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Welcome to the 94th issue of the Digital Darkroom
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In this issue of Digital Darkroom, we feature the awesome work of two top BetterPhoto instructors: Jim Zuckerman ("Getting Creative in Photoshop - Grunge Textures") and Deborah Sandidge ("HDR Efex Pro: 'New Kid on the Block' for HDR").
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In This Issue: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
- Featured Photo: Abstract Mums
- Featured Article: Getting Creative in Photoshop - Grunge Textures
- Digital Before and After
- New Photo Discussion 1: Robins
- New Photo Discussion 2: St.Josephat
- New Photo Discussion 3: Cowboy Grit II
- New Photo Discussion 4: Crypt Chapel
- New Photo Discussion 5: Sun & Clouds
- The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
 Abstract Mums F/18 - 6 sec. - ISO 100 - 90 mm - RAW, AP Photo of mums. Effect: Adobes Pixel Bender/Circle Splash Cat.: DD © Evy Johansen Canon EOS 5D Mark ... |
Featured Article: Getting Creative in Photoshop - Grunge Textures
Jim Zuckerman - a BetterPhoto instructor - has been experimenting with various textures that are available online. "The results can be pretty amazing". Check out Jim Z's how-to Photoshop article with tips and photos!
 Orbital Lesson for the day... I had so much fun with this! |  Shooting Star Original version. |
| 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! |
Nik HDR Efex Pro: 'New Kid on the Block' for HDR
| BetterPhoto instructor Deborah Sandidge describes - and shows! - why she calls Nik HDR Efex Pro the "new kid on the block for HDR" (High Dynamic Range) processing. Learn more in this Nik HDR Efex Pro review... |
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New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Robins
- John Rivera See John's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Excellent, Linda! Beautiful work! - Sarah A. Christian See Sarah's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit schristian-photography.com - Sarah's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:Beautiful DD work, Linda. - Michelle Alton See Michelle's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Wonderful composition, Linda...they appear to be conversing in Robin lingo. Wonderful treatment!! - Freddy L. Bland See Freddy's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit photosbyfreddy.com - Freddy's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: St.Josephat
- Martin Cregg See Martin's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:This is a HDR image (processed in Photomatix). I'm guessing at least 4 or 5 images. - Leslie McLain See Leslie's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Cowboy Grit II
- Dave Montero See Dave's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Outstanding work with this portrait, Carrie! Jeff - Jeff W. Robinson See Jeff 's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff 's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:I so enjoy the beauty of the portrait work that you do. The look has its own look, one sees one of these pictures and knows that it belongs to Carrie. I think that is awesome. The tones really impress me, I love the lighting, the textures, and the colors and tones, while beautiful, not overbearing. Love the hat, the look, the pose. Gorgeous work my friend. - frank w. degenhardt See frank's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Crypt Chapel
- Joy Rector See Joy's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Your series of photos of the National Cathedral are simply magnificent. You have a great sense of composition, and capture the ornate detail with wonderful artistry. You may be able to accumulate enough of these to publish your own photo book. Do tourist have the ability to shoot this type of scene without people present? - Richard B. Hallick See Richard's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thank you all very much! I've done a few photo books for myself and family... Given how many images of the cathedral I've made over the years, perhaps I should consider a book just for that! Richard - Yes, visitors do have the ability to capture these scenes without people present, but it takes a little luck. This was shot New Year's Day, which definitely helped thin the crowds. Still, I had to wait for a strolling couple to leave the room, but had a few minutes before the next visitors came in... | |
New Photo Discussion 5: Sun & Clouds
- Mary Timman See Mary's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Erica, This is a great photo. Needs to be put on a wall. What, if any post-processing did you do to this photo? It looks amazing. Almost not real.. Was it done in HDR? The colors are just fabulous. - Chris Schofield See Chris's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit clschofield-photography.com - Chris's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thanks so much for the nice comments Mary, Deb and Chris. It's a 5-exposure HDR image Chris using Photomatix software. The light was just amazing peaking through the storm clouds. - Erica Murphy See Erica's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Thanks so much Kathleen, Jeff, and Linda! Yep, it's all about the light and you can't really fake that part in a landscape shot. - Erica Murphy See Erica's Basic 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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