Hello Weekend


Do have a place where you can just let go?  I've defined that any lake or ocean will do as a place of serenity.
 Serenity:
1.a disposition free from stress or emotion 
2.the absence of mental stress or anxiety 


Give your photos a Texture Twist!
  1. Layer the Gray Skies Texture on the overlay blending mode at full opacity 
  2. Blend the Tall Tale Texture on darken at full opacity too
  3. Create a clipping mask between between the two textures with [Ctrl Alt Click] 
  4. Open the hue saturation dialog box with [Ctrl U] and slide the saturation bar down
  5. Last add another layer of the Gray Skies Texture and set the blending mode to hue at around 75% opacity

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How about a weekend photo challenge:
LEM Photo Challenge: Blue
Foto Friday: Shadows
Show {off} your shot
One Little Word Captured
Texture Twist
Scenic Sunday
The Sunday Creative: Ritual  
The simple things
 

33 comments :

  1. Love your photo and the edits. I agree. Give me a lake or ocean for cherished moments of serenity.

    Thanks for linking up this week :)

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  2. I love the first edit!
    Any place where I can look out and see a vista of some sort brings me calm.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  3. gorgeous photo and I love your edit!

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  4. Nice photo! For me it's the hiking trails in the area, when it's just me and the dog out there I can just forget the rest of the world.

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  5. Gorgeous editing! I wish I could walk right into this place.

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  6. very pretty I love the editing you do

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  7. Hi Kristy! Just wanted to thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comment! It's always fun to meet someone new who inspires me! :) Love your photos and techniques. Really beautiful! Have a great weekend!

    xoxo laurie

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  8. Love the vintage tones and textures!

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  9. I love that shot. It's so pretty. :)

    Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  10. Hello! I like the faded colors in the edited version. Thanks for stopping by and following!
    Mira

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  11. Gorgeous photos and I feel the same way about the water.

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  12. Hello Kristy,
    Such gorgeous photography on your blog! I wish I had your talent & knowledge of taking such photos. I just use an old 'point & click' camera.
    Thanks for your nice visit to my blog,
    Susan

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  13. Anonymous10:53 PM CST

    love the processing! i haven't spent nearly enough time playing around with textures but i love the effects they can have. this is a great shot and i love where you ended up. thx for sharing!

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  14. very nice photo, you did a good job there with the editing...
    your newest follower, i hope you could visit and follow mine, tnx!...
    clavsupclose.blogspot.com

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  15. Belles photos et j'aime cette presentation, thanks for sharing

    Remember, Every Friday, The Challenge "Walk In The Street Photography"

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  16. Your work is always so beautiful. I always look forward to seeing your new posts and learning a little something, thanks!

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  17. How beautiful - I love your processing! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  18. It is pretty shot and the before & after edit is cute. Happy SS!

    mine is here

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  19. Oh, I just love your edit!

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  20. That's at the cottage for me!But also just about any body of water to relax by.

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  21. Thanks everyone for your sweet notes. I hope you are all enjoying this almost spring weekend!

    Lorac, a cottage by sea would be perfect!

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  22. What a gorgeous photo! So great textured!!!!
    Have a wonderful sunday,
    Hugs,
    Yvonne

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  23. Anonymous12:27 PM CST

    Totally agree!

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  24. Love this! This looks like a place right by my house!

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  25. Love the way you processing the shot, perfect for that capture. Stopping by from Foto Friday :)

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  26. Water is always very calming :-)

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  27. Lovely photo, lovely blog! Just found you...following!

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  28. What a gorgeous picture, the texture makes it feel even more serene.

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  29. so soft and pretty Kristy! :) thanks for linking up. Rebecca

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  30. wow beautiful before and after! such inspiration

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I love reading your little notes, it makes me smile from ear to ear!