Today has been particularly mundane . I woke up to a frost dusted morning once again.When we we start seeing the signs that spring is on it's way ?

Not that I mind winter.In fact , winter can be very inspiring at times , but I want to go outside . I want to play with the kids , and take their picture of course . I want to encompass my artwork with the rich colors of spring ,and the beauty of new life...

We here at our house end up lying about , watching tv , or playing video games . Un-inspired , useless , and despondent.

I found myself at the computer before even having a cup of coffee this morning . Looking through those photo's I took a few weeks ago with the new camera. 300 photos and I found maybe 7 or 8 that caught my attention. This particular photo was toward the end of the shoot.My daughter fed up with her little sister and my constant tinkering , laid down and gave me the most contemptuous look . I happen to be shooting at that moment .

I thought the look she gave was somewhat compelling. And , though I was looking to work with a pic of both of the girls , I found myself prepping this photo for today's magical creation.

I took two takes on it. one vintage painting look , and one painted look that I added a reflection of water to.I felt her position in the image I placed her in was too high up and wanted to add a reason for her to be up there.I used a modified version of a photoshop preset action which turned out fairly well.