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November 22, 2011

Early Riser...

On Saturday I returned home from a fabulous trip to Spain and Portugal.  I'm still jet-lagged and rising earlier than usual.

I took this picture on the Island of Madeira (Portugal).  There was a rooster and number of chickens wandering around near the bridal veil falls on the western side of the island.

This week's Texture Tuesday challenge is to combine one of Kim Klassen's textures with any photo.  I used Kim's texture "extreme grunge".


Bridal Veil Falls

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37 comments:

  1. Vanessa 2010November 22, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    nice processing! i really like your rooster photo!

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  2. KiaNovember 22, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Ciao Pat, welcome home! I really enjoyed your trip photos. A really handsome rooster! :)
    And the Bridal Veil Falls is jaw-dropping beautiful, wow!
    Enjoy your day!

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  3. KiaNovember 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I forgot: my TT is on Flickr today :)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/italiancozycorner/6372964149/
    Ciao!

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  4. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyNovember 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Now that is one handsome fella to wake-up to...the falls are amazing too

    Blessings Kelsie

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  5. ann @ studiohydeNovember 22, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful photos Pat. So glad you had such a great trip.

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  6. JessicaNovember 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love the rooster -- especially the frame! Is that your design? It's lovely. And oh my the falls! That must have been spectacular! : )

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  7. RosieNovember 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Pat, I always love your subject matter. You take such quirky pics! Great editing too... ! =)

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  8. Kathryn DycheNovember 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Great rooster shot Pat.

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  9. Jessica VesceraNovember 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    GREAT color in your photos. The rooster pops and I love the greens and moody tones in the second picture. Beautiful.

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  10. AngieNovember 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love the rooster! So great. :) And your use of texture works so great with this image. And the Bridal Veil Falls, well, that's just lovely beyond words. Beautiful image, Pat! :)

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  11. Seraphinas PhantasieNovember 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wow, your texture work is beautiful, but the other photo without texture is stunning !

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  12. LeoviNovember 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Nice pictures, show an excellent and beautiful place, a spectacular cliff.

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  13. DeborahNovember 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    great rendering, fun photo, and I love your framing!

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  14. CedarNovember 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh, wow! What a gorgeous location! Lovely use of texture on the rooster, too!

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  15. johannaNovember 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    both of your photos are fantastic, love the rooster especially!

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  16. ALEXANDRA SCHMIDNovember 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Beautiful pictures, both of them. The texture works really well on the rooster, I like it.
    The second picture is just stunning... wow!
    Love,
    Alexandra

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  17. LeAnneNovember 22, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Spectacular!

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  18. Nadege,November 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love the chicken shot, nicely done with the texture.

    Beautiful waterfall.

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  19. Connie SmileyNovember 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful trip. This ocean photo is beautiful!

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  20. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I like your rooster photo, I love how you framed him! Bridal Veil Falls looks just amazing, sounds like a wonderful trip.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I love that rooster shot and the falls are beautifully captured!

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  22. SylviaNovember 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely photo of the rooster, Pat, beautiful texture and frame !
    The photo of the Falls is gorgeous, so nice you had a wonderful trip !
    Nice week,
    Sylvia

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  23. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    That's some rooster. Love the texture you chose. And welcome home. Hope you had a wonderful time.

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  24. Elegant EconomiesNovember 22, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Love the rooster and the texture. Welcome home.
    Audrey

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  25. kareninkenaiNovember 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    lovely processing and images; love the rooster... very cool. thank you, kareninkenai (TT)

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  26. AmarieNovember 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Breathtaking view! Love the new blog look.:-)

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  27. FYHNovember 23, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Love your framing with the tape! Beautiful pictures...

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  28. KathleenNovember 23, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I always love a good rooster shot, and what a handsome one you've captured here! Perfect use of the texture, too. I love the new design features on your blog -- very sharp!

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  29. Sinderella's StudioNovember 23, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    man I wish you lived next door!!!! Hope to watch the video this weekend, can't wait to see the how to!!!
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
    cheers, dana

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  30. fotogranNovember 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a beautiful place that must be. The falls look awesome. A chicken is about the last thing you'd expect to see in that scenery! Nice one!

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  31. Prairie JillNovember 23, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Great shots and I love the texture on the rooster!

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  32. A Creative GraceNovember 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    wonderful!I hope you had a good trip!

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  33. ashokNovember 24, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    loved the rooster shot...

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  34. hannahNovember 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Hi Pat,
    recovered from the big trip?
    And going on another one if I remember rightly.
    What's with the sticky tape bits? Is that a gimmick? The two bits look identical, so I gather they must be a tecture type thingie.

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  35. parenting articlesNovember 29, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    the scenery is breathtaking!:D

    parenting articles

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  36. DaniellaDecember 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I love "watching" your travels!!
    You are having the time of your life I see! Enjoy!
    xxDaniella

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  37. Cindy AdkinsDecember 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Wow! Love the falls! I've been enjoying all of your travel photos!
    Hugs, Cindy

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