archived posts
Saturday, September 8, 2012 by Guest Shutter Sister 
Christine Young shoots images like this with her Nikon CoolpixP100 and spends her weekends hiking with her dog and camera … treasure hunting for new ways of seeing and being.
You can find her on her website Christine Create.
What are you seeking out this weekend?
Todays prompt: embrace
Sundays prompt : something black
Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Tracey Clark 
Blue skies, bluer than blue, got the blues, once in a blue moon, true blue, out of the blue, into the blue, playing the blues, blueberry, blue bonnet, wild blue yonder, baby blues.
As you observe the big blue marble today, seek out the various blue hues that surround you.
No matter how ordinary such a simple color might be, the bluest of blues can soothe the soul and elevate your everyday like no other hue.
Share your blues with us today.
Self-portrait courtesy of my teenaged daughter who wants to enourage your teenage daughters out there to join us today in seeking out and capturing the color blue.
Monday, April 9, 2012 by Tracey Clark 
Coming fresh off of Easter weekend, I am feeling ignited by a surge of spring's spark. From blossoms to blooms, sweet treats to Easter eggs, family to festivities, it seems that everyone was savoring a little piece of this season.
Although I captured a number of pictures this past week, for my Best Shot Monday, I have chosen to share something that spoke of tenderness, courage and hope. Capturing the intimate intricacies of something like this tiny peach blossom with my new Olloclip (which has a macro option for my iPhone) makes me swoon. I do believe I have found yet another creative muse!
Now it's your turn to share your Best Shot today. We can't wait to see what captured your spirit (and your lens) this week.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 by Paige Balcer 
This tiny stuffed horse might not look like much, but seeing it gives me that inner "awwwww". My son has moved on to bigger and better toys recently. He prefers balls, loud plastic items and constant physical activity. So even looking back on a sweet, soft toy that he loved just a few months ago makes me all sentimental. I better get used to this feeling because it's not going anywhere...for the rest of my life.
But that's one of the many reasons that I keep a camera handy at all times. Now anytime I need an "awwwww" fix I can just look back through my vast photo archives and get that warm fuzzy feeling.
Have you ever photographed an item that can instantly make you smile?
Friday, July 8, 2011 by Kim Klassen 
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I love using textures on my photos....
It's a creative process for me.... very much like painting. Layer upon layer ...blending, building, and chipping away... til I'm happy with the final piece.
I don't think texturizing is meant to be hurried or rushed. I think it's a process... a bit of an experiment.....and it should be a pleasure.
I often have people ask me 'how do you know which texture to use?'
There are so many right and fabulous textures. It really depends what you are trying to create.
For me, it starts with a vision. The vision may come before the photograph...or it may come after, as I'm looking at the photo on my screen. Once I have a vision (a starting point) I begin building layers. Often the finished piece is not at all what I envisioned. And honestly that's one of the things I love most about the process.
Today's photo was definitely a progressive piece....
I had taken a bunch of shots out in the yard and on the porch, and at the last moment, snapped this one. When I opened it up.... it just seemed to say 'MAKE ART'! I knew some texture was just what it needed.
As you work with textures....play, experiment...and grow... the process will become more natural. It may even seem like a certain texture just calls to you.
Texturized with 'cloudy day' and 'inspire' overlay from The Studio Collection.
Layer 1 - Background Image
Layer 2 - Background Image sharpened to accentuate the detail in the petals.
Layer 3 - Cloudy Day Texture at screen blend mode Inverted (Hit Command - on a mac or Control - on a pc plus the letter 'I' with the texture layer highlighted). Added a layer mask and removed a bit of the texture from the petals.
Layer 4 - Duplicate Layer 3
Layer 5 - Duplicate Layer 4
Layer 6 - Inspire Overlay at Soft Light Inverted (see layer 3 instructions on inverting)
Layer 7 - Hue Saturation Adjustment Layer - Lowered the Saturation for a more soft and romantic feel.
Have you been bitten by the texture bug?
If not, you really outta give it a whirl....It may just surprise you. :)
Today, share your a favourite textured photo. We'd love to see.
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If this photoshop/texture thing is brand new to you, check out my FREE Skinny-Mini eCourse that starts next week. I'd love to see you in 'class'.....
