Category: Painting Effect

I love things that remind me of favorite places.  For example, every time I see a seagull, I think of fun times spent at the beach when I was a kid.  When I see a windmill, I think of long drives in the country.  I don’t live anywhere near the beach, but I do live near the countryside that is dotted with pretty white barns, silos, and yes, windmills.  This scene is from Lancaster County, Pa.  –  one of my favorite areas to visit.   I will never tire of seeing the horse & buggies clip clop along the long winding country roads.  

This little girl was adorable with her blond pigtails and flowered dress at The Kutztown Folk Festival.   I always feel uncomfortable photographing people unless I ask their permission first.  Quite often I will photograph from the side or back so that they remain unrecognizable.  Then I feel more at ease if I decide to post the image on my blog or website.  I processed this one as a painting which I find is a nice compliment to my love of images in soft focus.   To see more images from The Kutztown Folk Festival, visit:  http://www.betsydallasphoto.com/Kutztown%20Folk%20Festival%202010.html