Note to Self: Don't quit your day job!

Part of my 2010 TaDa List was to improve my photography skills - not only in the actual picture taking department, but in the whole photoshop (and doing fun things with the pictures) department as well. I feel as if I have been lagging behind in that whole creative venture. So last night was the night. I sat at the computer for what seemed like hours and worked in photoshop, trying to make something creative from this shot . . .

I do think the photo above is a lovely, but it's pretty much the subject that makes it so. These are some absolutely beautiful hydrangea's that my mother-in-law gave me from her garden. They really are as beautiful as they look. But I had a vision to do something more with the picture. So, here is my attempt at layers, texture, and Adobe photoshop . . .

I have to tell you - I kind of like it. I am not a computer guru. I haven't taken a class or been schooled, at all, on this stuff (which, by the way, had me thinking that I really should pick up Photoshop for Dummies!) Working on this was really frustrating, yet so rewarding when it started to actually look like the vision in my head. I was completely out of my comfort zone, but decided that it really is something I want to learn more about. I love taking a photograph and turning it into even more. 

Be on the lookout for more photo creations. I may need your help and feed back as I focus a little bit on this next creative adventure of mine. In honor of my new found interest in photography, a quote . . .

“To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” - Elliott Erwitt

and, a question . . . Have you done something lately that has taken you out of your comfort zone? Have you done something that you never thought you would, but always wanted to? Please share . . . I'd love to know.