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Welcome to the 62nd issue of the Digital Darkroom
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In this issue of Digital Darkroom, don't miss our usual features - featured article, Before and After series, and a fine collection of photo discussions.
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In This Issue: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Featured Photo: Dawn's Awakening
 Dawn's Awakening Composite of 3 photos - the two herons and one of the mist. Several different filters and gradients applied in PS. © Sue L. Cullumber Canon EOS Digital ... |
Featured Article: Turn Ordinary Images into Salable Ones ... by Jim Zuckerman
The bar has been raised so high in terms of excellent photography that to compete with other photographers you have to bring to the table every skill you have, says top pro and Photoshop instructor Jim Zuckerman. When pictures don’t turn out perfectly as you pre-conceive them, he says, Photoshop CS3 can make them perfect – and salable. See his article ...
 Tulips in a Bucket f/ 9, 1/160 sec., ISO-100, Sigma 18-200MM F3.5-6.3 lens at 52mm, 12:30 PM, Philadelphia, PA. The top of the window was copied from the bottom. Background behind the tulips was eradicated and the entire image buzzed. Lens correction, distortion and pin cushion, done as well as lightening what was my shadow at the bottom of the window with Dodge and cloning. |  Tulips in a Bucket Original as noted |
| Each month, the best Before and After will be featured in the Digital Darkroom. To participate, upload a Before (original) picture then start a discussion on it (using the Discuss This Photo link under the picture). After telling us how you did created the effect, select "1" or "2" from the Upload Image pull-down menu, and submit an optional intermediate image and a final (After) photo. Aim to educate and inspire by sharing a concise, detailed explanation of your technique. Enjoy! |
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New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Good Morning Sunshine
- Renata Gusciora Response 1:I do these with Flaming Pear software -- the Sextext Designer series. You can download a 30-day trial if you have PS to plug it into. Makes me want to sing, "Let the Sunshine In". I suspect you are too young to know what that even sounds like!! - Debbie Payne See Debbie's Premium BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: Poplars in the morning light
- erika haight See erika 's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 1:Have to agree, Hendrik...,WOW! you add a wonderful artistic and soft look to this image and the colors are just perfect to this, great photo! - Daniella Puente See Daniella's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 2:Outstanding work here Hendrik! I love the mood you have created, a remarkable image! - John Connolly See John's Premium BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: White Mums
- Arlene Krassner See Arlene's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 1:This is so gorgeous, Susie! Great work! I love it! - Dolly L. Davis See Dolly's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 2:Very beautiful. Love it. - R. J. Laudenbacher See R. J.'s Premium BetterPholio™ Response 3:I love this beautiful high key capture and effects, Susie!!! - Mukesh Srivastava See Mukesh's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 4:Beautiful high key floral image, Susie. - Samantha (Sam ) Britt See Samantha (Sam )'s Premium BetterPholio™ Response 5:Many thanks Arlene, Dolly, RL, Mukesh, Sam, Susan, Elida, Colette, and Denise. Yes, this is using the frac filter at the lower levels, plus a little erasing of the filter 'spread' from the outside of the petals for a more natural look :) cheers for the comments... susie - Susie Peek-Swint See Susie's Premium BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Zebressence
- SuSana E. Pindiyath See SuSana's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Dan. Yes, this deserves to be a winner. Fantastic! - Rob Bishop See Rob's Premium BetterPholio™ Visit robbishopphotography.com - Rob's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:How cool! Great lines and composition, Dan - William C. Raco See William's Premium BetterPholio™ Visit williamracophotography.com - William's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 5: RadaR L.O.V.E.
- Marsha S. Smith See Marsha's Premium BetterPholio™ Visit marshasuesmith.com - Marsha's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Awesome. :O) - Dr. Silly See Dr.'s Premium BetterPholio™ Response 2:Captivating image Dean, very creative eye color and nice crop! - Donna Pagakis See Donna's Premium BetterPholio™ Visit infinitivephoto.com - Donna's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 6: Magical Forest
- Maria Zammit See Maria's Premium BetterPholio™ Response 1:Magical Stan!!!! Brett - Brett Dolsen See Brett's Premium BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
