Want another reason to learn Photoshop? One click later and this photo went from normal to fun.
It's also of a photo taken nearly 14 years ago. Back in the days when we all used film cameras.
The camera I used back then wasn't of great quality. So naturally, the shots I captured weren't the best either. But the photos will always be priceless to me. Now I can laugh at our youngest's messy day. {actually, it was pretty funny back then too}
~In his brand new outfit.
~The outfit with the little navy plaid shorts with a matching navy plaid, zip up the front jacket. {not to mention reversable!}
~His brother had an identical outfit.
~The same brother that helped fling mud.
~The outfits that were purchased for Grandpa's big retirement shin-dig that was yet to be when this shot was snapped.
With a large creek bordering our property, not to mention all the new construction happening in our subdivision with access to all kinds of building materials, piles of builder's dirt, half-full paint cans, and dumpsters filled with treasures, every day was full of surprises back in those days!
But I digress...
Back to the main point! Reasons why you might want to learn to use Photoshop...
What I am also finding as I scan in old photos is the ability to improve the images in PSE. Sometimes just converting them to black and white or sepia tones also seems to give them a little boost in the quality department. Adding a subtle texture can also step them up a notch. As well as playing with the levels, etc.
I just noticed that Kim Klassen has another section of her online class Photoshop-The Essentials beginning June 21st. Kim is such a great teacher! Come on...you know you've been wanting to learn Photoshop.
Oh, and by the way, just in case you wondered, after a few days of soaking the shirt in Biz, I did manage to win against the flung mud disaster! The little outfit was worn at Grandpa's retirement party!
credits: texture on 3rd photo from DJ Pettite
Sue, you've NO idea of how I chuckled as I read your story about the 'special outfits'!!! Having had four kids (3 boys and 1 girl), I know all about one brother aiding and abetting another!!! Good for you for getting those outfits ready in time for the big celebration - way to go, Mom!!! ((Sigh!!!)) Such sweet memories!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Terri xoxox
PS Kim is the BEST teacher!!!
Posted by: Terri Kahrs | Friday, June 10, 2011 at 04:20 PM
I love the special effects...looks fab...then I scrolled down and I thought the mud foto was another EFFECT!!! I cracked up!! I am still smiling...it is a great shot of a very muddy cute boy. I took one of Kim´s mini free classes ....would love to take another....so many classes...so little time. What you do with your fotos really entices one to learn more about photo shop that is for sure.
Posted by: Cynthia Schelzig | Friday, June 10, 2011 at 06:18 PM
He is so stinkin' cute!! I do need to scan my old photos into digital but I keep thinking the scanning process will be confusing. I also need to do the opposite, print some pictures from digital.
Posted by: jill | Friday, June 10, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Absolutely priceless on many levels!
BOYS!!!
this adventure takes the cake...you must have been a French Laundress (said with the highest esteem and reverence mais oui!) ... to get that muddy shirt back to wearable......incroyable :)
Happy Sunday to ya...your kids are darling. Not sure HOW I would have reacted back in the day to a very muddy boy under those circumstances...heehee
oxo
Posted by: ~*~Patty | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Sue, just look at that sweet face. You have to love it - even the muddy part.
I sent you an e-mail this weekend. I hope to hear from you soon. Don't feel bad if this is not a good time for you. Just let me know.
♥♥♥
Posted by: | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM
could you be any sweeter? thank you for mentioning my class...and for all the kindness you share!
xxo, kim
p.s.
your blog is looking so FAB!
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