04:00

Elfreth's Alley, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Elfreth's Alley is popularly known as "our nation’s oldest residential street" – dates back to the first days of the eighteenth century. Many residences are still inhabited.

Day 175- Red and White

2011-07-03T08:57:00.002-04:00

IMG_5828, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

No idea what this flower is, but they were found in planters outside of the Betsy Ross House. Simple yet beautiful!

Day 174- Betsy Ross House

2011-07-03T08:52:00.003-04:00

Betsy Ross House, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I visited the Betsy Ross House prior to the official start of the ISTE conference. Charming little piece of history!

Day 173- All "Keyed Up"

2011-07-03T08:46:00.003-04:00

All "Keyed Up", a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

The influence of Ben Franklin was evident all over Philadelphia, along with the provocative overabundance of statues. Some hundreds of years old; others (like this one) less than 10 years old. If you look closely you can see that the surface of Ben's coat is covered with a variety of keys (a connection with the "keystone state"?).

Day 172- Liberty Bell

2011-07-03T08:36:00.003-04:00

Liberty Bell, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I am so far behind with my posting! I am hoping to get caught up once and for all. Last week I happily attended ISTE 2011 in Philadelphia. I had an amazing time with colleagues from our state's technology association! I will be posting lots of shots from that visit! This shot is pretty self-explanatory. (I even Photoshopped out a girl's arm!)

Day 171- Anthurium

2011-06-22T09:39:00.002-04:00

Anthurium, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

One of my students gave me this beautiful plant on the last day of school. She was so appreciative, as was I of this pretty, pink gift!

Day 170- Dragonfly

2011-06-22T09:37:00.002-04:00

Dragonfly, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Spied this dragonfly out on our patio umbrella last night. He's gone this morning, so he must have just been resting!

Day 169- Macro Iris

2011-06-22T09:36:00.002-04:00

Macro Iris, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is my dark iris after blooming. Interesting features via the macro lens!

Day 168- Ready to Bloom

2011-06-22T09:34:00.002-04:00

Ready to Bloom, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is one of my favorite irises from my garden. Love its deep, rich tones!

Day 167- Purple

2011-06-22T09:32:00.002-04:00

Purple, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This shot is also a throwback from Field Day 3 weeks ago. No idea what these wild flowers are, but I thought they were pretty!

Day 166- Beads

2011-06-22T09:30:00.002-04:00

Beads, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This shot is about 3 weeks old- shot at Field Day earlier this month, and recently processed with PSE9. The kids got to visit an "art station" thanks to our talented art teacher!

Day 165- Visitor in the Lilies

2011-06-14T19:40:00.003-04:00

Visitor in the Lilies, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I didn't even spy the "visitor" on the lily until I uploaded and enlarged this shot. Camouflage can be a wonderful thing!

Day 164- Graduation Day

2011-06-14T19:37:00.002-04:00

Day 164- Graduation Day, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

A proud moment for the family- our son graduated from high school yesterday, even with the crutches! My apologies for the 2 week hiatus, however between prepping for his graduation, my end of school year, and assorted other factors, it's been nearly impossible to post or comment. I hope to be soon returning to a regular routine of both!

Day 150- More Dandelion

2011-05-30T13:09:00.002-04:00

More Dandelion, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I know I recently posted a dandelion gone to seed, but I couldn't resist this one. They just look so delicate once they've gone to seed.

Day 149- Recovering

2011-05-29T19:20:00.006-04:00

Recovering, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

My son has two weeks until graduation. He's making due the best he can with his aircast. Fortunately he gets to keep his school laptop for a few more days!

Day 148- White Lilac

2011-05-29T19:20:00.005-04:00

White Lilac, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This weekend the rain finally stopped and the sun came out. My lilacs decided to join in, with a red azalea bush in the background.

Day 147- Time to Weed

2011-05-29T19:19:00.005-04:00

Time to Weed, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

No, the bunnies aren't playing "hide & seek". This is supposed to be a garden bed. Guess it's time to weed!

Day 146- Cra-Z-Boy

2011-05-29T19:19:00.004-04:00

Cra-Z-Boy, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

This is the infamous Cra-Z-Boy, a motorized La-Z-Boy envisioned and built by my son, even with a healing leg in a cast. He presents the senior project later this week after finishing up one more final. Almost there!

Day 145- Fresco Tulip

2011-05-25T20:10:00.002-04:00

Fresco Tulip, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Another tulip shot with a new look. Fresco effect per PSE9.

Day 144- Exploding Azalea

2011-05-24T19:38:00.002-04:00

Exploding Azalea, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Well... not really. Just looks a tad bit like it's exploding. Tried manipulating the focus with a slow shutter speed again as I did yesterday, but with a different subject.

Day 143- Anticipation of Lily

2011-05-24T19:37:00.002-04:00

Anticipation of Lily, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

I manipulated the focus with a slow shutter speed. Gave this lily a very soft look!

Day 142- Dandelion

2011-05-22T19:45:00.003-04:00

Dandelion, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

Seems like last week the dandelions were just beginning to bloom. Now they're already proceeding to go to seed. Although they're a pest, they do have their beautiful qualities!

P.S: I may have found a "fix" to my blurry shots on Blogger. I've begun posting from Flickr instead of from my computer, and it seems to have improved image quality. Let me know what you think!

Day 141- Good and Plenty!

2011-05-22T19:43:00.002-04:00

Good & Plenty!, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.

My standard stress-busting candy- Good & Plenty! They are indeed good, and because nobody else in my family likes them... there truly are plenty left for me!

Day 140- Marble

2011-05-21T16:16:00.002-04:00

I was doing some cleaning at school this afternoon and found a bag of marbles. This would be one of those big marbles, with the others all smaller. It's been about 35 years since I've played marbles. I think we called the big one a "whopper", but apparently there are a host of other names: bowler, bumboozer, bumbo, and taw are all names given to the large marble in a game of marbles. What did you call it?

Day 139- Spring Has Sprung

2011-05-21T10:51:00.005-04:00

Yes, spring has sprung outdoors... and in my classroom! Hang on for those last weeks of the school year!

Day 138- The Ants Go Marching...

2011-05-18T19:36:00.007-04:00

After the amount of rain we've had, if I were an ant... I'd be marching out too. (By the way, the brown mounds in the back are all more of the same!)

Day 137- Pink Azalea

2011-05-18T19:31:00.002-04:00

Purple azalea bloomed last week. This week it's the pink azalea's turn. These are two of the reasons I love spring!

Day 136- More Rain

2011-05-16T19:42:00.003-04:00

This morning I logged in 1.35" of rain. Tonight we've clearly added an additional .04". The grass should really "green up" after this!

Day 135- Tulip in Rain

2011-05-16T19:20:00.003-04:00

Lots of rain predicted for this week. Will try to make the most of what nature offers!

Day 134- Courage

2011-05-14T16:55:00.003-04:00

My son continues to face some pretty significant pain as he recovers from his dirt bike accident a few weeks ago. Today my daughter and I started posting some supportive quotes on his bedroom wall to help keep his spirits up. This one is my personal favorite.

Day 133- Fern Forming

2011-05-14T08:34:00.002-04:00

Everything in the yard is beginning to come back to life. Even this fern.

Day 132- Dandelions

2011-05-13T16:25:00.002-04:00

Yes, spring is definitely here once the dandelions start taking over! I processed this in PSE9, using the Sponge effect.

Day 131- Free

2011-05-13T16:24:00.002-04:00

For those of you following the post-dirt bike accident saga of my son, graduation is one month away, and after getting caught up on homework and finals, he will begin working on his senior project (with much assembly assistance from my husband). They found this free recliner on the side of the road last weekend, perfect for his project- a motorized recliner that can be driven down the road! Only problem is, ever since the recliner showed up in the garage, Graham thinks it's actually his chair instead!

Day 130- Aircast

2011-05-10T19:31:00.003-04:00

Today marked progress for my son on two fronts. His dressing and bandages were swapped for an air cast. Looks like graduation will happen on crutches! In addition, he found out this morning that he's been awarded a small scholarship toward college next year. Maybe things are beginning to look up!

Day 129- Mother's Day Pansies

2011-05-10T19:29:00.003-04:00

Got my mother a pansy bowl for Mother's Day.

Day 128- Azalea

2011-05-08T19:15:00.003-04:00

We got my son out on the deck for some sun this weekend- crutches and all. Soak in that Vitamin D to help heal the broken bones! Goodness knows my azalea loves it!

Day 127- Weird Bug

2011-05-08T19:13:00.002-04:00

This weird-looking bug was walking on my deck this weekend. Not much bigger than my pinkie fingernail. Strange, though!

Day 126- Bumble Bee

2011-05-08T19:11:00.002-04:00

Along with lots of pretty new flowers come lots of busy bumble bees! Love snagging a macro shot of one of these guys!

Day 125- Macro Bike Chain

2011-05-06T13:06:00.003-04:00

My son was finally discharged from the hospital today after his dirt bike accident on Sunday. He suffered a really bad break in two places to his lower leg. This is a macro view of the dirt bike chain.

Day 124- Pucker Up

2011-05-04T06:31:00.002-04:00

Another pic from the Aquarium du Quebec. Here's hoping life slows down enough soon to post more recent shots.

Day 123- Jelly

2011-05-03T20:02:00.003-04:00

Another shot from the Quebec trip, specifically the Aquarium du Quebec. Jelly, anyone?

Day 122- Columns

2011-05-03T19:24:00.002-04:00

Last night my son was in a bad dirt bike accident, and had surgery. Looks like a while before he's discharged and back to normal, so with my apologies, this week may be a variety of unpublished photos from previous week's. This shot is from outside of Basilica St. Anne de Beaupre outside of Quebec City.

Day 121- Pretty

2011-05-01T16:32:00.004-04:00

I have no idea what this bush is. I thought it was a form of azalea (and it still might be), but I can't confirm that. Meanwhile these pretty blooms appear every year, looking a little like Lily-of-the-Valley, but much higher off the ground. Any ideas?

Day 120- Macro Forsythia

2011-05-01T16:30:00.003-04:00

Got a shot of the newly bloomed forsythia! I love spring!

Day 119- Graham

2011-05-01T16:28:00.003-04:00

It's been a while since I've posted Graham. He was enjoying the sunshine today, following his "peeps" around the yard like a dog!

Day 118- Macro Magnolia

2011-04-28T19:30:00.003-04:00

I've felt very rushed for shots this week. School always becomes a bit frenetic this time of year, what with end-of-year assessments, performances, field days, Step Up Day, etc. I shot this same magnolia last spring, but I hadn't purchased my macro lens yet. A new take on a previous shot!

Day 117- Sand Dollar

2011-04-27T19:27:00.002-04:00

Spent last weekend cleaning out at my mom's second (and now only) house. Lots more stuff in this attic to rummage through. One fun find was a collection of sand dollars, likely over 40 years old. I processed this shot in PSE9 with an effect called Fresco.