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I started this layout in April, but I just couldn't make it work. I don't think it does now, but I wanted to use the Split Photo effect that Sue T. took the time to draw my attention to after seeing her examples. So here it is. Picture is from a friend whose son is the groom.

I think you have a done a lovely job. I like the split frame effect. If I may, I'm going to make an alternative suggestion using a frame or the split frame technique and I have also posted an example even though it's not the split frame effect, it is still a frame, and I feel it will work equally as well. Duplicate the photo, hide one. Create the frame/frames. Using the magic wand select outside the frame, contract by a few pixels, then invert. Now you can edit the photo not in the frame or frames, reduce the opacity, blur, add a texture, its up to you. I would then place the hearts up in the left corner, with a few words. I added an out of bounds effect, for that I used the hiden photo. You could have the bouquet just out of the frame.

I read the blog post too and had never thought about a "table" as a starting point. Great idea and you executed it to perfection. That shadow on the folded edge of the photo is outstanding. There is a little bend(arc?) near the corner of the shadow and really "makes it" seem so real. I must admit to wanting to hug and cuddle and get my face all up in their fur. I know they'd "love it" too. hahaha. Poor guy, it would probably give it a heart attack. I saw on a wildlife rescue show that any wild rabbits, hares etc is hard to rehab because they stress easy (being a prey animal and all). BTW, love the quote.

Oh Thank you Michele. That makes we feel so happy that you liked what I did. I had a long absence from photography and had restarted in earnest when my ex-brother-in-law gave me his very nice camera (and we re-connected after years of not being in touch). When Covid happened I started watching online photo tutorials for stress relief and that's where a new passion emerged. I've got a long way to go, and I'm really enjoying the process this time around. i do have many more UNskilled shots that okay shots, its all a learning experience. I'm lucky to see so many inspiring photographers in the campus, it keeps me excited to keep learning.

Ann, Christina, I love both your pages. At the moment I am still in California and I just checked in to see what the new month brings. I am pretty much occupied here with all kind of things. Made a lot of flower photos, visited interesting places, enjoyed family time and helped with book interviews in the class of my youngest granddaughter! Coming weekend we will be going to Yosemite National Park and on Tuesday I will be flying home. So end of next week after my jet lag I am back in the Campus, albeit a bit sad after saying farewell to my dearests. See you all soon!

You can never have to many tuts/masterclasses on shadowing, and Carole has many of them. Although they are at the bottom of the food chain, 99.9% can and do out run any 4 legged predator. I have coyotes, foxes, badgers, GH Owls and Hawks, and yet the Hare population is growing. By all account only Eagles and the largest of the Hawks and Owls can and will take down Hares successfully, even then 75% will get away relativley unharmed. They do get stressed easily. Their eyes reveal a great deal about their wildness, and how they are constantly on the alert, as they are free, unlike those kept in captivity tha tare dependant on humans. Also, even with domesticated animals, they don't understand that when they are injured and in our care or rehab us humans are trying to help them. I have been finding their discarded white winter coats. I'm sure mice, voles, birds and many other creatures will be uising it to line their nests with. It is so fine and soft to the touch, and blows in the wind like fine feathers do. I'm looking forward to spotting this year's young ones.

#5 You can see I didnt quite nail the backgrounds. To much light contamination and different colors in the flowers and glass reflecting. even with a custom white balance in-camera. I've just started to experiment with using Kelvin settings instead to see if that helps. (I'm using constant light so light contamination from my yellows walls and a window in the room can be an issue since I'm shooting at a slower shutter speed - one day i'll have strobes (studio flashes) and that wont be an issue as much)

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Thank you so much Michele, here they come.

me too. Time to clear stuff out and keep what I will use...not what I "think" I will photograph, then never do. too many hobbies and I have managed to cut out two of them (silversmithing and glass beadmaking/fusing). It's hard to balance time to do each of the hobbies, I am failing at that.

I was planting an idea for you, as I couldn't replicate your appealing unique style, should you run with the idea, you will create it with your own style, making it your own. I'm certain that it will be fabulous what ever you do.

G = Getting in. Either all in one big splash or first one toe, then a foot then-splash when someone pushes you in and stands back laughing their head off.

Thrift stores are dangerous for me. So many cool trinkets begging to be photographed. All my t-cups/sugar&cream containers and t-pots have come from them. the flower vessels (for lack of better word) are usually candle holder and ashtrays....for a non smoker I sure have a lot of ashtrays! 🤪

You have so many interests! PSP layouts, photography, and now gardening. Keeps you busy and happy, no doubt. Doing what we love is so life-affirming.

I always appreciate your suggestions Sue. Love the idea of putting the bouquet outside the frame. And this frame layout is wonderful!

They are simply incredible. You have wonderful photography skills.

Julie, this is lovely!

Thank you Julie. And thank you for telling me what they are. I bought flower by there photo-worthiness. hahahah. Nothing in the garden yet, had snow and zero yesterday. Need to wait a few weeks. I'm really new at this growing thing (except herb, doing them for years).

I miss you, Corrie. Hope you're having a BLAST! 😉 Safe travels on your journey home.

Day 8, looking for a QP at Digital Scrapbook This one is from Marisa Lerin Vietnam QP 13 I forgot to post this before the extra extra Day 8 post. that one (with the single flower) is from Marisa Lerin QP Set 014. This is me using the kitchen devices (baking dish) to carry the flowers I brought in the studio to photograph. I didnt grow these, they were from a garden centre. I had them all in a pile in the dish and thought they looked cool so took a shot of them, wish I'd taken them out of the dish as the dish part is distracting. But , I showed it here so you dont think I actually arranged them them. I could never do it that good if I meant to, I literally just plopped them in after cutting them with no thought at all. I only lightened the whites a bit, otherwise this is pretty much how it came out of the camera. Thank you for the workshop Carole and everyone who participated, I have oogled at and loved your layouts.

That is interesting. The hares are so big it seems like if they could gather enough courage they could some damage with their back feet. For the first time this year me and a co-worker have found some of the discarded coats. I couldnt believe how soft it was and you are so right about the wind, just a little bit and it was off flying away from my hand.

I really love the rose photos, I do hope to see more from you.

This is a scraplift. I liked the layout I saw (AMarie on Digital Scrapbooking) and wanted to replicate it. For no purpose at all. Just an ode to Spring when the blossoms are so wonderful. (Photo from Pixabay) I have started using a symbol (a wee bunny from a card from the 1940s) as my stamp or signature. There is a reason for the choice, but I am not going to share that. 😏 (Image reposted after I fixed the hard edges on mask that Sue pointed out. (So much for new "improved" vision, huh?)