vi·gnette
a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter.
an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border.
a decorative design representing branches, leaves, grapes, or the like, as in a manuscript.
We also like use the word Vignette to describe small “scenes” or collections of items placed on furniture, or patios.
I am comfortable using the word that way, you may, or may not agree with me. I am also enamoured of the PSE actions that give a vignette texture to images.
Love it, love it, love it!
And when I found out that Adobe Light Room 3 has a built in almost one click vignette, in not just one, but two different versions I was, and am overjoyed.
So I have spent the last day or so playing around in LR3, and accidentally downloaded over 875 images, for the second time…
Guess I won’t be making that mistake again, or will I?
That’s a lot of deleting to do.
But I am enamoured, and I especially love the watermark preset, and as soon as I can design one, you will see it showing up here, and there.
This is one free trial that I will be purchasing quickly.
You can find it on Adobe’s website, there are lots to choose from.
Meanwhile I’ll be playing at my computer with LR3.
Let me know what you think. I tend to get very excited about things I love, so I would like to know if you love it also. It was the reviews that sold me on it first.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
It's, interesting, but I think I honestly prefer your photos without the effects. You have an eye for capturing vignettes yes!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Is this program a free one? I usually don't change my pictures much and I use Picassa's picnik right now. Enjoy the weekend! Pamela
ReplyDeleteJen, one click vignettes sound good to me! I do love texture actions. Please continue to share your great finds. You are a gifted photographer.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are spectacular photos, Jen! I can certainly understand your excitement...would love to try this out myself.
ReplyDeleteDo have a good weekend, although they're promising it will be another wet one for us here in the Lower Mainland...:)
Lynette
Imagination Lane
These photos have a dreamy quality about them. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLR3 is awesome. I started using it as a way to organize my photos (with keywords, etc). But it's so powerful for editing that I almost never use Photoshop. It's also great to track where you've uploaded which photos (to Flickr, to blog, etc.)
ReplyDeleteIf you try to import your existing watermark graphic using Lightroom, it may get bitmappy and size oddly unless you save it as a transparent PNG. It's a known prob, so just do a Web search for the solution.
Hi Jen, What pretty photos; you are so very talented. Hope you will enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, blogger deleted a lot of comments on previous blogs but I just wanted to let you know, in case you did not see it, that John's tumor is benign. We found out Wed.
Hi Jen, Sounds like a fun program..it will keep you out of trouble for a little while..I hope it is easier to use than Adobe Elements..or perhaps I am just slow. I do like your photos..very much:) :)
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