June 14, 2009

Happy Flag Day!

altered American flag photo
It’s a special day to celebrate the American flag! I hope you enjoy this altered photo that I created. I used Photoshop Elements to superimpose a graphic image of the American flag onto a photograph of textured stones. By distorting the flag layer, it makes it appear that the image is painted onto the stones. Cool, huh?!

Crooks Bridge, built by Henry Wolfe in 1856
The stone blocks are from a photo I took of a covered bridge in Parke County, Indiana. Parke County is considered the Covered Bridge Capital of the World. If you are ever in that area, you’ll need to stop to enjoy the scenic back roads, country charm, and beautiful covered bridges. It is a true slice of Americana!
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10 comments:

  1. DonnaJune 14, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Told 'ya so!!!! I could Never do that!! Look at that flag!! Well done!!!!hughugs

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  2. dabrahJune 14, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    That picture with the flag is so clever. I think you should run courses on how to use these different types of software for your fellow blggers. Why are there so many covered bridges? Does it rain a lot there? I like the look, though. It's like a mini-half-barn.

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  3. SallyJune 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Awesome, Donna!! I love the way you did that; this has to be one of my most favorites!!

    Have a wonderful day! ((hugs))

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  4. JaniceJune 14, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    You are so very talented with your photography and editing. I am amazed at everything you can do.

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  5. IreneJune 14, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I agree, I have had a wicked time finding out how to do those fabulous things you do with your Photo Shop. An Online class sounds great.

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  6. Karen MJune 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    You are so good with photoshop...someday I'm gonna learn that, but right now I gotta keep on learning this accounting stuff!!!

    When is your surgery? It's soon isn't it?

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  7. Olde Dame PenniwigJune 15, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Oh, I love covered bridges!

    What a neat graphic you created!

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  8. KathyJune 15, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Donna..
    LOVE!! what you did with the flag! pretty cool! love the bridge too..we just yesterday discovered one close to us..will post pics later on..

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  9. CindraJune 15, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Aren't you the creative lady! I love that photo of the flag... even if someone did try and paint the flag on stone, it wouldn't turn out as well as your photo did. Well done!

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  10. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    That is pretty cool Donna! Love the flag and stones.

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