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Welcome to the 98th issue of the Digital Darkroom
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BetterPhoto's June school session - with a lineup of great 4-week online photo classes - kicks off next week ... specifically June 8th. Among the courses is this new video course by Lewis Kemper: Adobe Lightroom: A Comprehensive Look. This class is fully interactive with our popular Campus Square cyber-classroom.
Do you find that time - i.e., a lack of it - is an issue when it comes to photography? Jim Miotke just posted a great video on the subject of time management: 2 Minute Tip: Say Yes More Slowly!
In this issue of Digital Darkroom, we include an excellent Featured Article ("Creative Photoshop - Using Abstracts in a Unique Way") and an inspiring Featured Blog ("Get Creative with B&W - and a Touch of Texture"). Don't miss them!
That's it for now. Have fun working in the digital darkroom!
Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor
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Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
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In This Issue: Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Featured Photo: ~Golden Pears~
 ~Golden Pears~ f/10 at 0.3, ISO 100, RAW. Tripod used. The ortan effect was applied to the pears. Textures added. © Wanda Knoss wandaknossphotography.com Canon EOS 5D Mark ... |
Featured Article: Creative Photoshop - Using Abstracts in a Unique Way
In an excellent article, BetterPhoto instructor Jim Zuckerman tells - and shows - how to mix abstract images with various subjects.
Read more...
 The Beacon Digital Darkroom Pigeon Point Lighthouse Original photo |  Original photo |
| 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! |
Featured Blog: Get Creative with B&W - and a Touch of Texture
| In Jim Miotke's BetterPhotoJim blog, he profiles the creative work of instructor Deborah Sandidge. She tells - and shows - how she transformed her photo of a classic car in Cuba: "It seemed the perfect subject for a black and white photograph. I added a layer of texture to give the photo a worn and vintage look." Read more in this informational - and inspirational - blog! Learn more... |
June 4-Week Courses: New, Improved, and Updated!
 In celebration of BetterPhoto's 15th anniversary year, we are coming up with brand new courses, while updating and improving others. Check them out...
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Get Your Photography Certification!
| Receive credit and credentials from BetterPhoto.com - the worldwide leader in online photography education! Learn more... |
New Photo Discussions
New Photo Discussion 1: Old Barn
- Monique Gresser Visit moniquegresser.com - Monique's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 1:Monique, I blended layers, first with a brown layer, then with a charcoal texture background. I got these free from http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/2010/04/4-layer-masks-set.html His texture layers usually work better than mine. Thanks! - Phyllis A. Houghton See Phyllis's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit phyllishoughton.com - Phyllis's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:WOW, this looks like a TIN photo. Excellent editing and presentation! 8o) - Nancyj Hovey See Nancyj's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 3:This is a wonderful piece with such a nostalgic mood to it. Thanks for the info. BetterPhoto is a wonderful sharing community. - Heather Loewenhardt See Heather's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 2: Urchin Universe
- Monnie Ryan See Monnie's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1: a work of art...beautiful capture. - Avril Young See Avril's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 2:WOW, an ocean fantasy it is, beautifully composed, love the colors, Heather! - Julie Burnett See Julie's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion | |
New Photo Discussion 3: Autumn at the Peaks
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) - Nancyj Hovey See Nancyj's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Stunning capture!!! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! ~J~ | |
The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
