This is the second week of the i heart faces contest and again the theme is "anything goes". I am still completely intimidated but having a great time meeting new people and learning a thing or two about photography.
One thing I learned from last week's competition is that I really need to get Photoshop. I am not saying that people submitting photos on this thing aren't talented (because believe me THEY ARE) but I am so jealous of all of the cool things they are able to do with their already wonderful photos.
Oh well, I'll just stick with what I have. Besides, I am having a great time using this fun site with or without Photoshop. You all should really join in the fun!
To see some really fantastic photos, or to join the contest, head on over to i heart faces.
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I agree on the Photoshop thing! No matter what, you need a good, clear, well-composed picture, but WOW...the improvement you can make are astounding. Right now, I just have Elements which really does do quite a bit for a lower price. Since I'm a teacher, I can get the full version for a much lower price. I don't think I can resist getting buying it much longer. :)
I love your photo! It is fun, has a really neat perspective and has no need for Photoshop. Great job!
Yikes! This teacher needs to edit before posting! :) My typos are glaring at me!
Awesome candid photo
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He he he - love it, I can "hear" the chuckle from here.
what a happy picture! it made me smile.
Super cute picture. I can see so much joy in his face. Adorable.
I think this is great! We will be posting some great online resources for editing photos soon. I hear Elements is great too.
Amy
Co-Founder
I ♥ Faces
I am a huge fan of Photoshop, but I have to say that your photo is amazing...even without Photoshop! I love the angle, the exposure is wonderful and the colors are so vibrant. Fantastic!
~Angie
co-founder of I ♥ Faces
That's adorable! I agree, I will never win, but I hope to learn a lot. I highly recommend Picasa, which is free and SO easy to use. If you go to picasa.com, it's pretty straight forward. Good luck!
I use Elements. It's all I need right now. Powerful enough itself. I love the pic you chose and am definitely checking in to this I heart faces thing. So fun!!!
I'll put in another plug for Elements....and Lightroom. I have the full Photoshop now, but rarely use it on my standard photos. I do 95% of editing in Lighroom.
That said, I love this candid shot. Pure childhood joy!
I love the real life captures! This one is frame worthy imho. :)
that is a great picture... you certainly captured his love of fun in the picture
I love that shot! You find the best angles to shoot!!!
i love this shot, very cool.
I like this photo too! I bought Photoshop this past summer, but I just got my DSLR about two months. I still have not found the time to learn how to use either one...
Maybe someday!
Great picture- I have photoshop and don't know how to use it- Well just know one thing- how to fix red eye.
Great shot! I love the joy you've captured in his face. I have Photoshop, but only use it (most of the time) for minor adjustments!
Oh what a perfect picture! LOVE It!
Great photo!
Before reading the text, I thought that maybe the photo WAS photoshopped. It has such a unique perspective/angle. Great job!
I'd love to have PhotoShop as well..
Someone is having fun.
Hey thanks for stopping by and for the comment. What a great shot this is. I love all the colors and his expression is really sweet.
Nice blog, it looks fun. Thanks for visiting and stop by now and then to say hi.
Such a cutie-pie! :-)
Photoshop is my best friend! :) I actually teach a Multimedia class in high school, and we center around Photoshop! This is such a sweet picture!
adorable, his face is just so kissable! :) great picture
This pic is awesome! With or without photoshop you still have to have an eye for a good pic and you have that! Post processing photos can always improve them but you still have to have the talent which I am telling you you've got! Keep going!
What an adorable picture. I am still thinking about getting Photoshop but for now I just you the editing software that came with my camera.
I love this picture! So cute! I love all the rope and his eyes are so pretty! Good Luck...I am now a follower too! I love your blog title! LOL!
Cute picture! I'm loving I Heart Faces!
Camryn's picture made it to the collage on the first page where they are showcasing eyes! I was so excited.
Photoshop Elements is a GREAT program. You really don't need anything else.
But, if you are wanting something for free try Gimp.org or picnik.com. They are both great for photo-editing! :)
I agree with everyone else, your photo is great!
Now there's a happy boy!
Now that is a really good picture!
that's a wonderful shot and great composition! I almost didn't enter last week because of the intimidation factor.
And I don't use photoshop, but rather photoshop elements and really it does everything I need it to and is a lot cheaper.
good luck this week!
I like your picture a lot : ). Your baby is adorable! It is clear that everyone that wins does indeed use photoshop or photoshop elements, but it's a fun thing to do wether you win or not, right? Good luck! Maybe they should do a picture contest for unedited pictures!
Ithink pshop is for RAW photos, not jpegs. Unless you're adding art, just use picasa for good basic editing. I didn't think the pshop thing was that obvious last week. Yours here is just as good as the best of last week.
Adorable photo.
thanks so much for stoping by my blog your comment was so sweet do stop by again and i sure like to stop by you if it is ok become a follower you do the same..
i love the shoot you took as well
i so love b&w its fun and the picture speaks to me . this was taken this week end by me yeah go me and this is my little girl rella well gabriels but i call her rella bella..lol so love the expression of your picture as well.
hope to see you real soon
Awesome photo!!! Thanks for the comment over at SWB!
I think it's a great photo! I love the texture that the netting gives and what a joyful picture!
Love it! He's a doll, and the pic is perfect!
You don't need photoshop for that photo! Beautiful...what a cutie.
FANTASTIC pictures!!!! i love the random shots of kids! it's like you can almost hear them smile!
Love the photo...love the angle and the play equipment in the background...and it doesn't help that he is pretty darn cute!
thanks for visiting our blog..we'd love to have you follow our journey!!
your blog is beautiful as are your children!! your entry pic is superb!!
This is a GREAT photo!! and a BEAUTIFUL subject for it!!! he's such a cutie!!
you may want to check out picnik.com it is an awesome free place to work with your pictures!
~Tidymom
cute picture!
have you ever looked into photoshop elements? it is a lot cheaper and can do great editing!
great photo! :)
what a cutie!
I think this is a fantastic picture - he is so happy. If you're looking for a fun and easy editing tool - try picnik.com - it's free too.
Oh this is such a beautiful photo!! You can just see how unbelievably happy he is.
I love this photo...so natural, definitely him having a good time...those are the best photos!
He is just so handsome! I love shots like this, so natural and fun.
What a doll! This is a great picture!!!
I think you did very well without photoshop...i dont have it either...I like all of the colors and textures of the jungle gym...I'm in Oklahoma too...hope you're enjoying it!
AWESOME photo! I love the angle!
Oh, that's a fun shot!! Too precious~
What an adorable picture! Great angle and sun splashes too. :)
I agree with many of the other comments that Photoshop is a cool tool, but this picture is just priceless without any editing. What a cute little guy he is and I love the angle of the shot!
What an adorable photo. He is one happy adorable little guy. It's so nice to see playground weather in the dead of winter - even if from afar!
Too, CUTE!
He looks like quite the character! Too cute!
this is a great shot!
Great action shot! Love the happy smile -- looks like he's ready to get right back to playing. :)
Photoshop or not, this image was totally one of my favorites from this week!! I love the colors, the sun flare, the netting, the composition. Really, truly? There's not much that Photoshop would do to improve upon this shot. It's great SOOC.
Blessings,
Susan
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