Nine free tools put fun back in photography
— -- There are plenty of photography sites online. They provide tips for better pictures. Or, they'll help you edit and share photos. But some just help you have fun.
I've selected some great sites for photo fun. Add special effects to your photos. Then, share the results with your family and friends.
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Picnik
Picnik is a photo-editing site. You can perform basic tasks like cropping and red-eye removal. Or, use more advanced tools, like exposure control.
Picnik also offers plenty of fun tools. For example, add filters that mimic certain types of film and paper. There are sepia and black-and-white filters. Others are more whimsical.
You can also add borders to your photos. Or, insert text bubbles and other silly stickers. You can even add text to your photos. Some of Picnik's features require a paid membership.
MorphThing
MorphThing does one thing well. It merges two different portraits into a single photo. The composite photos can be quite amusing. Some look real. Others are obvious fakes.
MorphThing has a large database of celebrity photos. You can also upload your own photos.
Fun Photo Box
You won't find a ton of options at Fun Photo Box. Instead, the site inserts the photo of your choice into another photo.
Insert a friend's face into a movie scene or poster. Or, plaster your face on a billboard or the side of a building. The results can be surprisingly realistic — and funny.
LoonaPix
Like Fun Photo Box, LoonaPix inserts your photo inside another. Put your face on a television set or a billboard.
You can also put your head on the body of a supermodel or other celebrity. With LoonaPix, you can also put ornate frames around your photos. Or, trim your photo to one of various shapes.
Mozaiq
Mozaiq doesn't really add any special effects to your photos. Rather, the site rebuilds your photo. Mozaiq creates your mosaic from thousands of other photos. Zoom in to see the smaller photos that make up the mosaic.
