This shot—taken Oct. 14, 2005—reminds me of something that quite honestly, I rarely need reminding of: this kid of mine does everything with gusto.
And surely enough, I scrapped the photo back:
Good times.
I think it's a much better picture in color. Don't you?
Maureen says
Excellent Cathy. Love your family wordart frame. I may have to play at that one myself.
sarah says
My personal favorite is that Cole is wearing camo pants rather than sweats/warm-ups. His own personal sport style.
Leslie says
Yes, the color is better, but you weren’t so much into color back then, were you?
Kathy Floen says
I love it, Cathy! 🙂 Cole has definite passion and personality. 🙂 Hmmm…sounds a little like his MaMa! 🙂
Ann says
Yes I do think the color is better! Do I sense a “Design Do-Over” coming your way?
Stephanie says
I see you’ve used the Gradient tool in PS (or PSE) – I’ve tried to do it many times but never get the look that you do…I love it! Any chance you want to give us a lesson? Puh-leeze?!
Noemi Pedroza says
Everything you do is great.
Megan says
What font is the journalling in??
cathy says
Stephanie, I actually use the Pioneer Woman’s free photo actions. I love her PW Black and White and her Quick Edge Burn!
: )
They are free!
Susannah Stapp says
I too would like to know how to put the gradient frame around the picture. If you could give us a little lesson it would be swell!
cathy says
Megan, i believe it’s Univers Condensed.
Julie Mitchell says
Very inspiring. I have a 9 and a half boy just like yours. You’ve given me a title and something to work with, “this kid of mine does everything with GUSTO”. Gusto is a great word that truely describes my son along with intense, concentrated, not half way, maximum power. Thanks for the daily inpiring posts.
Laurel says
I love the frame you made for the picture, and I’ve followed your tutorial and used it many times already…but I have a question. Can you make the square have rounded corners in PSE 6 for Mac?
alexa says
Greta shot – looks like he’s in a spotlight or floodlight! But never thought I’d hear you say you prefer a colour one to a black and white one!
Melissa Green says
omg ~ I couldn’t love that pic of Cole ANYMORE than I do… You have definately captured his essence!!!
Donna says
That reminds me Cathy – when do we get to see another Design Do Over?? I really looked forward to those.
Lynda p says
Way better in color, just captures the “umph” he had. Loved the journaling too
cathy says
Susanna, it’s a free action. Pioneer Woman’s Set 1. Free on her website.
: )
cathy says
I know. TOTALLY Cole!
cathy says
Donna, for now, those are on hold. : )
cathy says
Laurel, i’m sure you can somehow. Try a google search for “rounded corners in PSE”.
I saw several links come up. Not sure which one would be the best to suggest.
cathy says
Alexa, i’ve changed so much over the years. ; )
Margy E says
That is the best photo! How is it that little boys can look so cute mid-holler, and grown women yelling just look psycho?
Janie says
Did you use rubber cement to adhere the pic? 🙂
Lisa says
The photos and stories are magic. He will thank you most of all when he accepts his Nobel Prize, Academy Award, etc.
christine velazco-villacarlos says
yep. i feel that the colored photo shows off more of Cole’s gusto 🙂
Jenn Locke says
I adore this picture and it’s definitely better in color. Love it!
cathy says
LOL!
Shannon D says
That must have been your black and white phase? I must say I too have left that phase behind, rarely a photo is converted anymore. Colour has much more life. ANd this photo of Cole is SOOOOOOOO much better in colour.
Dalon says
oh too funny to see this photo in a post today cathy!! i recently purchased your “clean and simple” books and saw the photo in there – FANTASTIC! aren’t kids just the best??!!! thanks for sharing 🙂
Christy B. says
AWESOME picture!!
Therese says
This would be my second year to participate, if I win this kit. I love my previous year’s album and refer to it when thinking about the holiday season…what worked, how did we decorate the mantel, what did the kids wear to bed, etc…..
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway. I would love to win and I’ve been a very good girl this year 🙂