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Monday
Jul202009

Colour schemes inspired from Photos

We had a lovely weekend in Sydney and needless to say took loads of Photos.  

This morning I have been playing on Colourlovers creating colour palettes from photos.

This is the photo I took and ….

Above is the palette developed using the photo as inspiration

Around the Wharf area I took this photo and …

This is the photo I took and ….

Above is the palette developed using the photo as inspiration

This photo was taken in Martin Place and …

This is the palette developed.

Then I set about playing with the pattern generator that is on the site

I thought I would share these and you can collect the colour schemes and patterns from my account too

For those who have not encountered Colourlovers it is a free a site for those who really enjoy playing with colour

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Reader Comments (5)

What a coincidence, I have just uploaded a heap of photos on my blog from my trip to Sydney this week.
I love that colour combination with the red, sensational circular pattern too.

July 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteraussie jo

I just checked out your blog and left a comment but I hope others check it out too
the URl is
http://carlseapatch.wordpress.com

July 20, 2009 | Registered CommenterSharon B

What fun!! Beautiful color combos and great patterns. :)

July 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterVirginia Burnett

What a great colour gadget - I shall enjoy having a play with this!

You have a lovely blog

Best wishes, Carolyn
LOVE STITCHING RED

www.love-stitching-red.blogspot.com

July 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCAROLYN

Thanks for that link Sharon. I am going to have fun too!

July 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRuth Palsson

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