Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Digital Darkroom #98 - Learn to Master Photoshop! Unique Abstracts; BnW Creativity; Photo Discussions

The Digital Darkroom - Free Monthly Newsletter for Digital Photographers

Welcome to the 98th issue of the Digital Darkroom

Hi

BetterPhoto's June school session - with a lineup of great 4-week online photo classes - kicks off next week ... specifically June 8th. Among the courses is this new video course by Lewis Kemper: Adobe Lightroom: A Comprehensive Look. This class is fully interactive with our popular Campus Square cyber-classroom.

Do you find that time - i.e., a lack of it - is an issue when it comes to photography? Jim Miotke just posted a new video on the subject of time management: 2 Minute Tip: Say Yes More Slowly!

In this issue of Digital Darkroom, we include an excellent Featured Article ("Creative Photoshop - Using Abstracts in a Unique Way") and an inspiring Featured Blog ("Get Creative with B&W - and a Touch of Texture"). Don't miss them!

That's it for now. Have fun working in the digital darkroom!

Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor

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In This Issue: Wednesday, June 1, 2011


 

Featured Photo: ~Golden Pears~

~Golden Pears~
~Golden Pears~
f/10 at 0.3, ISO 100, RAW. Tripod used. The orton effect was applied to the pears. Textures added.

© Wanda Knoss

wandaknossphotography.com
Canon EOS 5D Mark ...

 

Featured Article: Creative Photoshop - Using Abstracts in a Unique Way
In an excellent article, BetterPhoto instructor Jim Zuckerman tells - and shows - how to mix abstract images with various subjects. Read Jim's photography article here...
 

Digital Before and After

The Beacon
The Beacon
Digital Darkroom

Pigeon Point Lighthouse
PS Elements 9; Original photo in Photo Discussion
Duplicated photo and layered. Adjusted Levels, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast
Layered a Cloud photo over Lighthouse and reduced opacity to 30%
Used various size and low opacity erasers for effect.
Used soft brush to layer light glow and erased to blend.
Dodged and Burned shadows, highlights and light beam

Original photo
Original photo

© Allen Hughes

 
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!


 

Featured Blog: Get Creative with B&W - and a Touch of Texture

 
In Jim Miotke's BetterPhotoJim blog, he profiles the creative work of instructor Deborah Sandidge. She tells - and shows - how she transformed her photo of a classic car in Cuba: "It seemed the perfect subject for a black and white photograph. I added a layer of texture to give the photo a worn and vintage look." Read more in this informational - and inspirational - blog!   Check out the photo blog here...

 

June 4-Week Courses: New, Improved, and Updated!

 
June 4-Week Courses: New, Improved, and Updated!In celebration of BetterPhoto's 15th anniversary year, we are coming up with brand new courses, while updating and improving others. Check them out...  

 

Get Your Photography Certification!

 
Receive credit and credentials from BetterPhoto.com - the worldwide leader in online photography education!  Learn all about photography certification here...

 

New Photo Discussions

New Photo Discussion 1: Old Barn

Old Barn
Old Barn

© Phyllis A. Houghton

phyllishoughton.com
Canon Rebel XTi (E...
Very nice! What effects did you use?
- Monique Gresser

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Response 1:Monique, I blended layers, first with a brown layer, then with a charcoal texture background. I got these free from http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/2010/04/4-layer-masks-set.html
His texture layers usually work better than mine. Thanks!
- Phyllis A. Houghton

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Response 2:WOW, this looks like a TIN photo. Excellent editing and presentation! 8o)
- Nancyj Hovey

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Response 3:This is a wonderful piece with such a nostalgic mood to it. Thanks for the info. BetterPhoto is a wonderful sharing community.
- Heather Loewenhardt

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Read this discussion online
Respond to this discussion
 
New Photo Discussion 2: Urchin Universe

Urchin Universe
Urchin Universe
This photo is of tide pool sea urchins on Maui HI. All are under water except one. I upped the contrast and saturation to create an ocean fantasy. I applied a filter from Color Efex and Viveza from nik software.
EF 100mm macro lens f/2.8L f/16 1/60 sec ISO 1000


© Heather Loewenhardt

Canon EOS 7D Digit...
Wow - terrific job on this one, Heather! Very unique!
- Monnie Ryan

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Response 1: a work of art...beautiful capture.
- Avril Young

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Response 2:WOW, an ocean fantasy it is, beautifully composed, love the colors, Heather!
- Julie Burnett

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New Photo Discussion 3: Autumn at the Peaks

Autumn at the Peaks
Autumn at the Peaks
Fall is spectacular at Peaks of Otter. Topaz Adjust 4 added.

© Ronald Livingston

artinthelens.com
Canon EOS Digital ...
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)
- Nancyj Hovey

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Response 1:Stunning capture!!!
Congratulations on this
beautiful Finalist!!!

~J~
- Jeana Clark

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Response 2:Congrats on this most beautiful finalist!
- Phyllis Burchett

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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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