Sunday, February 13, 2011
Day 30: Blueberries
Day 30: Composition, Rule of Thirds
So here we are -- the last day! I wanted to go out with a bang, but I used up all my inspiration yesterday. I sure am glad I saved the easiest technique for last! Tonight I had to fall back on my dinner (no, not literally, silly!). I remembered that the dodge tool is my friend, and got rid of the black shadow on the front of the focal blueberry. I know the color isn't quite there, but I did my best adjusting the jpeg. (Not sure why Elements will process the DNGs sometimes, but not others.)
So here we are -- the last day! I wanted to go out with a bang, but I used up all my inspiration yesterday. I sure am glad I saved the easiest technique for last! Tonight I had to fall back on my dinner (no, not literally, silly!). I remembered that the dodge tool is my friend, and got rid of the black shadow on the front of the focal blueberry. I know the color isn't quite there, but I did my best adjusting the jpeg. (Not sure why Elements will process the DNGs sometimes, but not others.)
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Day 29: The Old Red Courthouse
Day 29: Post-Processing, HDR
I thought I'd do an architecture photo to make up for the one that wasn't architectural enough. Of course, I had to apply another technique to it for it to count, so I did HDR. I'm not at all sure I have the hang of HDR yet, but I do know that the result looks much better than any of the three originals. It would be a whole lot easier with HDR software. ;)
This is the Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas, TX. It was finally retired as a courthouse a few years ago, and is now a museum. It's located right down by Dealy Plaza, home of the infamous grassy knoll and 6th floor book depository.
I thought I'd do an architecture photo to make up for the one that wasn't architectural enough. Of course, I had to apply another technique to it for it to count, so I did HDR. I'm not at all sure I have the hang of HDR yet, but I do know that the result looks much better than any of the three originals. It would be a whole lot easier with HDR software. ;)
This is the Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas, TX. It was finally retired as a courthouse a few years ago, and is now a museum. It's located right down by Dealy Plaza, home of the infamous grassy knoll and 6th floor book depository.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 24: Ducks
Day 24: Composition, On the Diagonal
I was out taking photos of the overpasses near me for diagonals (for the third time -- I keep on not using them), when I saw these ducks. They were pretty far away, so I didn't have good enough resolution, but I liked them anyway. They got too far away before I could get a better shot. I had to clone some out for a better diagonal. Maybe I'll go shoot the overpasses again for Rule of Thirds or architecture (and then probably not use them again).
I was out taking photos of the overpasses near me for diagonals (for the third time -- I keep on not using them), when I saw these ducks. They were pretty far away, so I didn't have good enough resolution, but I liked them anyway. They got too far away before I could get a better shot. I had to clone some out for a better diagonal. Maybe I'll go shoot the overpasses again for Rule of Thirds or architecture (and then probably not use them again).
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Day 22: Guess what?
Day 22: Style, Abstract
I took a photo and applied a gradient map. I'd tell you what this is, but where's the fun in that?
I took a photo and applied a gradient map. I'd tell you what this is, but where's the fun in that?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 21: Ladder
Day 21: Post-Processing, Inversion
Today I went outside to take pictures of our glorious snow. As soon as I laid eyes on this ladder with the snow in my yard below and the snow on my neighbor's roof above, I thought, "Inversion!" (Restaining my fence is definitely on my list of things to do next summer. :o )
Today I went outside to take pictures of our glorious snow. As soon as I laid eyes on this ladder with the snow in my yard below and the snow on my neighbor's roof above, I thought, "Inversion!" (Restaining my fence is definitely on my list of things to do next summer. :o )
To make sure I practiced the other kind of inversion, where the colors are flipped, here's the same photo, now both flipped upside down and with inverted colors. I also reframed it. :)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day 20: Chartreuse
Day 20: Post-processing, Monotone
I'm not sure what I was supposed to do in post-processing to make this monotone. It seems pretty monotone to me already. If I had time to shoot this over, I would move the horse head a bit so it didn't partly cover the girls' face. Oh heck... if I had time to shoot this over again, I'd probably do something entirely different! But it was fun. :)
I'm not sure what I was supposed to do in post-processing to make this monotone. It seems pretty monotone to me already. If I had time to shoot this over, I would move the horse head a bit so it didn't partly cover the girls' face. Oh heck... if I had time to shoot this over again, I'd probably do something entirely different! But it was fun. :)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 19: The Worrier
Day 19: Portraiture, Hands and/or Feet
I softened the focus on this to show that the worrier isn't really conscious of the bitten nails. The color is cooled and partially desaturated to depict worring oneself to death.
I softened the focus on this to show that the worrier isn't really conscious of the bitten nails. The color is cooled and partially desaturated to depict worring oneself to death.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 18: Air Freshener Gel Beads
Day 18: Lighting, Backlighting
I had this sitting on a piece of glass over a lamp covered in white plastic. I changed the category within the time frame per Kim's and Uni's comments. I'll use underlighting another time, now that I understand how to do it! :)
I had this sitting on a piece of glass over a lamp covered in white plastic. I changed the category within the time frame per Kim's and Uni's comments. I'll use underlighting another time, now that I understand how to do it! :)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Day 16: Ewer
Day 16: Lighting, Silhouette
I had intended this to be rim lighting, but I did a little reading on rim lighting before posting, and I don't think this qualifies.
Day 15: Teacups
Day 15: Color, Pastels
I tried processing raw files for the first time today. What an eye-opener! I use Photoshop Elements, and the tools are completely different! I was amazed. I still need to get some decent lighting, but now I'm seeing the possibilities. Wow! I was so happy, I put a big 'ol frame around my photo. I know I went overboard, but I was having fun. :)
I tried processing raw files for the first time today. What an eye-opener! I use Photoshop Elements, and the tools are completely different! I was amazed. I still need to get some decent lighting, but now I'm seeing the possibilities. Wow! I was so happy, I put a big 'ol frame around my photo. I know I went overboard, but I was having fun. :)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Day 14: My Report
Day 14: Lighting, High Key
Another first for me. It's obvious that I need to get some better lighting. Too late to try again. Well, at least I'm learning! :)
Another first for me. It's obvious that I need to get some better lighting. Too late to try again. Well, at least I'm learning! :)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Day 12: Falling Star
Day 12: Camera Controls, Night Shots
I chose this photo not because it was my best, but because I thought it was really cool that I happened to catch a falling star. It was really faint, so I boosted it a little. Now it doesn't look as real, but at least it shows!
I chose this photo not because it was my best, but because I thought it was really cool that I happened to catch a falling star. It was really faint, so I boosted it a little. Now it doesn't look as real, but at least it shows!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Day 11: Orange
Day 11: Color, Complementary Colors
I like this composition, but I didn't get the lighting right, and ended up with dirty colors in the bowl. As usual, I don't have enough time to redo. I might go eat that orange, though!
I like this composition, but I didn't get the lighting right, and ended up with dirty colors in the bowl. As usual, I don't have enough time to redo. I might go eat that orange, though!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Day 10: Salad
Day 10: Camera Controls, Shallow DOF
I'm not so happy with this for a few reasons. First, I don't think I got the DOF quite shallow enough for the category. Also, it seems a little too dark, the color is a little too yellow, and the blueberry in front has a big shadow on the front of it. But I'm hungry, and I'm going to eat that salad instead of fixing/redoing the photo!
I'm not so happy with this for a few reasons. First, I don't think I got the DOF quite shallow enough for the category. Also, it seems a little too dark, the color is a little too yellow, and the blueberry in front has a big shadow on the front of it. But I'm hungry, and I'm going to eat that salad instead of fixing/redoing the photo!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Day 6: C7 Bulbs
Day 6: Camera Controls, Macro
If you're not familiar with C7 lights, they are the Christmas bulbs that are about 2" long from tip to tip.
I took some photos that were the most macro I can get with my camera, just the inside of one of the lights, but I liked this photo better.
If you're not familiar with C7 lights, they are the Christmas bulbs that are about 2" long from tip to tip.
I took some photos that were the most macro I can get with my camera, just the inside of one of the lights, but I liked this photo better.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Day 2: Square Cow
Day 2: Composition, Square Frame
This is my lovely opalescent "Hot Dog Stand" cow from my Cow Parade (r) collection.
This is my lovely opalescent "Hot Dog Stand" cow from my Cow Parade (r) collection.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Day 1: Tea Anyone?
Hi - This is my first-ever blog! I hope I do it right. I'm posting my Day 1 photo for the Worth1000 30-Day Draconian Challenge. I'm doing the All-Techniques Challenge.
My technique for today is Lighting: 2. Sidelighting.
My technique for today is Lighting: 2. Sidelighting.
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