Camera Artistry
Sep 16, 2016 11:34:59 #
Since my enhancement technology is basically at a zero level, I have to rely on the digital capabilities of my camera to arrive at acceptable shots. I have to call my grandson to come over when I want to change the "wallpaper". I have spent a significant part of the last sixty-plus years enjoying taking photos and can appreciate the advances that have occurred with the cameras. Most of my subjects seem to lean toward nature...birds, flowers, trees and such. I rely heavily on the capabilities of the camera and lenses to achieve the results I am after. The only software enhancements I am capable of are within Photoshop elements...sizing, cropping, clean-up cloning, sharpening, adjusting lighting (shadows, highlights, brightness). I own no other enhancing software. This is my initial post, and I am trying to introduce myself to you other members along with a sampling of some of my work. It is a pleasure to be associated with such an elite group!
Bob
Bob
American Goldfinch
(Download)
Orange Sulphur Butterfly
(Download)
Fall leaves floating in natural lake
(Download)
Wisteria
(Download)
Sep 16, 2016 11:46:35 #
Bob, these are quite nice, in fact very good. Your ability to capture images such as these without much PP, speaks well of your skills with a camera. The skills you have with PS are very similar to those used in the darkroom while making a print. It's similar to my approach. Yes, I'll admit to having the favorite plugins, but use them only when required by a client. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing more of it.
--Bob
--Bob
bob_71 wrote:
Since my enhancement technology is basically at a ... (show quote)
Sep 16, 2016 11:49:37 #
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Sep 16, 2016 14:13:22 #
rmalarz wrote:
Bob, these are quite nice, in fact very good. Your ability to capture images such as these without much PP, speaks well of your skills with a camera. The skills you have with PS are very similar to those used in the darkroom while making a print. It's similar to my approach. Yes, I'll admit to having the favorite plugins, but use them only when required by a client. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing more of it.
--Bob
--Bob
Pleased to hear from you, Bob! You are very kind and I am appreciative! Hope you are enjoying some fine fall weather!
Bob
Sep 16, 2016 14:14:59 #
Azboy wrote:
Wel Bob, I don't think you have a problem at all. Very nicely done, beautiful! 
Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to comment!
Have a nice day!
Bob
Sep 16, 2016 14:16:26 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Very nice set.
Always nice to hear from our Aussie friends! Thanks for visiting the post!
Bob
Sep 16, 2016 14:52:41 #
Sep 16, 2016 15:08:59 #
Bob!! These are all winners in my book and I can't pick a favorite!! I love the floating leaves just for their artisty, but the colors and details on all are superb!!!!
Sep 16, 2016 16:44:45 #
The downloads, compositions and details are excellent Bob. The bird and butterfly are super. 
Sep 16, 2016 16:57:16 #
Those are very good. Keep it up!
nothing wrong with PSE, and there is a $12 app "Elements+" that adds more stuff to PSE so it is 90-95% of Photo Shop.
http://elementsplus.net/, note there is a version for each version of PSE, if you try it, get the right one. I have it on PSE 13, haven't gotten it for PSE 14 bacause I started learning Photo Shop CC2015.
nothing wrong with PSE, and there is a $12 app "Elements+" that adds more stuff to PSE so it is 90-95% of Photo Shop.
http://elementsplus.net/, note there is a version for each version of PSE, if you try it, get the right one. I have it on PSE 13, haven't gotten it for PSE 14 bacause I started learning Photo Shop CC2015.
Sep 16, 2016 17:01:42 #
WOW, love your floating leaves - You are doing great. Excellent captures with good composition
Sep 16, 2016 17:07:11 #
Bob, you are a perfect fit for this forum. Your work is beautiful and expertly done. I looked closely at the downloads of each of these and they are technically very good in addition to being very appealing.
Sep 16, 2016 18:10:06 #
You are doing just fine as far as I am concerned! Beautiful set, especially the butterfly! 👍👍
Sep 16, 2016 19:45:12 #
Ahhhhhh YES! As someone has one said in the past, if I were passing by these in a gallery, I'd stop to look more closely.
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