Pics from Asia

[sylvia1065]

It's been a long time since I posted here. I hope you'll enjoy these pictures from China and India
Sylvia

[lkroll]

Very cool captures Sylvia. Thought I would try G'MIC Pen and a few other things for this result.

[FranS]

Thanks for posting, Sylvia.

Creative as usual, Lyle.

[FranS]

Here's #2 - Impressionist filter

[FranS]

#3 - Akvis Adjust and the Pattern Stamp Tool

[Crapaud]

Nice pics as usual, Sylvia. I was looking at digi SLRs this morning, so you may have a rival (I wish) in the near future.

Nice work Lyle and Fran.

I liked this gent and tried to reduce the busy background and bring him to the fore. I'm not sure I pulled it off - might have to come back to it. I wanted to retain the colour, but it didn't look right, so left it as a B/W.

[FranS]

Crapaud, I think you did a great job. The background is much less noticeable.

What brand DSLR are you looking at? I have an Olympus but I'm thinking of getting a Nikon or Canon.

[Crapaud]

I was looking at Nikons, Fran. I'd prefer a Canon, but I've already got an old Nikon with a couple of lenses; one good lens and a cheap and nasty superzoom. I might, hopefully, be able to get a trade-in.

Since joining RTPro I've been carrying my Olympus Camedia compact camera around to get some shots for practice, but the quality's just not there. A good camera in it's day, but technology marches on. Trouble is, I'll need a new computer that'll be capable of handling the larger file sizes ... and CS6 ... and a tablet ... etc.

I've also been keeping an eye out for photo ops and I'm compiling a list for next year, as I've missed quite a few events already this year. The one thing I really need is patience - I want it all now, dammit!

[FranS]

Wow, Crapaud, you sound just like me -- wanting a new computer, camera, photoshop, tablet. Is there anything left???

I've also been leaning towards a Nikon. If you get one, please post what model you decided on. I've just started researching so I'm a long way from making a decision. If I decide on a really high end one, I'll have an even longer wait until I save up all my pennies.

[sylvia1065]

I see you guys have been busy! Great jobs

I used the Impressionist plug-in on this one...

Originally Posted by Crapaud

Nice pics as usual, Sylvia. I was looking at digi SLRs this morning, so you may have a rival (I wish) in the near future.

You'll be SHOCKED if I tell you the camera I'm using right now. It's a very cheap compact, light, Canon PC1474, but it takes great pictures!

Sylvia

[FranS]

Sylvia, nice to hear you're using a cheap camera but allow me and Crapaud to dream. :-)
Very nice painting with the impressionist filter. The board has been very slow lately so post more photos. :-)

Here's #4 from me.

[0lBaldy]

You have to Luv a country where the women still carry big knives holstered on their back...

Nice captures Sylvia... Thanks!!

[sylvia1065]

Originally Posted by FranS

Sylvia, nice to hear you're using a cheap camera but allow me and Crapaud to dream. :-)
Very nice painting with the impressionist filter. The board has been very slow lately so post more photos. :-)

I wouldn't want to get between you and your dreams LOL
I'll see if I can find more pics to keep you guys busy

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

You have to Luv a country where the women still carry big knives holstered on their back...

What knives? I think they're bags, not knives

Sylvia

[0lBaldy]

Originally Posted by sylvia1065

What knives? I think they're bags, not knives

Sylvia

Must be my training from long ago when I looked for weapons and everything similar was suspect.... to me it looked like a long sheath carried upside down

[sylvia1065]

It's called paranoia

[0lBaldy]

LOL... Might Beeee!

[sylvia1065]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

LOL... Might Beeee!

I can see what made you think they were weapons, but I can guarantee they're only bag straps. I walked right past these people, and nobody had any knife in sight, except for the fishermen fixing their nets.
Now the smell is another story!!! No need for weapons when you can kill with stench alone!

[Crapaud]

Originally Posted by FranS

Wow, Crapaud, you sound just like me -- wanting a new computer, camera, photoshop, tablet. Is there anything left??? ...

So it's true then? People are the same the world over!

Originally Posted by Sylvia

You'll be SHOCKED if I tell you the camera I'm using right now. It's a very cheap compact, light, Canon PC1474, but it takes great pictures!

Sounds like good value for money, Sylvia. It's probably more modern than mine, though. I'm not easily shocked.

Originally Posted by OlBaldy

Must be my training from long ago when I looked for weapons and everything similar was suspect.... to me it looked like a long sheath carried upside down

Eeeek!

*note to self: don't mess with Olbaldy*

Marvelous work, sir! Why your photo-art isn't gracing the walls of the Tate or the Louvre is a complete mystery! Surely international recognition and great wealth are just around the corner. Chapeau, sir!

[geepee52]

Great pics as usual Sylvia. Here's my version of the fisherman.
Thanks for the play.

Grant

[Boneappetit]

One with faux HDR tweak...

[alexmeta]

Nice photos, Sylvia.

[Crapaud]

Geepee, that's a cracking rendition! Was it done in PS?

[sylvia1065]

Lovely paintings
I use the Impressionist plug-in on both mine.
Sylvia

[Boneappetit]

Another one...

[sylvia1065]

And the smoker...

[Boneappetit]

Originally Posted by sylvia1065

And the smoker...

Excellent go Sylvia...

[Veralisa]

I did this on a 30-day trial of Topaz B&W, Opalotype setting.

[geepee52]

Originally Posted by Crapaud

Geepee, that's a cracking rendition! Was it done in PS?

Thanks Crapaud. Yep all done in PS using, Topaz,Buzz and the AHB.

Grant

[Boneappetit]

I decided to give another go on this smoker guy, I guess he's getting very famous around here...

[Boneappetit]

One for the boats...