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4
Sep

Shot of the Day #65

Sorting through the remains of the photographs I took on my Red Centre Trip – I found three photographs unstitched. This photo stitch is of the remarkable Kata Tjuta/Olgas sandstone formations, located not far from the younger rock Uluru/Ayers Rock. Using my polariser I partially picked up some of the detail in the reflections, and then later in Photoshop uncovered the shadows with adjustment layers and layer masking (screenshot below).

Reflections - Kata Tjuta/The Olgas

Reflections - Kata Tjuta/The Olgas

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28
Aug

JHP Photoshop Actions – Review

Post-Processing photographs in Photoshop is all about experimenting and finding what appeals to you. JHP have made a several concise sets of Photoshop Actions for you to fuel that creativity and save time when working to a deadline.

JHP Photoshop Actions - Review

JHP Photoshop Actions - Review

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22
Aug

Shot of the Day #64

This spider was very patient with me while I tried to focus on his thin web. I was using a Canon 30D with a Macro 1:2.8 Lens, so you can get an idea of the size of the spider (very small). You may also be interested in my photograph of a BEE here!

Spider - Web - Water droplets

Spider - Web - Water droplets

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19
Aug

Making a Starry Filter Effect in GIMP

Photographers use Star Filters sometimes to really make the highlights stand out, but if you do not have one you can use GIMP to reproduce the effect.

Star Filter Effect in GIMP

Star Filter Effect in GIMP

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