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Welcome to the 97th issue of the Digital Darkroom
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In this issue of Digital Darkroom, don't miss the Before and After series, the Photo Discussions, and also the work of two top BetterPhoto instructors. In the Featured Article, Deb Sandidge talks about using silhouette and texture to create an artistic image, while in his Featured Blog, Jim Zuckerman covers the great possibilities with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.0.
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In This Issue: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
- Featured Photo: Saving Face
- Featured Article: Silhouette and Texture - Creating an Artistic Image
- Digital Before and After
- New Photo Discussion 1: Color World
- New Photo Discussion 2: Old House and Tractor
- New Photo Discussion 3: Threadleaf Japanese Maple Tree in Autumn - Softer
- New Photo Discussion 4: Moth & Flower
- New Photo Discussion 5: Lifeforms
- New Photo Discussion 6: Old Postcard
- The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
 Saving Face MY KITTY "LUCKY BOY" The Fractalius Filter is EVERYWHERE But On Lucky's FACE! I Used an Selective Lasso on the face. Then used the Fract filter on all else. Then: Curved to lighten, recurved to bring out blacks. |
Featured Article: Silhouette and Texture - Creating an Artistic Image
Silhouettes create a dramatic presentation of a subject, says BetterPhoto instructor Deborah Sandidge, "adding a little more mystery and intrigue!" In her excellent article, she also talks about using a new texture - from Flypaper Textures Spring Painterly Collection - to add more depth and drama to an image. Read Deb's article here...
 Midnight Run These statues of "The Mustangs" are part of a big display in Irving Texas - Digital Darkroom effects created with PSE9, Topaz Adjust (Separate layers of the Spicify and Detailed preset) An adjustment layer of Hue / Saturation colorize option (to smooth out and desaturate the range of existing colors to a more uniform look) and then another layer using NIK Color Efex Filters - Colorize option and I then selected what I thought was a nice shade of blue that would be present late at night under a Full Moon. [That is my story and I am sticking to it] :-) Canon 70-200L IS at 200mm. ISO 250, Late Morning, 1/320 @ f6.3, EC 0 |  The Mustangs - These are life-size statues of "The Mustangs" and I was trying to see the possibilities with them to go into the Digital Darkroom. It is challenging to get a clean shot of them since they are so popular with all of the people around having their picture taken with them. |
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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! |
New Photoshop Course with Video!
| Lewis Kemper's excellent online course - The Photographer's Toolbox for Photoshop: Exposure and Color - is fully interactive and includes video lessons! |
Featured Blog: Get Creative with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.0
| In a BetterPhoto Instructor Insights blog, Jim Zuckerman shares his thoughts, techniques, and awesome photography on how to use Nik Silver Efex Pro 2. |
Masterpiece Membership: Be Part of Something Special!
| What an exciting goal that Ansel Adams had: Create a masterpiece every month! Now BetterPhoto is paying homage to this legendary photographer with our Masterpiece of the Month Membership. |
New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Color World
- Robert Jensen Visit bobjensenphotography.com - Robert's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Thanks, Robert. I took this photo in Joshua Tree many years ago. I am working on a projest of editing images as ooil paintings. I am very very pleased with the results. - Arthur Bohlmann See Arthur's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit artmannphoto.com - Arthur's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: Old House and Tractor
- Linda A. Sandbo See Linda's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit lasstudio.com - Linda's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Linda, I did HDR processing on this picture using Photomatix. Basically, you do 3 or 5 bracketed shots at different apertures and then merge them back together using th software. You can do this manually in Photoshop, but Photomatix gives you a variety of different presets that make the work a lot simpler. This one was done with th "Grunge" setting. Judy Ulrich - Judith Z. Ulrich See Judith's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thanks for the info Judith. You really captured a fond memory. Makes me think of my grandparents' old homeplace. Very nice! - Linda A. Sandbo See Linda's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit lasstudio.com - Linda's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Threadleaf Japanese Maple Tree in Autumn - Softer
- Joannie M. Bertucci See Joannie's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit joansimages.com - Joannie's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Joannie - Thanks for looking and for the very nice feedback. - Josh A. Friedman Visit joshfriedmanphoto.com - Josh's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:Beautiful image, Josh. This tree has great character, lines, and color. Your treatment enhances a wonderful subject! Nicely done! - Carol Flisak Visit carolflisakphoto.com - Carol's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 3:Thanks for the nice feedback, Carol. I've enjoyed shooting this beautiful, graceful, old tree at all different times of year. - Josh A. Friedman Visit joshfriedmanphoto.com - Josh's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Moth & Flower
- Tiia Vissak See Tiia's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:excellent DD work,texture and tones...Beautiful Jill.. - Avril Young See Avril's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Wonderful image - love it Jill... - Karen Engelbreth See Karen's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Love this Jill. So nicely executed. Did you take this at Lowe's? - Susan M. Campbell See Susan's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 4:Nope Susan, this is from the archives :-) I have been going through the millions of pictures I have never done anything with and playing around..:-) - Jill Odice See Jill's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 5:Wonderful work Jill! It's so much fun to hunt through the archives and come up with something you've forgotten. Almost as good as finding a new shot! This is just beautiful! - Julianne Bradford See Julianne's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 5: Lifeforms
- Nancyj Hovey See Nancyj's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:A superb creative presentation Patricia! - Gary Uptain See Gary's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Fantastic Patricia! Love the way you have used different photos, etc., to make this unique image! - Lyn Darlington See Lyn's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Fabulous creative work Patricia! - John Rivera See John's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 4:Thanks to NanncyJ, Gary, Lyn and John for the comments on this creation. This was one of those things that took some thought on how to put it together. It was actually quite a bit lighter until I added the background which added more to the photo. Have a great Monday afternoon. - Patricia White See Patricia's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 6: Old Postcard
- Deborah Sandidge See Deborah Sandidge's Basic BetterPholio™ Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Deborah Sandidge: 4-Week Short Course: Digital Infrared Photography 4-Week Short Course: Photoshop: Enhancing Images and Creating Works of Art Response 1:Thank you, Debbie1 There are so many permutations when orchestrating software. It can be dizzying! - Wayne T. Fisk See Wayne'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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