Ann Seeber

I answered this before but forgot to mention that I'd be using PSP2023.

I'm in, too!

K = Kaleidoscopic - It captures the vivid array of colors in a sunrise, evoking the idea of a constantly shifting, mesmerizing pattern of light and hues.

X = Xanthic, which refers to something that is yellow or golden, and beautifully captures the hues of a sunrise as the day begins to unfold.

Beautiful, Corrie! I don't recall seeing sunrise or sunset when I was on the west coast. I do have a little story about it. One of my go-to tv shows was Murder She Wrote, which was filmed in my daughter's town, Mendocino, CA, which is right on the coast. They filmed the sunset, as the coast faced west, but wanted to run it backwards for the show to simulate sunrise. When they did that, a surprise seagull showed up winging along backwards! We got a good laugh out of it. 😆

Not my idea! Those examples came from the MS Copilot AI chatbot. I'm sure I mentioned the cats in a previous question to it, and it seems it remembers everything! I kinda like that I get personalized answers in paragraph form but with reference numbers if I wanted to find the sources.

I asked my go-to expert, Copilot, about our use of the word "peaked" or "peeked" and here's the response: "The distinction between "peaked" and "peeked" is subtle but significant: Peeked: This word means "to look quickly" or "to glance." It's associated with a brief, often secretive act of looking. For example: Ann peeked around the corner to see if her cats were playing. Adam and Eve peeked into Brandy's food bowl when they thought Ann wasn't watching. Peaked: This term is about reaching a high point or climax, whether literal or metaphorical. It’s unrelated to "looking." However, people sometimes misuse "peaked" when they intend to say "peeked," likely due to the similarity in sound. For clarity: "She peeked through the curtains" describes a quick act of looking, while "His interest in documentaries peaked during his teenage years" refers to a period of highest engagement. Do you think these examples would make it clearer for others, too? I know you're quite detail-oriented." and that's my final word. 🙆‍♀️

Sue, I see the layout says, "the sun peeking out," not peaking the horizon. With the word "out" it calls for "peeking." Sorry, my proofreading training is kicking in.

I quite agree with Sue on the beauty of your photos and layout. There is one other correction, however. The word should be "peeking" out.

You might enjoy this feature today on My Modern Met - Astrophotographer Travels to Alaska for Epic Photo of Lunar Eclipse and the Northern Lights

H = Horizon

Happy April. Here is my new April Wild Cat Calendar for 2025. All elements are from Panthera.com. The template is from Carole's Calendar Workshop in October 2024. The April 2025 font is Aviation Cocktail with a chisel effect as it is hard to add shadows with such a dark background. I isolated the photo frame using a selection/select borders and promoted it and then filled it with the PSP leopard pattern from my materials palette and treating it to an outer and inner bevel.

I asked AI Copilot about the bird and here's its answer: "The pied butcherbird gets its name from both its distinctive appearance and its feeding habits. The term "pied" refers to its striking black-and-white plumage, while "butcherbird" comes from its rather grim hunting behavior. It earns this title because it impales its prey—like insects, small mammals, or other birds—on thorns or sharp branches to store or eat later. This habit is reminiscent of a butcher hanging up meat, hence the name. Interestingly, despite their fierce name, pied butcherbirds are known for their beautiful, flute-like songs, making them one of the most melodious songbirds in the world. Quite the mix of talents, right?"

IDK, I kinda like them both... 🤷‍♂️

Rene, I tried that script for my G entry. Here's G = Grater. I use it all the time. I prefer it to the fancier rotary versions. I guess it could also qualify as Gold Grater! 😉

I'm a little puzzled by what is behind the photo. Is it a frame? It looks like it has another photo... ??

I initially duplicated my vector and when I hit the button to rasterize it is when the error occurred. I then went back to the vector and told it to Convert Text to Curves/As a Single Shape. I just checked and I see there's also an option to Create a Raster Selection of the vector. I'll have to try that one next time. But, no, I neglected to keep one as a vector. Next time...

Yes, good idea. I didn't think of that. It seems I rarely encounter this problem with my copy of 2023. Just lucky, I guess.

Thank you, Corrie. I was working on a new calendar for April today and tried the wrapped text again and it was fine. 🤷‍♂️ Go figure!

A nostalgia moment for me; first with my family, then with school friends and even with my daughters when they were small. It was supremely corny but I did finally venture onto the rollercoaster with my friends! I felt so brave!! The poster is from the Facebook group Peter Gray's Magazine Covers and Posters which I follow. The title font is Century Schoolbook and the papers and accessories are from rae-BT-summer vacation. The information about the park was generated by MS Copilot AI. I probably should report my PSP2023 acted up with the journaling font that I had in a bounding box; as soon as I duplicated and rasterized it, it flew off to the right in a straight horizontal line. 😕 This was just with the raster version! I finally ended up converting the vector text to curves as a single shape to stabilize it.

NEXT: Spring Flowers - photos from HV in Pictures gallery - top and bottom decor from DSBT-Magnolia; title fonts: am_intex, Gill Sans Ultra and Babilonia. Papers from my stash.

This Savannah Sparrow just flew in with the Spring Migration. The photog is Kathy Marie on The Hudson Valley in Pictures gallery. The background paper is from marisaL-distressed28-vietnam bundle. The title is the new cass-stamped alpha. The subtitle is Gil Sans Bold. The journaling font is Grand Hotel. Flower stamps from my stash.

Odd, that title doesn't ring a bell with me. I thought I remembered some clocks?

Oh, what a shame about that previous kit, Suz! I'm trying to recall if you sent me a copy... do you remember the naming of it?

I have a fear of heights. Only when standing; I can sit in an airplane 30,000 feet up, no problem, but when standing I feel like I'm being pulled to the edge and compelled to jump.😱