Tranquility by bruni

Tranquility

Passing this love display in one of my neighbor's front yard I couldn't resist taking this photo for our last day of this week's theme.
Look but don't touch these beautiful little figurines
This is such a lovely place. Lots of love went in to it for sure!
July 25th, 2010  
What a pretty little spot to relax!
July 25th, 2010  
such a pretty corner of colour
July 25th, 2010  
omg, Bruni, how beautiful!
July 25th, 2010  
looks like a lovely place to dream..............
July 25th, 2010  
yes, very peaceful and lovely picture...
July 25th, 2010  
this looks lovely. i wish my front yard is that pretty.
July 25th, 2010  
Beautiful. I love the frame also.
July 26th, 2010  
aw Bruni! so peaceful!
July 26th, 2010  
I really like the simplicity and clean lines of this photo today, Bruni! What a lovely place this is...it makes a wonderful photograph!
July 26th, 2010  
Gorgeous Bruni. Just gorgeous.
July 26th, 2010  
This really IS very tranquil!

Bruni...thankyou always, for your very lovely and supportive comments!

To do the "Menacing Gummi Bear" effect,
I used Picnik....and just went mad with exploring.
I had to go back and try to re-create it, as I couldn't remember any of the steps.
Honestly...all I do is play around with effects....I'd encourage everyone not familiar with the program to try it. It's so user friendly....and you can "undo" anything...no matter how many steps back you want to go.

Anyway, with this shot....
1. I started with the Vibrance effect set to 50%.
2. Used the Focal Zoom effect.
*focal size set to: 0%.
*Zoominess set to: 100%.
*Advance mode set to: Difference.
3. Used the Circle Splash effect.
*dragged the focus to the front Gummi Bear.
*Advance mode set to: Difference

Hope that helps! :-)
July 26th, 2010  
Such a nice garden and I agree don't touch!! I love the way you framed it!!
July 26th, 2010  
Beautiful!
July 26th, 2010  
Wow! The framing gives this picture such importance. A lovely image made even more beautiful
July 27th, 2010  
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