Really beautiful. You selected a perfect image for contemplation.

That car and sign! I love how you mixed and matched the grungy vintage with the retro. That faded sunbeam paper in the crinkly matte is fantastic.

The lotus flower in the LO pulled me in, and then I read your description. My heart is breaking for you and I am sending condolences. The photo is so beautiful and the view is stunning. It is a perfect spot for meditation and remembrance. :hug1:

He really is a very happy little guy. That baby wakes up smiling. :)

The coffee cup - hilarious. But besides that, I love the sentiment and your fun approach. I feel the same way usually, but I must admit that since the passing of our dog Chief (two months ago yesterday), I feel the stillness in the house way too much. I like all the bold lines in the layout!

Thanks for the interesting challenge. I was inspired by the way you used a painted landscape. To add to the sense of calming your mind, I layered and gradually blended two photos of the same scene. On top is the original and the underneath uses an artistic mode available in PSE. If you look...

To add to the sense of calming your mind, I layered and gradually blended two photos of the same scene. On top is the original and the underneath uses an artistic mode available in PSE. If you look closely, the boulders and water in the foreground are sharp with normal focus and then the distant...

Thanks for the challenge. Here is a negative space, simple layout from me.

Thank you for the challenge and the template. Here is mine.