Posts for: stavros
Apr 20, 2022 16:43:13 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I have to agree with Linda about No. 2
Thanks for the feedback
Apr 19, 2022 16:44:16 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Neat! My preference is #2 for a bit bolder, more detailed result.
Thanks Linda
Apr 19, 2022 16:20:16 #
Pastel effect applied with Topaz Simplify Plug in
Apr 18, 2022 08:23:36 #
Apr 16, 2022 09:33:55 #
Bison Bud wrote:
What processing did you use to get that almost painted portrait effect, especially on the Orchids?
Mostly the Expressionism look in Topaz Studio 2 dialed down to 25%-35%. Then I used several filters in Exposure 6.
Apr 15, 2022 15:02:43 #
The First two sets were posted to the main gallery. Here are the final few from our visit. Here's the background from the first posting:
When Annette and I drive over the mountain to explore the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, our favorite feature to explore is the Conservatory and Gardens. In fact, we enjoy this more than the estate house itself!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
When Annette and I drive over the mountain to explore the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, our favorite feature to explore is the Conservatory and Gardens. In fact, we enjoy this more than the estate house itself!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
Apr 15, 2022 14:56:07 #
Here is a second set from our visit to the conservatory. Here is the background from the original post:
When Annette and I drive over the mountain to explore the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, our favorite feature to explore is the Conservatory and Gardens. In fact, we enjoy this more than the estate house itself!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
When Annette and I drive over the mountain to explore the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, our favorite feature to explore is the Conservatory and Gardens. In fact, we enjoy this more than the estate house itself!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
Apr 14, 2022 16:03:24 #
When Annette and I drive over the mountain to explore the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, our favorite feature to explore is the Conservatory and Gardens. In fact, we enjoy this more than the estate house itself!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
The estate’s conservatory was built in 1895 as a collaboration between landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and George Vanderbilt, himself. It highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. Its tall arched windows look out onto the terraced butterfly garden and the Walled Garden beyond, and the pointed glass roof lets in an abundance of natural light.
Before building the Biltmore Conservatory, the threesome took a Grand Tour of Europe to gather ideas. They were no doubt influenced by the famous Victorian glass houses of the day. Think Sir Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace or the Palm House at the Kew, which were extremely popular symbols of both botanic and financial wealth.
The conservatory was part of what Olmstead conceived as “a small park and a small pleasure ground & garden” on the estate. It sits below the mansion at the base of a beautiful walled garden. The architect, Richard Morris Hunt, designed the building which features his distinctive ‘pebbledash’ stucco facade.
Today, the conservatory is host to over 2000 varieties of tropical and exotic plants, and seasonal exhibits.
These pictures were taken on one of our visits in February, 2022. Some are Annette’s and some are mine. I added a variety of artistic effects in post processing using Topaz Studio 2 and Exposure 6. I hope you enjoy them!
Mar 28, 2022 08:34:31 #
Try to find a used Fujifilm X-S1. I bought one several years ago and it is an excellent camera With a 24-624mm manual zoom lens. This is the only manual zoom lens bridge camera I'm aware of. Extremely well built. It's listed on Amazon.
Mar 15, 2022 08:26:03 #
Mar 14, 2022 17:13:01 #
Thanks. Yes, I darkened them on purpose to try and set a mood.
Mar 14, 2022 17:03:50 #
Annette and I took these pictures from Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks late in the afternoon on our way back from our October Florida vacation last year. This was just south of Asheville, North Carolina.
Mar 8, 2022 17:16:05 #
Mar 7, 2022 08:37:03 #
Mar 6, 2022 11:40:29 #
Bubalola wrote:
Very nice work, Stavropol...I wonder, if you have sky replaced.
Thanks. And, Yes