I just like the final result of this photo. Settings are as follows: Canon 5D Mark II 24-70mm 2.8 Lens. Shot at 70mm, ISO 640 Edited in Photoshop with Topaz Simplify. Just changed the edging on the image, that’s all.
Mountain Top Street Rodders
Over this past weekend several events went on in Prescott. The downtown was packed full of people wandering on the courthouse square and Whiskey Row. The parking spaces were full, and our normally free parking garage was charging $5 per …
Content Aware Scaling really does have uses
Each image in today’s post is clickable so you can see a larger versionOne of the cool new features in Photoshop CS4 is content aware scaling. When I first examined CS4 I thought the feature sounded amazing, but I wasn’t …
If you’ve wondered why I think Scott Kelby rocks……
Beyond the fact the guy is a great tech trainer, he’s funny too. No, really, he is. I know some friends don’t like the humor in his books, but I get a kick out of it! Today Mr. Kelby demonstrated …
Is there such a thing as too much Photoshop?
Apparently there is. Hey, I don’t believe it, but I had an article forwarded to me the other day on the subject. The article was titled “Too Much Photoshop? Judge for yourself.” Apparently during a “Photo of the Year” contest …
Piling up so much information on Photoshop
The other day I mentioned that I signed up at KelbyTraining’s site. Since that signup I’ve been watching video after video. Seriously, information overload here! What have I been watching? Everything under the sun on Photoshop CS4. I’ve also been …
Two Photoshop tips that will cost a little but go a long way
Since it’s a slow day in the office I’ve been doing the “continuing education” thing. Yes, we all know I have stacks of books pouring out of the Airstream. It’s true. But this next tip doesn’t involve stacks of books. …
Toying with a few shots
Ever just want to totally fake a scene? I’ve never been big into the concept, but I had this idea today. It’s a long way from complete, but thought I’d share the first 10 minutes worth of work. Last night …
Really big prints and upsampling
Every week we’re printing at the gallery. I do a lot of medium sized photo reproductions for clients, canvases, water color papers, and more. Keeps me busy, and it keeps me changing spools of media. I need to get a …