Just Passin' Through

Lois, I think this is a wonderful collection of images. I got to about #26 when my interest started to fade. With an attention span like mine that's a good rating on your part. I really do enjoy the imagery and the muted color. I will give you some tips you may already know but from the depths of my masterful knowledge here goes. #1 Always keep them guessing. Never be too obvious with the tools you may be using. I always apply the tool then back it off a bit until it is just right. I like to actually see all of my options, so try everything and see what happens. Push it all the way in either direction to find out your borders. How loud can you turn the stereo up until the amp starts to clip and distort. That is the upper limit. It works the same way in the quieter direction. #3 Make bad pictures then trash them. We need to get the bad ones out of our system. Sometimes it's easier to make good pictures once you learn how to make bad ones. That's what I did in art school so many years ago. Art students spend their parents money creating terrible work. Hopefully they will have sated themselves by the time commencement arrives. They may have a chance then to continue in their poorly chosen field. But that's another story. As you know I was an insurance agent not an artist. #5 Use what you like and know often until you develope a pattern of tasks for each image. That will be your platform to build upon. Don't get stuck with any one illusion or tool for very long. They can be infatuating until someone wakes you from your golden revelry and tells you to quit putting in fake skies. How that for some tips eh? Just write me at my email Hepschlep@yahoo.com We can discuss this further if you'd like. Your request is flattering and I thank you Lois, Warm Regards, Hepschlep aka jamieO

said hepschlep 3 months 29 days ago

Hi Lois, this is a really wonderful album. Your Dry Brush does it really well! I enjoyed watching all these shots. They are very special almost like a real painting. Best regards, Brendan

said PhotoDucky 3 months 28 days ago

Dear Lois this is a wonderful work. You have done pieces of art, instead of just photography. The basis, the photo is already very good, but your work on it enhaced it so much, that Monet, Van Gogh and others appeared in my mind! Congratulations, keep going! Jamie knows a lot, a lot about photoshop, and this kind of art. Follow his advice:))

said terezadelpilar 3 months 28 days ago

Lois, this album was a lot of fun to go through. You have such a great imagination, I loved how you changed your photo captures into what you would see in an art gallery. Thanks so much for sharing these with us. ~Deb & Rick~

said AKaurora 3 months 27 days ago

Lois, that was so unique, different and boy did you ever stimulate my imagination, ty !

said Quippu 3 months 24 days ago

Hi Lois. First of all thanks for the invitation to this wonderful album. As you know I love this kind of photography, where you take a good picture and give it a bit of interest digitally. I think Jamie O is right in his advice and you want to try different methods for each picture. However, I loved the whole album. Very interesting and I think I would love to take the journey from your cabin to your home. Looks like a fascinating journey.....warm hugs, Marion

said headrick 3 months 24 days ago

Love the quote! I agree with it very much! AND I love what you've done in this album! Fascinating images! A quite enjoyable ride it was!

said seawitchinak 3 months 18 days ago

Oh yes, Lois, I heartily agree with John Constable. Beauty, after all, IS, in some form or other, in the eye of the beholder. PS: Strange "Hicking" noises coming from under my feet! Aha! It's Benjie having a lovely barking dream! hugs. Margaret

said mamafor3 3 months 6 days ago

Hi Lois, Well I agree with everyone else, this really is a gallery of art. Well done. Warm wishes Lyn

said lynnie440 3 months 6 days ago

Wow can I come over and pass through, great shots friend.

said tigerlady96 3 months 4 days ago

Perhaps Webshots should do a weekend right vice a weekend walk. I have certainly enjoyed perviewing this entire album. Your work here is exquisite. Clark

said clarkth 2 months 10 days ago