Melissa’s Cozy Teacup

Ok so GIMP is getting less scary and less annoying. I no longer invent my own swear language when working with it so I decided to play more and show you the out come. Let me know what you think. Really. Less lurking, more commenting. Thanks!

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A. Photograph is of two vintage champagne glasses and wine bottle sitting on mirrored tray. Lighting turned out great. I had no control over that though I wish I could take the credit. I have tweaked the brightness and contrast and sharpened it up which, thankfully, it didn’t need too much of that done.

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B. The effect is called Softglow and it is my new favorite. To achieve this effect, Glow Radius, Brightness and Sharpness are all adjusted to the desired levels.

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Here is an ocean view that has been treated with the Softglow effect.

YEOWZA!

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C. Here again are the champagne glasses with the Softglow and Old Photo effects.

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D. All that plus in lavender. Very girly.

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E. And this, my friends, is how a Predator ™, as in Alien Vs. Predator ™, would see the whole thing. That’s just a little something extra for you no charge.

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Valentin’s Day comes early to the blogosphere as the matchmaking adventure continues at Tongue in Cheek.  Birds do it, bees do it, let’s fall in love!

Does this bring back memories of when you and your loved one met and fell in love? Was it love at first sight, or a slow burn that left you limp and giddy once you realized  why it was that you seemed to never get enough of him? Were your friends patient listening to endless tales of your adventures. ‘He’s all she talks about!’ ‘We never see you anymore!’

Deeply submerged like a marshmallow in hot chocolate and there you remained for months, perhaps years, perhaps still!

When my husband and I wed, I felt a peace come over me while we said our vows. A sense of security and safety. I knew I would always be protected and loved by him. The bible calls it a covering. I am under the covering of my husband and it’s where I always want to be.