Fabulous job on this challenge!! that photo is totally gorgeous!!!! I think you did fantastic on blurring the photo!!!!

i love how u used thispic twice. neat effect and unique spin on the double photo trend.

I think this is wonderful Diane!!! I love the effect here. You could always look at Amanda Taylor's (TaylorMade Designs) gallery and tutorials for treatments and effects you can do on photos. She's a master at this sort of technique. But I really think you did an awesome job on this! I like the shadow that you added to the overlay.

This is great! I'm very impressed with your "beginner" page! Beautiful use of the large photo as background.

love the picture with the sunlight behind! gorgeous!
and yes, Amanda has great tutorials! And just keep playing with duplicate layers and blending modes there are so many possibilities!

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful way to use a stunning photo! Great job!

Beatiful page Dianne!!! I think that your photo is great!