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Welcome to the 88th issue of the Digital Darkroom
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In This Issue: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
- Featured Photo: Airstreamin' Apes - "Boy's Club"
- Featured Article: Photoshop Art - Painting a Picture!
- Digital Before and After
- New Photo Discussion 1: The Summer of Love
- New Photo Discussion 2: Masterpiece
- New Photo Discussion 3: End of Service
- New Photo Discussion 4: Water Fairy
- The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
Featured Photo: Airstreamin' Apes - "Boy's Club"
 Airstreamin' Apes - "Boy's Club" New image series coming to my website next week! All elements photographed and composited in PS CS5. The Airstream was photographed on location in Beaufort, SC and two days were spent with Gorillas at the Atlanta Zoo. © James Quantz Jr. Nikon D700 Digital... |
Featured Article: Photoshop Art - Painting a Picture!
"An early morning walker created a wonderful photographic opportunity along San Francisco's waterfront," writes BetterPhoto instructor Deborah Sandidge. "She was bathed in golden light that was more suggestive of a painting than a photograph." See the eye-grabbing photo and learn Deb's technique here...
 Paper or Plastic? Well, I just HAD to try another filter with my new discovery in DDR! This Is The PLASTIC WRAP FILTER - In ADOBE PSE7 TV 1/250, AV 8.0 ISO 200 HAND HELD. |  Original Image Straight Out Of The Camera |  Fractalius Filter Applied Another One I Did For Fun... |
© Laura E. Swan
Read about how this was done...
| 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! |
Get Certified by BetterPhoto!
 Awesome news! The BetterPhoto certification program has now launched. Get rewarded for your photography efforts with credit and credentials from the worldwide leader in online photography education! Learn more... |
Give Your Creative Confidence a Big Boost!
 Say goodbye to second guessing, and start building your creative confidence!Take the next step on your path to Mindset Mastery by signing up now for Jim Miotke's 3-Day intensive Creative Confidence: Photograph With Power weekend workshop. Jim will show you how to win big on your biggest goals! Learn more... |
Featured Blog: The Magic of Smoke Photoshop Composites
| "Inspired by a number of my on-line students at BetterPhoto.com," writes Jim Zuckerman in his Instructor Insights blog, "I started experimenting with photographing smoke ... and created a number of wonderful abstracts!" But Jim didn't stop there. He added other elements to take the images to the next level. Read Jim Z's blog here... |
New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: The Summer of Love
- Jeff W. Robinson See Jeff 's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff 's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:it sure looks great, excellent DD work Jeff....what fun it would be to ride in that bus... - Avril Young See Avril's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Nice Find ,Capture and Work. Looks like the one seen on 'LAUGH IN " The 60's No question we are both dating ourselves by remembering all that was HAPPENING. Happy Shooting | |
New Photo Discussion 2: Masterpiece
- stephanie barr Visit stephaniebarrphotography.com - stephanie's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:I used Topaz Adjust:) - Awdrey M. Hamilton See Awdrey 's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Love the composition and pastel colors Awdrey! Your use of the Topaz filter is just right...so precious! - Joannie M. Bertucci See Joannie's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit joansimages.com - Joannie's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: End of Service
- Jeff W. Robinson See Jeff 's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff 's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Thank you Jeff, I knew how much it meant to me when I retired from the Air Force and now my buddies get me to take the pics for them LOL - Steve A. Reffey See Steve's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Beautiful portrait. I know they will treasure this. - Vickie J. Jenkins See Vickie 's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit vjenkinsphotography.com - Vickie 's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Water Fairy
- Robert Jensen Visit bobjensenphotography.com - Robert's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Rita: You never cease to amaze me! Your image is spectacular and so original! Love it…….Merna - Merna L. Nobile See Merna's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thank you all, it was fun designing this creative photo. This was taken at this model's home in her pool. I deleted the background and layered in wings, planet and grunge framing. Then played with hues and contrast to make it more dramatic. - Rita Hill Visit ritahillphoto.com - Rita's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 3:Rita, my friend, this is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. I love the whimsical, mystical and fairytale feel your masterfully created. I'm in awe! You go girl! Lov'n it! - Carla Capra See Carla's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit carlacapra.com - Carla'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
BetterPhoto.com, Inc.
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