Northeast missouri outdoor wednesday
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Monday (yesterday) evening, we received more snow. The sun was shining, this morning, when I took these photos of an evergreen, beside our back porch.
I used the Canon Rebel Xti, set on Raw and on P or Program Mode, with Manual Focus enabled.
The photos were edited in Photoscape, using Pictorialization, in Water Painting mode to create the effect, shown below. Pictorialization is found under the Filter option.
I altered each of the photos, in this post, using Photoscape.
Even though many of us are tired of winter and the weather it brings, it’s here with us, at least another 5 weeks. Therefore, I decided to make the best of it, playing in the snow.
I suppose I should have been baking Valentine cupcakes or finishing the living room rearrange, but when I saw the sun, I just had to take a few outdoor photos.
This photo was altered, using the Watercolor Pencil effect, in Photoscape Pictorialization.
Colored Pencil effect, Pictorialization in Photoscape.
I’ll get those cupcakes baked tomorrow and finish the furniture moving, while visiting, during Outdoor Wednesday, at Susan’s.
54 comments:
Hi Pat. Beautiful pictures. Isn't the snow so pretty? Thankfully, the roads are clear. Rosie
Like what you did with the photos. Sun shining here, but only 23 deg. - cold.
Wow- that is very cool! I am an aspiring photographer (just as a hobby) I wish I knew how to do all that fancy business! Is Photoscape a difficult program to learn?
Best
Slim Paley
Beautiful Pat, I love photoscape!
Those photos are just stunning.
I don't have many setting on my little camera, I just try to never use flash.
I can at least play around some in PhotoBucket, but I'm not sure I can do a well as you.
Talk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
So lovely, Pat!! My faves are the watercolor, the sepia, and the second to the last one! I am going to start playing more with photoshop. Just have to etch out some time for that!!
I so love stopping in here. The beauty of your home and the photos you take are such a breath of fresh air!! As I have said..."Always a pleasure"!!!!
HUGS,
Becky
These are absolutely a work of art. Can't snow be so pretty?
Awesome! If the sun were shining here, you can bet I'd be out doing the same thing! :)
Those photos are just beautiful.
My little camera don't take very good pictures. I some day hope to have a new one.
I am tired of snow and icy roads.
Thanks for sharing.
What LOVELY wintry captures and beautifully creative use of filters! I use Photoshop Elements to achieve similar results when I take the time to play.
Hugs and blessings,
What great photos - I love the original, but also the watercolor pencil. I'll soon be purchasing a new camera and I've been jealously watching your photos for several weeks . . .
Cheers,
Leah
Your pictures are just gorgeous. I love the look of fresh snow on the limbs, so pretty. Hope you are staying in and staying warm. Hugs, Marty
Pat, I love the photos of the snow and branch and appreciate the idea of toying with the photo for the pencil sketch and paintings....just one more thing I will do to amuse me in the MN snow that's sweeping in here, just when I thought spring was on the way.
Oh how pretty! I really need to go take a photography class-you all make me so jealous of your gorgeous pics!
xoxo Pattie
You always take such wonderful pictures, Pat. Your shots are beautiful.
Oh, never enough time. The snow is very pretty, and it may actually be coming here. Which isn't customary. Usually it doesn't stick though.
Brenda
Hi Pat! You've been playing! I love it! Lovely photos and I do love the wonderful effects in Photoscape! I'm not nearly as good as you! Your photos are always so perfect you could frame them! Enjoy the sun!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love these Pat! What a fabulous idea and post! I will have to go try the photoscape again, it looks like fun. Thanks again for the inspiration, it's always here! Cindy
enjoy all the different variations ... as well as the originals
Love the photos. And I love the special effects. Fabulous!!!
greetings Pat!
I love the imagery...and found myself transfixed...peering beyond the branches...
trying to peel back the layers :)
Your pictures are beautiful. I love the look of the 4th one down best.
Blessings!
Gwen
Oh Pat, more of your beautiful photography. I love all the changes you made to the photos. It is such a treat to look at your photography...Kim
Beautiful photos and great effects, Pat!...Christine
Wow those were beautiful I use Photoshop but will try this one out. Those photos are amazing. Hope I have some luck. Blessings
QMM
You have a better attitude than I do! I nearly froze to death just getting the mail today. It is 12 where I am right now (Illinois) and the windchill is -4. Why is it your pictures look so pretty...but, it doesn't seem nearly that pretty watching it out my window!
Sue
Beautiful depth to your photos. I am, too, enjoying the beauty of our snows.
Happy Valentine's
Have a beautiful week!
Hugs, Marydon
Wow I am impressed Pat! You should teach a digital photography class.
I know so little about any of those programs. I had to drive home from work at 9pm in that snow. Ugh it was scary but I made it safe. Have a great week!
awww.. pretty nice!
we're just having such a moderate month. no snow.... just kinda foggy and dreary.
mmmmmm... cupcakes
Beautiful photos and terrific processing! You make me not mind the snow so much!
Best,
Stephanie
Pat-I am just learning to play around with the editing. I love the blues peeking thru in your first picture. Oh dear, now you have given me something else to try in Photoscape :) Thanks, I think :)
I am beginning to use that editing tool too, just to experiment. Your photos are beautiful, but the enhanced ones could be framed as art!
Wow - stunning photos and loved the way you "played" (...edited) some.
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Good morning Pat. I love what you did with your photos. All I can say is WOW. The watercolor effect is very pretty. Think about all the things that one photo can become. All the photos look fantastic. Good job. You Gotta love that Rebel.
I smiled when I read your comment. I didn't remember that J was called moose until you mentioned it in your comment.
We have a photo of a mama and her baby at Yellowstone from a few years ago. We were lucky enough to happen upon the scene. We were far away and Bill did not have the proper lens and the photo is blurry. We still printed it and framed it though. A very special event for us.
I'm glad you took time to enjoy the snow. It is snowing right now. I don't expect a lot but Bill's class has been delayed for two hours. Snow in the mountains is a problem.
Take care,
Hugs, Jeanne
The valentines can wait!!
makes you wonder how those lil branches can hold up such heavy snow
Beautiful and creative photos, I relaly liked the colored pencil effect.
Hi, Pat - As always, your photos are an inspiration! I know you're tired of the snow but you have shared it in such a 'real' way that I almost feel as if I'm right there. I haven't tried Photoscape yet so I think I'll spend some time checking it out! ~Adrienne~
Hi Pat~
Your snow pictures are always so beautiful, especially when I can sit in front of a warm fire.
Love your "playing" with the photos, too.
Donna
Great shots...
Since wintertime is my favorite, I am hanging on for dear life!!
I wish I knew how to do this a little bit of this, I am so jealous of you and your talent...beautiful.
Great shots Pat! i love the effects you have given to them also.
~ Tracy
Pat these photos are Glorious! I'd so love to copy the first and a couple of the line drawings. But you asked your followers not to copy your photos, so I won't. I'm so pleased to see your images today. We're still getting snow in Ohio today. And like you, I'll make the best of it and thank God for the beauty of it.
Sincerely,
Kris
Thank you Pat for your lovely first photo. I saved it with your permission. You are very talented and knowledgeable of things your trying and doing. One great blog!
P.S. Still trying to figure out the New Mercies calendar. I ended up with a generic I'm not too fond of.
Thank you again,
Kris
Very nice photos..maybe after the weekend I can take snow photos =)
Yep, I agree! Sun shining on snow is much more important than Valentine cupcakes! Your photos are gorgeous, as always. I love seeing what you'll photograph next. laurie
So lovely, Pat! :-)
XO,
Sheila
Very pretty, Pat! And you are right, we might as well make the most of it..
No sun here today.just blizzard conditions!
I'll be back for the cupcakes! :)
So, so beautiful, Pat!!
Barb ♥
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...I WISH COMMENTS HAD SPELL CHECK I'M NOT SURE ABOUT ABSO...LY~Charlsey
Pat - Unbelievable!! Your pictures are just fantastic. I am hearing about all the snow at home. I can honestly say, I hope it doesn't come here!
I think it would be neat to take the original picture and the variances and put them in a frame that would hold five photos. Lovely---Lovely.
Have a great day.
Charla
I LOVE that watercolor look. I have never heard of that program. Please tell me more!!!! Hard to use???? Lovely! Thanks for sharing. Charlene
Isn't it fun to play like this?? : ) I love it...
and I love snow!! It has been a joy to get out photographing this week!
Love,
Sue
It's amazing what can be done with photo editing! Love the watercolor effect!! But it has to start with a gorgeous photo...and,as always, your photos are beautiful.
You did a great job with the photos, and you added beautiful effects.
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