I saw this rose blooming in my Mother’s yard and had to take its picture. Something about a fall blooming rose touches my heart. This one got just a little detail, saturation and warmth. But the darken lighten center really made the image by giving it depth and drama.
Day 82 – Cone Flower
The cone flowers are about done this year but I saw these at the Farmer’s Market the other day. The mix of sun and shade made it a challenge in post processing. I think I should have darkened the lower left a little more. Otherwise about as usual, detail, saturation, a little warmth and a… Continue reading Day 82 – Cone Flower
Day 81 – Colorful Peppers
Farmer’s Market is still a cornucopia of colors and textures though I must say the farmers are getting a little snarky about photographers. So I may just pack it in and find somewhere else to shoot. Did the usual post processing on this one. Then back in Photoshop I had to do some burning to… Continue reading Day 81 – Colorful Peppers
Day 80 – Rogue River Bridge with Pilings
I’m back to combing through the archives. This one is from my trip to the coast back in July. I think it is about time to go again. I did the usual post processing.
Day 79 – Pinecone
Still playing around with nature closeups. This one I could see in my minds eye as really faded out so I turned to Topaz Black and White effects and selected the tea green falloff preset. Then added a border. There are so many ways to go with these it is fun and exciting and gets… Continue reading Day 79 – Pinecone
Day 78 – Oak Leaf
I’m getting into the idea of botanicals. This one came about as I was looking for a good blending mode for a texture. I wasn’t trying for an off color result but I liked it so much I decided to go with it.
Day 77 – Fruit
I was walking through the kitchen yesterday when I noticed my Mom had organized some pears and apples in a bowl making a colorful display. Of course I had to run for my camera. I did the usual post processing but it seemed a little harsh so I took it into Topaz Simplify to soften… Continue reading Day 77 – Fruit
Day 76 – Maple Leaf
I really liked the shape and colors of this leaf but it was laying on an asphalt walkway so I didn’t much like the background. I started by adding a texture, which helped, but it still wasn’t really integrated. So I thought I would try it in Topaz Simplify. This was the result using a… Continue reading Day 76 – Maple Leaf
Day 75 – County Fair
Here’s one from back in July that I overlooked from the carnival at the county fair. Just a little detail, saturation and warmth on this one. Plus a center highlight and a border.
Day 74 – Architectural Abstract
I used to beat myself up for not getting out to shoot every day but I am finding that sometimes I am at my most creative when I have to sift through what I have already shot to find something new. This one is an outtake from a building in downtown Ashland. I have processed… Continue reading Day 74 – Architectural Abstract