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Tag Archives: photoshop
From Blah to Rah! Reprocessing a Drab Image
I was organizing some old photos this morning, and recalling a digital processing technique detailed by Rick Sammon in his book HDR Photography Secrets for Digital Photographers. The secret in question is processing a drab photo using Photomatix and Photoshop … Continue reading
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Tagged olympia, photomatix, photoshop, state capitol, topaz adjust
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Drama in the Sky
…and reflected in water. Not HDR, but some HDR-esque tweaking in Photoshop and Topaz Adjust to add color, contrast, and drama. Budd Inlet in Olympia, Washington State.
Another day, another planet
Was taking some shots around the port of Olympia yesterday, and thought this one might make an interesting mini-planet. I’ve discussed the logistics of making these before, but if you’re curious let me know and I’ll go through it again. … Continue reading
Downtown
Never walk through alleys alone during autumn…
How Not to Sell Your Home
Browsing through some local MLS photos recently, I saw the usual mix. Some Realtors have great photos of their listings; either they hire a photographer, or they have strong photography skills themselves. Which is great. Others, however…. Let’s just say … Continue reading
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Tagged house, photoshop, real estate, real estate photography
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Smoke Photography
Today, fun with smoke! I recently discovered the magic of smoke photography, and spent a couple evenings playing around to get good shots. Below, some hints and secrets, if you want to try this yourself. Or just enjoy the images. … Continue reading
Bridge to the Universe
Some time back I discovered the miniplanet. No, not poor demoted Pluto, but the technique of creating planets out of otherwise ordinary photographs. You can even get my image of “Planet Olympia” on a t-shirt. This new miniplanet is of … Continue reading
Forecast: Ominous
Today’s forecast calls for ominous weather followed by partial gloom. Or something like that. It’s rainy outside, a perfect day for a little Photoshop fun on an image I took some time ago in Victoria, BC. It’s a composite of … Continue reading
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Tagged Image Editing, Olympia Washington, photoshop, rain, weather
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Down the Rabbit Hole
A little bit of Alice in Wonderland right in the back yard. (f/5.6, 1/160, 200mm, post-processing swirl)
reluctance vs. determination
A little experiment with Photoshop focus blurring. I went to the county fair over the weekend, a place awash with kids and critters and great for photographers. Some of my favorites are the photos I took (and which I’ll post … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, blur, child, county fair, experiment, focus, kids, llama, photoshop
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