Posts for: mooseeyes
Apr 22, 2014 16:21:10 #
gypsy02 wrote:
I've been trying to boost this photo out of the shadows without blowing out the highlights and design in the blouse. The first is the original and the second is my attempt with also some touch up on facial lines. Still appears a little flat. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
Let's see how this works for you.
Ken
Apr 16, 2014 20:33:52 #
If you plan on doing lots of this sort of thing with new born babies, I would suggest that you have a camera converted to super color infrared. All skin shot with infrared is porcelain!
Apr 15, 2014 19:53:55 #
Apr 14, 2014 14:09:15 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
Just bought Topaz Detail, on sale for $20. Without it I don't think I could have achieved the bright color of the two main daffodils. In the original, they were shadowed.
I will post the original below the edited version so you can see the difference.
I will post the original below the edited version so you can see the difference.
Nice edit on the flowers; however, I am more impressed with what you did with the background. You are starting to run with the big dogs for sure!
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 11:31:20 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
I think Mooseyes caught the best crop to highlight the main subjects. That being said, I much prefer a photorealistic sky.
Bob, Now that you have visualized what you would like to see, why not jump in and make it happen? That is what this thread is all about.
Maybe something along these lines?
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 11:01:15 #
kubota king wrote:
For me , this is some thing new . Figured I would jump too .
This is what it takes. . .just jump in and give something new a try. Now you are going in the right direction.
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 10:57:22 #
kubota king wrote:
I think your [sic] the master when it comes to Art here on UHH . It has to be in the soul , before you can put it to canvas like you do . You make the rest of us try that much harder . I'm guessing , you have just lived more then the rest of us , and I don't mean in age > Well done , Tommy
Tommy, first of all let me make note of the fact that you are from Jamestown, PA and we have a Jamestown, CA just 3 miles from Sonora. Of course this means absolutely nothing. :mrgreen:
You pay me a great compliment; however, I think what can best explain my approach to artistic photography, as well as my other forms of traditional art, is my total lack of fear. Fear is what hampers most attempts at artistic expression. The world is full of rules, learn how to ignore and break the rules without fear, and you will have the artistic soul that you seek.
Everything that you need to do what I do cannot be taught; however, it can be learned. It is already inside of everyone, they just need to learn how to tap into their abilities without fear of trying. To be creative is to be fearless.
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 10:35:12 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Cascading collage
Very interesting and different. Different is good, very good. Your rendering is a playing on the title of the image, could this be a visual double entendre?
I like that you are being creative and thinking beyond the usual. I teach art to beginners and young people; and, the first thing I teach them is to "color out-side of the lines"! Take a chance, open-up, and be free of conventional thinking.
Good work Bob.
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 10:15:05 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I had a heck of a time and want to quit (for now). Interested in trying? It's already cropped, but you can trim closer if it suits you :)
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
He respects Owl, because you can't help respecting anybody who can spell TUESDAY, even if he doesn't spell it right." A.A. Milne (creator of Winnie-The-Pooh)
I have always loved this insightful quote by Milne about the wise old owl. . . :mrgreen:
Here are three different renderings of your wonderful, yet difficult, owl image. I found the materials used for the nest to be most interesting, especially the string. . .which was a bit of a challenge.
Comments, questions and/or rotten eggs, soft tomatoes and heads of cabbage are always welcome.
Ken
Apr 13, 2014 00:33:30 #
Figured it was time for me to post my version. A bit over the top; but, that is what its all about! :mrgreen:
Apr 13, 2014 00:29:41 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
:)
Ah, someone thinking outside of the box!
Apr 13, 2014 00:28:39 #
JohnnyT789 wrote:
My attempt...
This could work. . . :mrgreen:
Apr 13, 2014 00:27:36 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
This version went to the edge, then jumped off.
Looks a bit like a $100 saddle on a $10 horse! :mrgreen:
Apr 12, 2014 16:56:21 #
Here is an image that is right out of the camera. Let's see what others might make out of this image. Have fun, take things to the edge. . .
Ken
Ken
Apr 12, 2014 15:50:45 #
Travesty wrote:
Thanks Ken!... While I like them all for different reasons #2 and #4 really catch my attention... If I had to choose one to hang on my wall I would lean toward #4 because of the eyes and the fact that it highlights the important parts of the image.... Appreciate your time and glad I could give you some play time.... :) I also wanted to ask the translation of your Signature Stamp......
I am glad that you liked my efforts. Let me note that the first thing that I did with your image was to clean it up a bit by reducing noise and increasing detail, both done by use of two different Topaz modules. In my opinion very necessary to proper PP work.
As for my "signature stamp", it is actually called a "chop stamp", and is hand carved in stone. Traditionally, the color of ink used is red. I found an older Chinese gentleman in a small shop in Portland, Oregon's Chinatown many years ago. He made (carved) traditional and also some very fancy chop stamps. I had him carve my chop stamp showing my name in Chinese characters. I used this chop stamp to sign a number of my art pieces for some years; however, with the advent of the digital age I digitized my chop in various sizes, and I can easily change the color should I wish. No longer worrying about ink smear and using different ink pads.
A more artistic and less obtrusive manner to leave my mark, in my humble opinion.
Ken