Photo Manipulation...

When your 'photographer' blows... (sorry Mom!)
These are the *only* shots I could salvage - besides one of a seagull - from the beach on Thursday:

As you can tell, I've been playing with Photoshop Elements for a short while now, and I must say I *love* this program!  Here are a few other photos that I had lying around that I decided to jazz up:

I'm also currently working on a few new *really neat* effects, so look for more to come in the next few days!!!