About Project 365

Thanks for stopping by my blog! This is Year 2 of my Project365 blog. What is a Project 365? It's a photo challenge involving people from all over the world posting one photo per day throughout 2011. Some photographers choose themes, however for now my photos will be totally random. I will be shooting with my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi-18-55mm, 75-300mm zoom and 100mm 2.8 macro lenses. I edit in iPhoto and Photoshop Elements 9. Not all photos are "perfect"; the purpose is to make photography an everyday event.

I am not a professional. Photography has always been a diversion of mine. I am a primary grade teacher and passionate tech. enthusiast. I consider myself an experienced amateur with LOTS to learn!


You will find links to other photographers in the sidebar- do check them out! I have also joined the Flickr EdTech 365/2011 Group, and you can click this link to view the entire pool. I will be posting my photos to their group pool, as well as here on my photo blog. I welcome your constructive criticism!

Guidelines

1. Photos are to be taken in 2011.
2. Post your own work only.
3. Images may be edited or unedited- your choice.
4. Keep your images, text, and comments appropriate for all ages.
5. HAVE FUN!
Showing posts with label PSE9. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PSE9. Show all posts

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Day 215- Mallard Feather

Mallard Feather by kayaker1204
Mallard Feather, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.
This was the apparent prey at the Mother Nature CSI crime scene. I believe it belonged to a mallard duck. (RIP Mallard) Processed it with Fresco effect in PSE9.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Day 203- Converse

Converse by kayaker1204
Converse, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.
My daughter loves Converse sneakers, and just got an awesome deal on these dark gray ones. Processed this with PSE9 via the "Cutout" effect. Looks almost like a painting!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Day 189- Caterpillar

Caterpillar by kayaker1204
Caterpillar, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.
Lots of caterpillars out this time of year. Hopefully this little guy won't eat the leaves from trees, or give anyone an allergic reaction!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Day 172- Liberty Bell

Liberty Bell by kayaker1204
Liberty Bell, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.
I am so far behind with my posting! I am hoping to get caught up once and for all. Last week I happily attended ISTE 2011 in Philadelphia. I had an amazing time with colleagues from our state's technology association! I will be posting lots of shots from that visit! This shot is pretty self-explanatory. (I even Photoshopped out a girl's arm!)

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Day 166- Beads

Beads by kayaker1204
Beads, a photo by kayaker1204 on Flickr.
This shot is about 3 weeks old- shot at Field Day earlier this month, and recently processed with PSE9. The kids got to visit an "art station" thanks to our talented art teacher!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Day 135- Tulip in Rain

Lots of rain predicted for this week. Will try to make the most of what nature offers!

Friday, May 13, 2011

Day 132- Dandelions

Yes, spring is definitely here once the dandelions start taking over! I processed this in PSE9, using the Sponge effect.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Day 117- Sand Dollar

Spent last weekend cleaning out at my mom's second (and now only) house. Lots more stuff in this attic to rummage through. One fun find was a collection of sand dollars, likely over 40 years old. I processed this shot in PSE9 with an effect called Fresco.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Day 115- Rain on Rhododendron

It's raining again. On the lookout for ways to use rain to my advantage! Still loving this Lomo camera effect!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Day 103- Student Driver

My daughter passed driver's education last fall. But now comes the formidable task of mastering a standard shift car! And it's not been quick and easy, but then again was it for any of us when we learned? I mused one day that in respect to the other driver's on the road, I wish we had a magnetic sign that would alert other drivers to the fact that she might roll on a hill, etc. My husband assured me one could buy such a thing on eBay. And what do you know?!? By the way, practiced a bit with PSE9 and the magic wand to select everything but the magnets, to which I added an effect called Watercolor.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Day 101- Magnolia Buds

The magnolia bush at school has lots of fuzzy buds. Tried a view into the sun and added the PSE9 Lomo camera effect. Very funky, that's for sure!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Day 95- More Crocus


Couldn't resist a few more macro shots of my crocuses. Loved the way they were covered in raindrops this morning! Spring might actually be here!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Day 87- Spring Color


Someone brought a bouquet of flowers into the teacher's room Love that touch of spring!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Day 86- Scraggily

This shot was actually taken on a sunny afternoon with crystal blue sky in the background. I was attracted to the scraggily branches that reached up. While processing it in PSE9, I tried an effect called Fresco, which almost made it look more like a painting than a photo! Think I like it, though!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Day 79- Super Moon


I shot my first photos in RAW format last night. It was the well-advertised "Super Moon" that reportedly appeared 14% bigger than the average full moon. Apparently it has something to do with it being a perigee moon- the biggest in 18 years. My daughter and I looked all around town for the best vantage point. Finally we hunkered down at a town park overlooking the ocean. There were lots of other locals there too- almost a party-like atmosphere! It was a beautiful cream-color, and I liked the shot with the reflection over the water the best. I'm still not totally satisfied with my moon-shooting abilities, but I guess I'll just have to keep practicing!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Day 78- Flowers Finally!

I was excited yesterday to find that crocuses had finally begun blooming along our school foundation. So happy to see color bursting onto the soon-to-be-spring scene!

Day 77- Umbrellas

We had an inservice day today, spending most of the morning in district meetings at the high school. As part of an art display these colorful umbrellas are currently hanging in the student gallery area. Unusual, but fun!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Day 74- Nappy Time!

Poor Graham. My poor cat has had a rough day... of sleeping. Why not relax by... doing more sleeping!