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Welcome to the 102nd issue of the Digital Darkroom
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Let's kick off this new edition of Digital Darkroom by pointing out two excellent items from BetterPhoto instructors: Jim Zuckerman's "Featured Article: Layer Mask Technique in Photoshop" and Deborah Sandidge's "Featured Blog: Creating a Painterly Look with Photography". Check out the article and blog below!
Also, don't miss the Digital Before and After series in which member Gunther Allen shares his vision - and technique - for correcting architectural perspective. In addition, see the list of Photoshop and Lightroom cour ses that feature video lessons. And, as always, Digital Darkroom wraps up with another awesome collection of Photo Discussions.
That's it for now. Have fun with your photography!
Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor
To read the online version of the Digital Darkroom at our Web site, visit http://www.betterphoto.com/digitalpics/
In This Issue: Wednesday, November 02, 2011
- Featured Photo: Orchids and Shadows III
- Featured Article: Layer Mask Technique in Photoshop
- Digital Before and After
- New Photo Discussion 1: Afternoon Delight
- New Photo Discussion 2: You Gave Me Wings
- New Photo Discussion 3: Inspection
- New Photo Discussion 4: Sunset at Cranes Roost Park
- New Photo Discussion 5: Wandering Flight
- New Photo Discussion 6: Old Church on North Ridge
- The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
Featured Photo: Orchids and Shadows III
 Orchids and Shadows III Back view of two lovely orchids, with their shadows in profile. Textures from Flypaper Textures plus other adjustments in CS5. © Peggy Pfister Canon EOS Digital ... |
Featured Article: Layer Mask Technique in Photoshop
In this article, BetterPhoto instructor Jim Zuckerman shares his vision - and his creative Photoshop approach with a layer mask. Read this Photoshop article here...
 Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) This photo was originally skewed towards the center and I needed to correct the perspective... What I did: The Photo must be in 8bit mode. Resize the photo that you have plenty of gray space surrounding it Select all (CTRL+'A') Menu: Edit->Transform->Perspective Drag the upper left and right handles and move outward until the image looks good for you. Marienplatz, Munich, Germany |  Rathause before perspective correction |
| 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 and Lightroom Courses Offer Video Lessons!
In the following online classes, videos explain - and SHOW - the techniques! Best yet, these courses are fully interactive.
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Featured Blog: Creating a Painterly Look with Photography
| "Creating a painterly look with a photo is easy," says BetterPhoto instructor Deborah Sandidge. Read her thoughts and technique, and see an eye-catching image in this blog. See the photography blog here... |
Announcing New Book on Creativity, Composition, Design, Color, and Light!
 Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager have teamed up for a new book in the popular BetterPhoto Guide series! Read the photography blog on The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography ... |
New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Afternoon Delight
- Monnie Ryan See Monnie's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mary! - Carol Eade See Carol's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: You Gave Me Wings
- Maria Capilupi See Maria's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Beautiful image, Bill... love the effects. - Carol Flisak Visit carolflisakphoto.com - Carol's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thanks Maria and Carol. This was a new one for me! - Bill Foxworthy See Bill's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit billfoxworthyphoto.com - Bill's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 3:The textures are lovely, and so is that old type-written font. The whole thing fits together very well. - Katrina Diaz See Katrina's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Inspection
While the clarity is so well defined by your modern machinery the theme, the mood, the toning and the total treatment present us with an image straight from antiquity. Having been under the gaze of many an inspecting officer during my time in the military, I can tell you that you have caught the keen and penetrating eye of the sergeant extremely well. Brilliant work man! GB | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Sunset at Cranes Roost Park
- Michelle Alton See Michelle's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:This is gorgeous. Very skillfully taken. - Dayna Cain See Dayna's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Excellent twilight shot. Congratulations on your finalist selection Kathy! - Dave Montero See Dave's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 5: Wandering Flight
- Donna Pagakis See Donna's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Irene, This is absolutely my favorite of your recent works! Everything Phyllis said is exactly what I would say. This is stunning and I truly love the style. What dd technique did you use for the raised textures? I'm guessing it was a layer of a painting of yours? Bravo! - Laura D. Greene See Laura's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit greenehousephotographyal.com - Laura's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:I created this piece several years ago so I don't remember exactly what I did. The background was a sunset. I cut and pasted some of the clouds on a new layer and applied the wave filter. Then I applied a bevel. - Irene Colling See Irene 's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 6: Old Church on North Ridge
- Michelle Alton See Michelle's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:The textures really added to this photo. Looks kind of spooky with the bare trees. - Patricia White See Patricia's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Beautiful work with this. Love the subject and the texture. That tree really gives this some drama feel. - Mary Timman See Mary'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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