Nature Therapy

The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir

This one actually IS a photograph that I took, back when I lived in Colorado. I read a tutorial this weekend about various ways you can make a photo look more like a vivid painting, and I remembered this image that’s been sitting in my folder waiting for something fun. The original was pretty bland. Too gray. So… I thought I would give it a try.

The area where I shot this is beautiful though! This is a peek at the Arkansas River, running through a small town called Buena Vista. It was about 35 miles south of where we lived. I loved going there because it was at a lower elevation, so you could escape the cold and snow for a day, and have lunch on an outdoor patio.

I also forgot to mention something about my last post. I had to chuckle when I saw the colors I chose, because they reminded me of the old Pee Chee folders. I think I have back to school on the brain. I’ve actually been pretty anxious about it. Not stressed or scared, just more ready than ever… and the days seem to be moving as slow as molasses.

Anyway, I wanted to share the River photograph. I think it’s kind of soothing, so I am sending out peaceful vibes and tranquility.

I found that quote by John Muir and started thinking… YES, YES… I do believe it’s time for a short getaway to the mountains. I miss my travels! 😉

That’s about all for now. Have a beautiful evening! (or morning, or afternoon) ♥♥♥


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8 responses to “Nature Therapy”

  1. John Avatar

    Very nice photo! When you mentioned having a photo look like a painting, it brought to mind an app on my phone called Impresso. It does a dandy job of converting images to a painting. ❤️

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thanks John. I will check out the app. My phone takes bad photos but maybe there’s a desktop app. 😁

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  2. John Lewis Avatar

    That is awesome! I thought you had turned to painting instead of photography 🙂

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Awwww thanks John!! I appreciate the compliment! 🙂

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  3. Streets of Nuremberg Avatar

    Yep, always good to follow John Muir’s advice 🙂 ! Great work, Janet!

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you Marcus!! 🙂

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  4. gil Avatar
    gil

    You know Betsy is related to John Muir

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      No I did not know that! How cool is that?!

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