Pears {This or That Thursday}

Posted in Photography, This or That Thursday | January 26th, 2012

I spent a little bit of time playing with some fruit that I had laying around the house. Truth be told, I should be eating it instead of photographing it because it’s like thisclose to going bad, but I couldn’t resist the pretty colors. Did I tell you that I get distracted by shiny? Well, apparently I get distracted by pretty colored food too.

I’m also experimenting with Photoshop in preparation for next month’s One in Thirty Photography Challenge, you can read about it here. I didn’t realize how much fun it could be. I mean, I’ve tweaked stuff using Photoshop but learning to manipulate stuff is both fun and intimidating.

I’ve been watching a lot of tutorials and reading over some of my favorite photography blogs, so that’s helping a lot. And today I found out that my son will be taking Photoshop at school, so I think the fact that I’m teaching him how to drive is payment enough for him to teach me a few things. And, you know, there’s that whole I gave him life thing…

I haven’t really started playing with textures and actions yet but I think that’s next on my list of things to do. Do you have any recommendations for free actions? If so, leave them in the comments section below.

I’m also thinking that these pears would make some tasty pear tarts. Oooh, or how about dipping them in caramel and rolling them in crushed walnuts? Insert tummy grumble Ummmm, yeah, I think I’m done here…

I’m linking up with Deb from Deb Duty Photography for This or That Thursday. If you’d like to link up, here are the “rules”:

Submit the URL of your blog post, not your homepage
Link up to a photo that was taken by you
Include a link back to Deb’s blog (you can use a link or the button)
Visit a few other blogs and leave some comment love

Do you have any suggestions for what to do with my pears?

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http://debduty.com/ deb duty

These are great! I love playing with photoshop. Still have so much to learn though!

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

Thanks, Deb. I’m loving it now.

Jeanne stone

How great to have a kiddo who is going to take photoshop! I’m jealous

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

Yep, I can’t wait for him to start. Finally, after 16 years he’s going to be useful. LOL

Gina @ Chic Homeschool Mama

OMG- I love that edit with the layers- fabulous!!!

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

Thank you, Gina. I’m learning soooo much!

Lisa McCann

I love the second shot. This is the second time I’ve seen such a thng this week. What is that called? I need to learn how to do that.

BTW, I read your about me page. I think you lied. There’s not way you can be a grandma. You look way too young

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

It’s called “Photo Stack”, it divides the pictures into 4, 8 or 12 boxes. It’s one of the actions on Photoshop.

LOL Yep, I’m a grandma. Technically, they’re my step~grandchildren, but I’ve been married to my husband since his daughter was 10, so she’s mine. And the babies don’t know the difference.

http://theemptynestexpress.com/ Ms. Kathleen

I need to get photoshop. I take hundreds of photos — many on flickr. I love what you have done. Thank you for sharing

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

What’s you username on flickr, I’d love to see the rest of your pictures. I want to learn how to manipulate things in Photoshop (expressions, merge pictures, etc). But that’ll come in time.

http://theemptynestexpress.com/ Ms. Kathleen

Here is my flickr link. My eldest daughter was their web designer for 2 years. Most of my family pics are private but there are many more to see. Let me know what you think and thank you http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsdarcy/
My photos are taken with a nikon. Sometimes I used my cell phone but not very often.

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

Your family is beautiful. Loved seeing the wedding pictures too ~ so very cool. I’m following you on flickr now.

http://theemptynestexpress.com/ Ms. Kathleen

Thank you so much. Followed you back and can’t wait to check out your pics as well. Have a fabulous weekend

Serendipity is Sweet

These are so much fun! I really love that second one.
I need to spend some serious time with Photoshop. I use is a little but have a long way to go. I have a few free actions that I like from Pioneer Woman, The Coffeeshop Blog and MCP actions. How awesome to be able to learn along with your son

http://livingoutsidethestacks.com DaenelT

Thank you for the tips.

I was intimidated by it at first so I started using the guided edits and it’s made it so much easier. I’m trying to wean myself off Picnik (I hate that it’s going away).

http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2012/01/things-in-my-garden.html Sherrie

Hi!
Great shots! Love the last one. Have a great day!

Sherrie
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