Monday, January 31

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Dilemma

Is it still a photography when you add e.g. a bokeh texture to it? You cannot say it is a photomanipulation either. So what is it then? I like to enhance my photos in photoshop, be it colours, textures or just effective cropping ... but don't most people do it, too? And what about photoshop actions? Many photographers use them and yet they still claim their work to be "photography". But ... "Photographs taken with a film or a digital camera featuring a minimal amount of colour and exposure adjustment." (as seen on dA). I know dA is the least source to be quoted about art, but there is something about it...

Anyway, here is a photo that made my day:

by .: Richard Heeks :.

Sunday, January 30

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My little Choochie face

She is big girl now, though :)

Saturday, January 29

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10 reasons why I will never be a good photographer:

1. I don't shoot RAW. I did, then stopped. I will have to start again ...
2. I am internet addicted ... :P
3. To break the rules of composition I first need to learn them ...
4. I am lazy ... reaaaaly laaazyyy ...
5. I happen to have creative blocks combined with terrible depressions ... lol
6. The only "models" I have are my two sisters and my cat ... I am shy -_- ...
7. I am a Scrooge ... I always search for the cheapest option even if it is not that good as the pricy one ... (of course)
8. I get bored soon ... with anything ...
9. I am inspired by too many artists. I still can't find my own style ... after what, 4 years of taking pictures? ... duh
10. Even I don't like some of my photos ...

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Canon EOS 450D; 50mm, F2 (?); ISO-100; 1/2048 sec.

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Hours later ...

ephoto.sk

and later ...

Friday, January 28

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A little pano back from the ZOO ...

Thursday, January 27

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Aaaand ... another one. The workflow of my latest retouch:

The final looks like there is sky instead of the house, lol :D

.: The action mentioned is Nimfale's Violaceous Shine Action (free) :.

Tuesday, January 25

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Beautiful Still Life compositions by Nadia Cheema

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I love my new header ^_^

and ...

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I really can't wait to be back home. I miss my camera :( All I am doing now is editing old photos (which, actually IS fun), but I have got sooo many ideas...

I am selling my Tamron 17-50mm. Goodbye friend. You ~~sucked sometimes, but~~ were a great new experience (zoom is cool) ... but I am going back to my Canon 50mm.

Anyway ...

Some quickie editing for a friend:

With a cute little font made by PAULW

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Groucho Marx ... :D

Canon EOS 450D; 50mm; F1.8; ISO-400; 1/50sec.

Monday, January 24

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Amazing 3-steps tutorial by Jakob Granqvist

.:here:.

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Trying out a texture I made tonight ...

Sunday, January 23

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Why the FUCK am I loosing my photos?! Pictures from Belgium missing. ARGH!!!

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2nd page on dA in animals photography category :)

and page 4 in photography in general ... *humble humble*

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Got a little over-excited with Photoshop today ...

Canon EOS 450D; 50mm; F3.5; ISO-100; 1/640sec.

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Saturday, January 22

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I remember this one well. I saw her one day carrying something in her mouth. First I thought it was a rat, but when I looked closer I realized it was a kitten! It wasn't easy for her to carry it and run, it eventually droped and I could finally see it. It was very very very small, but loud! :) After that we gave mommy milk and then she fed her baby while we stroked her. She really was a lovely feline. :)