August 23, 2008

Photo Challenge: Sweets

Time for the latest Brenda Photo Challenge! The subject is Sweets, picked by the current challenge hostess, Tegan of Pacman Forever.

Minty Sweets - We don’t keep many sweets in the house lately, so this subject matter took a little bit of thinking. I have a weakness for flavored mints and their cute little tins. I reuse the tins to store needle packs, beading threads, buttons, pins, etc. The tins fit the bill for this photo exercise, and a little play time with Photoshop filters gave my photos some extra zip. I took the photos with existing inside light and no flash. All of the tins were propped up on a piece of medium brown fake fur, resulting in a unique, mottled background after applying the filters. Cool, huh?



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  1. TabithaAugust 23, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    Great photos ~ I just love those tins!!
    love and hugs XXX

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  2. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    These look Great! What Filters??? Come on...Give it UP!!!hahahaha...Well done...Sweets!!!hughugs

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  3. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Hey, Donna! Filters on the Photoshop program, LOL! Just a little digital photo manipulation!

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  4. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks, Tabitha! Those little tins sure come in handy!

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  5. BrendaAugust 23, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Wonderful photos and great effects! I love those little tins that the mints come in.

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  6. UnknownAugust 23, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Donna,

    Great idea!! I love what you did with these. I knew what you mean, I have been trying to keep sweets out of my house lately too but somehow they just keep getting through the door. LOL Love your photos!

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  7. jennAugust 23, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    very cool!

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  8. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks, Brenda and Joan! I was having a hard time with this challenge, LOL!

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  9. CindraAugust 23, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    I like what you did with these!

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  10. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you, Jenn and Cindra!

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  11. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartAugust 23, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Hey Donna thanks for reminding me I had a chance to post some pictures. I love how yours turned out. That's awesome. We love those mints too.
    Blessings,

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  12. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks, Kim! I was heading to your blog shortly! Whew, there's a long list in this challenge!

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  13. SallyAugust 23, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Very nice! Great pictures. My daughter LOVES Altoids!! :)

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  14. JeanneAugust 23, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Good choice. Love the tins and how different they make each flavor's.

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  15. The Hallman TribeAugust 23, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    great job on the theme! I think I may need to run up to the store and get myself an Altoid. Oh, and I love the use of your filters! Great job!

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  16. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks, Jeanne! Have you tried their chocolate covered ones? YUM!

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  17. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks, Hallman Tribe! I had fun with the multilple filters, playing with the images.

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  18. SybilAugust 23, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    What great pics. I had no idea Altoids came in so many variations!

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  19. KarenAugust 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    I love your photos. Altoids are always in my purse. My son practically eats them like candy. I've saved the tins too. I always think they should be good for something. I really like your special effects too with the filters. Cool idea!

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  20. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks, Sybil!

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  21. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks, Karen! I love the tins as much as the mints, LOL. And I had fun with the multiple filters. Will have to teach myself about them some more!

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  22. TonjiaAugust 23, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    awesome pics!! I really like the texturing that photoshop added..

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  23. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks, Tonjia! It is fun to play with the digital images!

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  24. Aja JeniseAugust 23, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    I love how you altered those photos... what a neat way of adding some extra character to these tins. Glad to have met you... and thanks for stopping by our Story as well...

    Aja

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  25. Karen MAugust 23, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Cool pictures!!

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  26. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks, Aja! It was nice to be introduced to your blog!

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  27. DonnaAugust 23, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks, Karen!

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  28. AnnieAugust 23, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Love your post...and little tins do come in handy don't they? I love them too!

    Annie

    ps Thanks for your visit, Donna!

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  29. JoanAugust 23, 2008 at 11:52 PM

    Thank for stopping in at my blog.. love your old tins....I can remember eating sweets from them when I was a kid.

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  30. Joni August 24, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    my daughter has a thing for tins and has quite a collection...they come in handy some times...I like what you did to the pictures...always fun to play with the photo features isn't it?

    all of your photos are terrific!

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  31. AmandaAugust 24, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    Wonderful pictures! I wish i new how to work photoshop like you do!
    l,
    Amanda x

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  32. DonnaAugust 24, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you, Amanda, Annie, Joanie, and Joan for checking out my pictures and your sweet words!

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  33. Nita JoAugust 24, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Donna, Thanks for all the sweet comments (no pun intended) that you have left for me!

    Your photos are wonderful! My favorite for color and texture is the Cinnamon tin. Great work!

    Nita Jo

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  34. SharonAugust 24, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    Great photos and wonderful old tins :-)

    Sharon

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  35. DonnaAugust 24, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Thank you, Nita Jo and Sharon! I had fun playing with these photos!

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  36. teegsAugust 25, 2008 at 4:58 AM

    Cool pictures.

    thanks for playing!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 25, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Good choice. I am not a fan of Altoid mints but I do like the little tins for keeping small stuff! Problem is, I have to beg for them from friends and relatives!

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  38. DonnaAugust 25, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks for looking, teegs!

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  39. DonnaAugust 25, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks, Jeanette! In this day and age when everything is plastic, it is nice that you can still get these containers in metal!

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  40. Joni August 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    Hi Donna, stop by my blog sometime I have something for ya'!

    cheers!

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  41. DonnaAugust 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    I just saw that, Joni! I am so flattered and flustered! Thank you so much - you are a dear!

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