Tuesday, June 21, 2011

beachy weekend photos

Gary and I had a fun weekend getaway in Biloxi which is a small town on the gulf coast of Mississippi. It's a great place for having fun with a camera.

Although we didn't really play on the beach like we do when the boys are with us, I did enjoy the scenery.



Biloxi has the only lighthouse that sits in the middle of a four lane highway. It's an interesting fact, but it doesn't make for a very pretty background. I helped it out a little with some textures.
 
This is the before~
and the after~
 
The theme for texture tuesday is people so I played around with one of my favorites of the boys from our family beach trip a few weeks ago.

51 comments:

  1. Tamar SBJune 21, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    So picturesque! Looks like a lovely place for a weekend away, hope you and Gary had a great weekend!

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  2. JenJune 21, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Wow! Love the texture in these...and that highway beside th eocean. I've never seen anything like that!

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  3. KenJune 21, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Great post, now I'm longing to go to the beach.

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  4. Secret Mom ThoughtsJune 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Love the texture you added to the lighthouse. Beautiful beach shots.

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  5. Dyche DesignsJune 21, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful images and I love the change that texture made to the lighthouse.

    Great capture of your boys heading into the water, love it.

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  6. Mom of M&MsJune 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Great Photos! In love with the palm trees.. amazing composition ond DOF

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  7. Elise Ann WormuthJune 21, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love what you did with the textures. Biloxi -- that's such a strange name -- I wonder if it's from a Native American language?

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  8. EileenJune 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Ah, lovely. I love the textured lighthouse. REally well done.

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  9. SusanJune 21, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Amazing shots. Loved each one Deb.

    The lighthouse was just fantastic!!

    Looking forward to our visit.

    Hope you have a blessed day♥

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  10. BarbaraJune 21, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I like the two boys, they are like mine. Your work makes it more intensive.
    Great!

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  11.  gmirageJune 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love the last photo, both the action and the action (texture!) classic! -http://gmirage.com/unhappy/

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  12. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    These are great. And who would have guessed there would be a lighthouse in the middle of the street? Crazy! Good job editing out that pesky power line, too.

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  13. Ashley SiskJune 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    These scenes are so so gorgeous. Wow!

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  14. ChristaJune 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    love it!!! what awesome shots! looks like you guys had a great time at the beach! :)

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  15. MiraJune 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    love them! The second one has great tones asn well as the fourth one. The textured lighthouse is postcard perfect! :)

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  16. - Jessi -June 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love these, so pretty. Really liking the texture picture. Great job!

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  17. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful photos... so nice that you could get away!!

    I love the one of the lighthouse, the texture changes it so much!

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  18. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Wow! What a difference the texture makes on the lighthouse picture- stunning!

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  19. AprilJune 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    these are great! love the one of the beach with the fence in the foreground.

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  20. Geri CentonzeJune 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    love the two boys running! Such a great photo and the texture work adds to it too

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  21. Kelly Lund and KidsJune 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous Pics!! Love the textured Light house one :) Happy Tuesday!!

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  22. Mama MonkeyJune 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful photos!!! A lighthouse in the middle of a highway?! Crazy!! Your texture photographs turned out great!

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  23. Pieni LintuJune 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    That lighthouse shot is amazing!!! Great shots all!!

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  24. pattyJune 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    beautiful shots... and great job w the textures... they look like paintings. my favorite is the white fence, straight across. very peaceful and inviting.
    thanks for visiting today!
    patty@www.findingserendipity.com

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  25. Leah CJune 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Aaaaah...love the beach! Your photos are wonderful!

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  26. MeaganJune 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Pretty! I love the 2nd shot. It's my favorite! Glad y'all had a great beach weekend! :)

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  27. SueJune 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful shots. I love the ocean.

    =)

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  28. AndreaJune 21, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I really love the palm tree shot, but that might just be because I'm jealous you have them and we don't. :-) The texture on the lighthouse photo is so pretty.

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  29. BarbaraJune 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for visiting and leaving such kind words! Your photos are beautiful. The textures are so much fun. Somehow the texture work on the photo of your boys almost creates a 3d effect. Love your work.

    Peace!

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  30. SusanJune 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What an amazing place to spend time, lovely photos :)

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  31. Ocean SoulJune 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oh Deb, thank you for giving me a fabulous dose of ocean! The lighthouse texture is amazing!

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  32. JaneJune 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful water shots - the second one of the boats with the lovely pink sky is my favorite.

    But your shot of your boys racing towards the sea, now that is precious as well as being a lovely photo.

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  33. jen@odbtJune 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Great photos. I especially like the ones with the texture - those should be on a huge canvas.

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  34. Chic Homeschool MamaJune 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    What a perfect weekend Deb! They make me relaxed just looking at them.

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  35. julieJune 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    LOVE the texture on the light house & your boys!! Great SWEET shot! So beautiful :)

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  36. MiriamJune 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Simply beautiful, the pictures with textures look like paintings, wonderful texture work. Which textures did you use?

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  37. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJune 21, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    We used to live not far from there. Over the bridge in Ocean Springs. Great shots. Love the texture you used.

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  38. ElenaJune 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Love your texture Tuesday shot. Very cool texture, looks vintage. I love the one of the lighthouse also!

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  39. HenriettaJune 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    What a place to enjoy just two of you, I hope you had really nice time:) Love the light house with texture.

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  40. UyenJune 21, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I never knew Biloxi was so beautiful! Plus your textures are gorgeous! Which textures did you use? Great job!

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  41. JaymiJune 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    wow these are all very pretty shots!

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  42. Nancy @ A Rural JournalJune 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    These are wonderful -- the tones are so natural. Love!! :)

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  43. ..............................June 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Jennifer@threedogsinagarden
    These are all great, but my favorite has to be the lighthouse. It looks like a painting.

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  44. DaffyJune 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    What beautiful shots! Sounds like a fabulously relaxing time...quality one on one time is so great!

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  45. KimJune 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I absolutely love, love that shot of the sun setting in the harbor with the boats. it stood out so much to me. It should be framed and sold. So should the white fence along the beach shot. :)

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  46. TiffanyJune 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Beautiful shots Deb, love the palm trees. How I miss the beach from when we lived down South. Thanks for your kind comments, I appreciate your visits.

    Tiffany

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  47. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    LOVE THESE! That second photo is great. Awesome edit too!

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  48. DanelleJune 22, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love the texture on the lighthouse! That certainly is an interesting place to put one!

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  49. MiraJune 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    "It's frustrating to me how few shots I get that I really really love". It's same with me. But you know what, I hope that means that our standards are really (really) high. LOL

    BTW I really really like your edited lighthouse. Be proud of it and frame it! :)

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  50. missing momentsJune 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    The lighthouse is remarkable!!!! And of course, I'm drawn to the sailboats and water ... sigh ....

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  51. RosieJune 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Gorgeous photos and a fantastic use of textures! That lighthouse is adorable!

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