Saturday, November 21, 2009

refreshing / dusty


L - Nikon / T - Nikon

Bear with us while we renovate a little here on our blog. There can be comfort in the old but sometimes the old gets dusty and worn out – new is usually refreshing and clean. So we're starting with a new white template, fresh new banner, and profile pic. I did a little sprucing up last night. I would love for our photos to show a little bigger but I'm having trouble with that. Can anyone offer suggestions? My original images are plenty big but when I upload, Blogger sizes it down. Is there an simple way to fix this?
UPDATE: I figured out how to keep my images large. Are they too big now?
Curious - these photos were taken on the same day – one in her bedroom at home and one in an abandoned house that she claims as her own. I was making sure her room was in order before she got home and at the same time she was shooting film in Athens at an old abandoned home that she is using for her final photo assignment. She got some really cool digital images and I imagine her film is just as good.

14 comments:

Char said...

i know mary knows how to do the larger shots and probably kate at country girl too. hope that helps.

the renovations look fantastic - love love love your new banner.

Gayle said...

I'm liking the new look!

I found this about sizing photos in Blogger:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=4b911db4c1dc6ca1&hl=en

Woman in a Window said...

Are you serious? Was that chair in that abandoned house? It's gorgeous. And the light in the first shot, golden.

Your new look is very professional looking. Beautiful.

xo
erin

S. Etole said...

Really enjoy how you have "spread your wings." Beautiful.

margie said...

loving the new look and of course the two of you. my guys won't be home until around the 20th of december. i can't wait to see them, feed them, and hug them.

ELK said...

this gave me goose bumps...it is a lovely space and the header is just stunning ~ blessings you two!

Jewels said...

I LOVE the redesign! And your header is perfect. I cannot believe that house is abandoned!

gkgirl said...

lovvvving the new look!!
fantastic!

Relyn Lawson said...

First, I really, really love your new banner. Second, no - not too big. Third - this photo pairing is nothing less that stunning. You make me gasp, my friends. Gasp at the beauty.

Anonymous said...

Love the new space...can't wait to see what develops.

cristie said...

the size is good and the sunlight lovely. xox

BK said...

The profile picture looked alright. The new look is indeed refreshing.

christina said...

Both such amazing shots! I adore your banner!
xo

Relyn Lawson said...

Had to come back and wish you and Taylor a happy, happy Thanksgiving. Tomorrow is bound to be crazy and I didn't want the holiday to pass without me wishing you the happiest, most delicious Thanksgiving ever.

footnote

The photos on the left are taken by me, Leslye, the mother. The photos on the right are taken by my daughter, Taylor – unless otherwise noted. Comments are always welcome. thanks
If you care to visit, I, Leslye, have another blog - AutumnSun where I ramble around different paths and pleasures of my own.