September Color Combination Inspiration, Round 2

I have another great round of color combinations to share with you today. I hope that you're able to find something here that sparks a new idea of some sort for your creative endeavors. As always, I've done my best to mix up the subjects that I feature. You can pull color combinations from any source for literally any type of creative project. Click on the photos to visit the original sources. Enjoy!

Aqua / Maroon from Sharla

 

Orange / Green from Sharla

Coral / Navy from Cassy

Olive / Beige from Cassy

Burgundy / Gray from Cassy

Purple / Green from Judy

Let's Keep It Going!

What color combinations are you loving right now? Have you experimented with any new color combinations recently?

photo outtakes

I'm sharing another round of photo outtakes today. I'm making this a more regular feature for the foreseeable future. I think that it's really important to discuss the fact that I take a ton of photos to get a few gems. Also, while I keep improving my skills, I still make a lot of mistakes. Here are just a few examples of my recent outtakes.

Dark, blurry kitty shot. If you take pictures of your pets, you inevitably wind up with a few of these shots.

I shot this from the wrong angle. The poor statue face is completely in shadow.

Sometimes I set my camera on the ground and take a shot without using live view. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not so much. This might have been neat with manual focus to make that piece of the dock, you know, not a big blurry mess, but I didn't do that.

For obvious reasons I felt like I had to get a shot of this parking ramp sign. There wasn't a great way to shoot it without a lot of glare.

Boring. A close up of the fisherman would have been better.

Hello, overexposure.

Auto focus fail.

Modern digital SLR cameras do a great job minimizing blur, especially when used with lenses that have image stabilization (IS). In low light situations without a tripod, it still isn't enough sometimes.

This isn't a terrible shot, but I'm not happy with the angle.

This is a picture of a really cool fountain. In this shot, you really can't tell that there's any water. Thankfully I did get a bunch of much better pictures of this fountain with beautifully depicted water.

Don't be afraid to share your outtakes once in a while! It makes everyone feel better.

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photo share: lake path and Pierhead Lighthouse

The backlog editing continues! It's slow, but I'm making progress. Today I'm sharing some photos from a little solo wandering along the Hank Aaron Trail that includes Milwaukee's Pierhead Lighthouse. Enjoy.

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Treasury Round Up - 9/22/13

The highlight from the past couple weeks of treasuries is that I had my first ever photography shop treasury feature! I'm still so excited. I had a number of great features for my jewelry shop as well. Please help me thank all of these treasury curators by visiting their collections and checking out their shops.

Natasha (StalkingTheWildSnark) included my Beaded Bracelet - Red and Blue in her Constitution Day treasury. Did you know that Constitution Day is September 17? I didn't. I love this patriotic collection, though. Check out Natasha's Small Blue Celtic Knot Earrings Mauve Pearls Hypoallergenic Gold.

Natasha also included my Beaded Bracelet - Silver Links - Blue Turquoise Teal Aqua Periwinkle Navy in her Rainy Days treasury. I love rain and clouds. This collection made my day.

Corinne (6catsart) included my Button Dangle Earrings - Blue in her Dream a Little Everyday treasury. This is such a whimsical collection with a great mix of items. Check out Corinne's Original Art - Snowy Owl Painting Feathers Watercolor Painting.

Sharla (BeadedTail) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Orange Yellow Red Pink Summer Vivid Bright in her Enjoy Late Summer Flowers and Sunpuddles With a Kitty or Two treasury. I always love Sharla's treasury themes. This collection is so cheerful. Check out Sharla's Dobby - Orange Ceramic Kitty Cat Beaded 14K Gold Filled Earrings.

Samantha (A2ndlifeVintage) included my Button Bracelet - Fall Autumn Red Orange Yellow in her Celebrate Fall treasury. This collection is so vivid and perfect for the season. Check out Samantha's Metal Flower Candle Holder Yellow Rose Flower Blossom Taper Candle Sticker Holder.

Ayla (Eyelah) included my Beaded Bracelet - Silver Links - Blue Turquoise Teal Aqua Periwinkle Navy in her September BBArtisans treasury. I love the mix of items here. This team is so talented! Check out Ayla's Pleated Pouch / Zipper Pouch / Robin's Egg Blue Pouch / Wallet / Gift for Women / Red Birds / Flowers.

Anna (Anabel27shop) included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Fall Autumn Leaves in her Autumn beadwork inspiration treasury. I'm always honored to find my work in beadweaving collections. Check out Anna's Red, orange, and gold beaded earrings.

Nari (NariDesignPot) included my Retro Old School Water Fountain Base in a Suburban Milwaukee Park in her Nothing Gold Can Stay treasury. What a great first photography shop treasury feature, right? It's so amazing to see my photography among such talent. Check out Nari's Red Christmas Polymer Clay Necklace. Bright Red Choker. Polymer Clay and Seed Beads.

I also curated my own treasury this week: September is Perfect for Gray and Green because I'm not tired of gray yet.

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Friday feature: fall fashion

I'm still not completely ready to embrace fall fashion every day (especially when the temperatures have been all over the place lately), but I'm getting there. A little shopping might help, right? Even if it's just virtual shopping, it still does help. Enjoy these fall fashion picks today.

Crochet Boots by BeautifulPurpose

Women's Skirt - Aline - Knee Length - Chocolate Brown - Organic Cotton Clothing - Eco Friendly by SoulRole

Cashmere and wool women's winter coat, sangria red or raven black ladies coat by DeNovoStyle

Handmade Woodland Applique Navy Blue Cotton Hoodie - Lovely Neighbors from the Woods by Zoeslollipop

 

Garnet Solitaire Ring, Sterling and Cushion Cut Garnet Gemstone Made To Order by onegarnetgirl

Small Pleated Shoulder Bag in Gray with Green, Gold, and White Branch by PinotByLyn

 

RED FALL CROCHET Scarf / Fall Winter Fashion / Feminine / Knit / Handmade / Chunky / Long Scarf / Chic / Original by marianavail

Are you excited about fall fashion?