Thursday, November 15, 2012

Photo Art Friday - November 16, 2012

Hi! - It's so good to have you stop by for a visit.  I hope you enjoy your stay.
It's time to link up for Photo Art Friday over on Bonnie's blog, Pixel Dust Photo Art.
This weeks optional theme is, "Still-life." -  I must confess that I was intimidated when I read what the theme would be.  I had no clue about creating a digitally altered still life at all.  Bonnie sent me a nice email reminding me that she had posted a link about creating a still life.  I checked it out today and came up with something that I am happy to share.  Since we here in the U.S. will be celebrating Thanksgiving next Thursday I decided to create a Thanksgiving themed still life.

Here is my original photo:



Here is my finished piece:




For this piece I used Bonnie's texture, Leafy Landscape - Multiply 80%
Then I added an Overlay layer of Vintage Vellum at 80% as well.  I did some minor adjustments to the brightness/color as well and then added the text. - I did all of this on Pic Monkey - Which by now you may have guessed is my favorite go to place for photo editing.  It's really easy to use and it's free.

So there you have it.  My first digitally altered still life.  Thanks Bonnie for the challenge.  Be sure to stop by the gallery and check it out.  Amazing work is posted there.  You won't want to miss it.

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26 comments:

  1. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.November 15, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    So many great editing choice here Ida. It would make a great Thanksgiving Day card. Love that font, btw.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    wow! what a great processing!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    a brilliant creation Ida. You've got still life off to a fine art :)

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  4. Linda GibbonsNovember 16, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Sweet! I love what the texture did for this.

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  5. StephanieNovember 16, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Your still life is great. I love the texture you used. Good job!

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  6. JeanneNovember 16, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    IDA you did a great job here. I just love what you came up with on this!

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  7. Evelyn S.November 16, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Hi Ida! What a neat little centerpiece...and wonderfully edited into photo art!

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  8. Candy C.November 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Oh wow, that turned out great! I really like your turkey! :)
    I was intimidated by the prompt too and went with a Friday's Fences post instead. LOL!!

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  9. ormbunkeNovember 16, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Wonderful stilleben. I like the texture. Ha de gott i helgen.

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  10. Gardening in a SandboxNovember 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I do hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I think my waistline is just recovering form our Canadian one in October. Your still life is awesome. Valerie

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  11. A Creative GraceNovember 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    A great idea with Thanksgiving coming up! Lovely processing too, it works really well Ida :)

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  12. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    It's lovely!

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  13. Currie SilverNovember 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    love this!! I am feeling more and more fond of my freebies. I've got to get back to Pic Monkey myself. your resulting still life is unique. that's the fun of a challenge after all, eh?!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    This is so nice.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    This is so nice.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    You did a magnificent job.

    Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours, Ida.

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  17. JeanneNovember 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    You did an excellent job on this!
    This is a card I would buy.

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  18. MiriamNovember 18, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    I love how you used that texture. I find it one of Bonnie's most challenging textures! Still life seemed to be something I thought 'I didn't do' but this meme of Bonnies is so great at taking me out of my comfort zone. Glad you persevered and posted.

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  19. ElectraNovember 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! This should be a Hallmark card!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I would never have guessed that was a first if you hadn't said it! it's absolutely beautiful, with the editing so well suited to both the photo and the message! Very, very nice... :)

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  21. lorikNovember 18, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    You have certainly transformed the little bird - you have enriched him. Great editing Ida. It is really beautiful.

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  22. Linda KittmerNovember 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Great job Ida. The texture you used and the font for the text are wonderful. That's some funky turkey too! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  23. BirgittaNovember 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Love this! Excellent work!

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  24. libbyquilterNovember 19, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    well, you did very well despite the worry~!
    i like the compositions within the original image and your digital work is outstanding which results in an excellent finished image~!!~
    very well done Miriam.

    :-)
    libbyQ

    p.s. happy thanksgiving

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  25. Prairie JillNovember 19, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Great edit, Ida! Happy Thanksgiving.

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  26. Lynne with an eNovember 20, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    A really pleasing and unusual arrangement you made for the still life. The texture you chose adds a real warmth and depth to the image.

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