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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Midweek Blues - Fair Scene

I snapped this shot at the fair last week.  The skies were incredibly clear - but I could not get the "vivid blue" that I was after. 



I added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations and am quite pleased with the outcome, considering I am new to using textures and am not sure how to blend correctly.  

Be sure to visit the Dusty Cellar for other great midweek blues!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass
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29 comments:

  1. lisaOctober 26, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Cool!

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  2. SereinaOctober 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    That looks awesome! They texture looks great.

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  3. Ashley SiskOctober 26, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot.

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  4. pennyOctober 26, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I think the vivid colors look delightful, just like a painting or a poster. Nicely done!

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  5. Gemma WisemanOctober 27, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    A colourful shot of features at the fair!

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  6. JayneOctober 27, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    What a neato effect!!

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  7. Gwendolyn LOctober 27, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Wonderful photo. You did a great job with textures. I think you don't have to worry about "blending correctly." The rules are your own, whatever looks right to you. That the fun of it! I think the texture makes a big difference. Even though the sky is a beautiful blue, it would appear flat and boring without the texture. It somes alive. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Jim KlenkeOctober 27, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Neat shot, I like the colors you can get at a fair.

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  9. JanisOctober 27, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    That is a stunning shot. Love the texture you added, it looks like a post card! I need to learn how to do this!

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  10. A New England LifeOctober 27, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I think it looks great! Kind of like a postcard! Have you tried using any of Pioneer Womans actions? She has a great Boost action that I've used quite a bit.

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  11. Rochelle@AFamilyofLooneysOctober 27, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I love your shot!!! The texture is awesome. I have never used texture. I need to learn how.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful picture! Makes me want to go to the fair and eat cotton candy.
    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  13. SouthernSassOctober 27, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks - it was a beautiful day and I am happy with the way it turned out. I ran PW boost and adjusted it in Topaz before applying the texture.

    @Rochelle - MCP actions has a free texture applicator and it makes it much easier, for me at least.

    @Pam - I had a big ole' corndog! :)

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  14. Coneflower RanchOctober 27, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I love the perspective of this shot!

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  15. JimOctober 27, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I like it! It reminds me of an older Saturday Evening Post (is this too old for your times?) cover.
    Ferris Wheels and blue skyies are alway a good combo. I think you saw mine a few weeks ago for MW. It was also a 'hit.'

    Happy MW Blues!
    ..

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  16. Discovery School at First Baptist HeathOctober 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    This rocks!! well done.. I am not a textrue user...SO I am totally impressed

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  17. Carolyn FordOctober 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Well...I think you know how to use textures now! This photo is really impressive! I say, wowsers!

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  18. gigiOctober 27, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Very cool!

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  19. MarieElizabethOctober 27, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I love the outcome, good choices.

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  20. ChristineOctober 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    i think this looks just fabulous! the blue is so stunning & oh how i just love ferris wheels!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    oh so colorful! niiice texture too

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  22. DianneOctober 27, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I love it!!
    the effect is perfect

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  23. EG CameraGirlOctober 28, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I like the interesting effect you have here!

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  24. Lisa GordonOctober 29, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Love what you did with this! Fantastic colors!

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  25. SouthernSassOctober 29, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks everyone - you really made me feel great!

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  26. KatieOctober 29, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    This should be a postcard people can buy at the fair!!!! LOVE it!!

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  27. UnknownOctober 29, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Looks great! Love it with the texture!

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  28. JustineOctober 30, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    I absolutely love this and love the textures, the colours, the movement, a fantastic shot.

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  29. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I love this!! You did an amazing job with the shot itself and with the texture!

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