Friday, November 16, 2012

Never Fear!


Finally it is cool enough to light my candles. Early early AM, I decided to play with my settings on the Rebel and the first few were very very dark. 

NEVER FEAR my Kindle is Near.

Page from book open in Kindle app


I found a Photoshop elements instruction book for 2.99, kindle edition. I quick downloaded it and the page was so small  I could not follow the instructions. 

Never Fear! A blogger friend is near:

Ann at Snap Edit Scrap   said download the Kindle app to my PC and I did and now I can view the instructions on my 26 inch monitor


 Above is out of camera, much  to dark, the next two are fiddled with by following the instructions
                                       (the last 3 photos are the same photo)



MADSNAPPER BLOG CLOSED SATURDAY, GONE TO THE CANINE FESTIVAL FUND RAISER

37 comments:

Deb said...

Love the shots have fun snapping at the festival

Deb said...

Love the new header

diane b said...

It sure does make a difference. Your header is nice. Tell me is your desk always so neat and tidy?
If you want to make the lights turn into stars you set your cameras with a high Av number (small aperture) naturally the speed will slow down to let enough light in so you need to use a tripod.
Try It!
Enjoy the doggie show.

Betty Manousos said...

terrific shots! love all of them. it's really hard to pick a favourite. i have to say that first one has a magic feel to it. i am always in so deep awe of your ability to use techno like that.

enjoy the festival!
happy weekend~

Anonymous said...

Very nice.

Have a wonderful weekend.

abhinavr said...

Nice photos of candle lights!
Happy to visit your blog :)

RoeH said...

You're so smart. I cannot understand any of those photoshop direcctions. I just gave up trying. Course not I need a camera to do anything. Alas!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Also glad that the a.m. Is dark enough for coffee by candlelight, which is our usual customary start to the day. Your candles are lovely, Sandra.

Miss Debbie said...

Candle holders are pretty and I love oil lamps. Neat shots! Have fun at your festival!

Muffy's Marks said...

Its fun to mess around with photos. Great shots. Have fun at the fundraiser.

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Whatever effect you achieve, burning candles are wonderful...

And a lovely new Header here!!!! I love it, to pieces. :-)

Have fun!

Cranberry Morning said...

Okay, I know I use the word 'gorgeous' way too often in response to your photos, but... I love the warm glow. So cozy looking.

Enjoy the canine festival. Wish I were there to go with you! Arf

Marie said...

Blogger friends are the Best!
I've had my candles out as well. :)
Take a lot of pictures on Saturday, like I really need to remind the MadSnapper! LOL
Happy Friday!

TexWisGirl said...

i liked them all!

Rose said...

I like all the photos...even the straight out of camera one...

Rose said...

PS--If I have a hard time deciding which book to read, I will look at them on my PC Kindle--it shows the covers and sometimes the cover does appeal to me...

Chatty Crone said...

Technology is amazing and isn't is great to get help from our friends? sandie (Like you have done for me - thanks.)

George said...

You did a great job with your last photo. I'm glad you could read the instructions on your computer. I hope tomorrow's fund raiser is a big success.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

I love my PhotoShop Elements. It can certainly help when it comes to a photo which is too dark, or one which is too light.... Love it!!!

Great pictures --and I meant to tell you yesterday that I like your header.
Hugs,
Betsy

My Mind's Eye said...

Mad Snapper what beautiful pictures. I love your crystal candle sticks and Hurricane lamps. I would never have thought to do this..VERY creative!!

Have fun at the K9 event...I'm 100% positive there will be some mad snapping going on too.
Hugs C

Val said...

1st- love the new header
2nd--very pretty shots of the candles
3rd-have a great time snapping at the Canine Festival.
Happy Friday!!

Inger said...

I love these photos, they all look just perfect to me. But it is great the way you take the time to learn, to work on them, to make them just the way you want them. Beautiful!

Michaele said...

These photos make me feel all warm and comfortable.

Just Mags said...

Outstanding pictures Sandra!! Enjoy the Festival. Hugs

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

WOW~~ I am blown away on how beautiful your seting is with those candles and the photograph is outstanding~~ AND.. I like that table you have your computer on!!!! YOU have some awesome finds there. THE fire pot and now this table.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Gorgeous pictures. I like the darker look almost as much as the last picture.

Ann said...

There is something so wonderful about candlelight. Even better when you combine it with snapping fun and photoshopping. Glad I could be of assistance.
Enjoy the canine festival

Anonymous said...

SUCH gorgeous light!

Cloudia said...

quite useful, encouraging, lovely!



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Declan said...

Oh that is all way too technical! Have a great time on Saturday. ps. love the new header! Deccy x

Unknown said...

Beautiful candles...it looks very cozy and inviting.
Enjoy your weekend!

BlueShell said...

You do have a new header...I LOVE IT


And YES...I can see the difference!

Remember that "thing about matches" in the WC? Well...IT WORKS!!!! Yep...Bad smell gone...

Thank you dear!
( I had to have a new computer and I lost many of my email contacts...That is why I did not email you lately! Sorry)

xoxo
BShell

Dee said...

Goes to show experimenting and practicing pays off...I like your new header also...your desk is very similar to mine.

LindyLouMac said...

I love candlelight as well but unlike you do not wait for the cooler weather. We use them a lot in the summer as well, often when dining outside.

Catherine said...

Some very lovely lighting Sandra! Good job!
Hope you are having a most wonderful Saturday!
xo Catherine

Debra Dickinson said...

I didn't know any of the above! Kindle, Rebel or Photoshop adjusting... thanks MadSnapper and Ann! :) Looking forward to some woof, woof festival pics. Thanks for all you do!

EG CameraGirl said...

These photos look so elegant to my eyes.