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THANK YOU Betterphoto

© Murry Grigsby

THANK YOU Betterphoto

Uploaded: February 21, 2005 00:03:43

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I thought the best way to say THANK YOU to Jim Miotke and his Betterphoto staff was to share a technique that Colette Metcalf shared with me. If you want to see the entire write-up then get a February 2005 copy of Popular Photography & Imaging and read “Something’s Fisheye” by Debbie Grossman starting on page 48. You’ll have to experiment to find the right photo to apply the fisheye technique to but I found that ones with vertical lines and a bit of depth worked the best for me.

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Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005


1) Do your normal post processing and then Image>Mode>8 bits/channel>Click.
2) Background square must be black behind the foreground white square.
3) Change marquee tool to elliptical shape (hover or right click for choices).
4) Place curser cross in upper left corner, hold shift and drag out a circle to size.
5) Place cursor in circle to get move icon and move circle selection to any spot.
6) Select>Inverse>Click.
7) Press Delete key.
8) Select>Inverse>Click.
9) Filter>Distort>Spherize (leave @ 100% & normal)>OK.
10) Image>Trim (default setting okay)>OK.
11) Image>Canvas Size>Percent>Width 150>OK.
12) Do your normal downsizing and sharpening before upload to BP.

My step-by-step is for a PC so you MAC users will need to make the appropriate changes to some of the key names I used. The author, Debbie Grossman, says this works in Photoshop 6 and above, Elements 2 and above and Paint Shop Pro. It’s a nice way to get that fisheye look without buying an expensive fisheye lens and having to carry yet another lens in a bag that is already too heavy.

I do appreciate Jim, his staff and of course all the other fine photographers and artists that share their know-how every day by posting and continue to inspire me to keep my photos fresh and fun. THANKS everyone!!
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Dan Holm February 21, 2005

Wow!! I absolutely love it, Murry!! OUTSTANDING image and an excellent tribute to the fantastic BP staff! #1121428

Paul Michko February 21, 2005

Magnificent, Murry. Thanks for the technique rundown. Great sentiment too. #1121522

Gene Spears February 21, 2005

WOW - very cool effect, well done and thanks for the instructions!! #1121530

Donald K. Cherry February 21, 2005

NIce image, effects and sentiment, Murry! #1121552

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 21, 2005

Super job, Murry!!!!! #1121574

Diane Dupuis February 21, 2005

Love it Murry! Thanks for sharing! Can't believe you beat me by being first to upload today!! #1121594

Donna J. Taff February 21, 2005

Beautiful, Murry!!! #1121631

Allan L. Whitehead February 21, 2005

Terrific sentiment, effect, and sentiment, Murry, I concur 100%. Very well done, my friend - Allan #1121658

Dorothy Neumann February 21, 2005

Thanks for sharing, Murry! Great work! #1121671

Wally Orlowsky February 21, 2005

Great effect, Murry. Thanks for the tips. #1121765

Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005

Thanks Dan, Paul, Gene, Don, Carolyn, Diane, Donna, Allan, Dorothy and Wally! I may not get up early but some times I stay up early and you might have noticed that this was simplified in Photoshop CS :0) #1122033

Diane Addonizio level-classic February 21, 2005

Great image, Murry !!! #1122234

Cindy Paquette February 21, 2005

Awesome Murry, just awesome!! #1122338

Mellanie February 21, 2005

wow, this is so cool, murry! #1122339

Darren K. Fisher February 21, 2005

What a sight for the eyes. Wonderful colors and use of effect here Murry. Thanks for the tip on how you came about this beauty. #1122479

Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005

Thanks Kiane, Cindy, Mel and Darren! #1122815

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic February 21, 2005

Fantastic image Murry!!!
Great composition and terrific effects!!! #1123006

Karen Engelbreth February 21, 2005

Great work, Murry! #1123030

Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005

Thanks Adilson and Karen! #1123126

Carla Metzler February 21, 2005

Well done, Murry! Thanks for the instructions! #1123343

Patty Razonable February 21, 2005

Very unique and creative, Murray!! #1123749

Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005

Thanks Carla and Patty! #1124395

Terry R. Hatfield February 21, 2005

What A Transformation Murry,Love The Ps Work:-) #1124583

Murry Grigsby February 22, 2005

Thanks Terry! #1125449

Colleen Braun March 15, 2005

congratulations... #1175113

Stan Kwasniowski March 15, 2005

Murry, congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski #1175696

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 15, 2005

Congrats again, Murry! #1175901

Murry Grigsby March 15, 2005

Thanks Colleen, Stan and Debby! #1176454

Marsha S. Smith March 15, 2005

You're on a roll, Murry! Congrats again. #1177044

Gene Spears March 15, 2005

this is totally cool!! congrats again, Murry! #1177321

Kelly Abernathy level-classic March 15, 2005

I just love this one Murry! Congrats on a great finalist! -K #1177603

Colette M. Metcalf March 15, 2005

LOVE it Murry!!!! Congratulations to you!!! #1177775

Donna J. Taff March 15, 2005

Congrat's, Murry!!! #1177805

Nobu Nagase March 15, 2005

Congratulations again, Murry!!! #1177831

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe March 15, 2005

Congrats again, Murray! Love this. #1178049

Robert Mann level-classic March 15, 2005

Super job on this, Murry! Many congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB #1178281

Stanley J. Contrades March 16, 2005

Excellent technique and effects, Murry, and CONGRATULATIONS once again!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1178643

Cathy Gregor March 16, 2005

Congrats on the outstanding digital fisheye, Murry! And THANK YOU for sharing techniques you've learned! Good luck in the next round!
-cathy #1179424

Alan L. Borror March 16, 2005

Congratulations on this unique finalist, Murry! #1179844

Murry Grigsby March 16, 2005

THanks Marsha, Gene, K, Colette, Donna, Nobi, Brenda, Rob, Stan, Cathy and Alan! #1180054

Donna W. Neal March 16, 2005

Another congratulations Murry on a well deserved finalist. #1180319

Sharon Day March 16, 2005

Congratulations on another excellent finalist, Murry!!! #1180414

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 16, 2005

Congratulatios!.... ..Excellent photo and thanks for the lesson, Murry #1181416

Terry R. Hatfield March 16, 2005

Hey Murry!!Congratulations To You On A Great Finalist!! #1182820

Karen Engelbreth March 17, 2005

More congrats, murry! #1185393

Mary K. Robison March 17, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN, MURRY!!!
You earned it! #1185591

Anette Linnea Rasmussen March 17, 2005

Beautiful work Murry!
Congrats on your win!

Best wishes, Linnea #1185646

Darla Cobus March 17, 2005

wonderful image! Congrats on your win! #1185663

Lucia De Giovanni March 17, 2005

Congratulations Murry! #1185724

William C. Raco level-classic March 17, 2005

Very well done, Murry
Congratulations,

bill
#1185777

Stanley J. Contrades March 17, 2005

Great work gives great results, and this is a beauty! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Murry!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1185819

Karen Bacon March 17, 2005

LOVE IT MURRY!CONGRATULATIONS! #1185824

Judith G. Secco March 17, 2005

Very well done, Murry.
Congratulations to you.
Judy #1185876

Judy S. Fung March 17, 2005

Congrats on your win, Murry! #1185887

Casey A. Hanson March 17, 2005

Congrats Murry! :0) #1185943

Cindy Paquette March 17, 2005

Super win Murry! Congratulations! #1185963

Terry R. Hatfield March 17, 2005

Congratulations To You Murry On Your Win!!! #1185980

Patricia Marroquin March 17, 2005

Absolutely amazing! Congratulations, Murry, I just love this! :-) #1186006

Noel Baebler March 17, 2005

Congratulations, Murry! #1186098

Allan L. Whitehead March 17, 2005

Murry, congratulations on this magnificent win, it's very richly deserved, my dear friend - your friend, Allan #1186211

S J March 17, 2005

Many Congratulations on this Well deserving WIN, Murry!! #1186337

Marsha S. Smith March 17, 2005

Congratulations,Murry. This was such a cool effect. I printed your instructions, but haven't tried it yet. #1186338

Stephen Zacker March 17, 2005

Very creative. Congratulations #1186402

Nobu Nagase March 17, 2005

Big congratulations to you from me, too, Murry!!! #1186489

Robert Mann level-classic March 17, 2005

Big congrats on your win, Murry! RoB #1186505

Carol Brill March 17, 2005

Kudos on your winning image, Murry! #1186566

Charlene Bayerle March 17, 2005

Well deserved....Congratulations Murry!!! #1186630

Colette M. Metcalf March 17, 2005

I knew this would win:0)!!! Congratulations to you Murry!!!!! #1186676

Sherri Conley March 17, 2005

Wow, Murry ~ this is fantastic! Congratulations!!! #1186682

Sharon Day March 17, 2005

Congratulations on this fantastic win, Murry!!! WTG!

#1186732

Kelly Abernathy level-classic March 17, 2005

Such a terrific win Murry! Congratulations! :o) -K #1186936

ilana peled March 17, 2005

Wonderful shot Murry, congratulations. #1186942

Paul Michko March 18, 2005

Congratulations, Murry. Awesome image. #1187229

Kathleen Clemons March 18, 2005

Congrats to you, Murry!! #1187341

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 18, 2005

Congrat on your terrific win, Murry, and thanks for the bonus lesson!!! #1187388

Ed Heaton March 18, 2005

Good morning Murry,
Congratulations on this tremendous image and an equally great write up of instructions!
Well done :-) #1187547

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 18, 2005

Congratulations on your win Murry!! #1187612

Wally Orlowsky March 18, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful and informative winner, Murry! #1187875

Laura Clay-Ballard March 18, 2005

wow. wonderful image. congrats! #1188219

Vern E. Wahlberg March 18, 2005

CONGRATS AND GREAT JOB I READ THE SAME ARTICAL.. #1188628

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict March 18, 2005

Congrats on your win Murry!! #1188649

Stan Kwasniowski March 18, 2005

Murry, Congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski #1188736

Kara L. Hendricks March 18, 2005

Wonderful image Murry.. Congratulations on your big win! #1188778

Karen Engelbreth March 18, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Murry! #1188927

bob cornelison March 18, 2005

Congrats and thanks for sharing how you did this Murry!
~:O) #1189291

Monika Sapek March 18, 2005

Many congratulations on your Second Place Win, Murry!
Monika
#1189317

Diane Addonizio level-classic March 18, 2005

Congratulations, Murry!! #1189523

Evy Johansen level-classic March 18, 2005

Big congratulations on this beautiful win, Murry! #1189765

Robin L. Wehrman March 19, 2005

Congratulations to you Murry on your magnificent finalist and your second place win!!! Well deserved!!! #1191377

Donna J. Taff March 19, 2005

Congratulation's on your second place win, Murry!!! I love this!! #1191671

Leonard Pierce March 19, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Murry!!! #1191723

Darren K. Fisher March 19, 2005

Congrats on your outstanding win Murry. #1191956

Susan T. Evans level-classic March 20, 2005

congrats Murry, very cool!!! #1193177

Grayce Pedulla Dillon March 20, 2005

Way to go Murry...AGAIN!!! You do some real fine work, and so worthy of honours. :) #1193885

Dolores Neilson March 21, 2005

THis rocks, Murry!! Another congrats on your win! I'm delighted you part of the community here. Don't ever leave...we'll all miss you terribly! #1195588

Cora Miller level-classic March 28, 2005

Now THIS is really something! Very effective effect. It's as if it's popping off the page! Thank you, Murry, for sharing the instructions and congratulations on the win! #1213467

Cathy Barrows April 13, 2005

not sure how I missed this one but it is fabulous #1250995

Kerby Pfrangle May 06, 2005

This is awesome Murry. Love the fisheye. Amazing. Kerby #1325310

Bill Houghton May 24, 2005

Great photo and effect Murry. Thanks for commenting on my photo.
Bill #1390324

Susie Peek-Swint January 14, 2006

Awesome work Murry ~ many congrats... and thanks again for sharing your photo tips! #2286860

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