Creating Photographic Art

Although I still miss working with film I have to admit that the

 advantages of digital are not only enormous but lots of fun, as

 well. The ability to create artwork from a photographic image

 today is easier than ever. You can begin by experimenting with

 the filter selections that came with the software you are using at

 the moment. By manipulating a filter or even combining multiple

 filters you can build a truly, original work of art that you can be

 proud of. There are  a number of companies producing quality,

 editing software, such as: Akvis, Nik, OnOne and Corel; just

 to name a few. Also; there are websites offering free art software

 that is either standalone or a plug-in to your existing software

 and some are quite good. However; be careful when downloading

and if you are in doubt, avoid the site. I love to play with filters

 and enjoy combining different types to come up with unusual

 results. Sometimes I will be pleased with a manipulated image

 but return to it at a later time and change it again. This adds a

whole new dimension to your photographic enjoyment and as

 some have said, " With film you take a picture but with digital

 you make a picture." I hope you like the images included in this

 blog and maybe even get the urge to try it yourself, but I warn

 you ---- you'll get hooked. The pictures below are all different

 in their manner of manipulation so I won't go into detail unless

 someone e-mails me and asks specifically about a print. By the

 way; you can do this with black and white, too. I invite you to

 please leave a comment at the bottom of this edition or e-mail

 me personally at studio90@wowway.com

Yamaha Royal Star

Wings and Petals

Intensity

1929 Ford Convertible

Bouquet and Camera

Breaking Dawn

Home from the War

Lily in Bloom

Dodge Brothers

Northern Michigan Autumn

Beach Buddies

Kings Island, Ohio   1978