Anyway, I figured out some fun textures/lighting effects in photoshop. Here are some before and afters.
1. Did you see that Browers is offering gigantor canvas prints now? I TOTALLY want one, and that inspired me to try a canvas texture on this print:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEe5ZzZBWwOeZYe61k1pPAKy6sUnCP0iFXR_h59xQ1hsvn9z-fxchqQ1g2YfayKHIhog90p_s74zBp1K8NOh2Bf-IagAEifm8hIIY4Sr0PlilGYE8EL40sU6FmLJR2NBkT9HmmTjTk7V-/s400/preview_img_4147-edit.jpg)
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3. And the shadow/highlight effects are WAY cool. Browers had this shot on his main page for awhile in black and white, but it seemed a little brighter and easier to read. So I tried my stuff at it:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9q9ubXUTK0S2iZwNCPc2OOnQqz-y2OBU1EOGqfsP_Lpq_RLE0Z2Tg0Bw5JqZLTUAUHLEAkM-R1Ca0AgGleOQ2NFkhxafraryXYX0oGP1uHjjPXsN19mez9AcAatFJQcgFlJbiPwx1B-AR/s400/preview_img_4653-edit.jpg)
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On another note: it's snowing again. We probably have another 2-3 inches on the freshly plowed roads. We are going to a winery today for a little tasting and we'll also be purchasing a massive amount of coffee. Coffee is a necessity for weather like this, trust me.
Also, I have my work holiday party tonight and it should be pretty fun. I'll try to take a few pictures of the chaos. We made gingerbread cookies for the exchange and I'm skeptical about their taste. I don't know, they are just kind of weird.
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Finally, I received my 'old time wedding' prints. I put my set in an existing Crate and Barrel frame, but I have better ideas for my gifts. Stay tuned for the results!
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I love what you're doing. I also LUV the canvas prints! I have to have one of those of our wedding someday. I've been toying around with photo books for our e-pics, but don't think I could handle doing our wedding album. Good luck with whatever you decide. :)
ReplyDeleteevery time I make gingerbread cookies I get frustrated. I think gingerbread cookies are just weird tasting to begin with. But I always have such high hopes!
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