General Wedding Chit Chat and LeesaB Relocation Thread... (Part 4)

[Stephie]

yeah it's not that major BUT to have to load all the actions again sucks...but I need to not have that sudden shut down crap only on opening a new image that sucks

I got the box and book out, gonna check it out

make sure you save any custom actions or brushes you've made!

[LeesaB]

ok, not so bad, it carried everything over...How great is that! YES!

[LeesaB]

With this part its having the texture be a more stronger point of interest, usually I use this kind to portray a scan of an old photograph.

-The texture will be layered on top and little if any will be erased over the original photo.

Some dont like this, they say "too distracting", well fu(n)k them:D Thy dont know nuthin.hah.

Example are two photos, a before and after.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/104/364269203_088819f86a.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2282948613_d2c2a36c8b.jpg

With this I added two different textures over it.
One for the film strip (notice at the top of the second photo the lil slots) and then for the shiney spots. It was pure preference as to the textures I used.

I tried to get a dream like effect with this edit.

As with the first style, copying and pasting is the first step. Blending modes are the same, usually overlay.

With this though, I lowered the ocpacity more , and changed the colors of the original photo slightly using Image>Adjustments>selective color.

With that box up I will change the colors section to black. Click the drop down button and it will be the last one. Then I move the bars around until I get the look i want.

The last bar is to darken the photo all together...so say you move the magenta bar to the left, youll notice all the shadow areas get a nice bright green, but if you move the 'black' bar to the right youll notice it will darken the green to a more acceptable level. Again here, just play with it until you get the look you want.

- With both texture layers at the right ocpacity I want I will then gaussian blur the original photo. Play with the blur levels to get them to what you want. With this one I marqueed my hand, feathered and inversed before I blurred.

This will keep my hand more in focus and blur the rest. Give it a better DOF, artificially created of course:D

Now on other photos Ive done I havent went quite as severe on the gaussian blur, just enought to give it that look. Most vintage photos show age, that included softness, color bleeding, fading, scratches etc etc.

To get a look of the colors bleeding youll first duplicate the photo you want to bleed. Change blending mode to colors. Then add a gaussian blur to that duplicated layer, if you do a severe blur youll see what it does, might not want to go to strong but again, this is what is so fun about textures....freedom!

Third way will be coming up soon.

Okay printed as well...now I am set LOL

[thekid24]

Okay printed as well...now I am set LOL
still one more to go...lol a lil later though.

[LeesaB]

yeah and I will be ready!

[LeesaB]

Okay Jared got a questions

when I try to copy the textured photo it tells me nothing is there to be copied?? It's a jpg.

I select all, then go to copy?

[thekid24]

Okay Jared got a questions

when I try to copy the textured photo it tells me nothing is there to be copied?? It's a jpg.

I select all, then go to copy?
Usually i take the move tool arrow...and drag the texture onto the photo...then use edit>free transform to stretch it out

[Stephie]

man i am really tired of being flauged in the sporting section. Ok, my ball pictures aren't that great I got the point.It dosent' need to be repeated over and over.

My goodness I feel like im a 5 year old getting in trouble.

[Belmondo]

man i am really tired of being flauged in the sporting section. Ok, my ball pictures aren't that great I got the point.It dosent' need to be repeated over and over.

My goodness I feel like im a 5 year old getting in trouble.

I added my two cents worth, Stephanie. Hope you don't mind

[Stephie]

I added my two cents worth, Stephanie. Hope you don't mind


thanks tom
I removed the images anyway.
no other cc is needed!

[Belmondo]

thanks tom
I removed the images anyway.
no other cc is needed!Okay. I'll remove the thread. It's useless to have comments about images that can't be seen.

[Stephie]

Okay. I'll remove the thread. It's useless to have comments about images that can't be seen.


works for me

I can take the cc.
ITs the repetivie 'shame on you attitude' that hurts my feelings.

[Belmondo]

works for me

I can take the cc.
ITs the repetivie 'shame on you attitude' that hurts my feelings.

Don't get hurt feelings.

Get even.

Some people just don't know when to let something go. They weren't that bad.

[Stephie]

Don't get hurt feelings.

Get even.

Some people just don't know when to let something go. They weren't that bad.
;) thanks tom

[LeesaB]

Okay. I'll remove the thread. It's useless to have comments about images that can't be seen.

THANK YOU, I was getting ready to go in and blast them, but I could not get in, now I know why!

[LeesaB]

Don't get hurt feelings.

Get even.

Some people just don't know when to let something go. They weren't that bad.

Like I told you Stephanie, some people get behind a keyboard and they become total idiots incapable of real emotion or feeling and never see the other person, they only see themselves coming off as what they think are "pro's" They were idiots, they feel good trying to make someone else feel bad, notice no one posted any of their "great" shots huh.

Someone did that to me on the wedding inspiration thread and when I asked him to show us a good example, he did not. Just idiots, that is all.

[Stephie]

Like I told you Stephanie, some people get behind a keyboard and they become total idiots incapable of real emotion or feeling and never see the other person, they only see themselves coming off as what they think are "pro's" They were idiots, they feel good trying to make someone else feel bad, notice no one posted any of their "great" shots huh.

Someone did that to me on the wedding inspiration thread and when I asked him to show us a good example, he did not. Just idiots, that is all.
I saw that leesa, irratated me.

[Stephie]

makes me just want to stick to the people and wedding forums.
I feel better now.

[LeesaB]

Yeah, I generally do, LOL.

I just tend to ignore the idiots, mostly. I failed once, but got my bearings back!

[LeesaB]

Hey Jared, I'm ready to give up LOL

I can move the texture over now, but it covers the picture and I can't find out how to blend it?

Sorry....

[Stephie]

HEY LEESA
did you see this thread?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=514775

[SuzyView]

Good afternoon! We had tornado watch and then warning for about 2 hours so all electronics off and back on.

How is everyone today?

I was considering going outside to take lightning shots. No way! It was windy and trees were coming down the street with cows. :) J/K

[LeesaB]

Hey Steph,

I just replied, sent her to my pbase. Hope it helps, somewhat

[LeesaB]

Good afternoon! We had tornado watch and then warning for about 2 hours so all electronics off and back on.

How is everyone today?

I was considering going outside to take lightning shots. No way! It was windy and trees were coming down the street with cows. :) J/K

Columbus had some warnings, but must not be coming our way. It is humid though for sure.

[SuzyView]

When the weatherman says get to the basement, you just go! It was very dark and windy. I am glad the electricity didn't go out. The elementary school and middle school lost power so my son came home late.

[LeesaB]

I'd have no idea what to do if I lost my child during a storm, esp at a school. Not a fun thought at all.

[SuzyView]

Fairfax wouldn't dismiss any students until the storm past. I think they left out after 3 or 4 today.

[LeesaB]

HA! well, it's not a real good texture layer but it's a start!

[LeesaB]

Fairfax wouldn't dismiss any students until the storm past. I think they left out after 3 or 4 today.

Is it their last day of school? it was here, I'm glad, I always like to get my kids back when school is out.

[SuzyView]

No, next week is. But it was so dark and dangerous outside, it was the right call.

Going out again and another warning is out for the next 6 hours. I hope to come back tomorrow. :(

[LeesaB]

so this is what I can expect here tomorrow then right? UGH

[JimAskew]

No, next week is. But it was so dark and dangerous outside, it was the right call.

Going out again and another warning is out for the next 6 hours. I hope to come back tomorrow. :(

We have had two confirmed tornados so far...one at the Fairfax-Arlington County line. Also, one confirmed death when a large tree fell on a car in DC.

As Suzy noted...going to be dicey for the next four hours and then it all blows out!

[JimAskew]

Don't get hurt feelings.

Get even.

Some people just don't know when to let something go. They weren't that bad.

Stephanie,

I with Tom...some folks have never learned the difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism. When I post in the Photo Sharing Forums I have learned to "tune out" destructive criticism.

[JimAskew]

yeah it's not that major BUT to have to load all the actions again sucks...but I need to not have that sudden shut down crap only on opening a new image that sucks

I got the box and book out, gonna check it out

Lisa,

The actions are all stored in a single folder...find that...copy the actions to a temporary folder on your desktop and then copy them back after you reload. That is what I did when I updated from PSCS to PSCS2.

Here is a screen capture that shows you where to find the ATN files.

[LeesaB]

Hey Jim, thanks..

It seemed to have copied them all over for me, but it still does it. But if I close our safari then it works, some kind of conflict going on there.

[theague]

Even though I'm not a wedding photographer I still appreciated that this article (I thought you all might as well) on a local news website suggested SPLURGING for photography despite the current economy...

Read if you like: http://www.komonews.com/news/19529789.html

Cheers!

[sapearl]

Hi Jim - thanks :D. I guess I'm sort of a meat and potatoes kind of guy in PS. Sounds like you and I do a lot of the same thing, although I do have Fred Miranda's BW Workflow Pro plug in that I bought. It's allowed me to create some really cool B/W urban landscapes.

Stu,

Very nice photo indeed! I am with you on actions and the like. I tend to PP only for color, contrast, and sharpness; and I do a lot of cropping. I do have some great B&W conversion actions that I like; but even there I often just use the PSCS2 Chanel Mixer in the monochrome mode and do my own B&W adjustments.

[thekid24]

HA! well, it's not a real good texture layer but it's a start!
It is indeed a start.

Could you tell me what blending mode you used?

[LeesaB]

Even though I'm not a wedding photographer I still appreciated that this article (I thought you all might as well) on a local news website suggested SPLURGING for photography despite the current economy...

Read if you like: http://www.komonews.com/news/19529789.html

Cheers!

GREAT article, I may add it to my blog, It's a change from what we are seeing in wedding magazines saying the opposite, yet whose pictures do they put on the cover and inside. They need to be careful not to bite the hand that feeds them!

Thanks for sharing!

[LeesaB]

It is indeed a start.

Could you tell me what blending mode you used?

Ummm normal I think? I tried a few others and it sucked but I think because my pictures was just not right for it, but I just grabbed an image and I only have one texture to play with LOL

Going out for a bit, I'll be back.

[thekid24]

Ummm normal I think? I tried a few others and it sucked but I think because my pictures was just not right for it, but I just grabbed an image and I only have one texture to play with LOL

Going out for a bit, I'll be back.
Oh, well scroll down the blending mode menu and set it to overlay. :D U may have to erase around the flowers a bit but that mode is the first on i try.

[kja]

thanks tom
I removed the images anyway.
no other cc is needed!

Okay. I'll remove the thread. It's useless to have comments about images that can't be seen.

some folks have never learned the difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism. When I post in the Photo Sharing Forums I have learned to "tune out" destructive criticism.

Aww, don't let 'em get you down! Sometimes it's hard to hear and sometimes people are just idiots, but posting photos that aren't perfect can help improve your skills dramatically if you can filter the crud and take on board any constructive advice offered. I find constructive advice lacking quite often in threads, but every once in a while, there is a gem.

And it's a shame you took your photos down and then Tom deleted the thread. That doesn't help the next person who is trying to improve and maybe is too shy to post...if just one other person sees you being strong and willing to learn, maybe they would, too. Down the line it also doesn't allow those nay-sayers to eat their words when your next set totally exceeds the first set! ;)

Put 'em up, be proud, let the mods do their jobs to make sure nothing comes to a personal attack and take whatever helpful bits are offered - you've always got us for support, no matter what! Just my two cents.

Good afternoon! We had tornado watch and then warning for about 2 hours so all electronics off and back on.

How is everyone today?

I was considering going outside to take lightning shots. No way! It was windy and trees were coming down the street with cows. :) J/K
Yikes and yikes...I hate tornadoes! I hope all is settled down now!

I've got a day of messing with the web today - blech. It's all greek to me!

[thekid24]

Ok Lisa, Ill give you two photos to work with...and Ill give you literally a step by step tutorial to recreate the photo I posted with this.

[thekid24]

Ok here we go

-Open the photo of Olivia

-then open the file of the texture

-Use the Move Tool (v), it is the top right tool on the tools bar..arrow with a cross

-Use that to drag the texture photo over the photo of Olivia.

-SUCESS a solid smooth transfer:p

-Then at the top, click Edit>Free Transform

-Stretch the texture photo over the photo of Olivia, make sure it matches up on all side.

-Then click the check mark to set the transformation.

-In the box that shows both the original photo and texture photo youll see a drop down
menu that reads Normal. Pull down the menu and scroll down the list to Linear burn.

Notice how it burns some of the colors and makes the overall pic look really dark. Not really what we want.

-Scroll down that menu and click soft light

-Notice how it lightly sets the texture on the photo? Thats what we want

-Now erase the texture from Olivia...make sure you keep the background un touched,
you want the texture to stay there.

DONE!

I showed you Linear Burn was to show you what it does, some will lighten, darken, colorize etc. I just want something to lay the texture down evenly, no blotchy areas where it doesnt look right.

Hope that helps.

[LeesaB]

Oh, well scroll down the blending mode menu and set it to overlay. :D U may have to erase around the flowers a bit but that mode is the first on i try.

I'm going to try again :-) Tomorrow probably

[LeesaB]

Ok Lisa, Ill give you two photos to work with...and Ill give you literally a step by step tutorial to recreate the photo I posted with this.

Ohhhh way cool...I just saw that, OK,,,,deal...I'm gonna do this! yeah a challenge!

[Stephie]

evening everyone.We are back from church. DH and dd went to sonic to get him something to eat (and bring me back a milkshake).

I'm just doing a bit of picking up and such.

[LeesaB]

You going to try the texturing Steph?

[Stephie]

You going to try the texturing Steph?


I might. I've done a texture before on a scrapbook page with a photo.
let me see if i can find it...

[Belmondo]

evening everyone.We are back from church. DH and dd went to sonic to get him something to eat (and bring me back a milkshake).

I'm just doing a bit of picking up and such.

We got our first Sonic out here a few months ago in Cathedral City. It's not really super close, but someday I hope to get in there to try their food. They had a big fire there, and I can't remember if it was shortly before the opened, or shortly after, but it messed the place up pretty well. They're open again, and appear to be doing a good business. I didn't stop becuase Lois wasn't with me, but we'll try it one of these days soon.

[Stephie]

We got our first Sonic out here a few months ago in Cathedral City. It's not really super close, but someday I hope to get in there to try their food. They had a big fire there, and I can't remember if it was shortly before the opened, or shortly after, but it messed the place up pretty well. They're open again, and appear to be doing a good business. I didn't stop becuase Lois wasn't with me, but we'll try it one of these days soon.


The food is okay. Its the drinks.
You can get any combo. I like a diet vanillia dr pepper. And their cherry limeaids are good too.

And their chedder peppers adn onion rings.

[bbqKing]

The food is okay. Its the drinks.
You can get any combo. I like a diet vanillia dr pepper. And their cherry limeaids are good too.

And their chedder peppers adn onion rings.

You just described Sonic perfectly

Here there drinks are half price between 3 and 5 so thats the time to go if you can

[LeesaB]

I don't do fast food anymore, but my son that travels LOVES Sonic and talks about them a lot.

[Stephie]

ok here are a few of my scrapbook pages using texture. Same concept as jared has shown us. I just used the piece of digital paper, and blended my photo onto them using different blending styles

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/stephmpow/hope.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/stephmpow/1131halloween.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/stephmpow/Danceclassweb.jpg

[thekid24]

Ohhhh way cool...I just saw that, OK,,,,deal...I'm gonna do this! yeah a challenge!

Good!

[Stephie]

You just described Sonic perfectly

Here there drinks are half price between 3 and 5 so thats the time to go if you can

here it is 2-4

[LeesaB]

Steph those are good! Good job!

[Chris Dana]

Those look good, Steph. I'm going to have to play with the textures later on when I get a little more time.

A challenge. Caption the following photo:

http://www.chrisdanaphotography.com/img/v2/p882134755-3.jpg

[LeesaB]

Those look good, Steph. I'm going to have to play with the textures later on when I get a little more time.

A challenge. Caption the following photo:

http://www.chrisdanaphotography.com/img/v2/p882134755-3.jpg


Sorry, in really bad mood today. Best for everyone if I stay away from people, the internet, and small woodland creatures....
:D:D

[Chris Dana]

Sorry, in really bad mood today. Best for everyone if I stay away from people, the internet, and small woodland creatures....
:D:D

Yer funny...

Roxy (left) is almost always in a bad mood. Very, very, very moody cat. :lol:

[LeesaB]

Yer funny...

Roxy (left) is almost always in a bad mood. Very, very, very moody cat. :lol:

I could not resist! :-)

[bbqKing]

Stephanie they are all good but the first one is great, i love it


Thanks for the "how too" Jared,,going to give it a try

[thekid24]

Stephanie they are all good but the first one is great, i love it


Thanks for the "how too" Jared,,going to give it a try
No problem, Id like to see what ya come up with.

[LeesaB]

Hey Tom, did you get your phones up and running?

[kja]

Is today over yet?

Can I be on holidays now?

I don't wanna work any more!!

[LeesaB]

I just heard a song at the gym

I don't want to work, I just want to lay on beach all day!

[Stephie]

thanks for the feedback kristin!

[kja]

Happy to offer what I can, Stephanie - but always remember:
1 - it's worth what you paid for it
2 - you don't have to agree or even consider it
3 - if your clients are happy, who cares what others think!

Lisa - lazing on the beach all day would be nice. I'm doing web stuff and I hate it - have no grasp of it at all and am so brain fried can't "see" solutions or creative ideas to revamp my web site (which is fine, but quite plain).

[Stephie]

Happy to offer what I can, Stephanie - but always remember:
1 - it's worth what you paid for it
2 - you don't have to agree or even consider it
3 - if your clients are happy, who cares what others think!

Lisa - lazing on the beach all day would be nice. I'm doing web stuff and I hate it - have no grasp of it at all and am so brain fried can't "see" solutions or creative ideas to revamp my web site (which is fine, but quite plain).


thanks I always appreciate constructive criticism and comments about how to improve.

z

[LeesaB]

I LOVE the ocean

and with that, I'm going to bed, I am beat.....

Night all!

[Stephie]

I LOVE the ocean

and with that, I'm going to bed, I am beat.....

Night all!
night

[kja]

Nite, Lisa.

You know what, I find *giving* constructive advice (at least hopefully) also makes me better because sometimes I find it easier to see things in other people's photography that I might overlook in mine for one reason or another. It's one of the best things about the boards, imho, I get to see a wide range of photos and read a wide range of comments. Very helpful especially as I have no in person photography help or support where I am!

Now to get out and do some more shooting - I love it and hate when other things get in the way!

[Stephie]

Nite, Lisa.

You know what, I find *giving* constructive advice (at least hopefully) also makes me better because sometimes I find it easier to see things in other people's photography that I might overlook in mine for one reason or another. It's one of the best things about the boards, imho, I get to see a wide range of photos and read a wide range of comments. Very helpful especially as I have no in person photography help or support where I am!

Now to get out and do some more shooting - I love it and hate when other things get in the way!

I agree.

I'm going to hit the hay.
Tomorrow My goal is to get an album done. Or at least started!

[thekid24]

So its me n Kristin still haulin the load in here?

[Belmondo]

Good night, everyone. I apologize for not being much fun lately. My clown suit is out for dry cleaning. I'll be better next week.

[thekid24]

Good night, everyone. I apologize for not being much fun lately. My clown suit is out for dry cleaning. I'll be better next week.
Dont worry bout it Tom.

*pulls out balloon to make a balloon animal*

Oh my thats not a balloon:oops:

Many apologies

[Belmondo]

Dont worry bout it Tom.

*pulls out balloon to make a balloon animal*

Oh my thats not a balloon:oops:

Many apologiesWait!! Don't tie that knot!!!!



Too late.

'Night.

[thekid24]

Wait!! Don't tie that knot!!!!



Too late.

'Night.
HAHA your comedic timing never ceases to amaze me, I always laugh Tom.

Sleep well friend.

[SuzyView]

Morning! School today even though power was out last night. It's been a crazy few days with thunderstorms and even a tornado or two not so far away. My hubby took forever to get home last night. He said the power junction was struck and 6 firetrucks were parked on a major road. I was going to try to take pictures at the country club, but it was too dangerous. Next time.

How is everyone? Sorry I haven't been much fun. I'm so tired and still have a lot to do and no end in sight. This weekend should be fun except 95 degrees.

[JimAskew]

Morning! School today even though power was out last night. It's been a crazy few days with thunderstorms and even a tornado or two not so far away. My hubby took forever to get home last night. He said the power junction was struck and 6 firetrucks were parked on a major road. I was going to try to take pictures at the country club, but it was too dangerous. Next time.

How is everyone? Sorry I haven't been much fun. I'm so tired and still have a lot to do and no end in sight. This weekend should be fun except 95 degrees.

Good Morning Suzy,

We have survived the storms from yesterday and are awaiting Round II this afternoon...hope they are not as bad today.

Are you doing the wedding Saturday morning at the Temple? I sure wish I could help you but my Saturday is totally booked...I have Neighborhood Cleanup Day to manage from 0800 to 1200 and Jules' preschool musical to photograph at 1300...they are using Lake Braddock HS.

Have a super day :)

[LeesaB]

Good night, everyone. I apologize for not being much fun lately. My clown suit is out for dry cleaning. I'll be better next week.

Dont worry bout it Tom.

*pulls out balloon to make a balloon animal*

Oh my thats not a balloon:oops:

Many apologies

Wait!! Don't tie that knot!!!!



Too late.

'Night.

HAHA your comedic timing never ceases to amaze me, I always laugh Tom.

Sleep well friend.

Ahhhh now that's the conversations I am used too! LOL

I have no wit like this, so this is why I enjoy you two SO MUCH!

[LeesaB]

Good Morning Suzy,

We have survived the storms from yesterday and are awaiting Round II this afternoon...hope they are not as bad today.

Are you doing the wedding Saturday morning at the Temple? I sure wish I could help you but my Saturday is totally booked...I have Neighborhood Cleanup Day to manage from 0800 to 1200 and Jules' preschool musical to photograph at 1300...they are using Lake Braddock HS.

Have a super day :)

Well, we had a couple thunderstorms early this morning....I love storms. But that was it so far.

[JimAskew]

Well, we had a couple thunderstorms early this morning....I love storms. But that was it so far.

We had a very nasty evening...here is a newsclip of the tree incident where the driver was killed...talk about bad timing...wrong place at the wrong time :(

[SuzyView]

Act of ___ , I think. The driver walked away, passenger killed. And that was not uncommon to see big trees down yesterday. So sad.

Jim, no wedding as they got another photographer at the last minute. I was relieved. It's an awful driving day. So many graduations around. Obama is speaking tonight about 20 miles from my house, but the road is already jammed with admirers. Really great stuff happening. I was going to go, but at 6 p.m., who knows what the weather will be like. Maybe when I don't have little kids, I'll start being more of a photojournalist. Right now, I'm glad to be inside. Last night we had a billion lightning strikes in the area. So bright.

[Stephie]

Here's hoping for no more storms for anyone today!

[JimAskew]

Act of ___ , I think. The driver walked away, passenger killed. And that was not uncommon to see big trees down yesterday. So sad.

Jim, no wedding as they got another photographer at the last minute. I was relieved. It's an awful driving day. So many graduations around. Obama is speaking tonight about 20 miles from my house, but the road is already jammed with admirers. Really great stuff happening. I was going to go, but at 6 p.m., who knows what the weather will be like. Maybe when I don't have little kids, I'll start being more of a photojournalist. Right now, I'm glad to be inside. Last night we had a billion lightning strikes in the area. So bright.

Suzy,

Good News on Saturday...you are off the hook.

We are still on for September right? I have blocked the 12th as vacation time and the 13th I will help with the reception. I think you told me the 12th & 13th?

[Chris Dana]

Here's hoping for no more storms for anyone today!

Heh, we've got a big one coming out way shortly. Whee!

[Belmondo]

Here's hoping for no more storms for anyone today!The wind here was insane yesterday. We had some road closures due to drifting sand, and at one point, the visibility was down to around 1/4 mile.

Here are a couple test shots I took with the 300 f/4



http://www.pbase.com/image/98152308/original.jpg

a crop:

http://www.pbase.com/image/98152316/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/98152318/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/98152332/original.jpg

Another crop:

http://www.pbase.com/image/98152378/original.jpg

[LeesaB]

We had a very nasty evening...here is a newsclip of the tree incident where the driver was killed...talk about bad timing...wrong place at the wrong time :(

Unreal Jim! and so sad.

[LeesaB]

Tom that lens looks pretty good to me, wow!

I had to laugh "drifting sand" I think i would enjoy that!

Not sure what our weather will hold today, so far two thunderstorms and some rain a bit ago. Now it's nice and humid, I hate humid.

[LeesaB]

Heh, we've got a big one coming out way shortly. Whee!

WE DO? or just you?

[Chris Dana]

WE DO? or just you?

It appears to be tracking north of where I'm at so you're safe. We appear to be safe, too. I was hoping for rain though.

[LeesaB]

OOOO good, cuz I have too much to do today LOL

The moving kinda takes care of my lawn work I wanted to do, but that is ok with me, I'm sure I'll have tons to do when I move LOL

[Stephie]

started on some laundry
doing some multi tasking

laundry, selahs recital, laundry, change diaper, selah's recital...

probably wont' get to my books today. Got to get the house in order.

[JimAskew]

The wind here was insane yesterday. We had some road closures due to drifting sand, and at one point, the visibility was down to around 1/4 mile.

Here are a couple test shots I took with the 300 f/4
a crop:

Another crop:



The F-16 is a Lexus? :shock: Cool hood ornament.

Just kidding, Tom...looks like you have one tack sharp lens there!

[Stephie]

la la la laundry stinks.

no pun intended

[LeesaB]

Okay back for a while it is HUMID as all get out here...LOVE IT! I love the heat, but I expect that with this heat we will have some major storms coming!

What is everyone doing besides Steph and her laundry LOL

[thekid24]

where's Lisa at? I still got one more process for doing textures.

[LeesaB]

You posted one top of me, I just got home, my daughter and I went shopping, we have a very busy next 5/6 days. UGH

[thekid24]

THERE SHE IS!

[LeesaB]

<------- ME!

[Stephie]

shopping is fun! I wanna go.

ITs hard to shop though with a 2 year old and a 11month old

[LeesaB]

Steph on Monday I go away for a three day retreat and I have three room mates so I went to bath and body works and got them a ton of stuff, I love it! They also are having their big sale also

then to express and New York and Company WHICH I will be going back to buy more things tomorrow night.

[thekid24]

<------- ME!
Yes, very good.

Ok last step.

This is one of my faves, and its when the texture becomes part of the scene.

Example here
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/1841910714_b385518abd_o.jpg

Notice how it looks as if he is standing against a backdrop.

Now even though these are fun to do it is probably the most challenging.

Due to the background on the original has to be plain, simple....easy to work with.

With this I found a kleenex texture, it had soft folds.

As like the others I overlayed it ontop of the photo. Erased the texture from the ground.

-Blurred the background a lil more, and bled the colors a lil bit.

-Then used the lasso tool to select the shadow on the ground and up the background.

-Feathered it to around 25

-Then used levels to bring the shadow in.

-The colors of the photo were just me playing with color levels.

But thats it in a nutshell.

Also keep in mind angle of light, in this photo its coming from the right so shadows should be on left...it may not be the right angle but at the same time I wanted to convey the look as if he was in a elaborate studio, so I kept the shadow at a closer angle.

[Stephie]

Steph on Monday I go away for a three day retreat and I have three room mates so I went to bath and body works and got them a ton of stuff, I love it! They also are having their big sale also

then to express and New York and Company WHICH I will be going back to buy more things tomorrow night.


Cool! My sister works at B&BW and she has been busy with their sale all week.

[Stephie]

this looks like a cd cover

Yes, very good.

Ok last step.

This is one of my faves, and its when the texture becomes part of the scene.

Example here
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/1841910714_b385518abd_o.jpg

Notice how it looks as if he is standing against a backdrop.

Now even though these are fun to do it is probably the most challenging.

Due to the background on the original has to be plain, simple....easy to work with.

With this I found a kleenex texture, it had soft folds.

As like the others I overlayed it ontop of the photo. Erased the texture from the ground.

-Blurred the background a lil more, and bled the colors a lil bit.

-Then used the lasso tool to select the shadow on the ground and up the background.

-Feathered it to around 25

-Then used levels to bring the shadow in.

-The colors of the photo were just me playing with color levels.

But thats it in a nutshell.

Also keep in mind angle of light, in this photo its coming from the right so shadows should be on left...it may not be the right angle but at the same time I wanted to convey the look as if he was in a elaborate studio, so I kept the shadow at a closer angle.

[LeesaB]

I love BBW and Bare essentials and Mineral Fusion! My fav's.

Jared way cool, I'm going to work right now on the pic from yesterday bbiab (that is for Steph to figure out :-)

[thekid24]

this looks like a cd cover
Lol I was told that a lot when I posted it way back when.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=401655

have a look

[Stephie]

ok, I HATE it when someone calls and its a voice recording saying

"This is an important call, please stay on the line and our next representative will speak with you
"

I'm like NO, you called ME.

[Belmondo]

ok, I HATE it when someone calls and its a voice recording saying

"This is an important call, please stay on the line and our next representative will speak with you
"

I'm like NO, you called ME.

Automatic hangup for me. Invariably, they're selling things.

I learned something a while back I never new. So many times the phone will ring, and when I answer, nobody's there. I finally complained to the phone company, and they told me it was probably just a telephone solicitor. What they do is place several calls at one time, and as soon as the first person answers, the others are ignored.

[Stephie]

Automatic hangup for me. Invariably, they're selling things.

I learned something a while back I never new. So many times the phone will ring, and when I answer, nobody's there. I finally complained to the phone company, and they told me it was probably just a telephone solicitor. What they do is place several calls at one time, and as soon as the first person answers, the others are ignored.


yeah and then the automoative voice siays 'don't hang up, this is not a sales call'

Which means, it IS a sales call.

[LeesaB]

I just don't answer my home phone, none of us do! Mostly sales and stupid calls, we should just get rid of it.

OK Jared, step 2 Yeah!!!

[Stephie]

I just don't answer my home phone, none of us do! Mostly sales and stupid calls, we should just get rid of it.

OK Jared, step 2 Yeah!!!


WAHOOO!
Yay Leesa!

[LeesaB]

I think I am getting to understand this. Got a LONG way to go, but I can see each bride getting at least one of these to decide over!

My PS is acting up I have to drag and drop images into it, if I go to "open" them it still crashes. Even after re-installing. Oh well, I will live with it for the time being.

[Belmondo]

Unfortunately, we have to answer our phone. You never know when a tree's fallen on one of the houses.:lol:

[Stephie]

I think I am getting to understand this. Got a LONG way to go, but I can see each bride getting at least one of these to decide over!

My PS is acting up I have to drag and drop images into it, if I go to "open" them it still crashes. Even after re-installing. Oh well, I will live with it for the time being.


lovely.

And to think leesa, you could start scrapbooking...in photoshop. ;)

[LeesaB]

Unfortunately, we have to answer our phone. You never know when a tree's fallen on one of the houses.:lol:

Last year we moved our businesses over to our cells....very few use our house phone, I think when we move we probably won't get a house phone unless we have to for some odd reason. However it's good to have a land line in case of emergencies.

No more trees falling, what does a Eucalypis tree look like? I love that smell...

[LeesaB]

lovely.

And to think leesa, you could start scrapbooking...in photoshop. ;)

I purposely avoided scrapbooking, I can easily get into crafty things and I knew once I opened that door, I'd be a goner! So, I don't even go that route. :-)

[DWilkin]

Last year we moved our businesses over to our cells....very few use our house phone, I think when we move we probably won't get a house phone unless we have to for some odd reason. However it's good to have a land line in case of emergencies.

No more trees falling, what does a Eucalypis tree look like? I love that smell...

Eucalyptus trees are tall and straight with peely bark and messy as can be, but a delightful fragrance. I used to park under them around the orange groves in So. Cal. to study between classes. Nostalgia!

[LeesaB]

Hi again!

They sound awesome, I want one! LOL

[thekid24]

ok, I HATE it when someone calls and its a voice recording saying

"This is an important call, please stay on the line and our next representative will speak with you
"

I'm like NO, you called ME.
Some people hate my voicemail.

It will be me saying, "Hello? Who is this? I cant hear you......and thats why you should leave a message and Ill get back to you as soon as I can." Im chuckling at the end of it too, I have had a many message with them starting out with..."you lil sh*t/a$$/b@$tard etc etc.lol."

I just don't answer my home phone, none of us do! Mostly sales and stupid calls, we should just get rid of it.

OK Jared, step 2 Yeah!!!
That is step two, now just erase the texture over her and you got it!

[LeesaB]

Some people hate my voicemail.

It will be me saying, "Hello? Who is this? I cant hear you......and thats why you should leave a message and Ill get back to you as soon as I can." Im chuckling at the end of it too, I have had a many message with them starting out with..."you lil sh*t/a$$/b@$tard etc etc.lol."


That is step two, now just erase the texture over her and you got it!

I thought I did erase it? with the erase tool correct? I do see the line up by her head and maybe I missed it?

[thekid24]

I thought I did erase it? with the erase tool correct? I do see the line up by her head and maybe I missed it?
I can still see the texture over her, still, looks good. See not so hard;)

[LeesaB]

It really was not that hard, hardest part is picking right textures for pictures etc.

I don't have many textures, okay I have one, so I will have to start to look for them

[thekid24]

It really was not that hard, hardest part is picking right textures for pictures etc.

I don't have many textures, okay I have one, so I will have to start to look for them
Yeah that is the hardest part, after time your mind will start to think differently and the average things you walk by could possibly become a texture...and therefore a piece of art.

[LeesaB]

well to alter THIS mind will be an amazing thing!

Ok, going out to toss balls at my son, then to the mall! yeah!

[kja]

Morning, All! Looks like a big day in here :)

Lisa - texture looks like it's coming along nicely! Jared looks to be a good teacher ;)

[Kathy H]

Okay, I have all Jareds instructions printed. I am going to attempt this texture thing.

Lisa or Jared I hope you're around because I bet I have questions.:confused:

[Stephie]

Okay, I have all Jareds instructions printed. I am going to attempt this texture thing.

Lisa or Jared I hope you're around because I bet I have questions.:confused:

hey kathy and kristin! How are you two this evening/morning

[Belmondo]

hey kathy and kristin! How are you two this evening/morning

Yeah. How are you?

And how are you, Stephanie?

[Belmondo]

And Lisa.....how are you?

[Stephie]

Yeah. How are you?

And how are you, Stephanie?


I'm pretty good. And how are YOU?

Better mood today?

[thekid24]

Morning, All! Looks like a big day in here :)

Lisa - texture looks like it's coming along nicely! Jared looks to be a good teacher ;)
LOL Im no Blemondo but I try:D

Okay, I have all Jareds instructions printed. I am going to attempt this texture thing.

Lisa or Jared I hope you're around because I bet I have questions.:confused:
I will be going over a friends house to watch the game tonight, but I will certainly check the thread as soon as Im back. As long as storms dont hit too bad, and the winds are crazy right now, so its unlikely theyll be mild.:(

[Belmondo]

I'm pretty good. And how are YOU?

Better mood today?

Getting closer...thanks.;)

[Belmondo]

LOL Im no Blemondo but I try:D

A few years, a bunch of wrinkles, and a spell checker, and you're there.


Did you get that knot out?

[thekid24]

A few years, a bunch of wrinkles, and a spell checker, and you're there.
HAHA yeah I aint got long to go...Im at the ripe OLD age of 26



Did you get that knot out?
HAHA no I gotta go to the Dr. in the morning...lol jk.

[Stephie]

HAHA yeah I aint got long to go...Im at the ripe OLD age of 26



HAHA no I gotta go to the Dr. in the morning...lol jk.


One year older than me Jared. I'll be 26 in August. I can't believe I'm getting close to 30!

[Stephie]

And Lisa.....how are you?


she's out shopping. ;)

[thekid24]

One year older than me Jared. I'll be 26 in August. I can't believe I'm getting close to 30!
I turned 26 on May 20th not that long ago kid.lol.

Also its more stressful for women...I dont look nor feel 26 so Im happy:p

[Stephie]

I turned 26 on May 20th not that long ago kid.lol.
so a little over 3 months older than me...still makes you older! LOL

[thekid24]

so a little over 3 months older than me...still makes you older! LOL
True that!
But Im still badass...I have a dogtag that says so...lol

[Stephie]

I've got my 3rd ever bridal shoot on Tuesday. Anyone have any good posing resources. Here is teh venue. i'm SO excited. http://www.garvangardens.org/

[Stephie]

True that!
But Im still badass...I have a dogtag that says so...lol

rofl

I've traded in my badass for a minivan.
OUCH

But its precious cargo...

(I have a REALLY hard time with it...)

[LeesaB]

Morning, All! Looks like a big day in here :)

Lisa - texture looks like it's coming along nicely! Jared looks to be a good teacher ;)

Okay, I have all Jareds instructions printed. I am going to attempt this texture thing.

Lisa or Jared I hope you're around because I bet I have questions.:confused:

And Lisa.....how are you?

Hi, hi and hi. I am here back from throwing balls at my son and shopping for Baby Ami's birthday, I am now broke again LOL and filled up the tank OUCH

[LeesaB]

she's out shopping. ;)

Yeppers I was

Hi Tom! How are you tonight?

[Belmondo]

Yeppers I was

Hi Tom! How are you tonight?

Recovering.

The worst is over, although the next few days are going to be hectice. We have to drive up to San Jose and Reno.

[Kathy H]

Hi Guys and Gals! Here's my first attempt. It's not the greatest, but it worked!:D Thanks Jared! I can see right now this is going to be addictive! And yes, it will take some time and lots of practice to see what textures work with what images. I see I lost a lot of texture detail in the bottom of the pic.

[LeesaB]

Recovering.

The worst is over, although the next few days are going to be hectice. We have to drive up to San Jose and Reno.

I love the way you two travel...

I'll be hectic also....wedding this weekend, retreat to the woods M-W so I'll be very out of it

[LeesaB]

Hi Guys and Gals! Here's my first attempt. It's not the greatest, but it worked!:D Thanks Jared! I can see right now this is going to be addictive! And yes, it will take some time and lots of practice to see what textures work with what images. I see I lost a lot of texture detail in the bottom of the pic.

See great job! I love it

[Stephie]

how fun kathy!