This banner was designed to describe me and my journey through my technology course. The colors of the sun, the sunset, and the horizon are all merging together.
As my previous post preached (a little too much, I admit), I first started with an image that was eligible for reuse on Pixabay. Then, on pixlr (my newest internet gem), I began to edit my image. In adjustments, I decided to use the “Blur” tool in order for all of the colors to collide and come together. This tool allowed me to marry the pixels together, creating an abstract looking image.
To further marry these colors, in the effect toolbar, I used the “Per” effect. This seemed to give my image a rosy kaleidoscope essence of color! In effect, without premeditated plans, it made my “blur” more drastic. The inherit movement of the ocean also seems to give my image a flow! Next, I decided to add an overlay. The Paper Skirt Overlay with the flowers makes my image feel organic; flowers in the water. To me, it’s all very serene; merging colors, flowing water, and growing flowers.
With so much white space in the bottom right corner, a border definitely was needed! I decided to use the “squared smudgetv” border to give it a vintage look, reminding me of an old photo snapshot. The dark black the border initially showed was too harsh, so I chose to decrease my “amount” by 34%, creating an opaque look.
Lastly, I added the text “The flow of thought.” I hope the words, along with the different effects I used will give my viewers a tiny window as to what my blog is about. My goal, by the end of the semester is to marry, incorporate, and mesh all of the tools from my technology courses: old and new.
I want all my thoughts to be organic. I want all my ideas to start as free-flowing thoughts. I want all my tools to come together and create a masterpiece; all of which is directly reflecting my image.
Original Image Citation:
By: Geralt
Title: Still Sea Sunset
Date: April 26, 2013
License: CC0 Public Domain
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