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I don't own Photoshop but have Picasa for straightening horizons and occasionally cropping.  I played with some of Picasa's other features and got this.  I think it's kind of neat but  will stick with the more natural look for the most part.  It's fun to play though.

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Blue Alert  by Madeleine Peyroux

Picasa Play

I don't own Photoshop but have Picasa for straightening horizons and occasionally cropping.  I played with some of Picasa's other features and got this.  I think it's kind of neat but  will stick with the more natural look for the most part.  It's fun to play though.

Click to Play:
Blue Alert  by Madeleine Peyroux

comments (13)

This looks quite striking! Actually it has a strong air of desolation that the original probably didn't have. I think these experiments are well worth the time and effort.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Martin. It is kind of neat and it was fun. That's the best part.
  • Les Auld
  • Southport UK
  • 15 May 2007, 10:32
Interesting, it does look a bit forboding, but it is well worth experimenting to get interesting results.
Mary MacADNski: A new addiction?
almost like an image you see in Office documents.
Mary MacADNski: I'm not familiar with Office documents but this was fun to play with.
Nice effect
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, bridge.
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 15 May 2007, 14:12
I always tip my hat to anyone willing to try something new, so BRAVO, Mary. smile
Mary MacADNski: It's always fun to play.
  • nev
  • Australia
  • 15 May 2007, 16:33
nice experiment. you do know about the gimp though don't you which is similar to photoshop but free at www.gimp.org
Mary MacADNski: From Neil's advice just yesterday, I downloaded Magix Photo Clinic. It seems terribly complicated. I need a lesson or two.
Funny try ! the ground seems to awake after an apocalyptic experience.. Strange and Brrrrr !
Mary MacADNski: It's very weird isn't it?
Mary, I like this photo. You did a really nice job with working with it. I am abit like you and abit challenged when it comes to all the new editing software available. I tip my hat to you that you try. My mantra is " I am smarter than this machine ... one step at a time !" LOL Have fun working with the Photo Clinic!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks for your encouragement. I think I can have fun as long as I figure out a way to keep an original. I think if I make a copy and play with only one version......I lost my original of yesterday's swan but I can always see it on my Shutterchance archives.
Oh no!! When you finish your project can you go save it as "SAVE AS" and then type in a name for it and where you want to put it? That way you should be able to retain your original copy. Maybe Neil could help you if he has the program. So frustrating when you lose an original you like. I am sorry you did..DD
Mary MacADNski: Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the sympathy. I'll take it.
  • L.Reis
  • Lisbon
  • 15 May 2007, 21:45
Nice playing...strange and conveying a sense of coldness. I think the result was fantastic.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, L.Reis.
  • Ellie
  • 15 May 2007, 23:21
I like this, it makes me think of dabi's pictures, that he's taken using an infra red filter. http://dabi.shutterchance.com/archive.php

What did you do?
Mary MacADNski: I seriously don't remember. I was playing in Picasa and this happened.
I like very much this experimentation, it gives an atmosphere from another world, are you an alien Mary ? smile smile smile
Mary MacADNski: No one was supposed to know I was an alien, Zebigleb. You blew my cover.
Hello Mary

This is a beautiful shot, it's summer and winter combined in a sole shot! Congratulations.
Regards-Laurence
Mary MacADNski: Thanks Laurence. It is my first attempt at post processing.

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