Practicing with some photo editing software


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 responses to “Practicing with some photo editing software”

  1. prenin avatar

    Al it takes is practice Tom. 🙂 ❤

    Blessed Be! 🙂 ❤

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom avatar

      I know, Prenin… like everything! 🙂 I suppose if I gave myself a little more time, that would help too! 😏

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  2. BeckyB avatar

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

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    1. Tom avatar

      Same here, Becky. I can tweak, but I want to do more! 🙂

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      1. BeckyB avatar

        We probably need a course! Maybe we should search out an online one

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        1. Tom avatar

          It would have to be a short one… and free, thinking about it! 🤣

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          1. BeckyB avatar

            Yup I am with all those requirements too!!

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            1. Tom avatar

              Oh, and easy. I’m easily confused of late!

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  3. Teresa avatar

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

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    1. Tom avatar

      I’m the same, Teresa. I just like the feel…

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  4. philosophy through photography avatar

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

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Philo! Sometimes it’s nice seeing things in different colours!

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  5. Nicole Pottier avatar

    I prefer black and white.

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    1. Tom avatar

      I think I do too, Nicole. We see in colour normally; there’s something special about black and white.

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  6. Chris Hall avatar

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

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    1. Tom avatar

      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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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        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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        1. Tom avatar

          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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          1. Chris Hall avatar

            I remember it well. I glimpse of sunshine and everyone’s wear shorts in Sainsbury’s!

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  7. Visionkeeper avatar

    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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    1. Tom avatar

      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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  8. Lisa Coleman avatar

    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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    1. Tom avatar

      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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      1. Lisa Coleman avatar

        Oh, you will get there. If you love doing it, practice it. YouTube is a wonderful learning tool. 😉

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        1. Tom avatar

          Thanks again… it’s fun trying even if I don’t get things quite right!

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  9. niasunset avatar
    niasunset

    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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    1. Tom avatar

      Pleased it brought back some nice memories for you, Nia. 🙂

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  10. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar

    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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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Isadora. I’m going to master this! 🙂

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  11. Diane Henders avatar

    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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    1. Tom avatar

      There’s that word, Diane… Time!
      It is fun though, even in the stolen moments doing it!

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