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Textures have been fascinating bloggers, and photographers for some time now. The ability to change a photo, age it, or add texture, and colors is tempting. But until lately I had not dipped my toes into the water. Thanks to Cindy, at Rosehaven cottage, and to Carolynn from a Glowing Ember for their help in figuring this out.
I noticed that textures I had downloaded from Shadowhouse Creations were showing up in Picasa as photos. So I decided to play with them to see if I could use them in Picasa.
You can, just not to the extent that it is possible with Photoshop.
All I needed to do, was select a my photo, and pick one of the textures as the second photo. Then I clicked on collage, and choose multiple exposure.
Picasa melds the two together, and creates a new textured photo, simple, and fast. Although it is limited, you can create some interesting images with it.
It might be worth giving it a try if you are a Picasa user. And once you try it in Picasa, you are definitely going to want to try it in Photoshop.
It is too much fun!
That is very cool! I never thought of trying that. Now you've given me another thing to take up my time!
ReplyDeleteI use Picassa for basic things like colour/brightness adjustments, cropping, etc. but stay with PhotoShop for anything else. However, I never thought of layering a texture on a photo in Picassa...and I'm looking for an excuse to not do the dishes! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOOOOhhhhhh great! Just what I need, another way to distract myself from doing work. :-) I love it though, so thanks for letting me know about this. I just came to Picasa back before Christmas, so it's all still huge fun to me.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, yes, I have photoshop still in the box and am looking forward to using it, but not sure when. I do enjoy various effects as it gives us some variety. Have a great one. Diana
ReplyDeleteLike Jodi, I don't need much to distract me from other tasks that need doing. I've been following, with interest, the developments in Picasa - especially since Google acquired it - and find it quite useful now for managing images. For a free program it's pretty awesome. Photoshop is still my prefered photo editing software, but Picasa and the Canon Digital Photo Pro that came with my camera do great job, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post, Jen. There's no end of fun playing with this stuff! Hank
Dear Jen, I really am fascinated with this but possibly, for the present, I must content myself with just looking at the pictures. My most recent photographic experience was in a booth for a new passport portrait!!
ReplyDeleteI must admit to being kind of thrilled to find out that I am not the only one who is "wasting time" [having way toooooo much fun] with Picasa.
ReplyDeleteDinner is always overdone, or late, housework is well it's a lick and a polish. Bills are unpaid.... OK it is not quite that bad. LOL
Great to hear that there are others in the club.
Jen
I have not tried any of these photo enhancing sites....maybe I should.
ReplyDeleteI just bookmarked shadow house and will definitely go back to learn more about the textures. Thanks for sharing some of your secrets, Jen, you photo diva!!
ReplyDeleteUmmmm....you're welcome...?
ReplyDeleteI don't remember what gems of wisdom I may have offered on this topic, however, I'm glad to hear whatever it was, was helpful. *smile*
Cindy, on the other hand, is a wealth of information on all things photographic & artsy.
I'm glad to see you're having fun. So much choice. Your photos have always been fantastic!
Blessings,
Carolynn
Carolynn, I mentioned you because you found that tutorial on Shadowhouse creations, and I would never had seen that one.
ReplyDeleteCindy, thank you for the most wonderful and easy to follow tutorial I have ever seen. Amazing fountain of knowledge that you are.
Jen
Cool. One more time suck to play with. No wonder we never have ironed clothes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips. I have wanted to try textures, but only use free software... and was not aware that Picasa could even do this. Exciting news for me.
ReplyDeleteCan you hear my husband sigh wearily, wondering when I'll next surface from the computer? ;)
Hi Jen, Thanks for this info! I've been trying to decide whether I want to get photoshop...I love my mac but iphoto is limited! gail
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I am a Picasa user and find the options limited - so this opens up a whole new world of fun. Of course, like your other visitors, I do need to peel myself away from the computer from time to time... :)
ReplyDeleteVery informative, now if only I could 'brave-up'.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is wonderful...My daughter is an equestrian pro photographer and I envy the work you gals do. Wonderful
Blessings Be Yours
Sigh, I guess I am going to have to give in and learn to use my photoshop. You are the second person who has shared about this, this week. I do love the texture and depth that you were able to achieve.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prod.
Frances
Oooh - I love the different textures.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Picasa is not made for Macs - only for PCs... so BOO!
I have been fooling around in Photoshop..I just don't know..I like some of it..but basically it is just not natural..therefore not really me.. kinda sick :)
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