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March 23, 2009

Things aren’t always what they seem…

When we were in Bruges a couple of years ago, we stayed at a B&B with an amazing view of the Belfort Tower. Unfortunately, there was some construction work going on, and this crane was in the way:

view from room RS

The frame around the window kind of got in the way too. Whoops!!

But thanks to a little help from a program called Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, the view was greatly improved :-)

view from room rev RS

I would have made the clouds a bit fluffier, but my free trial ran out before I got around to it. Whoops again!!

And here’s a before and after shot of Jackson. Not a lot to change, but there was a fuzzy splotch by his left eye that was bugging me…

Jax 1 RS

…and now it’s gone :-)

Jax 2 RS

If you want to touch up some of your photos, you can download a free trial version of Paint Shop Pro here. It’s pretty easy to do the basic stuff — just follow the helpful tips in the sidebar :-)

Have fun!!

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16 comments:

  1. janetMarch 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    oh kelly thats really awesome, seems like the ideal program.
    hugs
    janet

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  2. Paul AnaterMarch 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I use a program called Gimp. It's an open-source version of Photoshop. It's amazing and like Photoshop, the learning curve's pretty steep. But learning new software is fun! I think so anyway. Check it out! http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
    No temporary licenses here!

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  3. Chloe's CoutureMarch 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I LOVE BRUGGE!! That is seriously one of my favorite places in Europe, I went 3 times last year b/c I jut have to take new people there and we went for the flea market in Sept! It is an amazing place! Good job with picture improvement, it totally looks natural!!

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  4. Maria KillamMarch 24, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    I didn't realize I could do that without a serious program! Thanks.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    thanks for the paint shop pro dearie!!!

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  6. Cottage LifestyleMarch 24, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Kelly and Victoria, Matt's picture arrived yesterday and is in perfect condition. Please tell Matt it is beautiful. I will do a post soon showing you where I hang it.

    Renee

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  7. ChristyMarch 24, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Oh your dog is too cute - I love him. What a neat program - I'll have to check that out!

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  8. xinexMarch 24, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Neat program! Awesome pictures!...Christine

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  9. Tom ErdmanMarch 24, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Kelly, I have about 200 photos I need outlined in Photoshop. Could you help me out with that?

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  10. LaurenMarch 24, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    oh wow that's awesome!!! have to go check it out!! thanks for sharing!!
    xoxo

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  11. SilverMarch 25, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    your dog is so adorable!

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  12. Velvet and LinenMarch 25, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I have to get this. My photography leaves a lot to be desired!

    xo
    Brooke

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  13. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 25, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Ooooh that would make my life a whole heck of a lot easier...I keep trying to do it all with the shot itself!

    I absolutely ADORE Brugge!! Seems as though the whole city is made of chocolate! So gorgeous!!

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  14. Dumbwit TellherMarch 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks for the tip(s). I wish there were 48 hrs. in each day. I would love to learn to tackle all the newest photo/design software!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Super cute dog :)

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  16. angeloMarch 27, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Jackson is waaay too adorable. Great dog and beautiful homes!

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