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06 November 2014

Playing with Pictures

If I run out of things to do I can always go on the iPad and play around with a few pictures. Some are fun to do and others are interesting, but there are some that offer the 'same-ole-thing' depending on which photo editor I use. The trouble is when I find one that does something exceptional, there is only so much I can do with it. You will see what I mean when you've browsed the following pics. Some clever bloggers manage to find GREAT editing programmes yet when I try them I have very little success. 

I would like to find a programme that offers free stickers to endorse pictures with. I say 'free' because I don't want to pay the earth for a mere whim. 

The iPad is preferred because, for me, it's more for leisure time use. The computer gets used too much for business work so in the evening I like a little bit of a break and some playtime. 

Anyway, what do you think of the latest efforts:

Don't they just!
Shots taken from the dining table at Moor Hall's Country Kitchen. The carvery area speaks for itself but the top two pictures show a corner display that was quite attractive and an old fashioned fireplace complete with logs. One day I must ask if they ever light a fire in it.
A random shot of  our lounge titivated with a few odd stickers
My favourite 'floater' coffee
I kept the best until last. Now this IS amazing! A globe full of family pics... how great is that? Trouble is I can't send it to the folk on it. I did try, but apparently it couldn't be opened. I'm not clever enough to get round that one... smiles. 

12 comments:

  1. What fun pics Valerie and very creative. I do love that globe!

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  2. ha the ball is pretty cool...imagine having that and being able to turn it over and over and look at all the little pictures....your flowers are def pretty as well

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  3. Splendid, Valerie! I'm impressed. Keep trying win the globe one ... I'm sure your family would find it such a lovely thing to get!

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  4. That looks like fun...I have asked for a tablet for Christmas from Santa. I definitely could not use this on my smart phone. I am only smart enough to make phone calls.

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  5. *thunderous applause*

    Valerie, these are all faaaaaaaabulously creative!

    The one of the globe is so clever! I've never seen an edit like that. It's SO cool!

    Well done! You're a PRO!

    Have a terrific Thursday!

    X to you and Joe

    P.S. I use both PicMonkey and Pixlr to add stickers and overlays to my photographs. They're both very good and FREE.

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  6. YOu are a very creative person, really creative. I loved the first one. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  7. Hi Denise, I liked the globe as well, but really it's a once only thing unless I put loads of flowers on it. Hmm I might give that a try.

    Brian, it would be better in real life, think of the hours of pleasure turning it round in your hands and seeing all your family there.

    Jenny, thank you. I will keep on trying. Of course it may be that the recipients didn't know how to open it. I will work on that one.

    BC, it would be better on a tablet... you wouldn't be able to see things properly on a phone. Hope Santa honours your wishes this year.

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  8. Thank you, Ron. for the applause. I can't take the credit though, since I followed the directions of the people who devised the apps. However, I was a bit proud of the globe.

    Thanks for the info about stockers. I will look into that later in the day - after I've done with WI work.

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  9. Thanks, Cuban. Credit really should goes to those who designed the apps ... I wouldn't know where to start on my own.

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  10. Wonderful, I specially like the globe, well done.

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  11. Great play with images. Love your after dinner kick! :D

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  12. Still creating, I see! From poetry to pictures... bravo!
    I don't think I post anything straight from the camera. Not usually time to add the fun things, but I definitely crop, fix color, maybe do a little border or a slight blur effect.

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