There are plenty of people who would tell you that I already exist in an alternate universe. I used to the tell the girls that they lived in Momworld where I was the Supreme Commander in Charge of All Things. Momworld still exists, but the population has dropped off drastically and the Supreme Commander has a lot more time on her hands. Time to come up with endless drivel like that which you read here every day. Time to buy enough stuff off the internet that the UPS man calls me by my first name and sends me a card on my Birthday.
Time to think up new ways to drive Larry around the bend with ideas like I should buy a new Nikon D90 because the D70 still isn’t up to par and they can’t do anything more with it. Our stimulus check is just sitting there in our savings account and you were supposed to spend that to stimulate the economy, right? It’s downright un-American to not buy a Nikon D90 at this critical juncture in our nation’s history, don’t you think? [it will be here next week]
And time to fool around with graphics programs like Photoshop Elements and Paint Shop Pro to come up with images like these.
I did these the other night when I could not sleep, so I a little uncertain as to how I did them. I have noted what I remember, which isn’t much. All of these photos have already appeared on my blog I believe – just in a more natural form.
Leaves on the forest floor – a watercolor type effect in Paint Shop Pro X2
A line of very old headstones in a graveyard up north – also with PSPX2 – some aging effects and a light vignetting
Sumac leaves – this one was done using an “ink outline” in Photoshop Elements I believe
Taken the same day as yesterday’s photo – increased the contrast and blew out the background a bit
And my favorite – this effect is called “paper cutout” I think and it’s in Photoshop Elements.
That’s it folks – nothing more to see here. Have a great day!
Yes, it’s down right unamerican to NOT buy the camera! Time to do your part, woman! Go for it. (don’t ever expect me to not encourage a photographic purchase…)
Isn’t playing with photos fun? I can spend hours doing it.
Lovely.
I’d like to say I’m pea green with envy over the D90, but since I still haven’t figured out 2/3 of the D80, I should probably focus on what I have!
Have a great day, Supreme Commander!
It looks like you’re having a lot of fun with your camera and software. I love the different effects. The headstones shot is so appropriate for Halloween.
Ooo! I like your favorite too! I think you’ll find I’m also living in an alternate reality today. :)
my friend has the D90 and loves it a lot. go for it, girl!
My favourite is the headstones.
Very spooky!
Bear((( )))
Now I will have even greater camera envy. You will force me to also drive the economy by keeping up with you. Isn’t this how we got in this mess to begin with. Keeping up with Joneses. Just great.
Fabulous pictures. Loved the photoshopping effects.
Some of the digital cameras have special effects too. I really need to experiment more with this stuff. These are so cool!
I dream of owning a D90 someday in the not too distant future…
Love that sumac photo and the last one – what great things you did to both (really all the photos).
My favorite is the tombstone shot! And I like the grasses with this effect, too. That last one is incredible. You should show some over at Paintbox Pictures, Dyln. Here’s the link, if you’re interested. It’s so easy to join.
http://twigley.blogspot.com/
They are all gorgeous but the last pic is my favorite.
You have done some AMAZING work! Love them all!!