I’ve been absent from the blogs for a few days, as we’re still away on holiday. Yesterday we arrived at my MiL’s house in England, and over the next week will be having family and friend reunions before returning to Florida on 4th July. My blog friend, author Dianne Gray commented “I was about to call the WordPress police to see if you were okay,” so I thought I’d check in with a contribution for Jude’s Bench series, which this month calls for edited photos of benches.
In Umhlanga Rocks we have a splendid pier which boasts many benches where one can sit and watch the waves and ships, or gaze across at the lighthouse. My attention was caught by the little gathering next to the steps. There’s a security guard, and a very colourful beach vendor wearing an assortment of sunhats and carrying buckets, spades and fishing nets, chatting with a couple of their friends.
I cropped the photo to focus on the group, and saturated the colours to make the scene look more jolly.
Here’s the original, complete with wonky horizon line. π
Well done with the photo – looks more interesting and full of character. I have also been absent – but for a couple of months due to heavy working times. So now i’m back again too. No police looking out for me at least! Glad to be back, just like you!
Thanks, Anne Christine. Great to see you back again. π
You too!
I love that line ” Call the WordPress police”. good to know you have folks watching out for you Sylvia. I am a big fan of saturation. My favorite little editing tool. Yes it does indeed make things look jollier!
Thanks so much, Sue. Glad you like it. π
Hi Dilvia, I do t know how this one got by me?? Wow what a grand looking pier !!!
Why do I even try to do things like this in my phone or iPad…., good grief.. That of course should say Silvia…
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Nice job on the processing:)
Thanks so much. π
Keep enjoying your time with fam π
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Thanks, RoSy. We sure did. Home again now. π
Welcome back home. π
Great shot, and really nice job on the editing. π
Thanks Nancy. π
Great view and brlliant colors
Thanks so much, Marylou. π
Wow … not only a big difference, but also an improvement (well, at least to me). Cheers to your MIL. Safe travels.
Thanks so much, Frank. We’re down to the last couple of days now. π
Very well edited Sylvia, big improvement.
Thanks, Pauline. π
Wow how it pops now! great colors and detail and a wonderful setting
Thanks, Lisa. π
I love the colours! Thank you for bringing the nice warm sunshine with you – it’s been very welcome. π
Thanks, Elaine. Yes, we’ve been very lucky with the weather. π
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Fun to see the difference. Enjoy the holidays!
Thanks so much, Otto. π
Fascinating to see the difference between the edited and unedited. Which do you think represents the scene as you would like to remember it? Happy UK times.
Thanks for your comment. I think the original one is just fine for my memory bank. π
You’ve been applying those paints of yours, Ad! π Have fun with the family!
Haha Thanks, Jo. π
Have camera, will impress! π
I love your comment, Lorna. π
I know you are enjoying every minute of your trip. Thanks for sharing the photosβ¦you did a great job with the editing.
Thanks so much, Karen. π
Have a lovely time Sylvia ! You’ll have your work cut out keeping up with your dear MIL .. will there be dancing π
I hear news of a heat wave and sunshine … did you organise that π
Yes of course I pre-ordered the good weather. No dancing so far. π
I love the touched up photo. Really give the photo a whole new life. Have a great holiday
Thanks, Ruth. π
So colourful!
Glad you like it, Aletta. π
Life seems to be pretty good, I see that in your images…I would certainly like to sit on that bench and enjoy the world you revealed.
Thanks, Charlie. π
A nice “sighting”, Sylvia π Have a wonderful time in the UK! Enjoy the cooler weather, it’s quite hot here in FL right now…
Thanks, Helen. Yes, I’ve been keeping an eye on the temperatures in Florida. π
Oh, so much better! Love the bold colours!
Thanks, Torrie. Glad you like it. π
What a difference – you have a real painters eye there! Have a great time with your reunions.
Thank you. We’re having loads of fun here. π
That is very colourful indeed, Sylvia. Thanks so much for the ping back – have a wonderful time! (hugs) xxxx
Thanks so much, Dianne. π
I like both actually but in different way. The cropped to focus to the main subject and strong saturation (appears to have stronger contrast too) meets the objective – more punchy and put the object at the main point. While the broader view picture has less saturate color but it gives more relaxing feel, realistic and the focus shifted to path to the wide ocean and the sky view and the group of people becomes an augment to make the picture lively. Both are great!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, YC. π
We all need a break sometimes. Don’t know how you keep up with posting as much as you do. For me, it seems as though life gets in the way on occasion.
I agree. I’ve got quite behind with my blogging, but we’re having so much fun. π
Enjoy your holidays, Sylvia!!!! π xxxxxx
Thanks so much, Marina. xx π
Bold, colorful and cropped definitely gets my vote, Sylvia. I know you will enjoy your time. July 4th will be here before you know it. π
Thanks so much, Lynne. π
A nice place to sit and this could have been ROYGBIV as well. Enjoy your time over here!
Thanks, Gilly. Yes, you’re right about the rainbow colours. π
… and have a GREAT time in lovely β€ UK! π
Thanks so much, Dina. We will. π
What a difference, well done! π
Have fun with your family, Sylvia. That street vendor is colorful!
Thanks, Geralyn. π
I am going to have to learn how you changed colors as you did. Fantastic work!!! This image I just fell in, drooling to be there!! LOL Great post and I thank you! Love, Amy β€
Thanks so much, Amy. My Apple Mac has a great edit feature. π xx
Lucky you. I’m going to be getting an Apple soon. Which model do you have? I’m asking because I am looking around right now. Thank you for answering!!! β€
I have the MacBook Air, and I love it. π
MacBook Air. OK. Thank you. I’m writing that one down. Thank you SO much!!!! β€
What an interesting pier with those enormous ribs! I like what you did with the cropping and coloring.
Have a great time with MIL. We’ll leave the light on for ya!
Thanks Nancy. π
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Thanks so much, Oyia. π
love the edited version, Sylvia. looks so much alive! so happy to see you back! enjoy UK π
Thanks, Lola. We’re having a lovely time here. π
Welcome to the UK, Sylvia. Wishing you happy gatherings.
Thanks so much, Tish. We’re loving our stay here. π
Wonky horizons seem to be my be my speciality! Don’t tell Jude. Have a lovely time in sunny England.
Thanks, Carol. My lips are sealed. π
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My favourite photo editing fix means you won’t see it!
Wow what an interesting looking piece of art at the pier π
Thanks, Andy. Glad you like what I did with the edit. π
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Yowza! It looks great! Enjoy your trip, Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Jill. πxx
My goodness what a difference! Looks so much livelier in the edited version and I am so glad you straightened that horizon, a wonky horizon is one of my pet hates π Nice of you to drop in again Sylvia. Have a lovely time in England – just in time for strawberries and cream and hopefully you have brought some of that lovely Durban sunshine with you π
Thanks, Jude. Yes, we’ve definitely brought some good South African sunshine with us. π