Category Archives: Beyond Layers

This was a very long editing session utilising 2 textures, Sienna and Finale. The image I chose for this exercise was taken in December 2011 in New Zealand – Church of Good Shepherd built in 1934 and situated right at the foreshore of Lake Tekapo.

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  • Pam - February 18, 2012 - 1:45 PM

    WOW…Ingrid, this is really amazing from the original to the textured image…the painterly feeling is very prominent and it seems to have added some strong 3 dimensional effects to the bricks on this old church. Can’t decide which pic I like best, both have some very nice qualities!
    You are ROCKING with these assignments…WAY TO GO, my friend!ReplyCancel

  • Christy - March 3, 2012 - 1:27 PM

    This is lovely. You did a fabulous job. I hope you framed it!
    Your site is beautiful. I’ll definitely be back to visit. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

Today’s challenge if you wish to accept it is: “You in six words” ‘Sure, your life story could fill a thousand pages – but sometimes a few words are ALL YOU NEED.’ Hmmm.  I could not think of anything clever at all.  We all do not particularly like writing about ourselves, so this is what […]

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  • Suzannah - January 24, 2012 - 6:28 PM

    Beautifully doneReplyCancel

  • Kathy - January 24, 2012 - 11:30 PM

    Oh wow…so much I love about this. First, the sentiment…I so agree with it. And secondly I just adore old family photos. And I really like how your eyes just pierce out of this photo. I feel as if you are looking at me.

    kathyReplyCancel

  • nancyjean - January 25, 2012 - 2:31 PM

    wow. what a very creative idea. i love this and your 6-word memoir. very niceReplyCancel

  • Becs - January 25, 2012 - 10:06 PM

    I love this, so simple and perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Jacqui Jay - January 26, 2012 - 12:03 AM

    This is really inspired, Ingrid … the words are heartfelt but it is the photograph that underpins them beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • Pam - January 27, 2012 - 4:59 PM

    I agree with all the comments made before mine…I LOVE this, Ingrid! How appropriate to select an image so meaningful to your life. It really sums up the challenge completely “you in six words”.
    Thanks for sharing the challenges from “Beyond Layers” this way I can join in on the creative messages too.ReplyCancel

Today we were ask to create a minimalistic image with not too much editing.  Just using Kim Klassen’s wonderful texture “Awaken” I am trying to remember the steps I took to create this image.  Canon 5D MKII Canon 50mm F/1.4mm USM lens.  ISO 200, 1/1500sec, f1.4 Cropped this image, desaturated and reduced vibrancy of the […]

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  • Pam - January 27, 2012 - 5:03 PM

    This is GREAT! the simplicity is marvelous. Thanks for the info on how you created the image…I can use all the help I can get and from your explanation on techniques it gives me a lift up on the P/S learning experience. You are a very creative artist my dear friend 🙂ReplyCancel