I am grouping the last three layouts here together because I forgot to post them earlier! I'm really learning how to play with my camera since starting the class with Shimelle.
The first layout shows depth of field with the flower in sharp contrast to the out of focus background.
Credits: Template by Katie Pertiet; Paper by Jen Wilson from One Haute Momma Kit, and Crystal Wilkerson, July 09 Thinly Striped Papers; Journaling PNG by Heather Watson--Doodle A Day; Blooming Sunflower Tag by Anja Schemau, Scrappers Guide 08/09; Fonts used are Impact and Century Gothic.
The second layout shows how different the sky can look from one moment to the next.
Credits: Template by Debbie Hodge; Background Paper by Kelly Walker, Moments to Memories Kit; Striped Paper by Crystal Wilkerson, July 09 Thinly Striped Papers; Orange photo mat by Al Heimann, Come Out & Play Kit, Scrappers Guide 1/09; Fonts: Myriad Pro, Chopin Script, and Century Gothic.
The third layout uses a bubble texture with a blending overlay. It's supposed to enhance the photo. I hope so!
Credits: Template based on Jessica Sprague's Template #12, Alphabet and Single Stitch also by Jessica Sprague; Papers by Summer Driggs, Thanks for Giving Kit; Hot Pink Bokeh Texture by pareeerice on Flickr.