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INSIDE: Chairman - changes ahead What file format should I use? Water droplets + M&Ms Before and After Wizardry Light Painting at night In Focus! August 2018
Steering Committee Table of Contents
Ginny Bedell Education Director education.ccoh@gmail.com
Bob Coffey Program Director bobcoffey@aol.com
Chairs Message / Monthly Schedule 3
Marge Pearson Secretary/Treasurer margep133@mac.com General Interest / Kudos 4-5
Steve Simpson Public Relations Director abbysdad1294@gmail.com
Ken Weaver Chairperson kennethweaver@kenzlenz.com Previous Meeting 6-8
Links to other leadership Click here
Chihuly Glass 9-11
Upcoming Meeting 12
Monthly Calendar The Learning Corner 13 -16
Inspirational Photographer 17
What was I thinking? / Competition 18
M&Ms and Water droplets 19-20
Before and After with Herk 21-24
Light Painting 25-26
Apps: Painteresque & Orb Action 27-28
Upcoming Exhibits and Workshops 29
End Notes + “Money” photo 30
Cover Photo - Photo of the Month
Photo taken by Herk Schmidt - You may wonder how I got the dice to stand up on point.
To achieve that I used an artist's kneaded rubber eraser. Once the dice was
photographed I took it into Photoshop, removed the eraser, and corrected it's shadow.
The reason for using the eraser was that it is slightly sticky and kneadable like dough for
shaping. (Herk)
Newsletter editor: Bonnie Mangold - submissions to CCOHnews@gmail.com by 20th
of the month
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CHAIR’S MESSAGE by KEN WEAVER
It has been a great honor for me to serve as Steering Committee Chairman over
the last three years but I have decided not to continue in a leadership role with the
Club. There are many of you out there who could step up and take on that
leadership and give the Club some fresh new ideas. I plan to do more traveling and
concentrate more on my own photography which often took a backseat to Club
responsibilities.
As part of my current Chairman responsibilities I will be appointing a Nominating
Committee who will then go out and seek nominees for the open positions on the
Steering Committee. The Nominating Committee will seek out a slate of candidates
for the 2019 year and present them to the Membership at the September General
Meeting. If there are no nominations from the floor, the Club can vote to approve
the slate. If there are nominations from the floor and the individuals nominated
approve of such, the election will then occur at the October General Meeting.
The newly elected Steering Committee will have their first Steering Committee in
January and will select the Chairman from their own ranks. I am confident that out
of one hundred current members we can find a capable individual to lead the Club.
2018 Monthly Meeting 2018 Monthly Meeting Topics Gimme Your Best Shot
Themes For Photo Submissions and Presenter Themes for website submission
August - Image Design by Jennifer King August - Architecture
October - Contrast - Photo Critique by September - Sharing Creative Visions September - Shape or Form
John Smith (New!) - presentations by members
November - Blue
December - Christmas Party November - Light Room Post Processing
Made Easy by Les Saucier
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General Interest
The government photographer who gave a face to American poverty by Meredith Hold the Dates:
Mendelsohn, CNN CCoH Picnic: Sept 8th
World Wide Photo
In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of poverty-stricken Dust Bowl refugees poured into Walk Day: Oct 6th
California from the parched Midwest in search of food, jobs and dignity. Meanwhile, much
of the country, mired in its own Depression-fueled misery, was oblivious to the ecological Check out this new 16-lens camera
and social catastrophe at hand. Armed with a camera and a good dose of outrage and Submitted by Bob Coffey
compassion, Dorothea Lange set out to change that. Read more and see pictures at the
link below: Laura Shoe has lightroom
tutorials with some free content.
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dorothea-lange-politics-of-seeing/index.html Use Free in the search box and
signup for her newsletter -
Submitted by Ginny Bedell submiited by Bob Coffey and
Ginny Bedell
Competition with Club in
North Carolina Mountain State Fair - Photography Entry Information (from Ward Seguin) London
First the rules for the photography section: click here by AUGUST 24th Oct 2018
Note: The various places consist of ribbons and cash prices (referred to as premiums). You
can enter the competition, compete for a ribbon and decline the premium, OR you can enter
See the link here
and compete for both a ribbon and cash.
Categories
If you decline the cash (premium) option, you must complete the form on this web page: click
here Dramatic Light
Urban Life
If you wish to compete for a ribbon and cash, you must register on line at: click here
Weather
On line registration will require your Social Security Number. Motion
General Fair Rules and Regulations can be found at: click here Judge
Keith Bauer
If you have additional questions, you can call the Agriculture Center at 828-687-1414.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 4
Kudos
Werner Bonitz has two images accepted at the upcoming There is also a major concurrent show running at the gallery: "In
show “Color” at the SE Center for Photography in Greenville, SC: different light" by Kevin Holiday
His images are the second and third one in the first row: click https://spark.adobe.com/page/1Pl3wQ0t2AT3d/ running through
here and shown below. The show opens August 3rd with a August 25th 2018.
reception from 6 to 8 PM and runs through Aug 25th 2018.
Congratulations to all our
contributors!!!
Honorable
Mention Our Newsletter won an Honorable
Mention Award in the 2018
Photographic Society of America
contest
All winners at this link: Click here
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Previous Meeting: Slide Shows and Perspective Critique by SUSANNA EUSTON
Field Trip Photos - Greenville City Center - Slide Show - Click Here
Slide Show from the Print Competition - Click Here
All the perspective photos submitted for critique are shown here - with
selected photos chosen for a short summary below.
Perspective was defined as one’s point of view
and creating a 3-dimensional feel in a 2-
dimensional image through uses of leading lines
to a vanishing point as an example.
Some examples of leading lines to a
vanishing point are shown below and to the
right.
Tracks by John Ayre Korean Memorial by Werner Bonitz
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Previous Meeting: Perspective Critique cont. by SUSANNA EUSTON Point of View Looking Up or Down Stairwell by Judy Tuthill Perspective by April Johnson Rooftops by Greg Lambert August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 7
Previous Meeting: Perspective Critique cont. by SUSANNA EUSTON
Altered Perspective by zoom lens, manipulation, or photographer position
Peggy’s Cove by Bob Coffey
Out of the lens by Gary Lightner
Oops by Gary Lightner
Piper in front of Lighthouse by Ken Weaver Altered Perspective by Kim Maxwell
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Chihuly Glass at Biltmore - Send in 1 to 2 of your photos after you go! ccohnews@gmail.com
Left: above and below by
Diane Trochim
Right: above by Valerie
Klevan
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Chihuly Glass at Biltmore: Send in 1 to 2 of your photos after you go! ccohnews@gmail.com
Upper Left and Right
by Fernando Podio
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 10Chihuly Glass at Biltmore: Send in 1 to 2 of your photos after you go! ccohnews@gmail.com
Above right and below right
Bob Coffey
Above - Steve Simpson with iphone7 + Snapseed
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 11Upcoming Meeting……………………………………………………...Image Design by Jennifer King
IMAGE DESIGN: Using the Principles of Design to Create
Dramatic Photos
I began my career in the advertising arena as a designer, creative director,
then quickly moved into directing photography. It was in these years that I
learned how much design principles played a part in creating effective
images.
Photography is a journey. It's about the destination and its uniqueness, the
world at its best. Understanding how the principles of design affect our
visual response to an image can help us communicate with our photos, and
is the key to improving our photography.
Visit her website: https://www.jenniferkingphoto.com/index
Excerpts from her Bio destinations such as Iceland, Italy, France, Norway and many
more to her expertise.
Jennifer is an international landscape and wildlife photographer
with over 20 years in the photo industry. Her lifetime passion for In 2013, Jennifer founded PHOTOGRAPHY for the FIGHT
teaching photography, exploring the world, and discovering new AGAINST BREAST CANCER (PFABC). Each year, PFABC
and beautiful locations to photograph has gained her acclaim in partners (BCRF) with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
the U.S. and across the world. and brings together photographers, sponsors, individuals and the
industry to raise money and awareness for breast cancer patients
Based in the U.S, Jennifer spends much of her time and research. Her corporate sponsors include: Art Wolfe, Outdoor
photographing America’s National Parks. While she first did this Photographer, Hunt’s Photo and Video, Outdoor Photography
as a retreat from the hectic corporate world, she soon realized Guide, Think Tank Photo, Tamrac, Borrow Lenses, Rogue
that nature photography was her true calling. She began teaching Photographic, MindShift, Roberts Camera, Bay Photo,
photography at her home base in North Carolina, and currently Photographic Solutions, Black Rapid, Mpix, Outdoor Photo Gear,
teaches and speaks at events and with organizations across the Cotton Carrier, McKenna Pro, OP Tech USA, pacsafe, Landscape
country. Jennifer began to conduct photo workshops in our Photo Magazine, Our State Photo Magazine, Zenfolio, Wild Planet
National Parks, and eventually added several international Magazine and many more.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 12The Learning Corner………………………..GINNY BEDELL, Education Director
File Formats in Photography - JPEG, RAW, TIFF, PSD and DNG to Name a
Few!
The RAW vs JPEG topic seems like a never ending discussion/debate in photography. Some
photographers say shoot RAW and others proclaim shoot in JPEG. Everyone has an opinion!
Many folks new to photography scratch their heads and ask … What is RAW format in digital photography?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of RAW versus JPEG and why? Should I shoot in RAW or
JPEG? Will shooting in RAW complicate my post-production and workflow?
What is RAW? (Digital Negative) To allow digital cameras to display the recorded image on the rear
RAW images, also known as “digital negatives” are virtually LCD, RAW files typically consist of two parts. First, the actual
unprocessed files coming directly from the camera sensor. They RAW data from the camera sensor; and second, a processed
are truly “raw.” So, think food ingredients that need to be prepared JPEG preview. Many image-viewing applications, including the
and cooked before they can be used! camera LCD, then use this JPEG preview embedded into the
RAW file to display the image to you.
RAW, unlike a JPEG file, is a proprietary format that is specific to
the camera manufacturer and sensor, and therefore is not RAW files are processed directly from the camera’s sensor, thus
supported by all software products. Also, RAW files preserve the they do not use compression. Because they are lossless (not
most amount of information about an image and generally contain compressed), the images are extremely high-quality. They show
more colors and dynamic range than JPEG images. more shades of colors and better representation of white balance,
contrast, exposure, etc. In addition, changes made to RAW files
are non-destructive. Only the metadata that controls the render-
ing is altered, but the original file data remains untouched.
Due to the large amount of data in the RAW file fewer images can
be saved on a memory card. Additionally, there is no widespread
adoption of a standard RAW format. As such, specialized soft-
ware may be needed to open RAW files.
RAW is generally preferred by advanced photographers, editors,
and graphic artists during the editing phase. The final results are
then typically saved in a more compressed JPEG format.
What is JPEG or JPG? (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
JPEG is also a very popular image format used by photographers
today, since it is capable of displaying millions of colors in a
highly compressed file. The compression method JPEG uses is
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 13File Formats in Photography cont…..……………………..……..GINNY BEDELL, Education
termed “lossy” which means that certain information is removed What is a DNG? (Digital Negative)
and consequently lost from the image. Different levels of
compression can be applied to JPEG images. This compression, DNG is also considered to be a RAW image file. It is Adobe's
however, does impact the quality and size of the image file which proprietary image standard that was created to store image data
becomes larger as more details are preserved. in a generic, highly-compatible format, unlike RAW files that have
specific formats based on manufacturer and camera type.
The JPEG is used online or for hard prints. Its lossy compression
algorithm removes minute details that your eye is least likely to What is a PNG? (Portable Network Graphic File)
notice to save space. However, the compression ratio is
adjustable so you can select the level of quality you want in your A file with the PNG file extension is a Portable Network Graphics
image. In general, the compression is enough to provide a file. The format uses lossless compression and is generally
reasonably high-quality image without worrying too much about considered the replacement to the GIF, a lossless format for
the file size. image files that supports both animated and static images. PNG
A major drawback of JPEG files is that a JPEG file is flattened files are often used to store graphics on websites.
which means you have very limited ability to tweak past edits. Ad-
ditionally, if you edit the same file several times, the edited image The Final Question… The Pros and Cons of shooting in RAW
may become degraded or worse than the original. Image degrada- vs JPEG?
tion is very problematic if you plan to work on compressed formats
such as JPEG/JPG (JPEG used in this article). Why Shoot in RAW?
Shooting in RAW format will give you more control over
What is a TIFF? (Tagged Image File Format) how your photograph shows and even be able to correct
several small flaws when you capture the photo, such as
TIFF files, similar to RAW, are very large in size compared to a the exposure. You can easily fix the white balance in the
JPEG because no compression (lossless) is used. So, this makes RAW file if the white balance cannot be properly set with
it popular among graphic artists, photographers and publishers. It the camera when taking a photo.
is also supported by various photo editing applications which If you choose to shoot in RAW, the photograph can be en-
makes TIFF a favorite among printers. The TIFF format, however, larged beyond the sensor's resolution of your camera and
can’t be displayed on the Internet. the scene of an image will contain higher image data and
quality.
What is a .PSD (Photoshop Document)
The quality of an image file generated from a RAW format
A .PSD file is a layered image file used in Adobe Photoshop. It is is much better than the one directly shot in JPEG. So you
the default format that Photoshop uses for saving data. PSD is a can shoot in RAW and then convert it to JPEG. This is es-
proprietary file that allows the user to work with the images' pecially beneficial for larger prints.
individual layers even after the file has been saved.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 14File Formats in Photography cont…..……………………..……..GINNY BEDELL, Education
Why Shoot in JPEG? For more information, check out these links:
The file size of the JPEG format is much smaller than the http://users.wfu.edu/matthews/misc/graphics/formats/formats.html
RAW format. That is to say, it needs less time to store the
JPEG file or transfer it to a computer than the RAW file.
JPEG is a standard format readable by most of the image https://photographylife.com/raw-vs-jpeg
processing programs on the market. A professional conver-
sion application is required to open and edit RAW files. So
https://photographyconcentrate.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-
if the software becomes unavailable on your computer, the
RAW files will not be able to be viewed or enhanced. be-shooting-raw/
JPEG is more common and "user-friendly", especially for
computer amateurs. So if you are not an "expert" who un- http://www.digicamguides.com/learn/file-formats.html
derstands photography quite well you might initially consid-
er shooting using the JPEG format.
Having a good understanding of the advantages and disadvantag- https://www.lifewire.com/png-file-2622803
es on whether to use a RAW or JPEG format is essential.
So, if ultimate quality and large printing is not required, JPEG files https://www.sitepoint.com/gif-png-jpg-which-one-to-use/
will more than suffice and can also be used on the internet. RAW
files are excellent for serious photographers who want maximum
quality and the ability to make detailed changes in post-
production. These files can be converted to TIFF or JPEG when
ready. TIFF files do not lose quality (if uncompressed) so are good
for working on in post-production, before final saving as a JPEG.
In the end, if making this decision is challenging to you, consider
this suggestion: If you are serious about your photography and
want to be able to sell or showcase your work in the future, you
should shoot in the RAW format. If you are just taking pictures of
your family for fun, then shoot in JPEG.
So, in the end, the ultimate goal is to enjoy and have fun photo-
graphing.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 15New Books in the Lending Library……………..………………GINNY BEDELL, Education Director
Note: Some publication dates are older, but the information could still be
useful.
Better Picture Guide to Photographing Colour: Learning to See Creatively: How to Compose the Great
Composition & Harmony Paperback - by Michael Busselle Photographs - by Bryan F. Peterson, AMPhoto (1988)
(2000) Developed and designed to assist photographers in develop-
Explores the decisive role a selective palette plays in convey- ing their photographic vision.
ing mood, enhancing a picture's composition, and turning ordi-
nary shots into compelling camera art. Flower & Garden Photography – by Derek Fell, Silver Pixel
Press (2000)
Delves into the art and business of garden photography.
Digital Photography Handbook: A User's Guide to Creat-
ing Digital Images - by Tim Daly (2000) The Complete Guide to Close-Up & Macro Photography -
Introduces the reader to digital photography using Adobe by Paul Harcourt Davies, David & Charles Book (1998)
Photoshop. Designed to provide photographers of all abilities with the tips,
hints and technical inspiration they will need to enhance their
skills.
People in the Environment Photography - by Jonathan
Hilton RotoVision (1999)
Shows the relationship between humans and their
surroundings. Designed for photographers of all skill levels.
The Art of Nature Photography: Perfect Your Pictures In-
Camera and In-Computer - by Niall (Benvie, Watson-Guptill
Publications) (2000)
Instructs the reader in techniques needed to create appealing
nature images using in camera and computer innovations.
Natural Visions: Creative Tips for Wildlife Photography
Paperback - by Heather Angel Collins & Brown Limited
(2000)
Designed for camera novices who have mastered the basics
and desire to develop a fresher and a more creative approach.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 16Inspirational Photographer…………………………………………… Jennifer King - August Speaker From her website: https://www.jenniferkingphoto.com/portfolio August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 17
What Was I thinking? …………………………………………………………………..WERNER BONITZ
What Was I thinking?
We usually only submit our best images for a critique. Instead of just
deleting our "bad" images, we should really have a close look at them
because we can often learn more from them than from our good
images. "What was I thinking?" should be a serious question along
with "What compelled me to take this picture? What did I imagine the
picture would look like? Why is the result not as I expected?" I offered
6 images for critique that I had taken of a graffiti covered brick wall.
What attracted me was the texture of the brick and raw mortar joints
and I thought that the color of the graffiti would lend an extra accent to
this. Not only did the candy-colors of the graffiti turn out to be garish
but they also overpowered the textures. While some of the images,
taken individually, may be passable, the whole series together invoked
"what was I thinking?"
The image, left, is not the "best" of the series on purpose but I think it
illustrates my point.
Competition There are those that say that competitions bring out the best in
people. But they also expose the worst of people. They are
The annual print competition has come and gone and with it all the contentious and divisive and encourage people to thumb their
excitement and euphoria that accompanies any competition. All noses at their neighbors.
the anticipation and preparation, the evening full of expectations
and finally the crowning of the winners. I love prints. Did anybody notice how much better the prints in the
light box looked than the washed out projections? All year long we
We conveniently forget that there is a flip side to winning: that for only see those projections. It would be great if the one time that
the few chosen winners the majority of the participants are we actually deal with prints would be an opportunity for a nurturing
declared losers. Really, to me none of the submits looked like experience instead of an adversarial competition. The least that
losers. There were a lot of very accomplished prints and the prints we should get for our efforts is a constructive critique and
of people that are trying very hard to improve their images. feedback that will help us do better next time. Isn’t that the
Losers? Definitely not. purpose of CCoH?
Werner Bonitz
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 18Doing Something Different - How Was This Shot Created?………………………….JUDY TUTHILL August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 19
Doing Something Different - How Was This Shot Created? Cont……………………JUDY TUTHILL
It is always exciting and fun to experiment with a different type of called RAINX (available at any auto store). Spray the top of the
photography. I became interested in table top (still life) glass with the RAINX wiping gently with a lint-free cloth to spread
photography about five years ago. For me this is a new endeavor the RAINX over the glass. Allow to dry for a minute.
to be creative and imaginative in figuring out how certain
techniques are accomplished. (6) Using a cup of water and an eye dropper, place water droplets
at random on the glass within the camera's viewing boundaries.
The internet is a great resource for different and challenging
ideas. Think "bubbles," "dry ice," "water droplets," or "rain," and (7) Using a macro lens and a tripod, position the camera so it is
you are on your way to a fascinating discovery of unusual level (perpendicular) with the glass. I used Aperture Priority, ISO
photographic shots. 200, and f-stops ranging from 2.8 to 5. This gives the eye-
appealing bokeh effect.
For example, many club members have asked me how did I do
the M&M bubble shot (previous page). This is how it is done after (8) For added interest you can apply a couple of light squirts of
a number of trial runs on my part. water from a spray bottle. The results give an interesting effect
and a balanced perspective.
(1) First, buy a large bag of colorful M&M's. (A delicious reward
because you get to eat them after the photo session!) I used M&M's for my experiment, but you can use a multitude of
other tiny props such as colorful paper clips, flowers, or decorative
(2) Lighting - Set up in an area with natural, even light, preferably beads. The possibilities are left totally to your imagination to
indirect window lighting. Avoid incandescent lights. create a very different and appealing abstract photo. And, most of
all, to have fun while doing it. (Flag photo taken from
(3) A piece of clear glass from a picture frame (a 10 x12 works https://edknepleyphoto.com/tag/rain-x/)
well). Make sure it is spotless.
(4) Two sturdy support boxes to suspend the glass piece over the
M&M's. Place the M&M's in a shallow bowl under the glass,
leaving approximately 4"-5" between the glass and bowl. You
may need to experiment with this depending on the background
effect you want to achieve.
(5) Now the big secret and this is very important in order to make
bubbles stand up instead of falling flat. You must use a product
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 20Before and After……Hansel and Gretel’s Cottage…………..………………………..HERK SCHMIDT
The Cottage — This building is behind the Advent Church in
downtown Spartanburg, SC. A couple of years ago in the spring my
wife and I were out and happened to see the belfry of the church from
a distance. We went to see just what it was, and at first sight I
immediately saw Dracula because of the appearance of dead trees
(no leaves yet) and the architecture of the church. Anyway, I walked
around the church and behold there was Hansel and Gretel's house
out in the woods—at least that's where my mind saw it.
So my vision was Hansel and Gretel's house. Proceeding from there I
cut out the building, removed the 20th/21st centuries, added it to the
woods, and made it a night scene. I proceeded to turn the lights on in
the interior by using a yellow to orange gradient overlay in the
windows. I added the overhead exterior door light from a European
image that I shot, and turned it on. I added the directional light rays
coming through the woods and used the Clouds filter in Photoshop to
add the sunlight hitting the forest floor in the foreground. The smoke
was added to the chimney using a smoke and cloud brush to make it
look like somebody was home.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 21Before and After….Lady on the Rock……………………………………………..…..HERK SCHMIDT In my photography I try to achieve either impact or emotion instead of just merely recording the scene. In the film world you had to be in the right spot at the right time to capture the impact or emotion. Today with digital photography I love the fact that the whole world is open to your interpretation and visualization through image manipulation. August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 22
Before and After….Mystic Lady….……………………………………………………..HERK SCHMIDT August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 23
Before and After……………………………………………………………………………..HERK SCHMIDT
When people come to me for photography and Photoshop, I try to get them to go beyond just seeing with their eyes and think about
what the image could be and see with your mind. This could include how they interpret the scene both visually and emotionally, and
how they feel when they first see the scene. In a lot of cases the first impression of a scene allows me to visualize where I want to take
the image in Photoshop. I have seen scenes that make me think of the image in other locations, environments, and time. I do collect
individual elements that I may need or use later down the road for composites. There have been times when I'm doing a composite and
need an element that my wife and I get in the car and go find it.
Descriptions of the photographs on the two preceding pages are shown below.
The Lady on the Rock — The boulder was the first image I took Mystic Lady — This last spring we went to Biltmore to see the
for the composite. It was photographed at Dry Falls in North Titanic costumes, but I went in particular to just shoot for
Carolina. When I saw it I visualized a woman bathing on the rock. composites. I shot several of the staircase to use as backgrounds
Next came the girl. I remembered I had this beautiful rock that for portraits.
needed a nude, so while we were at Brookgreen Gardens in
South Carolina I captured the image of the statue.
My first objective with this image was to remove the wide angle
As far as cutting out the girl, I used the Quick Selection tool, and distortion. My vision for this image was to have an eerie castle
the Lasso tool for fine tuning. Additional modifications were done approach to it. Next I needed a subject, so I added the girl. With
to the girl, including adding missing leg sections, bending her hair her added, the windows in the background were distracting and I
down to look more natural, and adding her shadow on the also wanted more darkness and creepiness. To create a damp
boulder. Additional water was added from other shots taken at the and dusty/dirty castle feel I added the haze by using a smoke and
falls. cloud brush that I created a few years ago. The light rays were
added by using a brush and blur technique. Finally, I added an
orange overlay to bring the foreground forward and a blue overlay
to the background area to pull it rearward, thereby creating more
depth to the scene. The blue overlay was also added to also
make the background area colder and appear more damp.
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 24Tube Light Painting……………………………………………………………………MARGE PEARSON Recently, I was fortunate to attend a workshop with Eric Paré In order to avoid blurred images, it is also essential that the and his partner Kim Henry. Eight of us spent time well into the model holds position during somewhat long exposures. Kim is a night learning the basics of tube light painting. We quickly found master at this and the photos she and Eric produce are beautiful that this is truly an art and it takes a lot of practice, patience and works of art. If you are at all interested in night photography and creative thinking to produce images you would be proud to show. light painting, I would encourage you to take a look at Eric’s Our emphasis for this workshop was to practice wielding the tube website: https://ericpare.com without being seen in the shot and to produce a complete design with no gaps. Easier said than done. I’ve included two of my attempts produced at the workshop. August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 25
Tube Light Painting……………………………………………………………………MARGE PEARSON August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 26
Painteresque App ……………………..App recommendation and photos from WARREN BEDELL
“Painteresque makes photographic images more interesting and compelling
because it is based on a model of the eye developed to enable an artificial
intelligence to see. Instead of degrading the information in the image,
Painteresque attempts to extract and intensify its most interesting and
intelligible features. If you find something compelling or interesting in the
resulting filtered images, maybe we are on the right track! Even if we are,
though, it may take a while to finish building Hal's smarter brother. Meanwhile,
you can borrow his eyes to take and share your own Painteresque
photographs.” From the painteresque website.
Original Photo: Above
Painteresque Transformation: Center
Painteresque Transformation and Photoshop tweaking: Right
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 27Orb Action ………………………………………………………………………….from WARREN BEDELL
Orbitizer - Photoshop action for creating round, "orb"-like, images. Once the actions file is loaded, Orbitizer will appear in the list of
actions, and opening it will show the Orbit action. Load an image
Place the Orbitizer.atn file in the appropriate folder for your and run the action to create an orb.
computer platform and version of Photoshop. On my Windows 10
system with Photoshop CC, the location See Below: BEFORE is left and AFTER Orb Action is right.
Is: C:\Users\Warren\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop
CC 2018\Presets\Actions NOTES
● The image needs to be cropped to a square format before the
Once the action file is in place, run Photoshop and open the Orbit action is run.
Actions palette("Windows/Actions" on the menu). Click the small ● The image needs to be in a single layer so flatten it before
icon with three horizontal lines in the Actions palette. Click "Load running the Orbit action.
Actions..." and select Orbitizer.atn.
Link to Orb Action to download: click here:
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 28Upcoming Exhibits and Workshops
Mountainlens Workshops New since Last
newsletter
Creative Composition: Designing Your Image Susanna
Euston - August 24-26
Unlock Your Creativity - A Smartphone Photography
Workshop - Jonathan Laurence (min 5 and max 8)
Oct 4 to 8th
Texture Workshop: Donna Eaton Oct 11-14
Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains: David Simchock
Oct 17-21 First Annual Sedona Photography Symposium
Autumn in Abstract: Capturing Color & Light in the Aug 22-25, 2019 (next year) More info here
Landscape: Susanna Euston - Oct 26-28
Book Design for Photographers - Brian Peterson -
Nov 1-4
Bring Us Your Best – Call for Artists
Ultimate Nature Lover’s Workshop - Brian Peterson -
April 11-14, 2019 The 15th annual Bring Us Your Best art exhibition will be held from
Friday, August 31 until Friday, September 14, with an opening
reception on Thursday, August 30, from 5pm to 7pm. Gathering the
work of more than 100 diverse artists, this popular all-media visual
art exhibition will be on display at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall
in the TEDC building at Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W.
Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. The show is free and open to the
public, and all work is for sale. Gallery hours are 10am-4pm
weekdays.
Dates to drop off artwork entries are Mon. & Tues. August 27 & 28,
10am-4pm both days. Find the prospectus/applicaton for Bring Us
Your Best here: http://www.acofhc.org/bring-us-your-best.html
August 2018 www.CameraClubofHendersonville.com 29End Notes and New Member Galleries
Your Input is Requested
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● Inspirational photographers outside our
area to be profiled in future newsletters
● Tips or tricks
● Interesting apps for smart phones
● Before and after post editing shots with
a brief overview of what was done
● Upcoming photography contests or
exhibits
● Favorite Locations near or far
● Favorite Subject matter
● Anything you think would be of interest
to your fellow photographers!
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