Cee has thrown out the shadow gauntlet and I’m hoping that she doesn’t mind that I fooled with this a bit. I downloaded a new app and I’m having fun with it. So, since this is the “FUN FOTO CHALLENGE”…
Forgive me, Cee. I might have gone overboard.
PRESENTING: ME AND MY SHADOW
Click on the funky little icon below and check out Cee’s fun challenge.
Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
No better shadow than your own self. Making it happen. Sweet.
To my own self be true. 😉
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Cupcake sweet? Hehe
GAH! You said that (almost) right on Shakespeare’s birthday!
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I adore your selfies… why do you think I wouldn’t like these. Keep playing around I adore them. Thanks for playing.
Yay! Thanks! 🙂
Me too!
Thanks. 🙂
I love these Gemma…you are such fun.
I’m glad uou think so.
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I’m inspired by your wild creativity.
perfect combination… i remember my BFF back in the day, we were so close that our other friends gave us that moniker! love your take on Cee’s challenge, have a FUN weekend …
How many of us heard that back in the day when we had all the time in the world for just ‘strolling down the avenue’ ♪♫ ♪♫♪♪.
☮ thanks for stopping by, bob’s wife. 😉
What fun you had with these, Gemma. Love them. 🙂
Thanks, Sylvia. I’m getting app crazy!
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Oh I certainly like these pictures, Gem, they’re very well done! My favourite has to be the centre one in the top row, for two reasons. First, its almost a black and white shot, apart from that great, intruding slab of seat, which I think gives it a very unreal, even surreal appearance – have you been hitting the wine again??? 😉
And the picture is in at least 3 layers. You’re the dark shadow spreading over this great blue, perforated slab of seat, and the very top right tip of the seat just goes over the tree trunk’s shadow, so making 3 layers. It could be argued that you yourself are another layer, although you’re not in the image. And looking at this in a different way, the “angular chunks” of the wall could be the nearest (i.e. uppermost) layer here, with the other elements of the image seen through the gaps between them.
If it were me, I’d make all of the shadows a little darker, to give them a little more substance. This is truly an intriguing image. A
Wow! I went back and forth 3 times, reading this and checking out the photo. Oh what I could learn about photography from a master like you. Thanks for the comments and tips, A. I did think the color of that bench really gave the shots an interesting look. I’ll need to practice working on the shadows.
Have a fab weekend. Try to enjoy your upcoming ‘adventure’. I’ll he thinking of you.
I thought this might give you a shock – but I mean everything I said about the image, its intriguing. I’d take the image into mono and then restore the seat’s blue. And you don’t have to practice with the shadows, just make them a little darker – try glaring at them, that should do it … And because the blue seat overlaps the tree’s shadow but is not shaded by the tree’s shadow, you could say the tree’s shadow is yet another layer in the composition, if you were dotty … like me … Yes, please, keep thinking of me – and a little prayer won’t go amiss … xxx
Prayer?!?!? Oh yes. I will do that for you and cuz.
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Thanks again.
You and your shadow are so adorable and gorgeous Gemma! Great shots and love the editing. Looks like you had fun indeed. 😀 ♥ Hugs ♥
You can get caught up, can’t you, Sophia. (What a lovely name!)
Thanks for the visit, sweetie. 🙂
Absolutely Gemma and thanks for the compliment hon. 😀
You’re welcome sweetness. ♥ Big Hugs ♥
Great series of shadows, Gemma! The last one is really cool!
Thanks, Amy. Just having a little fun. 🙂
I really like the graphic nature of the 3rd photo with the shadow of the railing. What app were you experimenting with?
Thanks, Allan. It’s called PicsArt. Lot of things to play with. Lousy frames but otherwise… I’m still looking for an app with good frames.
Try Snapseed for good frames. I use it for 95% of mine and it is available in a desktop version as well.
Thanks. I’ll look for it now.
So cool!
Thanks, Iñigo. 😀
Love the ones with trees in as well Gemma 😉
You and your shadow having fun in the sun !
That we are, poppy. 😉
Who doesn’t love a shadow selfie! And great shots and treatments… I like the two bench ones the best. Which platform do you use? I like Pixlr Express (which is across all platforms including online) and I’m getting into Photo toaster as well (only iphone/pad) for frames. Nice job my dear.
The bench shots are my fave because of the color it adds. I’ve so far downloaded PS Express, PicsArt, LunaPic, PicShop, Pixlr Express (thanks to you) and Snapseed (thanks to http://ohmsweetohmdotme.wordpress.com )
I am off to find photo toaster now! Thanks, Meghan.
Love it and adding that one at the end made it perfect!
Thanks, Dawn. Just having a little fun. 😀
Oh dear! I’m doing a Morecambe and Wise along the boulevard. What am I talking about? I don’t even have a boulevard! But I do have a shadow, on a good day, Gem 🙂 How’s it going?
Things are not great but we push thru and continue on the journey.
Take care, Jo. Hope your trip went well. I’m not on the computer much these days, so I’m kind of out of everyone’s loop, but I hope to return full swing one day. 😉
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I’m back, hon. Hope you’re coping, Gem. I’ll email when the world slows down a little. Take good care meanwhile. Sending hugs. 🙂
Thanks. xxx
Hellloooo Gemma! I love it! Especially the young Master Potato Head ! Missed you.
Thanks, Kathryn. Hoping to be back to blogging soon. Be well. G
🌺Please take care Gemma! 🌺
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Missing you …. hope everything is ok.
Oh missing blogging but stopping by when I can. Hope to be back soon. Thanks for reaching out, SC. I’m fine. Family (mom) stuff keeping me a bit busy and rearranging my life a tad til I can work it out.
hmmm; i continue to be offline most of each week, but i’m wondering if you’re incubating or off the grid or hibernating. as w/sharechair, i’m missing your cheerful presence! z
Hola z,
Off the grid for a bit. Family matters taking a slight toll on my time and energy. Hoping to return soon. Thanks for stopping by and inquiring. Be well. G
am sitting in a sunny spot in a town near quito, and i am sending you very strong sun-shining energy. you are loved by many. tie a knot and hang on, and i hope that things are soon better. z
I accept with open arms 🙂
Thanks, z
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I’m really missing you, Gemma. Hope all is well with you. xx
I’m fine, ad. Thanks. Hoping to be back before long. Missing this whole blog thing.
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So what is new? Or are you on the long summer vacation????
Ahhhh. If only. Family issues and a break for my weary head. I hope to be back shortly, but I appreciate the note. 🙂
The photos are such fun though 🙂
Hope to see you back soon – I have missed seeing your avatar 🙂
Thanks Colline. I’ve missed it all! Funny, I was actually thinking of posting today. Hope your summer’s going well. Relaxing and all I sure do hope. 😊
Definitely relaxing – and I am able to get back to blogging regularly again 🙂
Look forward to seeing your post later.
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