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May 24, 2012

Truly Showing Off...

It's a beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle.  The sun is shining in a cloudless sky.  The waters are calm and Truly is showing off!


original beach photo

1955 Chevy

This photo collage was a challenge.  My original photo was taken on a beach in Destin FL a couple of weeks ago.  The water and sandy beach on the left side of the photo was duplicated and then added to the original photo.  The clone stamping tool was a big help smoothing out the sand and surf.   The tow rope was cut from a bit of clip art.  Assorted brushes used to create the wake.

"Sweet Secret" texture courtesy of Photo Art Pixel Dust.


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33 comments:

  1. SueannMay 24, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    What a fun piece. I could almost swear I have seen truly in person???
    Wondering here....???
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  2. KiaMay 24, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Bravo! This is a masterpiece! I must check out the clone stamping tool, have never tried it before. Have a lovely day!

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  3. JonniqueMay 24, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    So nice! I have to try! Newest Follower via Thursday blog hop! Please follow back!?

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  4. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Oh my goodness! Your beach is so incredible. How lovely! Wishing you a day filled with sunshine in Florida! Love, Becky

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  5. Tamar SBMay 24, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    You are making me jealous of those crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches!!

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  6. deb dutyMay 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Fun photo! Wish I was there now!

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  7. Kenya G. JohnsonMay 24, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    As usual you did a wonderful job with retouching. I finally have a Mac and PSE 10 but I'm still not nearly as creative as you.

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  8. JeanneMay 24, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Looks as if Truly Nolen was having a great day at the beach! You did a super job processing this!

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  9. Vision By MilaMay 24, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    love those clear waters, can't wait for my beach holiday this summer!

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  10. SusanMay 24, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    That is so neat!! I love all the things you do with your photo's.

    Bet you had fun in Fla!

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  11. Happy Gardening, KimMay 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Thursdays Favorite Things Hop new follower here. Hope you'll stop by soon to follow me via GFC or any other way you would like. Also, if you could answer my poll I have at top left of my blog...it's all in fun!!

    Have a great day!!

    http://mommieagain.com

    Love that heart photo...I want one!!

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  12. Deborah VerhoevenMay 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    The Emerald Coast is Florida's best kept secret, for sure.

    I'm jealous that Truly can waterski better than I can. Awesome picture!

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  13. EpicMay 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    What a great photo, I'm popping by to visit from Katherine's linky!
    Cheers,
    Char
    http://1epicmom.com/2012/05/24/a-beautiful-day/

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  14. Mary Gene AtwoodMay 24, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Very fun photo! It was my first smile today.

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  15. Cropped StoriesMay 24, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Okay, that is too funny. I just realized there is a car on top of the water! Very cool!

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  16. poppilinnstudiosMay 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Love the photo-funny! The beach looks wonderful!

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  17. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    That photo is SO fun! Love it! And I'm going to be close to that spot week after next and I cannot WAIT! I love that area so much...

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  18. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    I love it! I can just feel and smell the sea water spraying up. I so want to ride in that car:) Just dropping in from Katherine's Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop to thank you for sharing. I always enjoy seeing what you are doing next. I would love to invite you to Freedom Fridays Blog Hop tomorrow. So hopping to see you there.

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  19. Monica S EngellMay 24, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Hihi,- I love your creativity! So fun to see! And a lot of work I guess!
    Have a nice evening:)

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  20. KiaMay 24, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I will check our "Restoration" by Olaf Olafsson next time I go to the library, thanks for the suggestion. :)

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  21. MarcieMay 25, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    What fun!! Love your sense of humor here..and the colors are divine!

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  22. AnnMay 25, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Incredible piece of art. I haven't tried the cloning tool--in fact, I didn't know what it's purpose was! This is truly a whimsical masterpiece.

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  23. Sherri B.May 25, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    So clever and fun! I always smile when I visit your photo art posts...wonderful editing!!

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  24. HeatherMay 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    That is awesome! I really enjoy looking at your work.

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  25. IdaMay 25, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    What fun! - Truly knows how to have a good time. - The colors in this are just wonderful and as always it's just delightful to see what Truly is up too.

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  26. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Clever composite!

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  27. A Creative GraceMay 25, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Oh, it looks gorgeous there, you're getting very good at the photoshopping :)

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  28. Gardening in a SandboxMay 25, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    what fun. You had me fooled. Valerie

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  29. AnnesphamilyMay 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Good seeing you here! I am always trying to catch up! You always have a wonderful shares. Enjoy the weekend.

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  30. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.May 26, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Wish I could make selections and counterintuitive pairings of elements the way you do! What fun! Thank you for sharing with Photo Art Friday.

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  31. Katherines CornerMay 26, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Truly is a surfer dude! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop Big Hugs xo

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  32. ashokMay 28, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    ha! good one!

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  33. Maria MatterMay 31, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Truly...amazing!!
    I'll be featuring you this week @ Inspire Me FRidays, thanks so much for linking up!

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