Theo Fenraven's Blog, page 7
August 16, 2022
Compositing
I haven’t done this in a while, and I was rusty. Compositing is combining different photo elements in one picture to make a cohesive (and hopefully believable) whole. I’m self-taught, and while I can picture what I want to do … Continue reading →
August 12, 2022
Bored Now
Buffy lovers will recognize the subject as the line Willow said when she went evil and tried to destroy the world. Boy, do I get it! Boredom is the worst, and I have suffered from it often in my life. … Continue reading →
August 1, 2022
Where Have I Been?
Nowhere special, that’s for sure. We’re in the midst of a steaming hot and wet Florida summer, and although I’ve gone out with the camera several times, anything that breathes has been staying hidden or in shelter much of the … Continue reading →
July 13, 2022
Lazy Update
It’s hot and humid as hell in Florida right now. Summers are always trying, but this year, it’s hotter and more humid (thanks to climate change), and it’s horrible. If you have to do anything outside, you must go out … Continue reading →
July 10, 2022
Layer Masking: What can it do for you?
If you’ve used to working with layers, particularly in Photoshop, masking can open up a whole new world of photo processing. I’ll use an online photo of Yuzuru Hanyu as an example of one way to go from okay to … Continue reading →
July 6, 2022
Good, Bad, and Ugly
Let’s start with the good for a change. I’ve managed to get out and take some pics lately. I’ll start with the great egret. I’ve taken lots of pics of them, but each time, I’m thrilled to capture their majesty. … Continue reading →
June 27, 2022
America Takes a Giant Step Back to the 19th Century
We all know what happened last week. The Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade in its seeming intent to put their deity in charge of women, right there beside the Republicans. It also expanded gun rights after another string of … Continue reading →
June 14, 2022
More Wallpaper
Why am I playing with pics so much lately? No work. The person who was sending me jobs decided to quit that part of her business (have I said this before? If so, sorry). Most authors have already chosen their … Continue reading →
June 12, 2022
My Favorite Pride Kiss EVER
This is also another example of how well Topaz Gigapixel works, because I still can’t get over it. This is the original, which is a measly 264 x 191. I blew it up to four times that size, and it … Continue reading →
June 10, 2022
Gigapixel. Does it work?
(Note: If you’ve been collecting the Yuzu wallpapers I’ve been posting, and having a problem downloading the full size, I’ve fixed the problem. Just right-click, open in new tab, and you’ll now access the full size. This applies to ALL … Continue reading →
