i would like to start by thanking each of you who left such warm and thoughtful comments on monday.  my heart goes out to each of you that has a family member serving our country - they are the most selfless individuals and i pray for them everyday.

the theme for our Trade in june is "Into the Light:  learn to love flare" - as simple as it states - shoot into the light and see what happens!  the photograph above was shot with a Polaroid - it tends to turn light into milky softness; other examples of light peeking through a compositions or shooting into filtered light can been seen here and here.

for more information and sign-up for this month's Trade, visit The Photo Trade site and if you are new to the Trade, please be sure to read our rules.

have fun with this friends!

xoox~jla

p.s.  see you tomorrow - and if all goes well - with a recipe! ;)