Jerry Funk
August 2020 - Sidewalk Pattern
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About the Image(s)
I'm always amazed by the colors that can be revealed and modified by opening underexposed areas using Adobe Camera RAW, in this case Lightroom 6. The final image was made in an old version of Photoshop. The camera was a Nikon D810 set for 14 bit RAW capture.
The location was a sidewalk in one of the few shaded areas of the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, AZ.
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14 comments posted
Nice colorful orb. But you lie...there is no shade in Phoenix. Posted: 08/01/2020 14:47:30
See below.
Posted: 08/01/2020 14:59:28
Posted: 08/01/2020 14:59:28
There are a few trees in Phoenix and quite a few in some areas of the Gardens. So, I find it interesting to observe and study the patterns. Actually, I just found another bit of dappled light, but it was in Brigham, UT. You can see that on the Aug. DDG 64 page when it's posted.
I failed to mention that the posted original is the result of having first applied a Topaz Studio 2 filter of some kind while experimenting and trying to learn it. Posted: 08/01/2020 14:59:08
I failed to mention that the posted original is the result of having first applied a Topaz Studio 2 filter of some kind while experimenting and trying to learn it. Posted: 08/01/2020 14:59:08
Well done...I would never have known what the colors were had you not told us...These creative techniques can be quite interesting when there is a lot of color...I have done a lot of the "circles" and might put one in next month... Posted: 08/01/2020 18:35:16
I'm looking forward to seeing your circle. I recently resumed doing them after first starting about 10 years ago. I have also done other variations using the distort command.
My initial incentive was trading 3'x3' prints on aluminum for extensive dental services. Before that I wasn't what I consider a serious photographer. The dentist eventually sold 2 of his prints for $1000 each rather than leave them in the offices when he sold the practice. I am proud to say I eventually received $70,000 in services and 1/2 of the cash sale all without any written agreement. Posted: 08/01/2020 18:55:09
My initial incentive was trading 3'x3' prints on aluminum for extensive dental services. Before that I wasn't what I consider a serious photographer. The dentist eventually sold 2 of his prints for $1000 each rather than leave them in the offices when he sold the practice. I am proud to say I eventually received $70,000 in services and 1/2 of the cash sale all without any written agreement. Posted: 08/01/2020 18:55:09
Your Sidewalk Pattern has amazingly beautiful colors. They look almost iridescent. I find it mesmerizing and could spend hours just looking at it. I think this is your best one yet. Posted: 08/02/2020 10:44:40
See below. Posted: 08/02/2020 12:56:19
Thanks.
If my wife agrees, I'll print it 3'x3' on glossy aluminum along with another iridescent blue globe that I created. Posted: 08/02/2020 12:55:57
If my wife agrees, I'll print it 3'x3' on glossy aluminum along with another iridescent blue globe that I created. Posted: 08/02/2020 12:55:57
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Visiting from 48 & 80
I used to have instructions to create these beauties from scratch but can't find them. This is gorgeous. Posted: 08/13/2020 10:19:30
I used to have instructions to create these beauties from scratch but can't find them. This is gorgeous. Posted: 08/13/2020 10:19:30
Sorry, I can't give you precise instructions because I'm traveling for another 2 weeks and don't have my PC. Please send me an e-mail at the end of Aug. if you still need it. jafunk1941@yahoo.com Posted: 08/13/2020 11:01:38
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Great, just I will do that Posted: 08/13/2020 11:53:43
Beautiful colours but how about putting something like a black spider in the middle? Posted: 08/17/2020 19:33:46
Thanks for the idea. I think it needs something extra to focus my attention. Posted: 08/17/2020 22:10:34
Very psychedelic!! Lovely colours achieved here Posted: 08/26/2020 08:51:37