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Featured Photo Friday

Posted on May 2, 2014May 6, 2014 by Loni Townsend

Today’s featured photo comes during a rainstorm. This one is still with my phone, with a drama filter added for good measure.

grassdrops

I like the 3-D effect on the raindrops on this one.

What do you think?

26 thoughts on “Featured Photo Friday”

  1. Christine Rains says:
    May 2, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful photo. That’s an amazing picture to get with your phone. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 2, 2014 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you! You too!

      Reply
  2. Debi O'Neille, writing against the wind says:
    May 2, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Very nice. You’re right; the 3-D effect is awesome!
    Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      Glad you like it! I took a macro shot, but it wasn’t as cool as this one.

      Reply
  3. Alex J. Cavanaugh says:
    May 2, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Nice! And it looks good in your header.

    Reply
    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 2, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      I do like how this theme vertically centers the images.

      Reply
  4. Leandra Wallace says:
    May 3, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I always love pics w/water droplets, and this is no exception! I am now off to wade through my own water-bespeckled grass- time to mow! =)

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      That pesky grass just loves to grow when water is involved.

      Reply
  5. Stephanie Faris says:
    May 3, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    I love it! I’m probably getting on everyone’s nerves with my Instagram filters on all the photos I post online now. I just think filters are so cool–and I’m far from being a talented photographer like you are.

    stephanie
    http://stephie5741.blogspot.com

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      I love Instagram, though I typically use it for family-related pictures. If you look at my profile, you’ll see my children’s faces plastered across the screen. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Michael Di Gesu says:
    May 4, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Fantastic pic! Wonderful detail and three-D effect!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Milo James Fowler says:
    May 4, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Let’s hear it for the drama filter. Very nice. May the 4th be with you!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      Drats, a day late in responding. I had wanted to say May the 4th be with you too!

      Reply
  8. Carrie Butler says:
    May 4, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    You’re amazing. You could make your own stock business!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:23 AM

      Aw shucks! Thanks Carrie!

      Reply
  9. Sandy says:
    May 5, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Wow, what a photo. I’ve taken a few in my yard after rain, but you’ve captured the rain far better. What do you mean with a filter on your phone? I’m a point a click camera person, so don’t know much about taking artistic photo’s.

    Right you are about no option for email, thankfully. I never email someone instead of hoping back to their blog, reading and commenting. Was in a blog challenge last year, that all people did was email someone after they got a blog visit. Seemed truly one sided to me, blog A get’s a visit, and a comment…thus blog traffic and in return they get an email…no blog visit, no comment, no blog traffic. The challenge group actually had a discussion about the topic and those emailing instead of blogging back said it’s much faster and easier; but to me it defeats the purpose. Just thought I’d pop back and respond.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 5, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      I like to play with a software called Snapseed, which is an app on my phone. It has fun filters you can apply, and in this instance, I used the drama filter before uploading it.

      The email mention was mostly in relation to Gravatar. I hadn’t known people actually email replied instead!

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  10. Jeri says:
    May 5, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Amazing! I just started doing weekly photo challenge on a new blog as a way to keep pushing myself to do more with photography.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 6, 2014 at 7:39 AM

      I’ve liked what photos I’ve seen of yours. I’m going to have to keep an eye out for this new blog of yours.

      Reply
  11. Cristina says:
    May 6, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    This.is.awesome. How did you do it?!?!

    I need some raindrop love on my phone!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 7, 2014 at 2:21 PM

      Hehe, it was one of those settings that I just happened to have my phone on me to take the picture. Luck really.

      Reply
  12. Sarah Brentyn says:
    May 12, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    That is stunning. Wow.

    (What’s a drama filter?)

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 12, 2014 at 2:48 PM

      Thanks!

      Drama is Snapseed’s name for the effect.

      Drama creates a different and tailored effect based on each image and can range from a subtle enhancement of textures and details to an over processed effect that mimics the look of HDR images.

      It’s fun to play with. 😀

      Reply
  13. SD Neeve says:
    May 28, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    What an amazing image! Is Snapseed only available on iphones, or can you get it on android too? Just asking, because I’m not lucky enough to have an iphone. 🙂

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 29, 2014 at 8:21 AM

      Actually, I don’t have an iPhone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. Snapseed is actually a Google owned app, so yep! It’s on android!

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