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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Photography | Friday Fun

October 7, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Fun

Filed Under: Photography

This is my favorite photo of the week. Love the sunflare and bokeh. Used my favorite Lightroom Presets right now.

 Blogging from Bolivia     the hollie rogue

This is the first week of Shades of Autumn. I am so excited. This week’s theme is…

A spider, leaves, bokeh, leaves and sky, our new grass. I am obsessed with letters thanks to one of the co-hosts Alicia she wrote about that here.

To put photos in words- Create a new blank file. Then pick a thick font, I was using Impact, but this time I used My Own Topher. After you pick the font write the letters individually so that they are in different layers. Line them up. I use the ruler for that. Then what you will do is prepare the photo you want to add by editing  it and resizing. Then drag your photo over top of the letter you want it to be in. Then you right click the photos  in the layers panel and choose to create clipping mask. That is how it is worded in Photoshop. In Elements you can go to Layer, Create Clipping Mask or CTRL+G. Hope that was helpful and not too confusing. If you have questions let me know.

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  1. Jennifer says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Congrats! You made the top five of Fabulous Friday! Thanks so much for participating. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 18, 2011 at 12:02 am

      YAY! Thank you Jennifer.
  2. Maryvel says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Hello There! Just in case you haven't heard, CONGRATULATIONS!!! you are the lucky winner of the Pure Photoshop Actions Set, "Just a Pinch". Such a fabulous picture! Thanks so much for linking up! Please contact me so I can instruct you how to claim your prize! All the best!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 14, 2011 at 4:18 pm

      Thank you. :)
  3. Nicolasa says

    October 11, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Gorgeous Sarah! Just gorgeous!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks so much Nicolasa.
  4. emszee says

    October 10, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    nice shot...reallyyyy nice..
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks!! :D
  5. Faith says

    October 9, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Thank you! I was wondering how to do that! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      Your welcome Faith. Easy and fun.
  6. Meg says

    October 8, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    What an awesome shot!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Meg.
  7. alicia says

    October 8, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Very cool! Such a lovely variety of green. Thanks so much for the shout out! Have a great weekend!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you Alicia. :)
  8. Dawn says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Gorgeous photo! I love that it's not a perfectly shaped leaf too! Stopping by from a couple of fall challenges! I'm your newest follower! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you Dawn.
  9. Christine says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Great use of green letters, love 'em!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Christine.
  10. Tatjana Parkacheva says

    October 8, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Beautiful photo. Regards and best wishes
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks!!
  11. Maryvel says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:46 am

    WOW!! This is amazing! The light, the bokeh, everything about this picture is wonderful! Thank you so much for linking-up!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Maryvel.
  12. Andie says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Wonderful, Sarah. Absolutely wonderful. I love the picture words, too. I may have to try that sometime. Thanks for linking up!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much Andie.
  13. Summer says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    so so pretty! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you Summer.
  14. DaenelT says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    So very cool! I really need to start playing around with lettering, love it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you!!! :D
  15. Courtney says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Wow, girl.... Fabulous shot!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Courtney. :)
  16. Gina says

    October 7, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    TOO COOL Sarah!!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Gina.
  17. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I love this, Sarah! Love the quick, easy tutorial too. :) Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. Can't wait to see what you'll do with next week's theme, yellow. Have a great weekend and give those sweet boys a big hug for me. Take care... P.S. That first shot is amazing!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much Kristi. I will be there!
  18. Kim Stevens says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Love the leaf, but those letters are so cool!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you Kim.
  19. Lauri says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Such incredible light and great bokeh.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you Lauri.
  20. Stephanie says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Sarah! That first shot is like WOW! and the Green is so creative!! I'm hoping to get a "green" shot linked up this weekend. We shall see! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      Awww. Thanks so much Stephanie.
  21. Jodi Hall says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    That leaf shot is a-mazing!! You captured the color perfectly :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks so much Jodi.
  22. Ewa says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    amazing colors!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks so much Ewa.
  23. Ruth West says

    October 7, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    so so beautiful :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 8, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you Ruth.
  24. Shannon says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Amazing as always!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you Shannon.
  25. freckles & dimples says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    great shot! I love the color....
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you very much.
  26. Lori says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Simple beauty!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you Lori.
  27. Carla @ Jansen Family Adventures says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Wow...I love the leaf photo...and how the spider fits right inside the G! Nice work!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      He he. Thanks Carla.
  28. Suzette Mahoney says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    What a gorgeous leaf photo! And those photo letters are so creative.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks Suzette.
  29. Satakieli says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    LOVE the letters, what a fun idea! Thanks so much for taking part, I hope you'll join us again next week for the colour theme yellow!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you! I will be there.
  30. Leslie Estes says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    So cool!! I love it!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you Leslie.
  31. Christina Klas says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    WOW that photo is amazing. I love it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Christina.
  32. ana [bluebirdkisses} says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:48 am

    that's a really beautiful photo! the lighting is so perfect. Great job!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks so much Ana.
  33. Kelli @ writing the waves says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Perfect shot to ring in the fall season! Love it! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks Kelli.
  34. Tara says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:56 am

    LOVE your leaf shot, so so cool and colorful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Tara.
  35. alita says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Fun. Fun. FUN. FUUUUN! I really like your letters and now I gotta figure that out. Did I mention this post was fun? I love eye candy & learning something, too.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Alita. The letters are so easy. :)
  36. Misty says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Gorgeous photo! Love how the leaf is completely backlit. Thanks for linking up!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks so much Misty.
  37. andi says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:20 am

    GORGEOUS as always! and yes, i would love for you to guest post! how about something about sunflare---i have no idea how to do that! let me know when you want to do it--i'm open for next friday or the following. thanks for linking, friend!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Andi. How about the following Friday. I will be out of town next Friday. :)
  38. Pamela R says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:57 am

    wonderful shot! I love the photo words! Stopping in with Favorite Photo Friday Hop and now following.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you Pamela.
  39. Barb says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:47 am

    Love your Word Art!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you Barb.
  40. Nancy says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Neat! Thanks for the tutorial. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks Nancy.
  41. emily says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Very Cool...I'm gonna have to try that in GIMP!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks Emily. Let me know if you can do it in Gimp.
  42. Erika B says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Oh my, that is absolutely perfect bokeh! Erika B
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much Erika.
  43. Claire says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:20 am

    What a fun take on green. I also love your favorite photo of the week. Beautiful composition and light.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Claire.
  44. ShonEjai says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:07 am

    I loved the colors of the photo and how you chose to compose the photo. It made a photo of a simple leaf extraordinary.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you!! :)
  45. [email protected] says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:04 am

    love the new header & that shot is AMAZING sarah. seriously, amazing.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks so much Amy.
  46. AJ Kreations says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:06 am

    Love the light and the colors!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you!
  47. Seeing Each Day says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Love the strength of this shot - just shines. And, yes, you are so skilled with your letter photos! I'm impressed.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks so much.
  48. [email protected] says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:51 am

    What a great flare - like lots of mini rainbows.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks so much Rosie.
  49. Cedar says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:47 am

    That leaf is so vibrant and just cheerful feeling! Perfect! Fun green collage!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks Cedar.
  50. Yue says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:22 am

    gorgeous work! thanks for the tutorial. happy weekend...
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you and your welcome.
  51. Michelle Kennedy says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:45 am

    LOVE the colour and flare in this!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you Michelle.
  52. Jaymi McClusky says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:51 am

    WOW that leaf shot is AMAZING!! the color and flare in the background is so beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 7, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Jaymi

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