I always wanted a houseboat!
Do you know, I think I know what it must feel like to have your name up in lights on Broadway! Or, maybe Shaftesbury Avenue? Not once, but twice this week I have found my name in a blog! Fame, notoriety, or just really lovely friends? I think you know the answer.
First I’m invited to go Split-toning with Sonel. Now you know, and I know, and even Sonel knows that technique and me are strangers when it comes to photography. But I have been known to mess about a bit.
Whilst I was thinking how best to approach this, I suddenly found myself a sparkling diamond on Paula’s beautiful Thursday’s Special. What’s a girl to do but slap on some powder and paint, add a few spangles, and step onto the landing stage. Ahoy there!
The marina transformed!
Of course, I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m like a child with a paintbox- a splash of this, a dash of that! I only know what I like, and am limited to Ulead Photo Express 4.0 to effect the changes.
I like a working boat too, don’t you?
I could have sketched this myself? Maybe not!
I’m not at all sure that this is appropriate but I really like the effect. I used a variation of “Oilpaint” in Ulead Photo Express. I think it looks a bit like a negative, or a picture in a child’s colouring book.
I don’t mind a boatyard, now and then
And Sonel knows I like sepia. It’s kind of my era!
Such an exotic name for a tiny boat!
This is a watercolour effect- unsure if it’s appropriate, but I really like it.
I rather like the reflection on this one
But, for me, it comes alive with the blue effect.
Talking of reflections, this one I really love
And with a pink tint, too.
This little wooden craft is a favourite of mine
Do you like the blue tint?
And finally, in the harbour, mighty paddlesteamer PSS Wingfield Castle
Sepia takes it right back in time, don’t you think?
I have to humbly apologise to Sonel if this wasn’t quite what she intended. Do, please, visit Sonel’s Corner to see how it really should be done, and maybe try it yourself. She is an expert in my eyes, and also the loveliest friend.
Meantime, the star of the show is Hartlepool marina. I have spent many happy hours there taking photographs of boats. Paula knows I love them. I’d like to say thank you to her for making my Thursday very special. Do you have something special you’d like to share? Thursday’s Special is the place to do it.
great set – I have never wanted a boat until recently and so watch this space perhaps next year for the summer… I cant share any more as it is tied up within my business plan but we shall see – if it is meant to be
Oh, that sounds too good to be true, if I’m guessing right, Scott. 🙂 I’m a rubbish and clumsy sailor, and not even good at swimming, but I always hankered after one. 🙂 Many thanks for spending so much time on here with me. I really appreciate it from someone who takes “proper” photos. I’m watching a sunrise over my shoulder which promises so much, but I’m in the wrong place to turn it into a good photo. Story of my life 🙂
I love the ‘sketch’ images, especially the one of Uhuru 🙂
Clever, aren’t they? I didn’t know I had it in me, Vicky! 🙂 Except all the hard work is done by the photo editor. I don’t always like “trickery” but it can be amazing. Have you seen Sonel’s pages? They are truly awesome. 🙂
Great effects, Jo! 🙂
Thanks, Dina. I’ve received so much encouragement, it’s wonderful 🙂
è stato davvero interessante vedere come tecniche diverse possono totalmente cambiare il senso della stessa immagine, all’amica Giovanna piace giocare e piace creare, questo le fa avere una visione molto movimentata ed attraente della vita!
bravissima!
It was really interesting to see how various techniques can totally change the meaning of the same image, her friend Joan would like to play and like to create, it does have a very lively and attractive!
very good!
Glad you enjoyed something a little different, Ventis. I’m not very good at photo editing so it was good practise 🙂
Ahh Boats! I love them Jo. I looks like you had fun experimenting with the processing. I do as well, but sometimes I’m not brave enough to show the results. Good for you for doing so.
It wouldn’t even occur to me if it weren’t for these challenges! But… in for a penny! Go on- show us yours 🙂
Gorgeous boat pics, and I love the effects you did. I especially like the oil paint one, and I laughed out loud at your “sepia era.”
I can’t imagine why you would, Ad? We’re in this together! 🙂
You are brilliant, Jo! I loved all the shots & all the effects, but what I loved above all else was the commentary! 😀
Thanks, Tahira 🙂 Actually that’s the part I enjoy best- the setting the scene 🙂
I like this idea of giving different views of the same picture. Beautiful boats.
Surprising how much it changes things, isn’t it, Carol? Thank you 🙂
Wow! You, my friend, are the most talented blogger I know! I love all of these!
Heck! I can feel my head swelling. Better go and cook lunch. That’ll bring me back down to size 🙂 Many thanks, Jill. The photo editor did all the hard work.
Looks like you are having fun Jo, some nice conversions there. Your words brought a smile to my face also, great post and a nice start to the weekend 🙂
Looks like you’re going to need those smiles, looking out of the window this morning, David! Wasn’t yesterday fabulous? I was Nordic walking and seal spotting along Greatham Creek. Thanks a lot! 🙂
Love the sepia and the blue tint, very effective.
Amazes me what you can do, Lorna (if you have the patience!) 🙂
Looks as though you had a lot of fun with that project!
You can imagine me in Barceloneta, Andrew! (if the other half doesn’t get fed up and push me in 🙂 )
You will be forever editing!
Nope! Once in a while’s enough for me, Dawn, though I rather like what I found. 🙂
Lovely photos. My favourite effects are the sketch and watercolour ones, but I also like the nostalgia of the sepia one. 🙂
I have no idea if I met the challenge, Elaine, but I enjoyed trying, and I loved those two effects as well. 🙂