Hi my Friends, 

Well, I'm recovering from my surgery.  My hubby and I spent the weekend at a Cleansing Stream Retreat. It was so amazing!    How precious is the Lord our God?  Frankly, right now we are exhausted, but I wanted to get a photo in this week's contest, so I quickly prepared one and have just submitted it.  Secretly, I have a bit of a foot fetish. I love to have my feet rubbed.  OH YEAH!!!    I had several ideas for how to shoot pix of feet, but no time.  We were in Scottsdale all weekend.  Well, I did submit a photo.  I think the idea is great, but the execution wasn't the best.  Oh well, go and check out all the great photos.  I can't wait to see which of the many really precious pix will win this week's contest.

Feel the joy and the feet! 

Isee

Hi Xangers,

I have been so busy, I had to blogging with my X-er friends on hold while I finish up all the projects I'm working on to date.

Here's the laundry list: we are preparing to take 30 people to the Cleansing Stream Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona.  This is an amazing time of healing and blessing.  If you ever get a chance to go to a Cleansing Stream event.  Do it!  The experience will change your life. 

The weekend after, we will be in Rio Rico for a Leadership Retreat.  We are also planning to attend our son's (step-son for me) graduation from medical school.  Then later we are taking the entire family to North Carolina to visit my 92, soon to be 93-year old father-in-law. 

This week, I am studying for a final.  I am taking a class at the community college in math fundamentals.  I really am clueless   when it comes to math.  I decided to broaden my horizons.  Still the studying alone, might kill me. 

And finally, I am preparing for yet another surgery.  God is good and life is gastly (sometimes).  Thank goodness I have God in my life, or is that thank God-ness, I have good in my life?  Oh well, praise the Lord Jesus in everything.

Have a blessed week.  Isee

I want to acknowledge the other contestants too.  You are such talented and visionary artists that I must tell you all how much I enjoy, not only your water photos, but your contest submissions.  You are one great group of photographers and I am learning so much about shooting pix in my camera through your examples.

A special acknowledgement to GadgetGypsy.  I loved your picture of "hold your breath."  In fact, I voted for it. If you haven't checked out Gadget's pix, you need to.  She has the most amazing pictures of the nature and beauty of Hawaii on her site, along with many other interesting photos.  She lives in Hawaii and has all kinds of great opportunities to shoot amazing pictures. 

I also want to congratulate the other contest winners. Galvalumegirl tied for second place with her great photo called "Thirsty".  Galvalumegirl is always in the winner's cirlce on this website.  She is one amazing photographer.  I love her talent and her perspective.  Great job!

Kathy, of Quilt_Cats won third place for "Showers of Blessing."  I don't know her or her work all that well, but Congrats to you too. 

Finally, I want to mention my favorites from this week's contest.  I loved, loved, loved Gledsome's pic of "My cup runneth over."  The composition, color, clarity and beauty of your photo was really awesome.  Great job! And Vanessa's picture of "Stream of Life" was truly amazing.  How did you shoot that pic Nessa?  My hubby thought you froze the water, but I know you didn't.  What's your secret?  Check out Betsafly's gallery of photos.  She is always highlighting her pix and the talents of other photographers as well. 

Great job everyone!  Look forward to seeing your work next week. Isee