This next image, of my dog Casey snoozing on the dock, was taken a couple of weeks ago, the day before we closed up the cottage. Bonnie's challenge for Photo Art Friday was to use her Leafy Landscape texture to create our 'photoartography' (that's my new word for today...Have you read the book Frindle?...just saying...). I started by adding a gradient map to take the original image to black and white. After adding the texture, I added a 'sponge' filter and bumped up the hue/saturation levels. 
Notice my signature? That's another neat trick Kim taught us in Beyond Layers! And, I just found out that Kim is starting the third session in January! I highly recommend it if you want to learn more about how to use Photoshop Elements or CS!
These photos are being linked to Our World Tuesday, Texture Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Photo Show Off, This or That Thursdays, Photo Art Friday, Shoot, Edit, Submit, Fabulous Friday, and Photo Friday Link Party.
Beautiful textures, especially that of your dog, Casey.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn. I like that one best too.
DeleteLovely processing -- I really enjoy what you did here --
ReplyDeleteThank you Elise. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteBeautiful colors in autumn light composition, delightful photos.
ReplyDeleteLovely work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat. I see great minds think alike...looking up into the trees and the beautiful fall colours.
DeleteCasey snoozing is a keeper! Your texture work on the photos is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb. She is pretty adorable and that texture just makes the image.
DeleteBeen wandering around your blog and see that we both enJOY fabric and photography. Joining!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. I send a link to your post about purse skirts to a friend of mine who we affectionately call 'The Bag Lady' because she's always making bags and purses.
DeleteIt is amazing to me all the effects that can be accomplished using photoshop! Most of my blog's photography is unaltered but I'd love to get thsi program and play around with some images one dau int he future.
ReplyDeleteI also looked at your new craft room in the prior post. What a pretty and enjoyable place you've made it, Linda!
Thanks Pat. If you do get Photoshop Elements, check out Kim Klassen's site. She offers a 'Skinny Mini' course for free and has other great classes that teach you so many wonderful tricks with the software.
DeleteOh your firts photo is so wonderful, so many lovely colors in one spot! And the texture was perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim. The fall colours up north were spectacular this year.
DeleteWow, beautiful trees, but I'm really intrigued with your art work in the image of your sweet dog. I guess I should think about Kim's class. I'm signed up to take her Lightroom class next.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marilyn. I certainly have learned a lot from Kim. I highly recommend Beyond Layers. It's a year of learning at a perfect pace! Fun and informative.
Deletethis is really wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYour dog is so precious!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamar. She really is. She's 12 yrs old and in perfect health too. A real blessing for a dog her age!
DeleteLove that image of Casey, they look very happy there!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth.
DeleteNice work, Linda! Love the quote you used. Your "look up" photo reminded me of a photo I took years ago in AZ pine country and has inspired me to find it and see what I can do for Kim's challenge! Great job with your signature and Bonnie's challenge, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks June. I'm glad it reminded you of one of your photos. Have fun playing with it for the challenges.
DeleteCasey looks so peaceful! Love the processing you've done on that picture but honestly the original is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ewa. Yes, the original, taken on a perfect fall day is very nice too. I love the clouds in that shot.
DeleteI like both of these. The fall colors in your 1st piece are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYour dog looks so cozy and sweet in the 2nd piece. Well done.
Thanks Ida. She is such a great dog. That shot is truly her, just so calm and serene!
DeleteAhhhh - she looks so content under the leaves from the texture, Linda. Beautifully composed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bonnie. Love that texture. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteI love Casey and he looks so at home in the setting you provided. Very clever. I'm afraid to take the course because I really haven't even got to the first step in PS yet:(
ReplyDeleteCasey loves the cottage. Her favourite places to nap are on the dock or the deck, overlooking the lake.
DeleteAs for PS, you have nothing to fear Lizbeth. Kim Klassen offers a free 'Skinny Mini' workshop that is a great place to start. I also took 'Photoshop The Essentials' and I'm now enjoying the year long 'Beyond Layers', all of which I would recommend.
there is so much to BE in awe of here, Linda!! thank you for such wonderful stuff. I like to make up words, mayBE you've noticed ;~D and then just treat them like regular words!!
ReplyDeleteI would love a nap on the dock about Now!!!
Thanks Currie. I hope you have a very warm sleeping bag...that nap of the dock will be chilly this time of year.
DeleteI just love the picture of your dog napping!
ReplyDeleteThank you. She certainly looks relaxed.
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