This was too good a opportunity to miss, pity i didnt get all the basket in.
Also it will show Peter S that i am still a cat lover and that wherever she wants to sleep is fine by me ( she has claws and teeth you know )

looking forward to your art work as always

Palms
Heres one i have always wondered should i colour correct before posting ? or leave it up to the individual ?

Interesting challenge. I can't resist a cat. Smudged a bit and then some.

Janet

Very nice Janet, the basket has balanced out great and the colours give of a lovely feel to it, and you havent lost the attitude face either :grin:

Palms

Hi Palms thanks for the cute kitty to work on.
Janet yours is really nice, I like the way you cropped it nice and close, it give it more emphasis on the cat.

here is mine, I tried to add some antique cracks but I think they need more work.

So that's what they serve in the Pubs by you. It used to be Chicken in a basket I'm sure, but I suppose tastes change:grin:

Peter

Cool cat

My cat IGGY has several baskets, numerous beds, 2 condos and any number of cardboard boxes that have happened our way.

Where does he choose to park himself - if available - a shoe box that he basically only gets about half of his butt into.

Got the following in an e-mail today

***The Dog's Diary
>
> 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
>
> 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
>
> 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
>
> 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
>
> 12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
>
> 1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
>
> 3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
>
> 5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
>
> 7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
>
> 8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
>
> 11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

>
> ***The Cat's Diary
>
> Day 983 of my captivity.
>
> My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
> They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
> hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the
> rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
> keep up my strength.
>
> The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
>
> In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today
> I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had
> hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly
> demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending
> comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!
>
> There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
> placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I
> could hear the noises and smell the food. As soon as they leave
> tomorrow, think I will urinate in the potted plant or a sock drawer.
>
> Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
> tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
> again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
>
> I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
> The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems
> to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
>
> The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards
> regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have
> arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe,
> for now...


Here's a couple of my trys...

Regards

Bob Mc

Wonderful, so we have cat lovers over here...this place gets better everytime I stop by...If anyone is interested in cat pics...I have hundreds of my favorite modell..:-)

Combining Impressionist (James Brown) with Angled Brushstrokes and a tad of Eye Candy Jiggle, you get this (well, some cleaning smudges added; sat/color adjustments too). Here (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8642/catinbasketdq7.jpg)'s the full rez version. :)

Cathy that is so nice the cracks look ok to me

Peter that gives of a silver glow to it ( nice) and you have set yourself a bench mark now I have chuckled at your last few posts ! can you keep it going ? ( but beware i might just get my own back on you :eek: )

Bob with Winnie it is a case of we live in HER house not the other way round, good read the diary's you will have to post it in the salon so more members can read it. Your first post is my favorite may i ask how you done it ?

Amica999 welcome and yes we are cat and dog lovers here, and flowers and buildings etc, please do post some of your photo's

lkroll love the texture that you got on this, good one

Palms

Wonderful, so we have cat lovers over here...this place gets better everytime I stop by...If anyone is interested in cat pics...I have hundreds of my favorite modell..:-)


You mean they pose?

Janet

Looks like somebody woke up her cat to take this photo. :aghast:

Steve C.

Looks like somebody woke up her cat to take this photo. :aghast:

Steve C.

Oh Dear :blush: guilty :blush:

here's the evidence

Palms

Hi all, you have asked for it..:-) Kindly advise if this is not the right place to post. Thank you

second...once there were two...

aww cute pic. I have 4 indoor cats, used to have 9 but 5 died over the years, sickness and old age.

Palms

Thanks for your interest.

I know what you mean about living in their house - I just don't want to admit it out loud - afraid I'll be charged rent payable in fish or gophers or snakes.

How I did it

cropped of course - then ran a light Buzz 1 Simplification
I recently got the Pencil Pixels actions and since I really like several of them, I end up trying 10 or 12 different ones on the Buzz result. Sometimes I apply the same action twice and sometimes one PP action over another.

Then the dilemna comes - choosing a couple to use. so, using Ifranview (free windows file viewer & more) I run a slide show of all my versions (23 this time).
Some get cut and I run it again until I can pick the "top" 2 or 3.

Hope that helps

Regards
Bob Mc

aww cute pic. I have 4 indoor cats, used to have 9 but 5 died over the years, sickness and old age.

Hi Diane, thank you. Our little persian unfortunately died about 5 years ago. The one "napping in the green" is getting kind of old now, he is 14,5 years old and suffers from diabetes..our "sugar-cat". Hope to have him around for still a long time. I am especially attached to him since he is a "born-in-home-kitty" :-) They were five and he is the oldest and - of course - bravest one...eyes still closed but hissing at me..:-)

@ all: I have been watching through the pics here and am really stunned about your skills and ideas about putting things up...wish I could get only near there. Well, I keep trying...thank you so much for all your excellent advices and inspirations..

You mean they pose?

Janet

Hi Janet, I wish he would, but unfortunately when he sees the lense approach he uncharmingly turns his back - or even worse parts :-) - on it. Only chance to get some decent shots is --> blackmail with some promising foods - or when he is sleepy:-)

Palms, she is a sweety!

Do not let Peter S. anywhere near your cat until he swears not to eat her! ;)

Bob Mc -- Great dog diary! I've seen the cat one before, but it is SO good that it's always fun to read.

CJ she is a sweety when she is asleep :) I like your rendition very nice

Palms

Hi all, you have asked for it..:-) Kindly advise if this is not the right place to post. Thank you

They are real cute Amica, not that it is in the wrong place but repost them ( change there name first) in a new thread, other wise they may get lost here and fewer people will see them and be able to "have a go " :)

Palms

Oh Dear :blush: guilty :blush:

here's the evidence

Palms

No problem Palms. since cats sleep most of the day anyway. That last one is also a cute shot.

We had cats when I was growing up, and when our kids were growing up, but we are catless now. My brother has two, a Maine Coon and a light gray and white tabby.

Steve C.

Do not let Peter S. anywhere near your cat until he swears not to eat her!

CJ I'm hurt, how could you think such a thing about me:aghast:
I would just like to point out, that we only have Palm's word that this photo is a before and not an AFTER. Though it may be a before - before the fries were added.

Peter

CJ I'm hurt, how could you think such a thing about me:aghast:

LOL :lol: :wink: :wavey:

I would just like to point out, that we only have Palm's word that this photo is a before and not an AFTER. Though it may be a before - before the fries were added.Peter

Remember, Peter -- Palms is in your neck of the woods - she or her cat may want to discuss this personally. :wink:

LOL :lol: :wink: :wavey:



Remember, Peter -- Palms is in your neck of the woods - she or her cat may want to discuss this personally. :wink:

Arrhhhhh. I'll just have to hope she does not bring a basket with her:eek:

Peter

I have three cats myself...I couldn't resist such a cute face.
I used cloners in painter, and then ran some filters in Photoshop.

Cathy

Cathy that is lovely, and that face helps her get away with loads ! ! !:)

Palms

I have found the time to not only "have a go " at my own posting but to try out Swampy's watercolour tut

Palms

A try with AKVIS sketch.

cute cate, palms :)

first things first... this is how i would treat this photo as a photo. basically, it's a crop (several) a usm sharpen (2/100/5), a clarify (9), and Paint Shop Pro's depth of field filter. oh, and a levels adjustment. this one is suitable for printing at 7x9.

and then another using a filter forge filter of my own design.

and the 2nd one here is a bit weird, but i kind of like it. it's also from a filter forge filter, by Redcap, named 'Tiffany Glassworks'.

and the 3rd one is from a filter of mine that won me a high use award (good towards purchasing further FF products). this is from 'Glass Menagerie II'.

Chillin nice sketch not tried the akvis one though
Craig that does make a lovely photo, it is well worth printing out.
And i like the third one best but does that make me biased ? :)

Palms

Here's mine done with my watercolor techniqe. I added poster edges to give a little more definition to the folds in the backet lining.

Great shot, Palms. And I don't even like cats... LOL

Here's mine done with my watercolor techniqe. I added poster edges to give a little more definition to the folds in the backet lining.

Great shot, Palms. And I don't even like cats... LOL

Ah another good twist to one of your tut's. And as you dont like cats, in true cat standards she would make a bee line for your lap :grin:

Palms

LOL, Plams... she probably would. Cats seem attracted to me and I don't know why. I don't dislike cats, I'm just ambivalant about them. We always had barn cats around the dairy, but they were feral and not too friendly.

Craig that does make a lovely photo, it is well worth printing out.
And i like the third one best but does that make me biased ? thanks, palms :) that's ok, i'm biased too :) probably my sub concious picked the other two to show off the third :D

nice watercolor, dee dee. is your tut in the tut forum?

hope this is ok with everyone. gonna go a bit nuts with pics here.

the first is from a filter called 'plastic lexan' by CF&M... filter forge. these are all from filter forge makers.

the 2nd is from 'pointelist'.

and the third is from 'shark tank' by Crapadilla. no kitties were harmed in the making of this image.

fourth is from 'silver surfer' (one of mine).

and last in our fall collection (for this post) is, 'simple sketch', by photoman.

our next viewing will be in one hour. please exit the gallery at this time. snacks are waiting in the outer lobby.

:)

ok, three more and i'll quit for the night.

all filter forge filters again.

first, steviej's chrome2

second, steviej's metal (told you he does a lot of glass or glass looks)

and third, 'utility belt' by Redcap.

please remove your wallets and purses and leave them on the tables as you exit. gold watches and diamonds will also be accepted.

That is a impressive gallery of filter forge's Craig, I like the silver and the glass ones, my granddaughter (age5) had a look and she liked the blue one

sorry i will leave you my purse but as usual it is empty ! ! ! ! !

Palms

nice watercolor, dee dee. is your tut in the tut forum?

Yes it is, Craig

Amica999 hope you like this smudge of your cat

Palms

Amica999 hope you like this smudge of your cat

Palms

Thanks Palms, this is sure cute. Fine technique..hope I get there sometime so I can reproduce...

That is a impressive gallery of filter forge's Craig, I like the silver and the glass ones, my granddaughter (age5) had a look and she liked the blue one

sorry i will leave you my purse but as usual it is empty ! ! ! ! !

thanks, palms :) she liked the blue one? cool :) that's crapadilla's 'shark tank' filter. slick filter :)

ok, i post 12 images and get one comment? i can see i'm going to have to start charging folks to view my images.

ok, i post 12 images and get one comment? i can see i'm going to have to start charging folks to view my images.

Craig you have been talking to Ant a little too much I think.

Peter

Oh no, not an "Ant Rant"!! :-)

Craig you have been talking to Ant a little too much I think. well, now that was uncalled for.

oh well, i suppose we all have images where few if any have commented. just thought i'd try a blitz and see if that worked any better.