April 15, 2014

Front Porch...

Those were the days - a couple of rocking chairs on the front porch - a wonderful way to while away some time, talk to neighbors, dream...

Original photo take in Beaufort, NC.


"Cool Grunge" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen; handwriting brush; Topaz Labs filter.

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23 comments:

  1. A covered porch, a porch swing, and the warm tropical southern breeze along with a tall glass of iced tea...the tinkling of a windchime...

    A perfect Spring day. Yes, a porch. Just don't see that on the newer homes much these days.

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  2. To me that sums up that part of the world we don't have those beautiful porches in the UK.

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  3. Ah, yes! When people actually knew their neighbors and enjoyed watching the world go by! Lovely shot.

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  4. How sweet the flowers are still blooming!!

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  5. Beautiful porch. The steps are great. The rocking chair reminds me of the one my parents had on their porch. Wonderful edit.

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  6. Such a melancholy and wonderful photo. Yes, I do miss the days when people actually sat on front porches and knew their neighbors, took walks and visited. Not so true much where I live anymore. However, virtual visiting is nice sometimes though as we get to wander to each person we've met as they share their page. :)

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  7. What a lovely place to sit and chat!

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  8. I love porches... this one is inviting me in... fun texturing! nicely done!

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  9. Reminds me of a bygone era - small town America.

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  10. Fantastic editing of a great image.

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  11. Lovely porch and great picture :)

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  12. Ah, what a lovely scene! Wish I could sit there for a while.

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  13. Awe, the days when a summer's evening was spent on the porch, neighbors gossiping, kids playing or running around trying to catch a firefly or two. What I wouldn't give for those large front porches filled with rockers and swings.

    Thanks for the memories.

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  14. There is nothing like a front porch. Sitting and watching the world go by. Keeping track of the neighbors (!!!). Love the added text.

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  15. Those WERE the days. What a beautiful photo. The grunge filter is so thought provoking.

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  16. I love old homes like this! So much character.

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  17. Great photo ~ very creative with all its textures and vintage character for Little Things ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. How cool is this! You find such interesting spaces and places.

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  19. Oh that "tales" that were probably told sitting on those chairs. - Wonderful edit.

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  20. Lots of conversations here! Great capture and I love the texture!

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  21. I love the image and your treatment of it!

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