Thursday, 23 September 2010

Digital Darkroom #90 - Online Photoshop Courses; CS5 Creative Technique; Blending Images in Photoshop; Discussions

The Digital Darkroom - Free Monthly Newsletter for Digital Photographers

Welcome to the 90th issue of the Digital Darkroom

Hi

Two top BetterPhoto instructors - Deb Sandidge and Jim Zuckerman - have looked to the skies for inspiration in creating some awesome images in Photoshop. Don't miss their excellent work (and tips!) in the Featured Article and Featured Blog in this issue of Digital Darkroom.

If you have a few more minutes to spare, be sure to stop by Team BetterPhoto, where you'll find lots of thoughts, insights, tips, and tidbits! Go to the blog here...

That's it for now. Have fun with your photography!

Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor


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To read the online version of the Digital Darkroom at our Web site, visit http://www.betterphoto.com/digitalpics/

In This Issue: Wednesday, September 22, 2010


 

Featured Photo: Sunset on The Farm

Sunset on The Farm
Sunset on The Farm
HDR Image, f/18, ISO-200, 95mm focal length, 18-200mm lens, textures added in PS

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Nikon D3s Digital ...

 

Featured Article: Starry Night, Photoshop CS5 Style
BetterPhoto instructor Deborah Sandidge shares a quick and easy way to create eye-catching star trails in Photoshop CS5!
Read more...
 

Digital Before and After

Autumn Fancy
Autumn Fancy

Thanks for Looking :)
Have a nice night!!
crop/clone/textures/NIK filters/Eagle brush/smart blur/USM
including the original...
original
original


© Datha Y. Thompson

 
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 Pro Feedback on Your Photos!

 
Get Pro Feedback on Your Photos!Learn Photoshop or photography in a convenient, inspiring online class. Ask questions, get answers, and receive genuine back-and-forth with famous pro photographers.

The news gets better too: Enroll in any online course on photography or Photoshop, and get started today with an early lesson!

  Learn more...


 

Featured Blog: Photoshop Special Effects - Blending Images

 
BetterPhoto instructor Jim Zuckerman photographed a colorful amusement ride and added "stars" to create a black-hole-in-the-Universe image.   Learn more...

 

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New Photo Discussions

New Photo Discussion 1: Goal Line Sack

Goal Line Sack
Goal Line Sack

© Joshua A. Friedman

joshfriedmanphoto.com
Canon EOS 7D Digit...
Great image, Joshua.

Dominick
- Dominick M. Dimacale

See Dominick's Basic BetterPholio™

Visit dominickmdimacale.com - Dominick's Deluxe BetterPholio™

Response 1:Thanks very much, Dominick. This was taken at yesterday's Giants home opener (1st game @ new stadium). I used a Topaz filter in post processing.

Josh
- Joshua A. Friedman

Visit joshfriedmanphoto.com - Joshua's Deluxe BetterPholio™

Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion

 
New Photo Discussion 2: Control Room

William G. Mather Control Room
William G. Mather Control Room
This is a 7 shot HDR with Topaz Adjustments. The Williams G. Mather is an authentic 1925 vintage Great Lakes bulk freighter.

© Bill Currier

dwcurrierphotography.com
Nikon D300 Digital...
I love everything about this striking picture......colors, detail, POV, and unique subject. Well done, Bill.
- Diane M. Cosgrove

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Response 1:very cool colorful and striking shot
- Naomi Weiser

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New Photo Discussion 3: Vintage Air Pump

Vintage Air Pump
Vintage Air Pump
Bird-in-Hand Village Antique Market, Air pump, vintage, desaturated, Nik, Topaz

© Kelly Heaton

kellyheaton.com
Nikon D2X Digital ...
A perfect candidate for the selective color you have chosen, Kelly - no problem telling what this one is about :) I love the way the black and white quiets all the other elements in the scene. Nice light and composition, too.
- Nikki McDonald

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Response 1:Congratulations Kelly on your image being selected as a Finalist candidate. Well done!! Hope it goes further for you.
- Ian Downey

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New Photo Discussion 4: Forbidden

Forbidden
Forbidden
Nikon D70, Nikon 12-24mm. IR and normal exposures overlayed and blended. Hoya R72 IR filter.

© Curt Moore

Nikon D70 Digital ...
Very nicely done, Curt. Seamless blend. Very striking.
- Allen Hughes

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Read this discussion online
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The Next Step: Where to Go From Here

Until next time, thanks for reading and keep having fun with photography!
Jim Miotke
BetterPhoto.com, Inc.

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