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Dogwood

Edited with Florabella Classic Workflow Photoshop Actions: Classic Color + Blue Ginger + Rich Autumn

Admirers


After posting the close-up of her braids, I wanted to share how elegant she really looks in them. (Those geldings in the background were going crazy over her!) I have 10 versions of this shot…. each with a different tail swish (I could watch her swish her tail for hours) ? Edited this with Blush from the Luxe II actions… it evened out all that green w/ a blush haze…:)

Sunshine Queen


My little sunshine queen. Huge difference w/ the before/after on this one…. Actions used: Classic Rich + Sweet Tea, Rosy Glow & Warm Color Pop (on multiply)…

Horizon…

The horizon in her deep, dark, sweet eyes. ? {Actions used: Clean Color, Whiten Whites & All-in-One Eyes from the new Retouch set}

Braids…

My first time braiding Paloma’s mane. Kinda messy, but pretty to me. ? Edited with Clean Color + Whiten Whites + Sharpening brush from the Retouch & Makeover set:)

That face…


One of my faves of her… still deciding if I should order it in color or B/W… (I processed it in color first (Classic Color + Blue Ginger, Lavender Haze) then I just clicked Instant B/W + Sable at 25% on top to tone… ?

Sophie (the horse)


Sophie is Paloma’s new pasture mate. Full sun & I didn’t have time to move her or that tree, but I was happy to get this shot of her the first time she saw her new friend. Paloma’s at a new farm closer to home for a bit… it’s absolutely breathtaking! (quick, clean edit w/ Classic Color here).:)


My new favorite photo of Paloma… Edited with Florabella Classic Workflow Actions or Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Actions used were Classic Color and 1968.


Edited with Florabella Retouch & Makeover set only. Photoshop Actions used here were Clean Color, Yellow Out Brush, Whiten Whites, and Sharpen Brush.

Sasha & her chicken friend…

Edited with Florabella Classic Workflow Actions: Classic Color + Soft Warmth at 35% and Modern Color at 60%Edited with Classic Color + Soft Warmth + Rich Autumn (Florabella Classic Workflow Actions for Photoshop & PSE).

Processed with Florabella Classic Workflow Actions: Classic Color + Pastel Haze at 90% and 1968 at 30%

Processed with Classic Color + Soft Pink Haze Actions

Processed with Florabella Classic Workflow Photoshop Actions: Classic Film + Soft Pink Haze

Introducing Charlie… Paloma’s new playmate. ? Charlie is my husband’s horse… he’s a sweet, 15 year old Missouri Fox Trotter. Edited w/ Clean Color from the Retouch Set + Lens Blur Baby, Vintage Dusk, and White Haze from the Hazy Skies set.:)


Edited with the new Florabella Retouch & Makeover Photoshop Actions.

Paloma


My pretty girl, super clean after her bath. Of course, just as we drove away from the farm, she rolled in the mud…:)Edited w/ the Classic Workflow set: Classic Color + Sable + Blue Ginger (and a bit of Vintage Wash on the grass).


Edited w/ B/W Film from Luxe II + “Vintage Screen” from Textures Set II (two layers: one on Overlay at 50% and one on Darken at 25%):)

Sweet Paloma


Sweet Paloma… We are boarding her out at her farm until our barn is built… and then I get to see her every morning when I wake up. She is a sweetie girl… {Edited with Classic Color + Blue Ginger, Soft Warmth & Sweet Tea all at low opacities}

Introducing Paloma


Introducing Paloma… officially now my sweet, beautiful (and talented as you can see) new horse. Being ridden here by the amazing Miss Sydney and photographed by Mark Walter Lehner (permission to post granted). I can’t wait to photograph her too! Isn’t she amazing? And seriously… the sweetest, most gentle soul. I love her…


In the mood for something a little grainy & moody… but this baby bull was SO cute! ?


Are you a city mouse or a country mouse? As I read that story to my daughter, I realized that I think I’ve become a country mouse… I love my new life in the country. Couldn’t resist pulling over to shoot this yesterday. ? Actions used: Classic Color + Sable, Soft Warmth & Modern Color {all from Classic Workflow}

Sasha’s First Pony Ride


So proud of our little Sasha! Sophie & Oliver had a riding lesson today on Lulu the pony. When asked if she wanted a ride, Sasha firmly proclaimed, “No. Me wait till me four!” A couple seconds later I lifted her up and sat her on Lulu anyway. She smiled the entire 5 minute walk.


This was from one of our tree’s first blooms back in California… I can’t wait for our dogwoods & cherry blossoms to bloom here! Should be soon? (processed with “Milk” from Luxe II)

Caroline


Introducing Florabella’s newest model, beautiful Caroline. What a complete delight to work with, so sweet, and so beautiful! This photo was edited with Classic Workflow Photoshop Actions {Classic Color + Lavender Haze} and a few retouching actions from the new Retouch & Makeover set.

Sleeping Angel III

I couldn’t resist photographing her as she slept yesterday morning… she always looks like an angel to me.
{Actions used: Classic Color + Pastel Haze at 65% and Peach Haze at 17%…. then Rosy Lips & Cheeks from the Retouch set)

Goodbye, sweet boy…


When I posted the photo of the Friesian the other day, I know I said that Jimmy Jr. (aka Coco) had looked well on Sunday. He came right up to the fence to us that day, happily enjoyed us petting him and loved the apples we fed him. But yesterday morning, I returned his owner Allison’s call to hear her in tears. She hadn’t been able to get him up. It took an hour, but Jimmy was clearly in pain (his hind legs were so weak). Sasha and I went up to the barn and walked with Allison out to the field to field with apples and tiny blossoms that Sasha wanted to put in Jimmy’s bangs (ad she did). I knew the vet was coming this morning, but on the way to take the kids to school, we saw Jimmy in the front pasture as usual… eating grass while enjoying the sun. I wanted to stop to say hi & take his picture maybe one last time, but we were running late. 15 minutes later on the way back, he wasn’t there. My heart sank, and when Sasha sadly asked, “Where’s Toto?” the tears came. Allison just called to share that he went peacefully with his head in her lap. So goodbye sweet old boy… you will be missed by many…