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Changing Focus

I'm so impressed and in awe of some of you who make such lovely photographs for your blog.  Pat from Back Porch Musings, Brenda at Cozy Little House, and many others do such a wonderful job.  I absolutely am not a photographer, but I'm having fun trying different special effects on these photos taken throughout my home. You don't have to be a wonderful photographer to use the editing options in photo programs like Picasa, Photoscape, etc.  I've used Picasa in these.

Focus on the candy dish.
Love the way this turned out.
 Do you like editing your photos to see what you can come up with?  By changing the focal point the photos change entirely.  So much fun!!!

Hope all of you have a great week!!

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  1. Sonny GOctober 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I love your photos with the faded edges.. gives them a mystical quality..

    xoxoxo
    Sonny

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  2. mzzbevOctober 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love Picasa too!

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  3. Chari at Happy To DesignOctober 11, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Hi Kathy...

    Oooh...gorgeous photos, my friend! I think my favorite is the first photo with that beautiful red crystal candy dish! I love how it is focused with the surrounding blurred! Very pretty! My second favorite is the arrangement of autumn leaves! Beautiful photo and beautiful arrangement!

    I really do enjoy photography! I just bought a really nice camera last year but must confess..I am still trying to figure it out! Hehe! I guess that is half the fun...experimenting! I also enjoy the photo editing and effects. I could spend hours playing with that. You know, when I first started my blog...it was for the love of interior design, but I think that I enjoy the photography more now. Anyway...I'm being really long winded...guess you can tell it is a passion of mine! Thank you for sharing your GORGEOUS photos with us, dear friend! I loved them!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari

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  4. Rose H (UK)October 11, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Your photos are lovely Kathy! I'm now attending evening classes to try and improve mine.

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