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[T_R_Oglodyte]

Steve (T_R_Oglodyte), did you paint that picture of the Marigot Public Market? I loved the colors!.

Thank you!! Compliments always accepted.

It's not a painting; it's actually a photograph; I added the brush effects with a photo processing program.

When I took the photo, what I wanted was to capture exactly that swirl and mix of bright colors. The photo I got was pretty disappointing. A couple of days ago I was PMing with another TUGger about the photos in this thread, and that gave me the idea to see what would happen if I brightened the photo, increased the color saturation, and then applied a brush effect.

Voila!! The result was exactly what I was looking for - even better than what I was trying to get with the original photo. Even made the garbage cans look good!

That was the first time I ever tried using the brush effect. Over the last couple of days I've tried it on a couple of other photos, but the results haven't been any kind of improvement. But for this picture it was perfect.

For comparison, here it is side-by-side with the raw photo I started with:

 

[swift]

POTD

 

[dmharris]

Hi Steve,

That sand sculpture was amazing and you happened to be at the right place at the right time. What photo software program did you use for the photo to painting effect?

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

What photo software program did you use for the photo to painting effect?

I use Corel Paint Shop Pro. It's got almost all of the features of the expensive version of Adobe Photoshop, but a fraction of the cost. I picked up my copy at CompUSA for about $70, but I think I've later seen it advertised as low as about $30 after rebates.

 

[Fletcher921]

I took this in Lahaina during the Canoe festival in May 2006 during our Whaler stay on Kaanapali.

And this on Moorea that fall the same year.

 

[teachingmyown]

The Beach at Tulum, Mexico

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[dmharris]

Ya know, I just don't understand why the confluence of the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers don't have these same unbelieveable blue colors as they do in Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. After all, water is water, right? :hysterical:

 

[Aussiedog]

Night crossing of the Panama Canal

The best time to cross!

Ann

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Hanakapi'ai Falls

Side trip off the Kalalau Trail at the first beach. Photo quality isn't so good, but I love the image of my daughter sitting in front of the waterfall. It was the two of us on the hike, and the photo is a memory of a special day.

 

[swift]

POTD

Are we there yet?!?!

 

[Fletcher921]

Maybe our families are related??
my son:

My husband:

 

[Keitht]

View from Muleshoe lookout near Banff.

 

[taffy19]

What lovely pictures. "Are we there yet?" What a wonderful memory to hang on to of a close family.

T_R_Oglodyte, I recognize your pictures right away. They are beautiful but there are so many other ones too in this thread.

 

[teachingmyown]

The Ruins of Tulum

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[Nicole D.]

Steve,

Clever, very clever. And I'm starting to hate you because your pictures on Kauai of the same objects are much better than mine.

Just a little green with envy of your skill.

Yeah I noticed that. I was wondering what kind of camera he's using.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Punta de Mita - Bay of Banderas

 

[Keitht]

Yeah I noticed that. I was wondering what kind of camera he's using.

The quality of a photo isn't all about the quality of the camera. It's not even mostly down to the quality of the camera. I've seen stunning shots taken with cheap cameras and rubbish shots taken on expensive kit.

 

[swift]

POTD

Yellowstone -Right now I don't remember which fall this is.

 

[swift]

What lovely pictures. "Are we there yet?" What a wonderful memory to hang on to of a close family.

Thank you-- All three of my children are close. I am very proud of that.

 

[marcmuff]

Full Moon Rising Over the Grand Canyon - 12-23-07

and sunset reflecting off the rocks! Our first trip to Grand Canyon - What a beautiful sight.

 

[rickandcindy23]

Jamaica

This picture could be used to start a postcard company. :rofl: Wait, I think it was on my most recent postcard. :hysterical:

 

[Fletcher921]

My computer's new wallpaper - I have this 'thing' about taking a photo of my feet relaxing on vacation. I shot it on Mopion in the Grenadines in June of 08.

And - this one is on on Mustique, same vacation - the wind blew the yellow flag into the photo at the last second - looks quite planned...

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Puerto Vallarto from Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta

 

[swift]

POTD

Me and my baby

 

[stmartinfan]

Steve, what is that lodging structure in the Ferry to Antiqua photo? Looks lovely! I'm looking for a caribbean island destination.

Isn't that the upscale shopping mall built within the last five years or so? Haven't been in there myself - too busy enjoying the beaches and great restaurants to spend lots of time buying pricey designer clothes (especially with the value of the $$ versus the euro on the French side of the island). But I recall one of its claims to fame are spectacular restrooms!