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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Pixel Bender

June 8, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Pixel Bender

Filed Under: Family, Photography

I have been wanting and wanting to try out the Pixel Bender since Rosie first introduced it. Well I used it on a few pictures from Monster Jam and just love the look that it gave these photos. I seriously could play all day with this. It was so fun.

Here is a picture of one of the bridges we saw. I think it looks awesome with the pixel bender, but that just may be me. What do you think? Like or Don’t Like? I don’t think I would do it on all photos but I do like the artistic feel that it portrays.


The American Flag they had during the National Anthem

Grave Diggers awesome save. I did not think he was going to make it but he did.

Mean old Brutus. I do like what the affect did to this photo.  I think it looks very cartoony. If that is even a word.

Of course another photo of the Megasuarus. The flames just look awesome.

Captain’s Curse in Black & White

I really am loving all the photos I took at Monster Jam. I think I am meant to be a Motor Sports Photographer. How do I get into that though?

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  1. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    June 10, 2011 at 10:53 am

    I wondered why I was getting so many hits with my pixel bender post - thankyou so much for the link. I think your photos with the plugin are excellent. They look so animated and cartoon like. Sometimes I use layers with it and sometimes once I've brought the image out of the plugin I go to edit and fade the oil painting effect alittle bit.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:47 pm

      He he! Your welcome. I had to share how to do it. I love it so much!! Thanks for sharing with all of us. Have a great weekend.
  2. Summer says

    June 10, 2011 at 7:15 am

    That would be awesome if you got a job doing that huh..You are talented yes. The pics are really good too. Your sons would love that if you did that. Just think of all the free shows they would get into.ha Have a great Friday and good weekend.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:47 pm

      Yes I would love that job. Thank you Summer!
  3. Courtney says

    June 9, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I absolutely LOVE all of these!!! My boys used to be totally into Monster Jam & they will love looking at these photos!!! What a COOL technique & it's perfect for these kind of photos too!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks Courtney!
  4. Erika B says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Cool effects! I really like it in BW. Erika B
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks so much Erika!
  5. Misty says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:04 am

    I love what you did with these pictures! So cool!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks Misty!
  6. Mumma's Mini Mes - Kym says

    June 8, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    WOW that is sooo cool! I would love to learn to do that! I am your newest follower found you via WW :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks so much. It is fun to play around with. If you go to that link she tells you how to download it.
  7. Michelle says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Wow, those images are SO interesting! Love the flad one the best! Good luck judging all the EDIT ME photos! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks so much Michelle! I know there are a lot to pick from. They are all so good.
  8. Marla says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Fabulous shots. They are all so fun. :) Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you Marla!
  9. karren hubrich says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    These are all AMAZING!!!! Thanks for sharing how you did these. I LOVE the effect!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks so much Karren!
  10. Thatgirlblogs says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Loved them!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you!
  11. Gina says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    That is just too darn cool- I LOVE that effect!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Gina! I do too! ha ha!
  12. Adeena says

    June 8, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    That is really cool! It totally looks like someone drew those. :D Especially that B&W one!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Adeena. I had fun with them.
  13. Shannon says

    June 8, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Very fun!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you Shannon. It was a lot of fun.
  14. Summer Crosbie says

    June 8, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    How neat!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Summer!
  15. Robin says

    June 8, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Those are soooo cool! I'll have to check out that program/action...
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks Robin. Yes check it out. It is really neat.
  16. Allie says

    June 8, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    I love it!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you Allie. How are you all doing?
  17. Susan says

    June 8, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Awesome photos! I love the edits, very creative! Glad you had a good time :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks so much Susan!
  18. katrina says

    June 8, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    wow! awesome photos! i've gotta see about taking my boys to one of those monster truck shows. they would really love it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you Katrina!
  19. Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Very cool effect on your shots!! :) I love the one of the big truck (the one you said was cartoony.) Hehe.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks so much Courtney.
  20. Danyelle says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I love how you edited the pictures, so neat! So I bought the 30 day shred dvd last Friday, but I still haven't opened or done it. I suppose I was hoping the mere act of buying it would magically tone me.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Yes you need to join Danyelle! Thanks so much!
  21. Kristy says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I do like the look of those pictures. I've never seen anything like it!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Kristy. I had fun.
  22. Ashley Sisk says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I knew you'd love pixel bender - and these look great!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Ashley!
  23. Caitlin {Pacifier In My Pocket} says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Those pictures look incredible! I've never tried Pixel Blender, but now I am going to have to.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you Caitlin. You have to try it out.
  24. emily says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:59 am

    that affect is pretty neat...it looks like that truck rally was pretty fun...I can't remember the last time I'd been to one!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Emily! It was a blast.
  25. Naomi says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:41 am

    these are so cool! nice work!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you Naomi!
  26. justine Gordon says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:33 am

    wow this looks great! we don't have monster trucks here in England, what a great selection of shots especially your black and white
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Justine.
  27. Lori@ Teacher Turned Mommy says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:29 am

    that is so cool. I might have to go check out that effect
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks Lori! I had fun with it.
  28. Olivia says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I love the artistic effect this edit has on these photos! So different! The black and white is especially beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Olivia!
  29. hip chick says

    June 8, 2011 at 5:52 am

    the black and white photo is pretty cool. Good luck on the 30 day shred.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 10, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks so much!

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