I like alder catkins, or flowers, and I am thankful that we have alder trees growing around our property. One day last week I took this picture:
I like it...
but I decided to focus in on a smaller portion, so I cropped it down:
This is nicer, the catkins droop gracefully, the cones from last year give spikey contrast, the branches hold it together, and the sky makes a good background.
Next, I reversed the colors, so it looks like a color negative:
Cool!
Returning to the original colors, and posterizing:
I played with the slider to increase the number of colors until I liked the result.
Next (and last), the posterized edit with Duo-Tone:
There are a lot of color options for foreground and background in this tool. I don't remember which ones I used, but I think the result is really pretty.
I had a lot of fun playing around, I may show you more in later posts!
13 comments:
It's real fun to play with photos like you have done here! =) and they are beautiful!
each one giving a different feeling.. :) exciting!
Good morning Dimple.
Great pictures you show of a tree with catkins.
Wishing you a happy Easter Sunday.
Hugs Hanne Bente
That delicious, sweet pictures, I am filled with peace, lovely variations
I think alder catkins are lovely too. I like how you've played with your photo!
I like Picasa too. Best wishes!
You are having lots of fun -- I didn't know about that reverse the color thing -- as I said, you play much better than I do! Thanks for sharing and giving me more ideas and something to aim for!!
I like both the original pictures and the ones tht are the result of your playing with colors.
When it comes to photos and colors, you reveal real mastership.
I like both the original pictures and the ones tht are the result of your playing with colors.
When it comes to photos and colors, you reveal real mastership.
Very nice variations! Can't decide which one to pick. Love them all!
Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)
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Hope you are having a fabulous week****
Personally I think Picasa does about as much as most of us need in photo editing and much less expensive (free can't be beat) than Photoshop Elements. I have several photoediting programs, but little time to be creative, it seems.
Amazing photos! Sometimes I think technology is such a curse, but here you've reminded me that it has its uses too. Very cool!
Sounds like you're having really good fun and the results are very pleasing.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
Your photos are amazing!
It is always a joy for me to see what new picture you have posted.
Love
Lidia
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