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Welcome to the 86th issue of the Digital Darkroom
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High Dynamic Range (HDR), panorama photography, and black-and-white conversion are extremely popular topics these days. And, in one outstanding new online course, Richard Lynch covers it all - plus toning too. Learn more about Richard's BetterPhoto class: Awesome Digital Projects. The next 4-week school session, by the way, kicks off on June 9th.
In this issue of Digital Darkroom, don't miss Jim Zuckerman's Featured Article ("Changing Backgrounds in Photoshop") and some fine photo discussions. Also, if you haven't seen them already, check out these terrific BetterPhoto Instructor Insights blogs:
- Color, Creativity and Photoshop Art by Deborah Sandidge
- How a Photoshop Plugin Enhanced This Photo by Brenda Tharp
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In This Issue: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
- Featured Photo: 37
- Featured Article: Changing Backgrounds in Photoshop
- Digital Before and After
- New Photo Discussion 1: No Jack? No Problem!
- New Photo Discussion 2: El Cap at Sunset, Yosemite CA
- New Photo Discussion 3: Me Myself & I
- New Photo Discussion 4: An Ibis Night
- The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
 37 Topaz Adjust filter applied. © Larry Redmon Nikon D50 Digital ... |
Featured Article: Changing Backgrounds in Photoshop
In a terrific article, BetterPhoto instructor Jim Zuckerman shares his insights and techniques for putting together an amazing Photoshop composite image called "Gypsy Vanner horse with his maiden". Read more...
 Green eyes Using various layers and effects, then applied the Duplex filter in Nik Color Efex Pro before I was happy with the final result. I loved the end result! Limitless options in PS and with filters! |  Before layers and alterations... |
© Michelle L. Frick
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| Each month, the best Before and After will be featured in the Digital Darkroom. To participate, upload a Before (original) picture then start a discussion on it (using the Discuss This Photo link under the picture). After telling us how you did created the effect, select "1" or "2" from the Upload Image pull-down menu, and submit an optional intermediate image and a final (After) photo. Aim to educate and inspire by sharing a concise, detailed explanation of your technique. Enjoy! |
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New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: No Jack? No Problem!
- Tommy E. Burgess See Tommy's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:That is good to know! Great use of the cartoon filter ... I keep trying it, but it has never worked so well for me. You have added soe saturation and backed off somewhat on the cartoonishness. Maybe I'll give it another go 'cause this one turned out wonderfully! - Michelle Alton See Michelle's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Lovely image and effects here, Steve. - Dominick M. Dimacale See Dominick's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit dominickmdimacale.com - Dominick's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 3:Thank you, Tommy, Michelle, Dominick and Patti. I am so pleased you have found some fun in this scene. I can't count the number of times I came across sights in India that left me gasping with delight and wonder. :) I find most of the Topaz filters pretty crude and the cartoon is no exception. I had to work this in layers and blend and mask to get it to work for me. - Steve M. Harrington See Steve's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: HDR Image - El Cap at Sunset, Yosemite
Beautiful place that I would love to see someday!! ~J~ We had a beautiful sunset in Yosemite that day and I loved seeing all the snow. | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Me Myself & I
- Chris Ebben See Chris's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Thanks so much, Chris... these are all self-portraits, because I lacked a model. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out though! :~) - Aimee c. Eisaman See Aimee's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Great presentation of yourself, Aimee. I really like it. Did you take three different pictures and then put them together? Very nice job, very well done. - Rita K. Connell See Rita 's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: An Ibis Night
- Tammy M. Anderson See Tammy's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit countryimpressions.net - Tammy's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Terrific image! - Husain Akhtar See Husain's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Fantastic composite work... great colors and clarity, Anita! - Amy M. Wilson See Amy's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Fantastic color, composition and editing skills Very well done, Anita - William C. Raco See William's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit williamracophotography.com - William's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
- Browse more photo discussions at BetterPhoto.com
- Start your own discussion on any photo in the Galleries
- Read archived issues of the Digital Darkroom
Jim Miotke
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