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Treasure Hunting: Outdoors in your own backyard posted on 8th of october, 2008

Backyard

Treasure Hunting in your own backyard... what wonders you can find.

Please Click on the BACKYARD link to view some photos that I took..

;0)

Thanks!

~alice

Tags: backyard home outdoor photography yard

Comments (1)

I have edited the permission for this.. so guest can comment and see the photos.. Sorry about that.. Thanks Carolyn for letting me know.. ;0) - posted by Ladykassie on October 09, 2008

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Don't trash that photo! posted on 10th of october, 2008

This is for any paint program you have.

Just because those shots are out of focus or blurred or for whatever reason you do not like how they turned out.. you can still use them for alot of other projects.

I will show you how you can create a background using some plug-in effects.

I have Paint Shop Pro Photo x2 Ultimate, and I will be using some plug in effects from the KPT Collection.

Your really looking for blurred and color. The possiblities are endless..

Warning, this can take some time playing around with the effects and layer blend modes..and become additive for awhile.. ;0)

heres the link to the tutorial:

Don't Trash That Photo!

Tags: background creativity effects photo tutorial

Comments (6)

	thanks for including my photo as an example. :) - posted by Grnidlady on October 13, 2008
	Thank you so much, for everyone's coments.. ;0) There are tons of free plugins for anyone that doesn't have the KPT Collection. It's a good thing I get bored easily, or else I would be doing thing forever! - posted by Ladykassie on October 13, 2008
	Indeed this is addictive :-) I just love playing with blurs - it's fun, and the variety is endless ! BTW - very impressive portfolio !!! - posted by Mayatairy on October 12, 2008

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Exclusive Free posted on 10th of october, 2008

What a stressful and frustrating situation to be in.

I am now free as an exclusive photographer here at Dreamstime and over XXX$ in the hole.

BUT.. I am cool with that, it's going to take some work to get into a positive $ amount.. uploading more images and photos here.. which I am really excited about doing.. '0)

What the best is .. is the freedom I have now. Now I can sell my prints, cards, posters, mugs, tee's etc.... anywhere I want. This is such an overwhelming feeling and a huge weight off my shoulders.

I want to thank everyone that has helped in this situation with me. I do appreciate everything that has been done, from the bottom of my heart.

I will continue to learn and grow and be a part of Dreamstime, just not exclusive.

Thanks!

~alice

Tags: challenge exclusive free freedom overwhelming

Comments (2)

	yay for you and good luck with your other sales , mine have been wonderful. i know how you feel today and it does feel great. - posted by Denisebeverly on October 10, 2008
	Good luck to you, glad you are feeling so great. - posted by Irisangel on October 10, 2008

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Tutorial: Creating Digital Abstract Art posted on 11th of october, 2008

Have you done a google search for painted abstract backgrounds?

Well.. if you can't paint (which I know I can't, you can ask my Design 1 Instructor from college, and she gave me a A in that class.. I guess she felt bad, I tried so hard) or have tons of photos that you have no use for.. again, don't trash that photo..

Here I will show you how to make a digital abstract background, more or less like that of some famous paintings.

Digital Abstract Art

Tags: abstract art digital photograghy tutorial

Comments (2)

	Excellent! Looks like fun. - posted by Irisangel on October 11, 2008
	Very, VERY cool! Going to have to try this. - posted by Cmarshall717 on October 11, 2008

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Don't trash that photo 2 posted on 12th of october, 2008

Here are steps to take that dark photo an make it into a nice abstract swirl.

Here is the link:

Abstract Swirl

Tags: abstract effects photo swirl tutorial

Comments (2)

	I use Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo x2 ultimate. ;0) - posted by Ladykassie on October 14, 2008
	Very good idea - what program is used to do this? Photoshop? - posted by Webmaster18 on October 13, 2008

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