#editmechallenge - Week 24

Welcome back to another week of editing fun!

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

This week, the judge for the challenge is one of your hostesses - Branson! I had been wanting to visit this spot and take this photo for quite a while now. This is one of my grandfather's old cameras, and I shared a little bit about that here. I thought it would make a perfect Edit Me photo, because what photographer can resist a vintage camera? So, when I took the photo I left plenty of room for you to play around with it! I haven't judged a challenge since the start of July, so I am excited to see some amazing, creative edits this week! I hope you guys will make this judging really hard on me!

Here is the photo for this week:

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This challenge is all about taking a photo and making it your own with the editing program of your choice! It is also about learning a little bit from each other, and exploring new styles! There are no restrictions (unless specifically stated within the post for the week), but we do ask that you share a little bit about how you arrived at your finished product.

Here are the details:

1. When you link up, please use your edited photo as the thumbnail!
2. If you use the mouseover code or right-click protect your images, you need to either add a copy to the flickr pool (preferred) or it will be assumed that you agree to allow us to use a screenshot of your entry if you are a winner!
3. The judge for the week will choose the top 3 edits from the entries, and the overall winner of the 3 
4. If you would like to post multiple edits, specify which one is your choice for judging. Only one photo is eligible for judging, and it must be clear which one you are entering.
5. Don't forget so share your editing steps, or some tips and tricks so we can learn from each other!
6. Don't forget to use the #editmechallenge tag when you share your posts on Twitter. 
7. The linky will open at the time of the post on Wednesday, and close the following Saturday at 11:59 PM (central time).
8. Winners will be announced the following Tuesday.
9. Don't forget to visit the other participants, and leave some comment love! As usual, the more you participate the more feedback you will get!

So, there you have it! Have fun, and can't wait to see what you come up with! And, as always, if you are interested in judging or sponsoring a challenge, be sure to let us know!

Happy Editing, friends!

Winners | Week 23

 

If you are new here, feel free to check out our guidelines!

For our beloved regulars, please continue to spread the word about our new home here, use the new flickr pool, and tweet away with the hashtag #editmechallenge!

Wendy Wright was our fabulous guest judge this week. Not only is she a writer, photographer and homeschooling mom, but she’s also a Disneyland nut who is learning to let go of heartache and pain while learning to dance in the rain. She started Sunflowers Photography in May 2010 and features her pictures on Choosing Love and Arizona Moms Network. Foto Friday is a brand new link up to showcase your favorite photo of the week. All levels of photography are welcome! Be sure to take a moment to thank Wendy for judging this week on Twitter and Facebook!

 

Her original photo was screaming for out of the box creativity, and she said you all certainly delivered!!!

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Here are Wendy’s winner picks:

 

This picture was one I dearly loved of my boys but the glare of the sun was horrible. Since the goal of the Edit Me Challenge is to take someone else's photo and make it your own with the editing, I based this week's winners on the creativity behind the edits as well as the edit. I had no idea how difficult it would be to pick only three winners. There were so many amazing edits this week!

Jenna of Captured by Jennalynn

The crisp, clear edit with Jenna's sepia action reminds me of Walt Disney's classic style. Classic Disney never goes out of style.

 

Jennifer of Fotoplicity

Instead of fighting the glare, Jennifer gave into it full force and completely stepped out of her comfort zone. Adding extra glare to the artistic picture was complemented with pixie dust flying around. The extra touch of grass makes the edit all her own.

 

The overall winner is...Bree of Bree: {his honey & her mommy}

The dreamy appearance completely helps to mask the sun glare. Reducing the saturation take the focus off Tinkerbell and place the focus on Captain Hook without compromising the coloring on his costume. Nicely done!

Thank you for allowing me to be a guest judge this week!

 

Congratulations to all of the WINNERS!!!

Make sure you grab your button and post it with pride.

And, of course, Bree you are the Overall Winner and you get this design prize from Southtown Creative!!!

 

You may know our sponsor, Jessica, from her blog Freckles & Dirt, but did you know she also has a brand new design business? She calls it Southtown Creative, and she is so talented! She is giving this week's winner a $50 credit to use on anything they choose! She does blog design, but she also does print items like business cards, invitations, and announcements!

 

You can follow her on Facebook at and on Twitter

I can't wait to see what the winner chooses with a $50 credit to my shop good towards ANY design element (web, graphic or print)! My services can be found here and you can view examples of both web and print design below!

 

 

THANKS AGAIN TO WENDY AND JESSICA! WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT FABULOUS JUDGES AND SPONSORS.

 

We are always looking for guest judges and sponsors. If you are interested, be sure to let us know!