The Creative Exchange, hosted by Lisa Gordon Photography, is all about “your camera in one hand, your heart in the other.” I hope this entry is self-explanatory. I captured a moment as Peanut was walking hand-in-hand with her Papa on the beach. I love that she is looking up at him. And while it’s a perfect shot already, that didn’t stop me from trying a few small additions. Because I’m a graphic designer and not a fine art photographer, I simply must fritz with photos. It’s how I roll.
So I found a sand texture and multiplied the layer over the photo; then reduced the size of the photo to inset it in the texture. Using a hibiscus brush, I laid in a few tropical flowers. With the addition of the caption, I stopped before things got completely out of hand.
Original (for the purists)
The final (for the designers)
Peripheral Perceptions 
I saw this photo on Facebook, and loved the fact that Peanut was looking up at her Papa. The trust shows through. Photos are beautiful – both of them. I like simplicity and find in my digital scrapbooking that my pages become less cluttered all the time. I want the picture to be the focus.
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Thank you Carol. I haven’t made the leap to digital scrapbooking, but I’ve put a couple books together on Shutterfly. I agree the photos should take center stage.
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Lisa – This is truly phenomenal! The photograph itself is just precious, and the first thing I noticed was how she was looking up at him, but add to that the work you did on it, and it is perfection!
Thank you so much for sharing this today at The Creative Exchange. So, so perfect for it!
Have a wonderful day!
lisa.
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Your words are very kind. Thank you. It’s one of my favorite shots of the entire week.
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Oh, Lisa. Your peanut looks precious on that beach, and utterly snugglable. Love the photo.
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Snugglable! I love it.
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Wonderful tender shot! I love the way Peanut looks up at her dad!
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Papa is what she calls grandpa! Either way, it is a wonderfully tender shot. Thank you.
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I like it – both ways. Most importantly is her love for her Papa…
I’m leaning more towards purist these days…but as soon as I say that I go and work on a photo and put a texture over it….lol.
Your blog looks really interesting. I’m going to come back again and again.
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I’ll look forward to seeing you again!
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I absolutely love your editing. I have never tried to edit my photos. Don’t even know how. What software do you use? I like both the original and the final photos.
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This is pure beauty with or without embellishments. I love that you captured that moment, just splendid.
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Thanks Suzi. Sometimes a great shot just wanders in front of the camera.
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I love how she is looking up at him! So very sweet.
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Oh so lovely:
Even from the back you can tell that she is saying/thinking: “Are you sure this is wise?”
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