Practicing with some photo editing software

Posted on Jul 25, 2020 by Tom

Just basic edits, mind!

Above is the original photo.

Above is the original photo but changed to greyscale.

And above is my attempt to make the photo appear black and white and green. I like this effect, but it wasn’t what I was going for! At one point, it was purple. I have a lot to learn, even with the basics!

Posted for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and Becky’s Square Perspectives.

31 thoughts on “Practicing with some photo editing software”

prenin on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:35 am said:

Al it takes is practice Tom. 🙂 ❤

Blessed Be! 🙂 ❤

Prenin.

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:44 am said:
  
  I know, Prenin… like everything! 🙂 I suppose if I gave myself a little more time, that would help too! 😏
  
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BeckyB on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:42 am said:

Editing is a bit beyond me, so I am always fascinated when others do 🙂

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:45 am said:
  
  Same here, Becky. I can tweak, but I want to do more! 🙂
  
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  - BeckyB on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:47 am said:
    
    We probably need a course! Maybe we should search out an online one
    
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    - Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:51 am said:
      
      It would have to be a short one… and free, thinking about it! 🤣
      
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      - BeckyB on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:52 am said:
        
        Yup I am with all those requirements too!!
        
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        Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:58 am said:
        
        Oh, and easy. I’m easily confused of late!
        
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Teresa on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:50 am said:

I am attracted to the blue editing, I don’t know why.

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 8:57 am said:
  
  I’m the same, Teresa. I just like the feel…
  
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philosophy through photography on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:04 am said:

Love all the colours. Nice way you brought out the appearance in the colour world

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:55 am said:
  
  Thanks, Philo! Sometimes it’s nice seeing things in different colours!
  
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Nicole Pottier on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:45 am said:

I prefer black and white.

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:58 am said:
  
  I think I do too, Nicole. We see in colour normally; there’s something special about black and white.
  
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Chris Hall on Jul 25, 2020 at 10:11 am said:

I rather like the blue. It has a frosty feel to it.

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 10:21 am said:
  
  It does feel cold, Chris, doesn’t it? It’s quite warm here at the moment, so maybe that’s why I like the effect.
  
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  - Chris Hall on Jul 25, 2020 at 11:10 am said:
    
    It’s warm here too. I just went to check the thermometer and it’s a balmy 21C in the garden, Cooler inside at a rather tepid 17C, and you have to be aware that anything below 25C is regarded as downright chilly and requires hats and boots to be worn! 😀
    
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    - Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 11:14 am said:
      
      No! We have cooler Summer days and still lie out in the Sun with hardly a stitch on! Just shows what you get used to!🌞
      
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      - Chris Hall on Jul 25, 2020 at 12:08 pm said:
        
        I remember it well. I glimpse of sunshine and everyone’s wear shorts in Sainsbury’s!
        
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Visionkeeper on Jul 25, 2020 at 10:56 am said:

I like the blue one…Gives an ethereal feel to it….Definitely must be somewhere behind the mansion..We know what ‘IT’ does.. Good luck with your endeavor. VK

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 11:00 am said:
  
  Thanks, VK. Yes, this isn’t far from the Mansion, so that could be why it didn’t turn grey when it should have! That sounds better than me merely doing it wrong! 🙂
  
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Lisa Coleman on Jul 25, 2020 at 2:38 pm said:

The black and white one seems like a path to where a something bad happens in a horror flick. Keep working on those settings. You’ll figure it out. I’ve been using photoshop for 20 years, but I’ve learned more in the last year doing this blog than I learned in 19 years previously. Still learning! 🙂

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Lisa. The black and white one does have a horror movie feel to it! 🙂 I’ll keep practicing though, you never know, I may get there! 😄
  
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  - Lisa Coleman on Jul 26, 2020 at 10:26 pm said:
    
    Oh, you will get there. If you love doing it, practice it. YouTube is a wonderful learning tool. 😉
    
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    - Tom on Jul 27, 2020 at 11:18 am said:
      
      Thanks again… it’s fun trying even if I don’t get things quite right!
      
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niasunset on Jul 25, 2020 at 4:41 pm said:

what reminded me all of them,…I miss my UK days. In Devizes… from cottagge home walking to the square it was like that, passing fields, walking between trees… people were so nice, even they don’t know us, they smile and greeting us… I loved to walk from my friend’s home to the square… Even remembering makes me feel good… even watching yours make me good. Thank you dear Tom, Love, nia

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Pleased it brought back some nice memories for you, Nia. 🙂
  
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Inside the Mind of Isadora on Jul 25, 2020 at 6:53 pm said:

I always enjoy seeing my photos changed in photoshop.
It’s incredible the way it can alter the mood. I agree the last one is very interesting.
Isadora 😎

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- Tom on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Isadora. I’m going to master this! 🙂
  
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Diane Henders on Jul 31, 2020 at 10:36 pm said:

There’s a lot to learn in those programs! I’ve been messing with Photoshop for years now, and I still usually end up searching the internet for “How do I…” It’s fun if you’ve got the time, though! 🙂

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- Tom on Aug 1, 2020 at 11:29 am said:
  
  There’s that word, Diane… Time!
  It is fun though, even in the stolen moments doing it!
  
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