I used the PS blur tool like a mouse driven pen..just keeping my shaking hand away from the subject. You can see my errors on her left sleeve....but, I love rodeo photos also... Hope to see some more photos from you soon. Happy "Blurring" !!!!! keep a steady hand / mouse!!

Thanks Ken,
Great to meet another Navy guy. Hope you were not a "PH" They have too many photos to brag about (HA). Looking forward to your photos.
Raff

I am still trying to X-over from years of "film fun" I use the Nikon D90. I found it easy to use. And fun to learn on. Not the top of the line for Nikon just a good sturdy camera that takes my beating and keeps on clicking. I suggest you take a look at Flick'r and see some of the other Nikon photo samples.. Good luck.

I would not change the background except,,,maybe a slight blur using the blur tool on PS. Great capture I thought...I liked the feel to the original background.

With Blur..from PS Elements

These are WoW!.. My eyes love em!

Great work. The tree removal made a difference. Let's see more from you!

Very nice, good DOF usage. Let's see more soon!

I have to agree with Mommy 115... removing the building really helped draw more attention to the barn. I hate that "Rule Of Thirds" arguement but it has some merit.
Great captures, hope to see more of your work soon.
Number 1..........................

HDR...Wow! I really don't totally understand the skill. I have heard so many mixed opinions about which software to use. The difference in exposure between the first and last layers? I am a big proponent of knowing the detail work the photographer put into the capture ie: f-stop, speed, lens etc. I find it difficult to find information of how the photo was shot... My eyes enjoyed the photos!! maybe that is the bottom line????

I have no comment on who the statue is of. I do know sculpture artists value their work on statues with detail we can never truly recapture in a photo. When a man or women devotes lets say ten years in making a statue .... do we as photographers provide any artistic value copying a true artists work ? This argument has been going on for years... Maybe that is why painters (artists) do not paint statues..it was not their work to begin with. The true beauty of the statue was made by the hands of the sculptor. no one should try to copy or, cheapen the original work
Albeit: I enjoyed the photo. I like the lighting and feel the mono color was an added plus. Great exposure, Good choice of lens. I do wish the EXIF was attached.

Super Shots! I enjoyed these thank you

I found Ugly Hedgehog, while trying to find information about Photoshop Elements 6. I know that is an old program...but, UH got me the information I was seeking plus!
I am from Port Orchard, Washington Yes, (I love the rain! ) I have love photography since I was very young...I just wish I knew more about the subject. Any help you can offer or, pointer positive and negative will be accepted with open arms!
Raff