She’s got a little press thing and she soaks the papers in water then presses them. Yes, were hoping to light the fire with them. Apparently they have a higher calorific value than wood. I find that hard to beleive. Haven’t tried any yet. MAybe weshould have a ritual burning just to see if it works, before she makestoo many
Totally agree. I used to enjoy photography of Motorbike racing. I didn’t have very good equipement and with film you were more pleased if you got some decent shots. It’s too easy now but maybe that’s a good thing for me That’s progress. I suppose now you have to be even better to get noticed?
Thanks Stuart. The thing is, of course, is that you can try out any effects before making a final decision. I don’t know if this is good or bad. In the old days (pre- computer) you had to make the decision first then go and do it. Being an art director, a specialist studio carried out the work so there could be a lot of finger crossing. Sometimes, now, I find myself faffing about and have to be clear about the final objective.
I love the final result Neil. I must admit, I do use some sharpen but as recommended only at 1 pixel and 50%. It hardly shows much difference but can be quite useful on some images.
try to avoid sharpen at all costs. Here is a use for PS in the real world-
Recently completed a design for a book cover from a photo of the graveyard in Lembeye which has a communications tower just outside.
Original photo-
Photoshoped image-turned to duotone then a scratch filter image laid over top-
I use Olympus Master and Photoshop all the time. Love it! My photos. My artistic license. LOL. On Flickr we have a weekly challenge to repackage that week’s CD cover and Photoshop is invaluable. Here’s this week’s effort from me. “If I were Brittania I’d Waive The Rules” by Budgie.
Absolutely. Back in the old days when the world was mostly black and white, every one who had a darkroom (my dad’s was over the bath), manipulated what they printed, professionals more so. Nowadays the creative process starts with the original shot.
I underexpose by a stop then change in PS if required. As for the filters until you try using them you don’t know what can be achieved.