Photoshoppin'
If you can't manage to take some good photos on a trip to Africa, with all the gorgeous views, the vibrant people, the vivid colors, and the huge skies, then there is no photographic hope for you. I'm not a great photographer, but I had a lot to work with out there.
I came home and played around with some of my favorites on Photoshop. The results were really fun:
This next one is my favorite. I can't help but start humming "Circle Of Life" every time I see it:
I love them!
Posted by: chilihead | Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11:35 PM
I LOVE what you did to the tree photo! Nicely done!
Posted by: Allison Massie | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 01:04 AM
Your right, all that's missing in the last one is a lion somewhere in the background. Great shots.
Posted by: Kisha @ Proud SAHM | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Shannon - photos look great! We'll be calling you the Pioneer Woman's sister in no time. :)
We discussing parenting over at our place. Stop by when you have time.
Duckabush Blog
A loyal Rocks in My Dryer reader (lurker).
Posted by: Kathy in WA | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 01:55 AM
Shannon, they are just lovely. My favorite is the Kampala girl, but I'm a sucker for candid portraits.
Posted by: Heather | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Beautiful! The Pioneer Woman would be proud! I got Photoshop Elements for Christmas and I still have not figured out how to use it - very intimidating!
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Looks awesome! I took so many pictures of faces when I was in Kenya--little kids, and especially my kids with some of them. I miss those little ones.
The animal pictures were great, too, but it's the faces that stick with you.
Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!
Posted by: Sheila ~ To Love, Honor and Vacuum | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:08 AM
very nice!
Posted by: Minnesotamom | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:16 AM
HI,
I just wanted to say that yesterday in the mail I received my first Compassion letter for the child we sponsor in Uganda!
The whole family was so excited. I cried. :)
She said, "I love you so much for choosing me out of many."
Now that makes it all worth it!
Praise!
Kelly
Posted by: KELLY S | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Wow. That tree picture is wonderful. I really really love the top picture though.
Posted by: Sister Honey Bunch | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:56 AM
That tree pic is STUNNING!!! I am covetous of your photagraphic ability (or photo shoppey ability!!)
Love em all - but 'specially the tree!
Becky Jo
Posted by: Becky Jo | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Seeing through your eyes is a gift.
Thank you for sharing Africa... and your heart... with us.
(And that tree? *Stunning*!)
Posted by: Ann @ Holy Experience | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:15 AM
WOW! That last one ought to be published in National Geographic...just WOW!
Posted by: distybug | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Love the pictures. I would love to visit Africa.
Posted by: Mel | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:42 AM
I like the angle of the little girl as she leans. I am weird like that.
I think I had some of that Fanta when we went to World of Coke. The flavors from Africa were my favorites.
Posted by: Melanie | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:54 AM
That first one is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Anna | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Oh... I have always wanted to see Africa. You picked some great photos, hon. I love how the colors of the bins and boxes seem colorful... And the umbrella tree is perfect.
Posted by: tracey | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Love, love, love! Especially the first picture. And I'm happy to see that Coke has established itself to the ends of the earth. If only they would take the gospel with them!
Posted by: Leslie | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:27 AM
I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE FIRST PICTURE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRL!
Posted by: The Roost | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Nice photos. I always think of that type of tree and grassland when I think of Africa. I love how you edited it. The vibrant colors are awesome, but black and white is beautiful also!
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I love the pictures! You did a great job at photoshopping them!
Posted by: nottryingforaboy | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Betsy Bird | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:28 AM
That last picture is absolutely stunning. Talk about having talent!
Posted by: Lauren | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I love your photos! The little girl in the door just just so sweet.
The new blog look is great too!
Posted by: Melissa | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM
great pictures. love your new springy design too!
Posted by: chickadee | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM