Cool links

[tude]

Thought I would put up a couple links over the next few days:cool:
Some will be for PP on photos some may just people that I enjoy the works of anywho hope you enjoy
Tude

Fred Miranda plug ins for photo shop
Neat site B&W work flow and Intelli sharp are 2 I will probably try
http://www.fredmiranda.com/software/

Jan Gonzales from the Philippines has to be one of my favorites ranking up there with Joey and Dave..
Not every ones thing but hey its eye candy to me
http://www.jangonzales.com/

This guy is only 19(?) but has done more than I probably will in a lifetime..
From Canada Joey has pushed the envelope in digital processing to a whole new level but here is the kicker his "outta the box work" is top shelf..
http://www.joeyl.com/

That is all for today
If you like the links I have plenty more:cool:
Tude

[tude]

Oooop's the master
http://www.davehillphoto.com/

[EZE RIDER]

Cool links. I like joeyl the best.

[tude]

Cool links. I like joeyl the best.

Yep EZ he is my fav as well, his homeless work was the 1st I caught ad I have been sucked in ever since..

[Diamond Lil]

These works are not plain photography. Will you explain to someone with great ignorance, please?

[tude]

These works are not plain photography. Will you explain to someone with great ignorance, please?

Wish I could explain easily but...
Some are the result of HDR or blending different exposures to give a 3 dimensional look..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging
Then there is the Dave Hill effect where you manipulate layers to "pop" the contrast and highlight certain parts of the image..
Although Dave has never given up his secrets a like tutorial can be seen here.
http://www.diyphotography.net/creating-that-dave-hill-look
If you are savvy with the photoshop it may work for you as for me I cheat:D
I use a plugin called Lucis Art and a Noiseware filter from Imagenomic to achieve the effects I like, albeit I tend to "over doo" the process sometimes I get lucky.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/davespad.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/Disneyday1205.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/Saltflatswinter035-1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/DSCI0457ed.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

If I only had PS. I use Elements. :(

[tude]

If I only had PS. I use Elements. :(

I use the PS term loosely, I use Elements 6 and plug ins..
I tried CS 3 and honestly I am too damn old to work that hard (suffer from CRS)..

[Diamond Lil]

How do you do mask layers in PSE?

[tude]

How do you do mask layers in PSE?

I use the plug ins (they are hard enough for me to master) but if you want to mask layers in PSE you can try this
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pselements/qt/layermasktool.htm
Another option if you dare is Topaz labs plug ins if you don't want to spend hours behind the computer.
http://www.topazlabs.com/
A few pics from grandsons soccer game this morning..
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/061.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/110ed.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/119ed.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/303ed.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Wow! I have much to learn. :D

[pegdragger]

Incredible stuff! That Jan Gonzalez is amazing with his/her processing.

[tude]

Thanks for the comments:D
Today I introduce August Bradley a Los Angeles-based advertising & magazine editorial photographer whose work is second to none..
If I were half as good I would be posting from my studio and not a Wal mart parking lot in Grove City OH:(
Yes he uses a lot of PS skills but if you look closely his work is spot on out of the box from conception, make up, lighting and composition it is truly art in my book..
Any who
http://www.augustbradley.com/