Unique Photo Images
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Using Helicon Focus
Taking close-up photographs can result in a limited depth of field. Using the Helicon Focus software has eliminated most depth of field problems as you can see from the two Orchids shown here. I took six images with the camera on a Tri-pod with and F 11 as the F-Stop. Each image was focused on a different part of the floral arrangement. Both Daryl Gulin and George Lepp are using the software for almost all of their nature work where the subject is not moving. You must purchase the software on line. I ran the images through the H.F. software and then optmized the image in Photoshop CS3.
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Taking close-up photographs can result in a limited depth of field. Using the Helicon Focus software has eliminated most depth of field problems as you can see from the two Orchids shown here. I took six images with the camera on a Tri-pod with and F 11 as the F-Stop. Each image was focused on a different part of the floral arrangement. Both Daryl Gulin and George Lepp are using the software for almost all of their nature work where the subject is not moving. You must purchase the software on line. I ran the images through the H.F. software and then optmized the image in Photoshop CS3.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
How to Whack & Stack
The above photo is the Final (Whacked & Stacked) followed by the original single image:
How To - Whack & Stack Photos
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The above photo is the Final (Whacked & Stacked) followed by the original single image:How To - Whack & Stack Photos
1. Open your image in PS or Elements and optimize the image.
2. Go to Image--Canvas, Resize the Canvas larger so there is room to double or triple the size of the stacked image. Click OK
3. Select the original image (not the canvas that has been expanded) Edit--Copy.
4. Paste the copy into the image and move it over to the canvas area with the Move tool (V)
5. Use some creative flipping of the pasted copy. Edit--Transform-- (Flip)
6. Position the flipped copy so as to look like one new image. Flatten the layer and do any cropping as necessary.
Canyon Still Life
Inside of Slot Canyons like Antelope near Page, AZ, one can find many neat examples of photo still life images. This dried weed caught in a crack along with the various stains of time make for interesting patterns and textures. ¶ 7:30 AM 0 comments
Inside of Slot Canyons like Antelope near Page, AZ, one can find many neat examples of photo still life images. This dried weed caught in a crack along with the various stains of time make for interesting patterns and textures. ¶ 7:30 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Always carry a camera with you
I saw this very fast action image, took out my pocket camera and snapped the shutter. The shot was from the back window of a fast moving tram at the Las Vegas airport. Harsh light, streaks from the tram movement all are a part of this capture. ¶ 4:03 PM 0 comments
I saw this very fast action image, took out my pocket camera and snapped the shutter. The shot was from the back window of a fast moving tram at the Las Vegas airport. Harsh light, streaks from the tram movement all are a part of this capture. ¶ 4:03 PM 0 comments
Monday, January 28, 2008
Flight Over the Desert
I never have tried a balloon ride but I can see it is fun. Yesterday I found out that a friend and photographer, Leonard Gordon, passed away. I can see Leonard up in one of these balloons. He was a fine photographer and leader in the alteration of reality movement via digital imaging and he loved to travel in all the modes available. Len also was the person who encouraged me to look into traveling by river boat in Europe. Len will be missed in the photographic community both in the Chicago area and the Photographic Society of America. Were these balloons over the Nevada desert? The reality of this photo is for you to decide. Leonard would do this all the time.
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I never have tried a balloon ride but I can see it is fun. Yesterday I found out that a friend and photographer, Leonard Gordon, passed away. I can see Leonard up in one of these balloons. He was a fine photographer and leader in the alteration of reality movement via digital imaging and he loved to travel in all the modes available. Len also was the person who encouraged me to look into traveling by river boat in Europe. Len will be missed in the photographic community both in the Chicago area and the Photographic Society of America. Were these balloons over the Nevada desert? The reality of this photo is for you to decide. Leonard would do this all the time.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Rocky's in that Castle in the sky.....
I have never met such a kind and gentle dog as Rocky. He was the pride and joy of Lee & Sue and the entire neighborhood. Rocky will be missed by everyone. One could never dream of having a friend as nice and friendly with a big heart for children and adults. We will miss you Rocky. You must be up in that Castle up above. ¶ 4:05 PM 0 comments
I have never met such a kind and gentle dog as Rocky. He was the pride and joy of Lee & Sue and the entire neighborhood. Rocky will be missed by everyone. One could never dream of having a friend as nice and friendly with a big heart for children and adults. We will miss you Rocky. You must be up in that Castle up above. ¶ 4:05 PM 0 comments
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Wack & Stack Antelope Canyon
I call this image Wack & Stack of Antelope Canyon. Wack & Stack is sort of like what a quilter does with material, except here I cut up the photo first and then stacked the one image four times to make the one new image. Which way do you like the image? Vertical or Horizontal?
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I call this image Wack & Stack of Antelope Canyon. Wack & Stack is sort of like what a quilter does with material, except here I cut up the photo first and then stacked the one image four times to make the one new image. Which way do you like the image? Vertical or Horizontal?
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Springdale, Ut in November Colors
I saw these beautiful colors in the evening while waiting for dinner to be served. I ran outside with a small pocket camera and captured this image. I have found that by always having a camera in my pocket, one can have more than a good memory of a beautiful moment like this evening in Springdale, UT. Many of my best "pictures" are only memories because I never had a camera with me. This image is one of my favorites.
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I saw these beautiful colors in the evening while waiting for dinner to be served. I ran outside with a small pocket camera and captured this image. I have found that by always having a camera in my pocket, one can have more than a good memory of a beautiful moment like this evening in Springdale, UT. Many of my best "pictures" are only memories because I never had a camera with me. This image is one of my favorites.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Castle on the Hill
I photographed the Castle from the top of the River Boat seen in yesterdays image. Camera was a Canon 5D with a 24-105 lens. I was using the lens at about 90mm. The days was foggy and overcast. I used one of the OnOne frames for the additional effects of the image. ¶ 8:00 AM 0 comments
I photographed the Castle from the top of the River Boat seen in yesterdays image. Camera was a Canon 5D with a 24-105 lens. I was using the lens at about 90mm. The days was foggy and overcast. I used one of the OnOne frames for the additional effects of the image. ¶ 8:00 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
View from the Castle on the Hill
This scene was from our October 2007 trip on the 4 rivers of Europe. Beautiful scenes in Germany and Austria were a part of the every day trip along the rivers. ¶ 11:02 AM 0 comments
This scene was from our October 2007 trip on the 4 rivers of Europe. Beautiful scenes in Germany and Austria were a part of the every day trip along the rivers. ¶ 11:02 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Stack & Wack
This image was a sunset and cloud image from another photographer that I flipped three times and made into a visual pattern sort of like quilters do with cloth materials. Interesting patterns were a result from the original upper right quadrant of the compound image. ¶ 3:45 PM 0 comments
This image was a sunset and cloud image from another photographer that I flipped three times and made into a visual pattern sort of like quilters do with cloth materials. Interesting patterns were a result from the original upper right quadrant of the compound image. ¶ 3:45 PM 0 comments
Friday, January 18, 2008
More Lilies and Lens Baby
Playing with photography and changing a simple flower into an art form is fun.
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Playing with photography and changing a simple flower into an art form is fun.
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Castles of Germany
This beautiful dinning room of a German castle shows the beauty of craftsman ship and splendor of the past rulers. This was the only room that I was permitted to have a tripod. For the remainder of photography in the castle, I set my ISO to 800 and hand held the camera with lens that had image stabilization. With more and more locations of interest not permitting tripods, higher ISO sensitivity and image stabilization of lens and cameras is a must. This castle was one of the many along the Mosel River. ¶ 10:35 AM 0 comments
This beautiful dinning room of a German castle shows the beauty of craftsman ship and splendor of the past rulers. This was the only room that I was permitted to have a tripod. For the remainder of photography in the castle, I set my ISO to 800 and hand held the camera with lens that had image stabilization. With more and more locations of interest not permitting tripods, higher ISO sensitivity and image stabilization of lens and cameras is a must. This castle was one of the many along the Mosel River. ¶ 10:35 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
More of Sonoma, AZ
The beautiful city of Sonoma, AZ was taken from the airport road turnout. The beautiful red rocks towering over the town become wonderful photo ops. The warm colors of early morning light showoff the area. ¶ 4:50 PM 0 comments
The beautiful city of Sonoma, AZ was taken from the airport road turnout. The beautiful red rocks towering over the town become wonderful photo ops. The warm colors of early morning light showoff the area. ¶ 4:50 PM 0 comments
Monday, January 14, 2008
Along the Mosel River
Great Vineyards on the Mosel River shore. The starting place of great German wines. ¶ 2:46 PM 0 comments
Great Vineyards on the Mosel River shore. The starting place of great German wines. ¶ 2:46 PM 0 comments
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Fun with a 4 X 6 Photograph
Make a 4 X 6 photograph. Turn it over and you have a postcard ready for the post office to hand stamp and mail. This is also a fun activity for a camera club or group of photographers to share images via what we now call "snail mail". Probably all modern digital photographers e-mail photographs to each other all the time, but with this activity even film shooters can get into the fun.
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Reflections
Getting ready to leave on a River Boat Cruise from Trier, Germany, I noticed the reflections of the lower lever windows in the Mossel River. These are fun, grab shots with the purpose of starting a collection of reflected images in water. ¶ 9:39 AM 0 comments
Getting ready to leave on a River Boat Cruise from Trier, Germany, I noticed the reflections of the lower lever windows in the Mossel River. These are fun, grab shots with the purpose of starting a collection of reflected images in water. ¶ 9:39 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Grandaughter's Photo
and Grandfather's effects. Better called, Grandfather's photo playtime. ¶ 3:46 PM 0 comments
and Grandfather's effects. Better called, Grandfather's photo playtime. ¶ 3:46 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
For Sale Flyer
Building a photo flyer is very easy in Photoshop CS3 or Elements. The above pix were all taken with available light and combined on to one sheet of paper. E-mail me for details if you know someone that is interested in the above equipment.
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Building a photo flyer is very easy in Photoshop CS3 or Elements. The above pix were all taken with available light and combined on to one sheet of paper. E-mail me for details if you know someone that is interested in the above equipment.
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Sunday, January 06, 2008
Ice in Door County
Winter in Door County is a time for beautiful photographic images. I am excited about going up in February to teach Adobe Photoshop Elements. (Sorry, no openings, the class is full). These ice formations were taken at Gills Rock in 2007. ¶ 2:32 PM 0 comments
Winter in Door County is a time for beautiful photographic images. I am excited about going up in February to teach Adobe Photoshop Elements. (Sorry, no openings, the class is full). These ice formations were taken at Gills Rock in 2007. ¶ 2:32 PM 0 comments
Richard Serrin
One of Richard Serrin's latest work is based on the Holocaust. It is not a "pretty" work but rather one that has very disturbing visual content. I have done photographic reproductions of his original works for about two years and find that this painting is probably the most difficult to look at which was the intent of the artist. Other works of Richard can be viewed at richardserrinart.com ¶ 8:28 AM 0 comments
One of Richard Serrin's latest work is based on the Holocaust. It is not a "pretty" work but rather one that has very disturbing visual content. I have done photographic reproductions of his original works for about two years and find that this painting is probably the most difficult to look at which was the intent of the artist. Other works of Richard can be viewed at richardserrinart.com ¶ 8:28 AM 0 comments
Saturday, January 05, 2008
That "Darn Kitten"
This farm Kitten will soon be a Farm "mouser". At least that is the plan of the farmer. He has that look in his eyes. Only time will tell.
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This farm Kitten will soon be a Farm "mouser". At least that is the plan of the farmer. He has that look in his eyes. Only time will tell.
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Friday, January 04, 2008
Simple German Beauty
I found this almost hidden chapel in the basement of a church. The special colored lighting added to the simplistic splendor of the area. ¶ 5:51 PM 0 comments
I found this almost hidden chapel in the basement of a church. The special colored lighting added to the simplistic splendor of the area. ¶ 5:51 PM 0 comments
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy notes and Sad notes
Happy Notes first. As I look at the photo of Poppies found at The Clearing in Door County, I look ahead to Memorial Day week in May when Mark Southard and I will be again teaching Adobe Photoshop Elements for a full week. Not only do we get a chance to work on Photoshop Elements skills but also enjoy the wild and cultivated flowers of May.
Happy Notes first. As I look at the photo of Poppies found at The Clearing in Door County, I look ahead to Memorial Day week in May when Mark Southard and I will be again teaching Adobe Photoshop Elements for a full week. Not only do we get a chance to work on Photoshop Elements skills but also enjoy the wild and cultivated flowers of May.
A sad note yesterday. Evalyn Mikes a long time friend and photographer passed away. Evalyn was one of the kindest and giving persons that I have ever met. She was a retired nurse who gave back to the community by being a leader in Girl Scouts, The food Pantry, The History Center, CACCA volunteer, Camera Club leader and very involved in her church. Evalyn will always be happy memory for me. These beautiful poppies remind me of Evalyn.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"
I have always liked the fresh snow with the wonderful winter light (low position of the Sun). Most photographers forget that with the low position of the Sun, one can get very good photographs even closer to noon time. I use the Adirondack Chairs in the back yard to measure the height of the snow. I looks like we had about 5 inches last night. The infrared also helps to show details and shadows in the snow. ¶ 11:52 AM 0 comments
I have always liked the fresh snow with the wonderful winter light (low position of the Sun). Most photographers forget that with the low position of the Sun, one can get very good photographs even closer to noon time. I use the Adirondack Chairs in the back yard to measure the height of the snow. I looks like we had about 5 inches last night. The infrared also helps to show details and shadows in the snow. ¶ 11:52 AM 0 comments
