tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post2270648665986295195..comments2024-03-29T04:23:58.108-04:00Comments on Ann's Snap Edit Scrap: Bird WatchingAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-58625376973653832912010-05-19T17:44:20.701-04:002010-05-19T17:44:20.701-04:00Buggys yeah I think it worked, good thing because ...Buggys yeah I think it worked, good thing because I hate throwing pics away.<br /><br />Lin cool you have a tutor then. The more you play with it the more you'll learn. Just takes some getting used to<br /><br />Poetic shutterbug It was a fun day. Finally nice enough on a weekend to be able to get out of the house.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-36396225014007749892010-05-19T16:08:05.728-04:002010-05-19T16:08:05.728-04:00Sounds like a fun day, Ann and I love the pic, he ...Sounds like a fun day, Ann and I love the pic, he is a cutie and I also love the angle of the shot. Well done.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-5371740829828294722010-05-18T19:30:15.382-04:002010-05-18T19:30:15.382-04:00I was thinking of you yesterday--Col's friend ...I was thinking of you yesterday--Col's friend came over while I was playing with PSE. He was familiar with it and started showing me all the cool things it could do, which was MUCH easier than reading the book. Now if only I can remember how he did it....Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-85611659084400404972010-05-18T18:41:02.197-04:002010-05-18T18:41:02.197-04:00Oh I love the water color effect. Really turned th...Oh I love the water color effect. Really turned that pic into a great one!Buggyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590736331252340222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-43184772405097810152010-05-18T18:00:57.362-04:002010-05-18T18:00:57.362-04:00Leeuna birds seem to know when I have my camera in...Leeuna birds seem to know when I have my camera in my hand as do any other living creatures.<br /><br />DKMiller if I use my older camera I can zoom in closer but the picture quality isn't as good. <br /><br />Sandee No Duke didn't get to go, had to make a stop at Walmart and they frown on dogs shopping<br /><br />Beaded tail he did have his camera the other day and he said that right after he turned it on the battery died...lol<br /><br />Bossy Betty hmmm should I got to Home Depot for that?...lol<br /><br />Grace thanks, did bunches of playing around<br /><br />Tahtimbo OUCH glad to hear that the hood is open hope the thumb feels better <br /><br />Junezach got much more accomplished than usual that's for sure<br /><br />FishHawk no he was busy with a chew toy and didn't care about my picture at all<br /><br />Duni my husband is always talking about the crows that hang out and how he has one that just about eats out of his hand. That's funny about the one on your moms window ledge<br /><br />Russ He sure enjoys his lunch time with the birds and I think it's cool how close they will get to him<br /><br />LDH I wish I could tell you. I know I used a couple gradients and a distort and then some textures. I just kept playing until I found something I liked.<br /><br />Jason, why thank you. I use photoshop elements since I just can't afford the full blown version. Elements doesn't get nearly the credit it deserves though. I tend to stay away from actions and prefer to just experiment and see what I end up with<br /><br />allotments4you thank you I do tend to dislike most of my work, I'm my own worst critic. So far the forecast for this coming weekend is promising.<br /><br />Urban cowboy the lenses I've looked at are out of my price range at the moment. I guess I'll have to start saving if I want one. I have heard though that you can get some really good used ones at a fair price.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-6229779595387992332010-05-18T17:02:47.694-04:002010-05-18T17:02:47.694-04:00The watercolor effect really came out great. I als...The watercolor effect really came out great. I also would like to get a zoom lens, but are they pricey. Sounds like you're off to a wonderful week.The Urban Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274811305312666931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-10746518547313048562010-05-18T15:24:24.439-04:002010-05-18T15:24:24.439-04:00well I think the edits you did to your pic are gre...well I think the edits you did to your pic are great...you really don't give yourself enough credit Ann. Glad you had a good weekend....here's hoping the sun and warmth will stay around for another one!!allotments4you.comhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-38363701729716810852010-05-18T14:55:41.739-04:002010-05-18T14:55:41.739-04:00I wish I have some training and the tools to pull ...I wish I have some training and the tools to pull off transitions like this. I presume it is photoshop? I don't have that, but do have GIMP. Unfortunately- I manage only do get through basic and automated tasked. I love your rendition of this. It is beautiful. Carrying the diagonal line into the sky frames the bird and carried our eye through the composition. It's dandy.Jason Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12244754349795524262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-83366228263739071012010-05-18T11:18:18.463-04:002010-05-18T11:18:18.463-04:00look like... oopslook like... oopsGratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-13706371020102910642010-05-18T11:17:30.369-04:002010-05-18T11:17:30.369-04:00Oh, Ann, tell me please how you got this photo to ...Oh, Ann, tell me please how you got this photo to like like a watercolor painting ~ It is beautiful!GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-20738018045783242292010-05-18T07:39:08.608-04:002010-05-18T07:39:08.608-04:00It is amazing how the birds will get to know you. ...It is amazing how the birds will get to know you. We feed the pigeons in the park. They come right up to your feet.Nice job with the picture.Russhttp://grampysworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-85348607227277236322010-05-18T04:26:19.486-04:002010-05-18T04:26:19.486-04:00My mother feeds the birds in her area too, especia...My mother feeds the birds in her area too, especially since it is still so cold here! The crows are pretty smart - one of them 'recognized' her at the window and promptly sat down on the window ledge to be fed!Dunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273071467750510363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-13721222955718618142010-05-18T04:22:53.753-04:002010-05-18T04:22:53.753-04:00Was Duke smacking his lips while you were working ...Was Duke smacking his lips while you were working on that pic?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-36499261204469609322010-05-18T01:58:40.504-04:002010-05-18T01:58:40.504-04:00Nice to know you did lots of things with your two ...Nice to know you did lots of things with your two days off including taking a snap of the bird on the roof. ^__^<br /><br />A wonderful start of the week to all of us!June Zachhttp://junezach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-37817205165172305512010-05-17T23:28:01.672-04:002010-05-17T23:28:01.672-04:00That was great what you did with that photo. I got...That was great what you did with that photo. I got a major chore done this weekend: I was able to finally get the hood of our car open (and I have the smashed thumb to prove it). You see, the latch cable had a kink in it and it wouldn't unlatch. Now, I get to replace it.<br />Have a great week :)tahtimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597025991965701257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-62361571103300682762010-05-17T22:32:02.457-04:002010-05-17T22:32:02.457-04:00turned it into a water color - very prettyturned it into a water color - very prettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-12541068470277463662010-05-17T20:22:15.538-04:002010-05-17T20:22:15.538-04:00I know where you can find some good swallows.I know where you can find some good swallows.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-36180686852876535152010-05-17T20:20:35.940-04:002010-05-17T20:20:35.940-04:00Love what you did with the bird photo! Glad you h...Love what you did with the bird photo! Glad you had a good weekend too! Maybe your husband could take the camera with him to work to get more pictures of the birds. :DBeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-53474098157618291392010-05-17T20:04:06.715-04:002010-05-17T20:04:06.715-04:00Sounds like you had a great weekend indeed. Did D...Sounds like you had a great weekend indeed. Did Duke go with you? I'm sure he did.<br /><br />Have a terrific day and week ahead. My best to Duke. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-1305568356364709442010-05-17T19:38:31.839-04:002010-05-17T19:38:31.839-04:00Sounds like a nice day. I struggle with birds too...Sounds like a nice day. I struggle with birds too. They never seem close enough. You got some good shots though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617527703807571067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-87360781437057956492010-05-17T19:14:09.758-04:002010-05-17T19:14:09.758-04:00I'm glad you had a good weekend, Ann. And the ...I'm glad you had a good weekend, Ann. And the bird photo is great. I've been chasing a little bird with my camera for weeks and I can't get a shot of him/her at all. It is the tiniest little thing -- not much bigger than a humming bird -- but it has the loudest voice. I think it is called a Warbler, but I'm not sure.Leeunahttp://leeunafoster.com/humorblognoreply@blogger.com