1. I found Kim Klassen's Textures In Ten (free) texture tutorial. I have been joining in on her "Friday Finds" meme for a couple of weeks. I always admired the textured photos, but didn't know how to achieve the look. Well now I do! Thanks Kim! If you are interested in fabulous textures, click on over to Kim's site.
2. These are my first attempts at using "real" textures, which is quite different than having an online photo editor overlay one on top of a photo. It's not much more difficult though, and you have a lot more control over the final result of your finished photo.
The original
4. In other randomness today. It's raining, the snow is melting and the backyard is a muddy, seedy, peanut shell MESS. Wow, spring yard work is going to be heavy duty this year.
5. I am addicted to acquiring
sharing with...
where you share 5 random facts about you, your day,
your pets, your kids, whatever
Beep (my granddaughter) is joining in on some memes this week.
your pets, your kids, whatever
Beep (my granddaughter) is joining in on some memes this week.
She's thrilled when people drop in to Beep's Blog (Click here)
Welcome to the world of Kim Klassen textures! You'll definitely fall in love. Such a beautiful start to your journey too with your pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteAll of these photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the first version with the more brightness around the flower, although the textures in the second one is quite nice. but it really wouldn't work well if the original is bad but in this case, it's a wonderful shot.
ReplyDeletevisiting from random 5. have a great day.
very pretty....
ReplyDeleteOh you are clever I have yet to try any of the texture things they are lovely.
ReplyDeleteMessy mud yup same here:)
Enjoy the bubbles:) it will wear off in time:) Hug B
These are SO beautiful, Karen! I love the colors and you are so talented!! I'll visit Beeps blog again, I joined it when I was there earlier this week. She is a great blogger -- she must take after her grandmother!!! Have a lovely weekend!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Kim really is the best teacher for learning all about how to make, use, and apply textures. Your flower photos are beautiful and the textures add a special touch. Have fun practicing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos. I must check out the texture tutorial. All the best for a lovely weekend, Bonny
ReplyDeleteWonderful job on the textures! It's amazing how many different 'looks' you can get with one photo.
ReplyDeleteHeavy duty is a good description of the spring clean up this year! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteAren't textures great! They are so much fun and there are so many options. Your flowers wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is sunny here in TO.
i've never done textures. glad you ventured into that world, though!
ReplyDeleteyou're making the most of the textures I see - well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty flowers, beautiful texture work !
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to Kim's textures :-)
Have a nice weekend,
Sylvia
What pretty photos. Each one is quite lovely. Isn't it fun to play around with textures. I don't have Lightroom or Photo Shop so I have to do most of my editing with the Free Online programs.
ReplyDeleteOh your snow is melting, bet that is nice.
Karen,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having fun with textures. They are fun and can really add to a photo.
We have had nice weather this week, very spring like temperatures. Unfortunately we have had a few rather windy afternoons, but that is South Dakota normal. We have a chance for snow on Saturday night.
Enjoy your iPad!
mahjong games get me all the time. they pull me right on in. you enjoy!! i say it is your pleasure - why not? it could be worse. i guess when you know it is bad is when it pulls you away from more important stuff. (does that make sense? hope so.) ( :
ReplyDeleteWow. I have been admiring texture work for quite some time now - some day I will have to play.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous.
Textures are fun...I like your photos
ReplyDeleteGood job for a first try with textures.
ReplyDeleteI do not miss mud season at all.
Stunning photograph and awesome texture work Karen! Also loved your "off road parking" in Aylmer photo yesterday! Also from Ontario, grew up in London, so it made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Karen, the flowers are beautiful and I like the textured images! You did great! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have some word games on my IPAD and it is hard not to become addicted. I let myself play in the morning with my first wake up cup of coffee and then try really really hard not to go there again. But it doesn't always work.
ReplyDeleteHave seen mentions of Kim's classes some other places and think 'i should do that sometime'. Still think so!
Beautiful flower photos. I think I understand a little more about what texture means now.
Ahhhh, so many apps, so little time! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job with the textures, Karen.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Textures can be fun and I like what you did, but I must admit I love the original. I'm on app overload, too. Is there a 12-step program for us? :)
ReplyDeleteit is fun seeing the changes in textures to your original (which in itself is beautiful)
ReplyDeleteThey are all great!
ReplyDeletehello karen... I'm so happy to hear you found textures in 10 helpful..... and your photos are so very pretty..... I'm so happy you are a part of the link up.... the community is truly the BEST.
ReplyDeletehave a beautiful weekend.... xo, Kim
These are so beautiful Karen, and such freshness lifts my soul.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous flower...and I love your added texture!
ReplyDeleteLove the result, Karen.
ReplyDeleteKim is the best and her textures and texture work is amazing. You did an awesome job on your flowers.
ReplyDeleteI like them all, well done!
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