Straight from Camera
I wanted an ethereal look when I shot the pot of mums, sitting on the hearth in our hearth room.
It was late afternoon. I used the Canon Rebel T2i and the 50mm lens. The ISO was set on 200. I focused on the bud, in the center of the photo.
Brightened with Middle Grey Tone
Reduced size to 853x1280, clicked Filter then Water Painting. I used the 9 brush stroke, on the slide.
Saturate, (+)125 Backlight, Darken Middle
Straight From Camera (no editing)
Canon Rebel T2i, 50mm Lens, 200 ISO.
The camera was set on AV mode. The focus was on auto.
Canon Powershot G11
The above photo was taken in early morning light, using the G11. This is a point and shoot camera. The camera was set on Auto. The image is straight from camera.
In this segment of the series, I am using photos from both cameras; showing the possibilities when using a “point and shoot”, as well as the Rebel T2i.
I changed the size from 640x480 to 800x600 and clicked Decolor 4, in the Bright/Color option of Photoscape.
I left the size at 480x640, for this example. Notice in the background, of this shot, the fireplace is at an angle. Below, shows the same shot after straightening in Picasa. I haven’t found a way to straighten shots, in Photoscape.
Photoscape was used for all editing, in this post, except straightening.
Straight from G11 Camera 480x640
Bloom-1 Click, Remove Color Cast-0, Level 100%
Straight from G11 Camera
Sharpen-2, Bloom-Middle (default), in Filter option, Region Out of Focus-Level 5.0, Size 75%, Feather 100%
Straight from G11 Camera
Backlight (+)200%, Water Painting Brush Size 6, Watercolor Pencil 75, Darken=Middle
Mosaics
This bit of whimsy sits on our deck, at Lake of the Ozarks. As you can see from the water droplets, we were having precipitation, Wednesday morning, the first day of September 2010.
The Rebel T2i was set on P (Program). The ISO was 200. Focus was set on auto. I took a few quick shots. The photos are straight out of camera, using the 50mm Lens.
Photos in this mosaic, were taken by our daughter while on a helicopter tour of Lake of the Ozarks, August 2010. The camera is a Canon Powershot A470.
Next week I’ll talk about making mosaics and frames with Photoscape.
Meanwhile…
I spotted these salt and peppers at Target.
They’ve found a place to roost in the barn board cabinet.
Happy Labor Day!
26 comments:
They all look terrific! Thanks for your sweet comments today, and everyday. That Mark Twain quote is one of my favorites too. The photo was from our vacation last month.
gorgeous photos!
Oh wow, all of your pics are stunning. I am not good at photography at all and I so admire how creative you are. I need to take a class.
Thanks also for your comment on the bedroom redo. I love all the fabrics, just picking what to mix is the hard part. Hope you have a super weekend. Hugs, Marty
Thank you for the tutorial. I am hoping for a new camera at Christmas... or maybe a birthday/Christmas combination. I love your photos.
Cute s and P shakers!!
I always wonder how you and others get those wonderful dreamy gualities to your pictures. I do use photoscape for most of my editing so I will try your technigues. Thanks.
Oh Pat, these photos are tremendous! I had no idea one could do all this stuff. You are helping so many of us who are clueless. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! (I can't figure out how to do diddly with Picasa. And I've printed out their tutorials and everything.)
Brenda
These pictures are beautiful, Pat. I only wish I had your talent!!
So the word is out...Target has chicken S & P's. They will be EVERYWHERE soon!!
xoxo
Jane
I think this settles it, I have to start saving for a new camera. Your photos are beautiful!
Pat,
Thank you for sharing your talent and experiences with all of us (amateurs)! ! ! Your photography is truly breathtaking! What a treat to the eyes to visit your blog weekly (sometimes daily)! Keep the "good works" coming and thanks for encouraging others to follow suit!
Fondly,
Pat
beautiful shots. You made me want to play with photos..
Really great photos and mosaics! I really need to spend more time playing around with the editing programs out there - but then a new camera might help also! :-D
Enjoy your weekend.
Oh Dear Pat,
I think you may have started something with those cute rooster salt and pepper from target!
And you photos are amazing and I love hearing how you achieved your amazing results!
Happy labor day Weekend,
Cindy
I really enjoyed the water painting effects. Must try it sometime. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend. Sally
I love those salt & pepper shakers! You are very talented with that camera!
Happy Labor Day to you! You are a wizz at post-editing! I usually just fumble around in the Raw editor and call it a day.
Oh Pat...you take such beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience with all of us beginners. You are a wonderful source of information.
I can help with one little thing...the photo straightening in Photoshop. In the "Editor" mode, just above the word "Home" you'll see icons that look like directional arrows. Count over to the fifth one & when you click it, you'll get a slide bar that will help you tilt your picture in either direction. That's how I straighten my pictures.
Hope this helps & that I was able to return just a wee bit of the favors that you have given me/us!
Pat,
Thanks for all the information. I use photoscape but I don't write down what I have done. The next day I have not a clue.
Carol
You did a great job on the painting, lovely photo's I love the header w/ bittersweet on the mantel.
yvonne
I love using bloom! As soon as I figured it out, I thought, "so that's how Pat gets her photos all ethereal!" LOL.
Can't wait to see more of your mosaics and be inspired!
Wow, Pat,I know nothing about photographY1 I am just awed by your photos! Please keep sharing, we love them!!
Carol in GA
WOW! Beautiful work.
Pat-Even though you are speaking total Greek to me, I enjoy looking and seeing what you do! You truly have a gift. Thanks for sharing it!
WOW cool. I am technically an idiot with the camera, but I would like to learn. I love the watercolor effect that is so awesome. Is that a program or a feature of your camera?
Oh Pat...Gorgeous photos! I love the watercolor photo you created, too! I saw those S&P shakers at Target. Will they become the new birdies? lol Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!...hugs...Debbie
Pat- I love your photo tutorial. So many possibilities. All beautiful. Makes me want to upgrade but have to admit, it's pretty advanced. Thank you for posting your knowledge. It will be great to come back to if I save enough to get that wishful camera.
One day, I would love to know how you are able to post in handscript such as what my computer names as Bradley Hand. I use that type often when making cards and such to give and would love to use it on my blog from time to time.
Also, you were also able to put photos across your header. Haven't figured out how to get more than one.
So many baffling things to figure out, but a joy to be a part of and learn.
Thank you Pat for all the wonderful, helpful, beautiful thoughts and ideas you post.
Kris
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! I scampered right over to Photoscape and downloaded the free program. I followed your directions for the watercolour look on some of my "landscape" photos--the transformation was awesome--so much fun to experiment with this!
Blessings,
Sindy
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