Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Green



Is green the perfect color?


Is the color green the most soothing on your eyes? 



This is what I see from my balcony. 



We all love color...
Or is too much color too much?  




Is white a color? 

How do you feel about color?

Be safe but enjoy life. 
Gina 



Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Please watermark your photos



And why not, it's so easy.
There are many programs available for watermarking your photos.


I like PicMonkey.  It's free for a trial period.




I can place my watermark anywhere within the photo.
That is very important.  It acts as a deterrent to those who want to steal your material.


If you are a blogger, you must read this recent post by Susan of "Between Naps on the Porch". 
She warns us that the entire content of your blog can be stolen by "Scrapers", then used to make money for them.  Not you.
After you read her lengthy and very informative post you will definitely want to watermark all of your photos. 





Place the watermark in such a position so that your photo can not be cropped without losing its main image.





Here is how to watermark with PicMonkey.


1)  Upload one of your photos
2)  Click on T under Basic Edits
3)  At top, click on Add Text
4)  Text Box appears in middle of your photo 
5)  Click inside box and type text (your watermark)
6)  Now you can edit your text, font, italics, bold, color, fade, etc.
7)  Drag text box wherever it looks best.





There are many programs available which make watermarking your photos very easy.
The important thing to remember is that you actually do it.


Have a great week my dear
Blogging Friends




Friday, May 15, 2020

Finally, Spring has come



Spring has come to our neck of the woods.


Spring.  A happy time when I can bring in bouquet after bouquet from my garden. 





A sure sign that Spring has arrived.
Father protecting his goslings.





Wild geese are happy on our pond.  They come back every year to show off their young.





Deer tried to eat all of my tulips.  




Wild apple tree covered in blossoms. 





Apples from this tree will go to the animals.  





There are many other trees which promise to be plentiful and good.





The Asian Pear tree always bears fruit.  
Italian plums, pears, apricots and peaches managed to make it through the frost.  

It will be a busy canning year. 

Be safe, 
Gina

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Happy Mother's Day



Happy Mother's Day



 Wishing all of you a happy day. 

Gina