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Welcome to the 73rd issue of the Digital Darkroom
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At BetterPhoto, the excitement is in the air, with the Summit coming up Sunday, April 19th! And this photography conference in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, is shaping up to be such an awesome event. You'll receive pro tips and insights, and be inspired by the work of top professionals. Learn more about the BetterPhoto Summit...
Speaking of inspiration, we have some great ways to get motivated. For example, check out our free Photo of the Day newsletter. Sign up at the subscription page. In addition, check out the past contest winners of BetterPhoto's monthly contest.
In this issue of Digital Darkroom, don't miss Jim Zuckerman's how-to article on replacing a white sky, plus a fine Before-and-After sequence and some awesome photo discussions.
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Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
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In This Issue: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Featured Photo: Moonlight Over Superstition Mountain
 Moonlight Over Superstition Mountain Original daylight image converted to night in Lightroom 2 and added Moon. © Michael M. Petrizzo Canon EOS 20D Digi... |
Featured Article: Photoshop Solution: Replacing a White Sky ... by Jim Zuckerman
One of Jim Zuckerman's favorite Photoshop techniques is the replacement of a white sky. And he tells how he does it in an outstanding article. Jim, by the way, teaches Photoshop: Creative Techniques and Photoshop: Advanced Creative Techniques right here at BetterPhoto.com.
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 A Twist of Spring Effects created with PSE7 filters + Topaz Adjust and many layers.... The Original image, taken at the Dallas Arboretum, is in the comments section. Canon 70-200L IS at 200mm. Late Morning, ISO 200, 1/1600th @ f8, EC 0 |  A Twist of Spring (Original) Taken recently on a beautiful Spring Morning! |
| 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! |
Hot Topics for This Sunday's Summit: Sign Up Today!
| Working with light, learning to tell a story with your photography, getting creative with composition, discovering how to increase the dynamic range of your images (HDR in Photoshop), and other hot topics will be covered at one extremely cool event: the BetterPhoto Summit. All the action takes place this Sunday (April 19th) in St. Augustine, Florida, with an optional shooting-with-the-pros day on April 20th. Learn more... |
Masterpiece Membership: Be Part of Something Special!
 What an exciting goal that Ansel Adams had: Create a masterpiece every month! Now BetterPhoto is paying homage to this legendary photographer with the launch of our Masterpiece of the Month Membership. As a Masterpiece member, you'll receive monthly assignments, private newsletters and video tips, and be eligible for rewards not offered with a Basic membership. Learn more... |
Start Getting Comfortable in the Digital Darkroom!
| At BetterPhoto, we have a number of online PhotoCourses that cover Photoshop and Elements (basic, intermediate and advanced techniques), plus Lightroom, Camera Raw, HDR, and Corel Painter. Our online photo courses are very convenient, and best yet, offer personal interaction with top professionals! Learn more... |
New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Old Style
- Jeff W. Robinson See Jeff 's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff 's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Very nicely done, Tyler. - Allen Hughes See Allen's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:This is absolutely amazing! This is in my favorites. - Tammy J. Russotto See Tammy's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: Concrete Jungle
- Sheryl Salisbury See Sheryl's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:There is something haunting and beautiful about this image. Great job - Julianna J. Collett See Julianna's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Beautifully done, Karen!! Very handsome grandson you have!! - Kerry Hill See Kerry's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Outstanding Karen, great expression and tones. Love it! Congratulations on your finalist! - Donna Pagakis See Donna's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Train Watching
- Dominick M. Dimacale See Dominick's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit dominickmdimacale.com - Dominick's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Beautiful colours and effects in this lovely image, Mike. - Lynne Morris See Lynne's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Thanks for the comments! I have had this image since last spring but I was never happy with it. I decided to try some Topaz effects since I did not have those filters when I was originally working on the image. I am still getting used to the simplify filter but I like what it can do. :-) - Mike Umbreit See Mike's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 4: Butterfly Fantasy
- Janet McNeil See Janet's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Anita this is an exciting image, very well created, nice work for sure here. - Ron McEwan See Ron's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:Wow, wow, wow, Anita. Such vivid color - and outstanding treatment. So well done. - Mary Beth Aiello See Mary Beth's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:Anita, this entire series of butterfly images are outstanding. Wonderful results with your creative side shining through; well done! - Nina P. Shields See Nina's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit ninapshields.com - Nina's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 5: Riverside Tree (Intrared)
- Randy D. Dinkins See Randy's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Gorgeous capture Linda!! The IR looks wonderful in contrast to the rich blues. Magical capture! - Tommy E. Burgess See Tommy's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
