You don't take a photograph; you make it! Ansel Adams
Sep 24, 2016 08:22:33 #
GWR100 wrote:
Good work SS, using every bit of technology available to us is no bad thing, and for me photo-art is what keeps so many millions of photographers keep coming back for more,
Geoff
Geoff
Geoff, thank you! I think you're so right! I have more fun playing with the software than I do taking pictures. And when I'm tired of taking flowers, I take off-the-wall photos like this one and try to turn it into something unique and interesting! I don't believe most photographers would have given this original subject a second thought. Its ones like this that keep me coming back!
Sep 24, 2016 08:27:32 #
Snap Shot wrote:
Geoff, thank you! I think you're so right! I have ... (show quote)
I would rather take pictures.
Sep 24, 2016 08:33:39 #
Sep 24, 2016 08:57:29 #
Snap Shot wrote:
pecohen, thank you for a fine critique! You're new to my work so let me explain... I know nothing about my camera other point and shoot! I use the same Auto focus settings for every photo I take. I rely completely on software!
With no apologies!
With no apologies!
I'm not quite there - I do put some emphasis on working with the camera - but today's point-and-shoot do an amazing job and there are small ones that are much more likely to come along with you, even than a mirror-less one like my A6000. I did a series of shots with an old P&S recently that, considering the flash failed to work, they came out surprisingly good after I applied some processing magic. I do feel a GAS attack coming on though, to buy a small P&S that shoots RAW, for when I don't want to carry anything that won't fit in my pocket.
Sep 24, 2016 09:08:14 #
Beautifully achieved, Bill. I have a note about converting the cut-out to png, but I still keep forgetting Your information is easy to follow and always produces interesting, inspiring results.
Your information is easy to follow and always produces interesting, inspiring results.Sep 24, 2016 09:10:18 #
Excellent end result and great explanation.....I still don't have a clue what you did.....but it looks great....thank you for sharing!!!
Sep 24, 2016 09:10:49 #
pecohen wrote:
I'm not quite there - I do put some emphasis on wo... (show quote)
pecohen, I learned my lesson years ago when going cross county on my motorcycle with an Olympus! By the time I got the camera out of my bag and ready to take the shot, the animal was long gone. Got my Canon Power Shot and now fits nicely in my vest pocket.
Sep 24, 2016 09:14:19 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Beautifully achieved, Bill. I have a note about converting the cut-out to png, but I still keep forgetting Your information is easy to follow and always produces interesting, inspiring results.
Your information is easy to follow and always produces interesting, inspiring results.Linda, I'm glad you stopped by! I always value your take on my photos. Thank you so much!
Sep 24, 2016 09:15:41 #
bigtex2000 wrote:
Excellent end result and great explanation.....I still don't have a clue what you did.....but it looks great....thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting David!
Sep 24, 2016 10:27:27 #
I agree with the statement. You don't take a photograph; you make it. That is what I learned in 1972 at a Ansel Adams workshop in Yosemite. If Ansel were alive today he would be a master manipulator in PS. Great job SS. Ansel would be proud of you!
Snap Shot wrote:
And here are the steps I took; I shot this image y... (show quote)
Sep 24, 2016 10:38:35 #
Like a magician who lets U C Inside a trick ..., nice work .... Ansel was right ....
Sep 24, 2016 10:49:29 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I agree with the statement. You don't take a photograph; you make it. That is what I learned in 1972 at a Ansel Adams workshop in Yosemite. If Ansel were alive today he would be a master manipulator in PS. Great job SS. Ansel would be proud of you!
PixelStan, Thank you! You've made my day! I'm looked at as a crazy person by many in our photo Club! They think the camera is the end all in photography and my ignorance, when it comes to camera knowledge, is legionary!
I love to torment them with photos that don't get a peep, yet are far better than the starving over saturated Pros!
They all mention Ansel as if they know him and not a one knows a thing about him. Unfortunately, the ones who do don't speak up...except for me!
Sep 24, 2016 10:51:23 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Like a magician who lets U C Inside a trick ..., nice work .... Ansel was right ....
Thank you Doc! I'm glad you enjoyed watching me having fun!
Sep 24, 2016 13:35:54 #
Those books are fabulous, with the new titles! You are so creative!! Great job!! 
TG
TGSep 24, 2016 14:04:59 #
TheeGambler wrote:
Those books are fabulous, with the new titles! You are so creative!! Great job!! TG
TGTG, thank you! This little project was a lot of fun putting together! You'd be amazed at just how easy it is to do!
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