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One plus one sometimes equals TEN. This composite came as a result of two "ok" photos from a local landmark greenhouse. When I put the two together, the result was a pleasant surprise.  The same thing happened with these two foliage shots.  Each "fine" on its own - but much more fun together.

Having logged most of my recent photoshop hours simply editing PHOTOS, I was thrilled to stumble on this blog and fall in love (yet again) with creating beautiful images.  This blog actually demonstrates some lovely filters and techniques that, although dangerous in the wrong hands, are wonderfully refreshing. Don't just read and say, "I oughta give that a try." Familiarize yourself with at least ONE creative option to put in your toolbox.  Enjoy!  http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/01/20/10-photoshop-filters-you-should-definitely-know/

This tutorial is worth exploring just to learn some new light effects available in Photoshop!  Thanks abduzeedo!   http://abduzeedo.com/amazing-photoshop-light-effect-10-steps

Here's another fun tutorial to help you stretch and grow.  This is my version, and I actually did it twice.  The first time I followed the steps exactly and the result was not like the sample.  The second time I changed some of the layer blending modes to get closer to the example.  Give it a try - it was not all that difficult! I'll use the techniques I learned, for sure.  http://www.jadgraphics.net/blog/create-amazing-extreme-space-background-photoshop/

I held my breath as I read this, not eager to find out of many of these mistakes I make regularly.  But I escaped with fairly clean hands, so I'm passing this on... check out theprodesigner.com and enjoy other great posts too.   http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/01/12-common-photoshop-mistakes-misuses-and-abuses/

This one is particularly fun! The pay off is great and if you stick it out through the multiple steps, you'll learn a lot of tricks along the way.  http://abduzeedo.com/super-easy-neon-style-photoshop