The Clicks Of My Shutter

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tulips

It is cold here again, so I thought I would share some Spring Tulips

This is very different with the black background and texture added. Didn't know if I wanted to add words to these, what do you think?

Designed to be used, hopefully for someones sweet sixteen stamp for the invitation!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Mosaic Monday - Robin's Hats

Today I am joining up with Mosaic Monday at http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Sunday, March 6, 2011

After a recent photo club meeting I met a wonderful lady who liked my photos and she asked if I would be interested in photographing her fiber art and of course I said yes!! After a couple of phone calls and e-mails and her making new samples, we got together and this is the end result!!
You can find her hats at The Village Artisans Craft Gallery in boiling springs.

http://www.villageartisansgallery.com/

She uses some recycled materials, hand dyes fabric and uses vintage buttons and jewelry to create these beautiful and very well made hats.

This last one is for a man or woman, photographed to show the intricate work on the top!

She needed the photos for entry in juried art shows, so wish her luck!

What a great label!

I quick shot of the mannequin!

Good Luck Robin!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Edits to Snow Pics

I did some special effects of the snow pics from January.

This one I added a layer of snow falling

Not sure if I even like this and I am not sure of all the stuff I did to it.

added a texture layer of scratches and made it black and white

After I turned this to black and white I did a salt and pepper filter on it from the editing software I use.

This is what it looked like before.

Did a dramatic crop and added a quote I found on the web.

Added a texture layer and words.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tired Of Winter?

Although I am not really tired of winter, I am anxious for nice weather to get out and photograph something. I recently went thru some of my summer photos and found these, they are from the Lavender festival I went to in June. I was so excited about the lavender photos I took I never posted these!

So until Spring, these will have to do!

I actually would like another snow fall!!!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines Day

I scanned a wedding photo, turned it to sepia added a layer from www.kimklassen.com then erasing the layer over ourr faces. I have another one but will post it for our anniversary in a little over 3 months.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Fix-it Friday - #85 - 84 - 83

#85 fix-it friday original

My color edit

My vintage color edit

My sepia edit

I did last week #84 but never posted it because I had snow photos to share.

the original

my edit with a texture layer added

And another edit for #83 I was inspired by another edit I saw so I tried it!

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Hello, glad you could find the time to visit! The Clicks Of My Shutter welcomes you to a photo journal of things happening around me, places I go, sometime just to take photos. I am an amature photographer who likes taking photos more than people like looking at them!! Most of the photos can be viewed larger, I keep them pretty small for easier uploading. Remember you can look at older posts by clicking the older posts link at the end of the page. All photography is copyrighted automatically but I don't mind if you use my photos for yourself, all I ask is if you use them on another website give credit where credit is due. If you are thinking of family or other photos, e-mail me at debapaka@aol.com Thanks for visiting!

~ What To Wear ~

I found this on the Web and thought it was usefull! Photographers shooting a traditional family portrait will suggest that members wear a uniform color that the entire clan feels comfortable in. The safest colors are solid muted tones that don't distract from a person's face. Suggested color "dos" include: •Brown •Blue •Rust •Burgundy •Mocha •Hunter green •Gold Conversely, there are a number of colors that you shouldn't sport on family picture day. Some color "don'ts" include: •Purple •All neon or fluorescent colors •Bright red •Bright green •Gray In addition, individuals with fair skin should avoid wearing flesh-tones, such as: •Beige •Tan •Peach •Pink •Bright white •Yellow •Rose •Apricot Black is a controversial color in the world of family portraits. Some photographers recommend wearing black during formal shoots, though most pro shooters tell their clients to avoid wearing black in family portraits because the color may cause lighting issues. Extreme contrasts are to be avoided at all costs during photo shoots, especially when multiple subjects are involved. You're better off sticking with neutral colors that will accentuate your natural features.