Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Note Card Party - May 2013

I rarely edit my photos, some cropping and sharpening is usually all I do. I recently started dabbling with some of the many editing buttons in photo editors, and found it's a lot of fun. Although I am truly a purist when it comes to my photos, I like some of the effects.
I found a great meme - VEE'S NOTE CARD PARTY

You search for four photographs from your own blog that would make a nice set of note cards, and post them on your blog once a month. I thought it would be a fun place to share my altered photos.



 

 
The originals...



sharing with...

VEE'S NOTE CARD PARTY
 
 
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  1. Sylvia KMay 15, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Oh, I love these! Thanks for the tip, Karen! When I get settled in my new place and get my computer back up and running, I'm going to have to try some of these!! Hope your week is going well!! Sleep well!

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  2. Elephant's ChildMay 15, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Wow. I love the textures - and these would make marvellous note cards. Thank you.

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  3. CarolMay 15, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    I have always loved barns. Your note cards are an awesome collection!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  4. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMay 15, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    These are beautiful note cards! I love them all, especially the last one with the beautiful tree! xx

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  5. VeeMay 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    It's fun to play! For someone like myself (not for you), playing is what rescues a photo (sometimes). Thanks for joining right in! It's what brings a smile to my old face when I see that someone new has hopped on board. Great set of notecards and they'd be great both ways. I'm going to resist the urge to name a favorite, though I am partial to red barns.

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  6. DebbieMay 15, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I have a deep *thing* for barns. I like all sorts of them, the older the better. These are fantastic, and my favorite is the second one. (I'm a purist because I'm too daft to be able to figure out most photo editing.)

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  7. Buttons ThoughtsMay 15, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Fantastic Karen I would say the purist in you must be very pleased. I am the same way I rarely fiddle with my shots but I love when people do it that know how. You know how obviously they are awesome. B

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  8. SnapMay 15, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I love all of these. What is it about barns -- old, new ... there is just something special about them. Lovely shots.

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  9. Denise at Forest ManorMay 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Love these photos, Karen, and your editing makes for an interesting effect. I've always loved barns (and horses) and the picture of the rounded barn with the horse is definitely my favorite. :)

    These would make really nice note cards -- thanks so much for sharing! Have a wonderful day!

    Denise

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  10. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Your barn notecards are charming and I like the antiqued look you added to them - fits right in with their age.

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  11. TexWisGirlMay 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    really nice set! love the 2nd and last best.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 15, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I really really love these -- actually in both versions, altered and original. Such fun. I am going to join this meme one day.

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  13. Gail DixonMay 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I agree, these make perfect notecards. Your edits work really well with these images. Nice set!

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  14. ellen bMay 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Karen! Your photographs are picture perfect. I love spotting scenes like these on back roads. Blessings...

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  15. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    These are wonderful! Taking a break from handling family issues, I'm trying to catch up. I've missed so much here...stunning photos and especially love the birds. All is so excellent and so happy to 'see' you!

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  16. Cheryl @ TFDMay 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I'm here from the Note Card party. Your barn photos are beautiful! The last one would be my favorite. You should also join Barn Charm on Tuesdays, if you don't already!

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  17. Barbara F.May 15, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love these barns, gorgeous photos. xo

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  18. podsoMay 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Karen,

    You have done a wonderful job dressing up your photos/notecards. It's nice to see the "befores" too. Thanks for sharing...they are really nice.

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  19. LorrieMay 15, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    The barns are so striking. You've done a great job editing the photos. I feel like there's a story behind each barn.

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  20. JeanneMay 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    These make excellent note cards. Very clever editing.
    I understand what you say about editing. I like to think it is either there or not but there are a few women in this circle that are true artists. Welcome.

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  21. Pamela GordonMay 15, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    These are beautiful notecards. I love old barns and the editing on these photos really works well with them. Great choices Karen. Blessings, Pamela

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  22. Shane PollardMay 15, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    A lovely set of note cards Karen.
    The clarity in your four original photos is exceptional - what part of the States is this?
    Shane♥

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  23. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogMay 15, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I love farms and barns and you've captured them so well!

    Deanna

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  24. Kim@stuffcould....May 15, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Love these barns...I have not done much editing before...maybe I should

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  25. KarenMay 15, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    They look fab, I love the originals as well, this sounds like a great meme, thanks for letting us know. Have a wonderful day.

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  26. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Sometimes I talk to my computer! I just said out loud....I LOVE barns! What fabulous notecards these would make! You really should print them out! WOW!

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  27. DebbieMay 15, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    i am a barn lover, these are beautiful in both their original and edited forms.

    i don't edit my pictures but these are especially pretty!!

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  28. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Karen.....I adore old barns and your Note Cards are outstandingly beautiful! Each one has it's own personality and story to share.
    I'd buy a Note Card set of these for sure!
    Happy Spring.
    Jan

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  29. Rambling WoodsMay 15, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Fun idea for a meme...

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  30. Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 16, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Oh love, love, love the barns! Great Note Cards.

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  31. bjMay 16, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    AWESOME !!!
    I just love olden barns...so much character...and yours are extra great. Perfect for Vee's Note Cards.
    What a fun party...:)
    xo

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  32. Yogi♪♪♪May 16, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Oh that is cool.

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  33. LewMay 17, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Nicely done! The editing really adds to the interest of the images. I usually do not spend a lot of time adjusting for lighting and edit the images on the computer.

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  34. MeMay 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Wow! So cool, these would make excellent notecards. It`s amazes me these were taken from the car screaming down the highway.

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