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Dailies

These images are ones shot to post in the daily community on smugmug. I've been participating in this community for about twelve years. For the first few years, I tried to always post a shot taken either that day or the day before. Now, although I try to shoot everyday, I don't necessarily post the images on the same day they are shot.
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Hey, What Should I Do Now?<br /> <br /> My grandson, Spencer, with a butterfly on his nose. Regretfully, I must admit that this is a fake. Two separate photos. I cut out the butterfly from another image and moved it onto Spencer's nose. I've always wanted to capture a shot like this, so I decided to create it from scratch. Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to give me advice about how I could improve the HDR-like suburbia shot. You gave me some really good suggestions, so I'll keep working on it. Tatiana asked what I used to cut out the butterfly. I used Photoshop CS3, the magic wand tool (which is so much better in CS3 than it was in previous iterations of the software).
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Hey, What Should I Do Now?

My grandson, Spencer, with a butterfly on his nose. Regretfully, I must admit that this is a fake. Two separate photos. I cut out the butterfly from another image and moved it onto Spencer's nose. I've always wanted to capture a shot like this, so I decided to create it from scratch. Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to give me advice about how I could improve the HDR-like suburbia shot. You gave me some really good suggestions, so I'll keep working on it. Tatiana asked what I used to cut out the butterfly. I used Photoshop CS3, the magic wand tool (which is so much better in CS3 than it was in previous iterations of the software).

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  • Another shot from the skateboarding park. Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's bicycle pic. Have a great day everyone!
  • I shot this image for last Monday's Challenge, Lexicon. We had to pick an obscure word and illustrate it with an image. I did not select it for the challenge, so I've decided to use it for my daily today. Hope you enjoy it.
  • I'm not sure what type of blooming tree this is. It is in a tiny Texas panhandle town. At first, I thought it was a crabapple, but there are no leaves showing, so it must be something else. It is a gorgeous old tree and was totally covered in blooms when I photographed it at the end of March. Hope everyone had a good weekend and a nice Mother's Day!
  • This another attempt at a sort of super-HDR look. I've done a lot more than just an HDR conversion and, of course, I did not actually have multiple versions of this image, since it included action. Once again, I'd appreciate hard-hitting critiques of the photo. How does it compare with the shot day before yesterday of the people in front of the house in suburbia. And, if you would also look at this shot, how does this one compare to both of them? <a href="http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/8071421_D4f53#525797168_yMSHC">http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/8071421_D4f53#525797168_yMSHC</a>. The shot from day before yesterday (with some changes --- straightened the columns, got rid of some wires, and made the football a bit more obvious --- that you all suggested) is here. <a href="http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/8071421_D4f53#525796060_t4Lox">http://fotoeffects.smugmug.com/gallery/8071421_D4f53#525796060_t4Lox</a>. I'm considering entering one of these in the Dgrin Emulation Challenge (submit a photo in the style of a photographer that you select). The photographer I'm attempting to emulate is George Fulton, who is known for his HDR effects but is even more well known for creating images that tell a bit of a story. They often have a lot going on in them. I've entered Dgrin Challenges before and have not done well in any of them --- never made the finals. I consider them good learning experiences, though, so I keep trying.
  • Hey, What Should I Do Now?<br /> <br /> My grandson, Spencer, with a butterfly on his nose. Regretfully, I must admit that this is a fake. Two separate photos. I cut out the butterfly from another image and moved it onto Spencer's nose. I've always wanted to capture a shot like this, so I decided to create it from scratch. Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to give me advice about how I could improve the HDR-like suburbia shot. You gave me some really good suggestions, so I'll keep working on it. Tatiana asked what I used to cut out the butterfly. I used Photoshop CS3, the magic wand tool (which is so much better in CS3 than it was in previous iterations of the software).
  • Isn't it time to get up? Judy and Phil try to get a few extra winks, but Buckwheat and Willoughby are ready to rise and shine. This image has been processed to give it more of a posterized look. Thanks to all of you who provided a critique for my shot of the skateboarder and the suburbia HDR shot. It was extremely helpful and I really appreciated the suggestions. Have a great Sunday everyone! The Monday Challenge this week is "Lexicon" and I have had a lot of fun today shooting various iterations on that theme. I'm excited to see what everyone else comes up with on Monday morning.
  • Clearly, this image has had considerable post-processing. I don't even remember all the steps I took to get to this point. I was aiming for a sort of super-HDR effect. I don't know if I like the image or not. Please give me a real critique on this one. What do you like, if anything. What do you dislike. How would you suggest it be improved? Thanks for your help.
  • Waterstrider Romance! Two sets of waterstriders conduct a romance in my small pond. The orangey things are pine needles --- the scourge of our pond. This image really has to be viewed in the largest sizes to see the details of the waterstriders. Great bunch of photos today. I'm looking forward to what everyone puts up for Monday.
  • Sunrise over a swamp near Pensacola, Florida; view the details in the largest sizes. This was one of the neatest spots I've ever photographed at sunrise. Even small changes in time, as well as where I aimed the camera resulted in pretty different images. I especially loved the mist rising off the swamp, since this effect is something I don't get to see very often. I enjoyed everyone's pics today...especially Gail's owl.
  • A foggy swamp just before sunrise near Pensacola, Florida.
  • Psychedelic Fish - shot a while ago. I always intended to use it as a daily and then forgot about it. Decided to resurrect it for today's daily. Thanks for all the comments on my little girl and her mom at the Cherry Creek Art Festival. I sure enjoyed all the great smug shots today. There were some fabulous ones, as always. So much talent here!
  • This shot was taken through the open window of the RV as we were driving, so it is not as sharp as I'd like. I do, however, rather like the composition, colors and sky. I'm interested to know if others like it. We had fantastic weather today, so I spent all day trying to clean up my garden. As a result, I'm sore all over. I need to get in shape for this! Hope everyone has a great day!
  • Kite boarders in the bay at St. Petersburg, Florida. It was a windy spring day and about thirty kite boarders were skimming the water of the bay. With the bridge in the background, it made a very colorful scene. View in the largest sizes to see the detail. Thanks for all the nice comments about Willoughby. He is a very sweet dog and we love him. Spring finally seems to be springing in Colorado Springs and we are ready for it! I'm looking forward to seeing what you talented smugmuggers put up today! Looking at your photos gives me a lot of pleasure each day and invariably inspires me to try new things. Thanks to all of you for being my inspiration!
  • This is a blade for one of the huge wind turbines. These have three of these blades, each weighing about 18,000 pounds and with a length of about 200 feet. They are made by an Indian company, Suzlan. The truck driver said they were delivering the blades to a John Deere wind farm near Gruber, TX in the panhandle near the OK border. We actually saw three trucks, each carrying one blade. When we initially saw the trucks, we were filling up our gas tank in a little Texas town. We decided to chase them down, pass all of them, get about ten minutes ahead and I would jump out with my camera and tripod and set up on the side of the road to capture them when they came along. Just after we passed the third truck, Phil saw all of them pull off the side of the road and stop. We made a quick U-turn and high-tailed it back to where they were stopped. I got out and asked permission to shoot their truck and load. When you see these things, you can hardly believe what you are seeing. I took the pictures with a fish eye lens, since these things are soooo long. I'm going to post this and hit the hay. Thanks to all of you who commented on my roadrunner pic. I sure enjoyed everybody else's shots today. I have to say my favorite was Jennifer's shot of Emily leaping in the air. Have a great day, everyone!
  • I think winter is finally over in Colorado Springs, so I am posting one final scene from our last snowfall to remind me of what we have left behind us (for a while). There is a lot of detail to see in this in the largest sizes. Thanks for the comments on my little blue heron shot. I was amazed and dazzled by all the smugmugger brilliance in evidence on today's postings.
  • Willoughby in his element! Willoughby, our blue merle sheltie, loves the snow. He never seems to get cold, no matter how long he stays out. Today is supposed to be warm here, so we're expecting most of the snow to melt. Our daughter and her family are still without power, though. They bought a small generator today so they could run a few appliances. Thanks for the comments on my roseate spoonbill. Take care, everyone, and best wishes especially to Betsy. Get well soon!
  • A baby osprey exercises its wings on the nest in the Flaming visitor center in the Everglades. The sibling calls out. View in the largest sizes to see the details. I photographed these two birds for about 20 minutes. I used my 400mm lens and I was not that far away from them. I hope everyone has a lovely springy day! I really appreciated the comments on my "demure" anhinga today.
  • Happy Easter, everyone! Thanks for all the comments on my daily yesterday, as well as the Grand Canyon pic, which popped up again. I'm truly overwhelmed with the response to these pictures.
  • This green heron has just caught what I think is a damselfly. It is extremely delicate and you can't see it unless you view it in the largest sizes. Photographed at Royal Palm visitor center in the Everglades in Florida. We had fairly nice weather today. Hope everyone has a nice day today! Thanks for your nice comments on my dove picture. I was just really lucky that he lit on that post quite near to me and let me shoot his picture to my heart's content.
  • Sunrise in Big Bend National Park in Texas; I took this shot on our recent trip to Big Bend. There were a number of lovely sunrises while we were there, but I think this one is my favorite. Another week has flown by and Easter is almost upon us. Hope you are able to do something enjoyable this weekend. I'm off to bed as soon as I post this. Thanks, everyone, who commented on my shot of the green heron with its damselfly. It is really gratifying to get such nice comments from such a terrific bunch of photographers. I am constantly amazed by the talent here on smugmug.

  • Jeffrey Groves

    on May 2, 2009

    Wonderful.
    A priceless shot!

  • Michael Weitzman (186879micalngelo)

    on May 2, 2009

    It looks way cool............!

  • Boobaby

    on May 2, 2009

    LOL..Very cool work!

  • 369397littlebro

    on May 2, 2009

    neat PP

  • SonoLady

    on May 2, 2009

    hahaha! this is hysterical! I looked at it XLARGE, still great!! :-) bet he loved it too.

  • orsophotography

    on May 2, 2009

    Well done.. I could never tell it was a fake. which program did you use to cut the butterfly out? Nice treatment on this photo too.

  • kianta

    on May 1, 2009

    Great PP!

    Thanks for your note a few days ago! I've been extremely busy with work and family stuff and am on a semi-permanent hiatus from the dailies. I do take time during the week to see what everyone has been up to.

  • 100987laurajohnson

    on May 1, 2009

    Ha! It's still funny, though. :-) Good job putting the two images together, you really can't tell.

  • Gene Hyder

    on May 1, 2009

    Outstanding "fake" shot!

  • Joe Gallagher

    on May 1, 2009

    fun shot. Spenser's face give the look as if it is real.

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