Stormy Weather (and sunny too)

its been very strange here - varies between blizzards and brilliant sun. I've spent some time in the park taking photos - but more time inside!
Yesterday it looked as though it might be nice - so went to the beach - but the weather promptly went gray. The only pics were texture shots - although I did like this one

 

for credits see:

http://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=155062&cat=500&ppuser=16696

We also went to Blackness Castle - the wind was bitter, so glad for a combat jacket (even if not very stylish), the view of the hills in the north was superb

and fun was had in taking very detailed shots

 

for credits see:

http://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=154911&cat=500&ppuser=16696

I've also been playing aroung on elements with layers anf blending modes al la the 'Creative Techniques' challenge at Oscraps - from this:

to this:

for credits see:
http://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=155045&cat=500&ppuser=16696

for credits see:
http://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=154885&cat=500&ppuser=16696