tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338003632011-12-26T13:40:52.288-06:00Minnesota architectural photographer, Minnesota portrait photographer, executive portraiture, business portraits, North Dakota landscapesSteve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-37743168902103382342011-12-02T10:36:00.005-06:002011-12-02T10:40:09.805-06:00Recently, I was hired to create individual and group photos for an engineering firm. The last time they had a group photo taken, they all stood together on a pleasant Fall day and someone snapped a picture. They employed around 60 people at the time. Now, they have 85 on staff (and growing!). I encouraged them to create a group photo using my Virtual Group technique. I set up at their offices for 2 days and shot individual photos of each person. This week, I compiled all of them into one group photo.<br /><br />Here's the final result! Click on the image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Rb-iVnCbkc/Ttj-sP_7ILI/AAAAAAAAC10/utN5cFg5YTQ/s1600/VSAA-All-Staff-Blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Rb-iVnCbkc/Ttj-sP_7ILI/AAAAAAAAC10/utN5cFg5YTQ/s400/VSAA-All-Staff-Blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681570966090227890" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3774316890210338234?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-60493223564236365202011-11-08T16:28:00.009-06:002011-11-08T16:41:49.276-06:00Here is a selection of the projects keeping me busy over the last month. Almost all of these images were shot and processed as HDR images. Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />Central Corridor Light Rail construction. My client, an engineering firm, is providing a broad spectrum of design services for this project including landscape architecture and various aspects of the street and sidewalk design. This project is transforming University Ave. in St. Paul.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4iT5SKVLXTM/TrmvJWXrruI/AAAAAAAAC1s/_TvFsg7Nhjc/s1600/CCLR_11-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4iT5SKVLXTM/TrmvJWXrruI/AAAAAAAAC1s/_TvFsg7Nhjc/s400/CCLR_11-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672757780808445666" /></a><br /><br />The designers created an old/new kitchen from scratch in this pre-war Highland Park, MN, home. Doesn't it look like it's always been there? The space was so tight this image was actually created by merging two images, one taken from the floor to the counter and another from the counter to the ceiling.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68EBja8PAnU/TrmuvAa393I/AAAAAAAAC1c/WuWMlOIFJnY/s1600/Eleanor_6-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68EBja8PAnU/TrmuvAa393I/AAAAAAAAC1c/WuWMlOIFJnY/s400/Eleanor_6-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672757328239654770" /></a><br /><br />This is an upscale handicapped bathroom in a private residence in Eden Prairie. The design/build firm found unique features to make this room not only functional but a warm and attractive environment for their client. The room features a roll in shower, low shelves and counters, an electronically controlled toilet/bidet, as well as a double hinged door for emergency access.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XDFZsrUF8ac/TrmuC4H-m1I/AAAAAAAAC1Q/Mm8XoSFAbK0/s1600/Hiawatha_5-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XDFZsrUF8ac/TrmuC4H-m1I/AAAAAAAAC1Q/Mm8XoSFAbK0/s400/Hiawatha_5-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672756570098670418" /></a><br /><br />A Mexican restaurant in Rosemount, MN. This talented architect makes creative use of inexpensive materials to bring projects to fruition at amazingly low costs/square foot.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2p8DZEwYb4/TrmtrHL3IPI/AAAAAAAAC1E/bjVpptlQTxA/s1600/Las_Tortillas_2-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2p8DZEwYb4/TrmtrHL3IPI/AAAAAAAAC1E/bjVpptlQTxA/s400/Las_Tortillas_2-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672756161824628978" /></a><br /><br />This is the activity building for a nature center in Ramsey County. Part of an environmental education facility, this project creates traditional "kid" activities that many children may not have easy access to .<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nF4Gz9ctcog/TrmtQygxJ_I/AAAAAAAAC04/nDhxRdcuGt0/s1600/Tamarack-25-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nF4Gz9ctcog/TrmtQygxJ_I/AAAAAAAAC04/nDhxRdcuGt0/s400/Tamarack-25-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672755709598574578" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6049322356423636520?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-1919186973238662782011-10-14T15:36:00.004-06:002011-10-14T15:41:35.562-06:00Last year, I photographed a group of financial advisors "virtually" and placed them in their office (see the earlier post using this group).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e_Xa9XRshHY/TpirsvO3K2I/AAAAAAAACzQ/4RfFGAJzBDw/s1600/Kusske_3_3-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e_Xa9XRshHY/TpirsvO3K2I/AAAAAAAACzQ/4RfFGAJzBDw/s400/Kusske_3_3-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663465316499794786" /></a><br /><br />Recently, they informed me one of the advisors had left the firm. The group was easily, economically, and quickly recomposed without having to reshoot. A great example of the value of this type of photography.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mYcShI5cUoc/TpisX24gDpI/AAAAAAAACzc/u7PwCsqBOqA/s1600/Kusske_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mYcShI5cUoc/TpisX24gDpI/AAAAAAAACzc/u7PwCsqBOqA/s400/Kusske_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663466057287863954" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-191918697323866278?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-27439960799487786752011-10-14T15:16:00.004-06:002011-10-14T15:19:00.254-06:00Here is an example of a recent retouching challenge involving opening one squinting eye. Take a look at the before and after photos. The open eye was borrowed from another photo taken in the sequence. This retouching was done at the client's request. Click on the image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ad5gvj4_ZY0/Tpimu1tOYhI/AAAAAAAACzE/LVVJ8t-YDHg/s1600/Jordan-Before-After-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ad5gvj4_ZY0/Tpimu1tOYhI/AAAAAAAACzE/LVVJ8t-YDHg/s400/Jordan-Before-After-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663459855039357458" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2743996079948778675?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-8656376203321060002011-10-03T07:56:00.010-06:002011-10-03T08:06:44.010-06:00Recently, I was hired by one of the nation's top event planners, Fourth Wall Events, to shoot a unique project for one of their clients, a large communications company. They brought 200 of their top performers to the Twin Cities to celebrate their sales achievement. As part of the weekend, they created a special event where each person was given the opportunity to run through a warehouse full of goodies ranging from flat screen TV's to diamond jewelry to just about anything Cuisinart and grab anything and everything they wanted in 90 seconds. It was crazy/nuts/fun! Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.fourthwallevents.com/">Fourth Wall Events</a></li><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdpFBV4dhcE/Tom_2_1QK7I/AAAAAAAACy8/jSmDm7lzMEI/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_131-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdpFBV4dhcE/Tom_2_1QK7I/AAAAAAAACy8/jSmDm7lzMEI/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_131-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659265358336371634" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFLLIm8l4k8/Tom_w7pV_AI/AAAAAAAACy0/C5fn34iYxQY/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_031-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFLLIm8l4k8/Tom_w7pV_AI/AAAAAAAACy0/C5fn34iYxQY/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_031-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659265254133464066" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hOPB-ekFXoA/Tom_qfKBSGI/AAAAAAAACys/V7nLeWLijb4/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_129-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hOPB-ekFXoA/Tom_qfKBSGI/AAAAAAAACys/V7nLeWLijb4/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_129-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659265143406676066" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sk4X9Yjgd70/Tom_jdccuCI/AAAAAAAACyk/hxodCMyqc-E/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_158-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sk4X9Yjgd70/Tom_jdccuCI/AAAAAAAACyk/hxodCMyqc-E/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_158-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659265022688016418" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvB4GX8ubWU/Tom_dIjh3uI/AAAAAAAACyc/4_BMcUIUz4U/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_251-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hvB4GX8ubWU/Tom_dIjh3uI/AAAAAAAACyc/4_BMcUIUz4U/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_251-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659264914001354466" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHulq7IEJ8w/Tom_Xx2wYlI/AAAAAAAACyU/8f-2Fqw6bw4/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_267-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHulq7IEJ8w/Tom_Xx2wYlI/AAAAAAAACyU/8f-2Fqw6bw4/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_267-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659264822008635986" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KpNrsNqQmbY/Tom_NzzYvgI/AAAAAAAACyM/j815sy0JUqs/s1600/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_268-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KpNrsNqQmbY/Tom_NzzYvgI/AAAAAAAACyM/j815sy0JUqs/s400/Pirates_of_the_Warehouse_268-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659264650732682754" /></a><br /><br />See more of the featured images (culled from over 300 final images submitted to the client) here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104697/">Features</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-865637620332106000?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-28402574585844542042011-09-22T12:49:00.008-06:002011-09-22T15:12:04.234-06:00Virtual Groups© gives you the flexibility to create and add to group photos without costly reshooting. It also makes scheduling easy because everyone has their photos done at their convenience. Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />The original project was to photograph the partners in a law firm and create a Virtual Group. The attorneys came to the studio separately for their photos. We created this group photo.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ehcgEbxejrE/Tnuj3RPswNI/AAAAAAAACyE/vFN2UvnVSYk/s1600/Hammargren-Group-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ehcgEbxejrE/Tnuj3RPswNI/AAAAAAAACyE/vFN2UvnVSYk/s400/Hammargren-Group-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655293927011172562" /></a><br /><br />The partners liked the group photo so well, they decided to add the associates.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bb-LBAb6y1U/TnujoyExoYI/AAAAAAAACx8/NPBwjYLHSOQ/s1600/Hammargren-Group-6-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bb-LBAb6y1U/TnujoyExoYI/AAAAAAAACx8/NPBwjYLHSOQ/s400/Hammargren-Group-6-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655293678125687170" /></a><br /><br />One of the attorneys wanted to try a different pose.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z9Q7jDjx5uM/TnujbhemssI/AAAAAAAACx0/VyaRs656u2c/s1600/Hammargren-Group-7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z9Q7jDjx5uM/TnujbhemssI/AAAAAAAACx0/VyaRs656u2c/s400/Hammargren-Group-7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655293450332320450" /></a><br /><br />Recently, Jim joined the firm. He came to the studio for portraits and we seamlessly added him to the group.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C2uKbscJyp0/TnujHiCV60I/AAAAAAAACxs/pg5VSjRvkyk/s1600/Hammargren-Group-8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C2uKbscJyp0/TnujHiCV60I/AAAAAAAACxs/pg5VSjRvkyk/s400/Hammargren-Group-8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655293106884832066" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2840257458584454204?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-19762352850216742882011-09-16T16:08:00.005-06:002011-09-16T16:11:56.899-06:00One of my clients, a general contractor, meticulously restored the former Minneapolis Floral into a showcase US Bank. Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NXtrLBtmjT0/TnPJUrtAUxI/AAAAAAAACxk/YF56TbaICbo/s1600/US_Bank_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NXtrLBtmjT0/TnPJUrtAUxI/AAAAAAAACxk/YF56TbaICbo/s400/US_Bank_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653083314446160658" /></a><br /><br />This is a vertical panoramic image, a lower image combined with a higher image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xde80LighEw/TnPJEhKapWI/AAAAAAAACxc/znimKwyOsbU/s1600/US_Bank_18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xde80LighEw/TnPJEhKapWI/AAAAAAAACxc/znimKwyOsbU/s400/US_Bank_18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653083036738823522" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwEAIje8QEw/TnPI5oS8PvI/AAAAAAAACxU/UCSQLMBRkXs/s1600/US_Bank_19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwEAIje8QEw/TnPI5oS8PvI/AAAAAAAACxU/UCSQLMBRkXs/s400/US_Bank_19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082849675067122" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1976235285021674288?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-45582218114202447852011-09-16T16:03:00.006-06:002011-09-16T16:07:59.350-06:00I shot this very splashy retail concept at Mall of America for one of my architectural clients. These are all HDR (High Dynamic Range) images. Click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkDrXYg7gao/TnPIOkJPJhI/AAAAAAAACxM/gARGUux7arQ/s1600/Art_of_Shaving_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkDrXYg7gao/TnPIOkJPJhI/AAAAAAAACxM/gARGUux7arQ/s400/Art_of_Shaving_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082109826246162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NESinKBNNRI/TnPIGy2TjMI/AAAAAAAACxE/i8wNJTHIAgY/s1600/Art_of_Shaving_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NESinKBNNRI/TnPIGy2TjMI/AAAAAAAACxE/i8wNJTHIAgY/s400/Art_of_Shaving_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653081976334421186" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AfM97EiToxQ/TnPH91k18nI/AAAAAAAACw8/FvnZ7i37IZY/s1600/Art_of_Shaving_9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AfM97EiToxQ/TnPH91k18nI/AAAAAAAACw8/FvnZ7i37IZY/s400/Art_of_Shaving_9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653081822447661682" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4558221811420244785?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-34668935542816146132011-09-13T07:39:00.009-06:002011-09-13T07:50:17.218-06:00One of my clients designs restaurants and other retail projects for national and regional companies. This Buffalo Wild Wings is located in Hutchinson, MN. Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />These images are processed as HDR (High Dynamic Range) and tweaked in Photoshop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kNTrgf5M0Qs/Tm9ewEX1s3I/AAAAAAAACw0/4ex6FQti80s/s1600/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kNTrgf5M0Qs/Tm9ewEX1s3I/AAAAAAAACw0/4ex6FQti80s/s400/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651840237273723762" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2BEfrWAmqM4/Tm9epG1BUtI/AAAAAAAACws/kdFk5uxyfLE/s1600/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_8-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2BEfrWAmqM4/Tm9epG1BUtI/AAAAAAAACws/kdFk5uxyfLE/s400/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_8-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651840117673906898" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdoBtklgh3Y/Tm9eSw-dLpI/AAAAAAAACwk/HEWhbioGMBw/s1600/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdoBtklgh3Y/Tm9eSw-dLpI/AAAAAAAACwk/HEWhbioGMBw/s400/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651839733850779282" /></a><br /><br />This is a cylindrical panoramic processed through PTIGui.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OYIK9u6vtME/Tm9eKlLWR2I/AAAAAAAACwc/X5N-kMykBM0/s1600/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OYIK9u6vtME/Tm9eKlLWR2I/AAAAAAAACwc/X5N-kMykBM0/s400/Buffalo_Wild_Wings_13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651839593244673890" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3466893554281614613?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-86137683980463552702011-08-29T10:48:00.003-06:002011-08-29T10:51:21.389-06:00Here is a great example from a recent photo shoot. Traveling downtown and setting up in my client's conference room for one photo of one person was cost prohibitive. We brought him to the studio and shot photos of him virtually. Using file images of the client's conference room, we just stitched him into the room! <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCxsAkYiWvM/TlvC_ABTmdI/AAAAAAAACwU/_pbB4xapYlM/s1600/O%2527Rourke-BA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCxsAkYiWvM/TlvC_ABTmdI/AAAAAAAACwU/_pbB4xapYlM/s400/O%2527Rourke-BA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646320945432074706" /></a> <br /> <br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li> <br />4445 W. 77th St. #130 <br />Edina, MN 55435 <br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8613768398046355270?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-50462811384893379552011-08-29T10:17:00.008-06:002011-08-29T10:22:06.457-06:00Medium and large size groups can be effectively composed by using virtual imaging. Individuals in these shots were photographed, in some cases, more than 2 years apart. <br /> <br />Click on each image to enlarge it. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WD4e7Xcg1YY/Tlu8AENX62I/AAAAAAAACwM/UL0oGqGY2ec/s1600/MN_Engineering_121506.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 207px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WD4e7Xcg1YY/Tlu8AENX62I/AAAAAAAACwM/UL0oGqGY2ec/s400/MN_Engineering_121506.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646313267154905954" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e5e0AS5HHMA/Tlu75kW0AiI/AAAAAAAACwE/eyNmsf8PG9A/s1600/MN_Admin_121506.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e5e0AS5HHMA/Tlu75kW0AiI/AAAAAAAACwE/eyNmsf8PG9A/s400/MN_Admin_121506.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646313155525345826" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpVo9oO5BA4/Tlu7wNph5QI/AAAAAAAACv8/G2iAIh5nFs4/s1600/service.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 155px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpVo9oO5BA4/Tlu7wNph5QI/AAAAAAAACv8/G2iAIh5nFs4/s400/service.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646312994811012354" /></a> <br /> <br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li> <br />4445 W. 77th St. #130 <br />Edina, MN 55435 <br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197 <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5046281138489337955?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-29333792613061565002011-08-25T14:57:00.005-06:002011-08-25T15:11:56.957-06:00I recently completed shooting for this project in Brooklyn Park, MN. The shooting took place over 2 sessions to take advantage of the position of the sun and to shoot twilight photos. Be sure to click on the images to enlarge them for detail. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hKQLnrxKBU0/Tla5_hTIXwI/AAAAAAAACv0/v-QQ_McSsKo/s1600/Village_Creek_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hKQLnrxKBU0/Tla5_hTIXwI/AAAAAAAACv0/v-QQ_McSsKo/s400/Village_Creek_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644903683877003010" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOpDnX4KhLk/Tla5xIWRieI/AAAAAAAACvs/loaotPszo0s/s1600/Village_Creek_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOpDnX4KhLk/Tla5xIWRieI/AAAAAAAACvs/loaotPszo0s/s400/Village_Creek_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644903436661131746" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wYoDXEr5j74/Tla41rh1TFI/AAAAAAAACvk/_g_Ff6LtPsA/s1600/Village_Creek_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wYoDXEr5j74/Tla41rh1TFI/AAAAAAAACvk/_g_Ff6LtPsA/s400/Village_Creek_8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644902415312702546" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft8-qnIkk-0/Tla388mZdRI/AAAAAAAACvc/wbwWiETY5A8/s1600/Village_Creek_14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft8-qnIkk-0/Tla388mZdRI/AAAAAAAACvc/wbwWiETY5A8/s400/Village_Creek_14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644901440642708754" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JwHpmWDoJIA/Tla3tlvx9jI/AAAAAAAACvU/AD3jIimcDyM/s1600/Village_Creek_16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JwHpmWDoJIA/Tla3tlvx9jI/AAAAAAAACvU/AD3jIimcDyM/s400/Village_Creek_16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644901176810010162" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fc6dA4egN_c/Tla3dEiF4NI/AAAAAAAACvM/eojySVGkJCY/s1600/Village_Creek_17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fc6dA4egN_c/Tla3dEiF4NI/AAAAAAAACvM/eojySVGkJCY/s400/Village_Creek_17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644900893016318162" /></a> <br /> <br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li> <br />4445 W. 77th St. #130 <br />Edina, MN 55435 <br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197 <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2933379261306156500?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-46508415577247139362011-08-23T16:36:00.006-06:002011-08-25T15:10:27.640-06:00Newly acquired software for stitching and optimizing panoramic images is useful for more than creating wide images. The following example, shot at the U of M School of Veterinary Medicine enabled me to shoot a tight space from one corner to another. Simply using a wide angle lens (I used a 24mm Tilt/Shift) by itself doesn't do the job. <br /> <br />By shooting 2 different images, using a panoramic tripod head, I can show the entire room. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mf-Fuq9n-3c/TlQrsi7NDPI/AAAAAAAACvE/P5ek-sYnNqY/s1600/Pano-Source-Images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mf-Fuq9n-3c/TlQrsi7NDPI/AAAAAAAACvE/P5ek-sYnNqY/s400/Pano-Source-Images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644184277291437298" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j1dNFxopaMM/TlQrkCUDgII/AAAAAAAACu8/gDCRhcn5Dxw/s1600/Vet_Med_Lab_8a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j1dNFxopaMM/TlQrkCUDgII/AAAAAAAACu8/gDCRhcn5Dxw/s400/Vet_Med_Lab_8a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644184131098345602" /></a> <br /> <br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li> <br />4445 W. 77th St. #130 <br />Edina, MN 55435 <br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197 <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4650841557724713936?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-12433816501870652492011-08-10T11:39:00.011-06:002011-08-10T12:11:53.706-06:00From our recent trip to Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod. <br /> <br />Many of these were taken with my Canon G11 which is a pretty snappy camera as a carry around. I'm particularly pleased with the last one, hand held (positioned against a post for stability), in low light. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gTN-mj2MyGE/TkLJRscNwtI/AAAAAAAACu0/JU3a5BkN37Y/s1600/MVY_2011-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gTN-mj2MyGE/TkLJRscNwtI/AAAAAAAACu0/JU3a5BkN37Y/s400/MVY_2011-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639290989245743826" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LiFKE5Q1ZFU/TkLJKTbKvgI/AAAAAAAACus/2NB7Q5Ldk4g/s1600/MVY_2011-10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LiFKE5Q1ZFU/TkLJKTbKvgI/AAAAAAAACus/2NB7Q5Ldk4g/s400/MVY_2011-10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639290862271380994" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--HlbI0keY7U/TkLGwc4iZ2I/AAAAAAAACuk/qu6QZgLJ7o8/s1600/MVY_2011-13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--HlbI0keY7U/TkLGwc4iZ2I/AAAAAAAACuk/qu6QZgLJ7o8/s400/MVY_2011-13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639288219110631266" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YB8cV7zhbMA/TkLGnG_kRCI/AAAAAAAACuc/I_zYvbTPB8Q/s1600/MVY_2011-19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YB8cV7zhbMA/TkLGnG_kRCI/AAAAAAAACuc/I_zYvbTPB8Q/s400/MVY_2011-19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639288058615710754" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yYl_Ow8XCso/TkLGfVSDRzI/AAAAAAAACuU/h3XauR9Ex1M/s1600/MVY_2011-23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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From a recent trip to Cape Cod. Click on each image to enlarge it. <br /> <br />Florals can be purchased here: <br /><li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.nextproof.com/galleries/florals">Floral Gallery</a></li> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJxt6jMQy-I/TkA86VNjRMI/AAAAAAAACts/JcHXKp2JqDI/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJxt6jMQy-I/TkA86VNjRMI/AAAAAAAACts/JcHXKp2JqDI/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638573706291922114" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9M2_aSkZhls/TkA81bRUFsI/AAAAAAAACtk/VStQwuQ1cvk/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9M2_aSkZhls/TkA81bRUFsI/AAAAAAAACtk/VStQwuQ1cvk/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638573622018971330" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGXdamnCtXM/TkA8tPkFstI/AAAAAAAACtc/1TYUKahc9ho/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGXdamnCtXM/TkA8tPkFstI/AAAAAAAACtc/1TYUKahc9ho/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638573481437541074" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0KBtYETGICc/TkA8k__2oNI/AAAAAAAACtU/xE-LyvE3OHE/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0KBtYETGICc/TkA8k__2oNI/AAAAAAAACtU/xE-LyvE3OHE/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638573339820073170" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-77XULu4praQ/TkA8Nql5L7I/AAAAAAAACtM/nlSJVH5ASdI/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-32.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-77XULu4praQ/TkA8Nql5L7I/AAAAAAAACtM/nlSJVH5ASdI/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-32.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638572938937053106" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ2AH0MDU-g/TkA8GYCKLBI/AAAAAAAACtE/fje7e8kjyUs/s1600/Harwich_Port_2011-35.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ2AH0MDU-g/TkA8GYCKLBI/AAAAAAAACtE/fje7e8kjyUs/s400/Harwich_Port_2011-35.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638572813696248850" /></a> <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s372ohmOOJ4/TkA7vVq_ldI/AAAAAAAACs8/yYuLNDiMrsM/s1600/Tryptich.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 192px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s372ohmOOJ4/TkA7vVq_ldI/AAAAAAAACs8/yYuLNDiMrsM/s400/Tryptich.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638572417925223890" /></a> <br /> <br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li> <br />4445 W. 77th St. #130 <br />Edina, MN 55435 <br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197 <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6085669294510338342?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-78462089405177901972011-08-04T14:54:00.011-06:002011-08-04T15:26:43.699-06:00I recently completed work on a new restaurant in Bloomington, literally less than a minute from my studio. The architect responsible for this project has designed over 20 major restaurants in the Twin Cities. They use a blacksmith turned artist to do the custom iron work featured in this restaurant as well as many others.<br /><br />HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography was employed extensively in these images to preserve shadow and highlight detail. Be sure to click on each image to enlarge so you can see the superb detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ezVOcKwBssw/TjsJoqSRazI/AAAAAAAACsk/r3PNMPuQl7A/s1600/Blue_Point_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ezVOcKwBssw/TjsJoqSRazI/AAAAAAAACsk/r3PNMPuQl7A/s400/Blue_Point_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637109952734653234" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZdjnpEPEDk/TjsJcxORBNI/AAAAAAAACsc/d9RdIdMQW8Y/s1600/Blue_Point_13x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZdjnpEPEDk/TjsJcxORBNI/AAAAAAAACsc/d9RdIdMQW8Y/s400/Blue_Point_13x.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637109748438467794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vpph4ZY1_1U/TjsJNTL5hxI/AAAAAAAACsU/lOezTOQDsnQ/s1600/Blue_Point_31.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vpph4ZY1_1U/TjsJNTL5hxI/AAAAAAAACsU/lOezTOQDsnQ/s400/Blue_Point_31.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637109482677438226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DTMqkz1sBhM/TjsJCVGe0GI/AAAAAAAACsM/vGmJgNKIS2I/s1600/Blue_Point_37.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DTMqkz1sBhM/TjsJCVGe0GI/AAAAAAAACsM/vGmJgNKIS2I/s400/Blue_Point_37.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637109294213025890" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AMO8-kUp3_M/TjsI722OWgI/AAAAAAAACsE/JpfFXMGDby4/s1600/Blue_Point_40.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AMO8-kUp3_M/TjsI722OWgI/AAAAAAAACsE/JpfFXMGDby4/s400/Blue_Point_40.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637109183012559362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-un2S2QbQDc4/TjsJ3AV1xsI/AAAAAAAACss/TJX74r30ZJo/s1600/Blue_Point_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-un2S2QbQDc4/TjsJ3AV1xsI/AAAAAAAACss/TJX74r30ZJo/s400/Blue_Point_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637110199173367490" /></a><br /><br />Why architects hire professional photographers: Although the architect had a vision of what he wanted when he took this pre shot, he had neither the equipment nor the skill to execute it properly. Enter: moi. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lV_2rYr5iCI/TjsOMik8YqI/AAAAAAAACs0/BdvHN_PLCO8/s1600/BeforeAfterBluePoint.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lV_2rYr5iCI/TjsOMik8YqI/AAAAAAAACs0/BdvHN_PLCO8/s400/BeforeAfterBluePoint.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637114967187284642" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7846208940517790197?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-38110596837588886692011-07-18T12:37:00.012-06:002011-07-19T09:02:04.977-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tom Alvarez. Technique: Converging Lines.</span><br /><br />Yes, this is an example of Converging Lines. It's sort of a mystery as to what the lines converge to, however. I would have liked to seen the top of the pergola go through the top of the frame. This would have strengthened the composition. The dark areas are pretty muddy and flat. Expose more for those areas and disregard the exposure of the sky. Let it go to white. This way, you would have revealed more detail in the shadows. This also could have been an interesting HDR image. I like the tone of the image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DO_2yhboO7Q/TiWbmlBzBUI/AAAAAAAACr8/I2JnmIVDIPY/s1600/_Web-tom_alvarez_converging_lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DO_2yhboO7Q/TiWbmlBzBUI/AAAAAAAACr8/I2JnmIVDIPY/s400/_Web-tom_alvarez_converging_lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631077996173657410" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tom Alvarez. Technique: Build Foreground.</span><br /><br />Building Foreground means you compose with foreground information which will draw you into the image. In this case, the out of focus bloom is just a huge distraction. You might have tried moving back and created a line of 3 blooms going from the foreground right to the upper left in the image. Shoot stopped down all the way to increase Depth of Field and shoot on a tripod because you'd be looking at a slow exposure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgQyR1zePM0/TiWa2jeEM9I/AAAAAAAACr0/MsdaUDzIc_4/s1600/_Web-tom_alvarez_build_foreground.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgQyR1zePM0/TiWa2jeEM9I/AAAAAAAACr0/MsdaUDzIc_4/s400/_Web-tom_alvarez_build_foreground.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631077171121632210" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terza Kurki. Technique: Converging Lines.</span><br /><br />Nice image. There is some good subject matter here between the hardscape and landscape. I'm wondering if this would have been more compelling if you would have made it symmetrical. This would break the Rule of Thirds and taken most of the flower bed out of the image. The alternate would have been to crawl into the flower bed on the right and shoot across to the bench and wall. Once you find something you like, shoot it a number of ways.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JV0emIIH5Bs/TiWXtKNsPAI/AAAAAAAACrs/moMOXOYhlN0/s1600/DSC05823_converging-lines_kurki.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 174px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JV0emIIH5Bs/TiWXtKNsPAI/AAAAAAAACrs/moMOXOYhlN0/s400/DSC05823_converging-lines_kurki.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631073711188360194" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terza Kurki. Technique: Fibonacci Curve.</span><br /><br />This is not really a Fibonacci. A Fibonacci implies that the circle ends on the "sweet spot" of a Center of Interest. In this case, this spot is really a hole in the vines. It doesn't really work. Rather, I think this would be more of a Rule of Thirds image. It works all right. I'm not nuts about the out of focus leaves on the left side. The vines are an interesting feature but, the more I look at it, a very challenging subject.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E69vJ1am7_Y/TiWW3Lzyf4I/AAAAAAAACrk/7Yop7zOIE7g/s1600/_Web-DSC05749_fibonacci_kurki.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E69vJ1am7_Y/TiWW3Lzyf4I/AAAAAAAACrk/7Yop7zOIE7g/s400/_Web-DSC05749_fibonacci_kurki.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631072783903653762" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rachel Cain. Technique: Unknown.</span><br /><br />This is a pretty good combination of a couple of concepts: Leading Lines and S Curves. I think the image would have been strengthened if you would have been even lower and taken that white sky out of the frame altogether. That would have increased the contrast as the image looks flat to me. Perhaps swing a bit to the left to bring the border of the path right into the corner of the frame. Move up a bit? In doing so, you would take some of the foreground dirt material out of the frame, too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ2XFs9EkY8/TiWUEZXKVgI/AAAAAAAACrc/5kASTderBmM/s1600/Web-Brick-Path.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ2XFs9EkY8/TiWUEZXKVgI/AAAAAAAACrc/5kASTderBmM/s400/Web-Brick-Path.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631069712345093634" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jodell Kruse. Technique: Leading Lines.</span><br /><br />This is not an example of leading lines. What lines? However, it's a pretty good application of breaking the Rule of Thirds by placing the Center of Interest, the bench, way off on the right hand border of the image. It's not a great image but it's pleasant and pastoral. You enhanced it by shooting from the low angle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dlxehLcCXOI/TiSlajJm6pI/AAAAAAAACrU/Nle8Wum1MjA/s1600/_WebDSC_0166.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dlxehLcCXOI/TiSlajJm6pI/AAAAAAAACrU/Nle8Wum1MjA/s400/_WebDSC_0166.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630807309650684562" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jodell Kruse. Technique: Leading Lines.</span><br /><br />Pretty good application of this technique. The lines of the boat house railing and roof lead you through the image to the background. It's probably a stronger example of framing where the silhouette of the building structure frames the background. Is this compelling? I'm not sure. Neither the sky nor the shore line gives us much to think about. The background is under exposed which detracts from the impact of the image. There's not enough contrast. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ0jzEe58_s/TiSko8pjJKI/AAAAAAAACrM/omn-Jki-NBg/s1600/_Web-DSC_0257.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ0jzEe58_s/TiSko8pjJKI/AAAAAAAACrM/omn-Jki-NBg/s400/_Web-DSC_0257.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630806457502082210" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Vertical Lines.</span><br /><br />Definitely vertical lines! Perhaps if the vertical lines revealed or framed something more interesting behind them would this be a better image. As it is, I think it's pretty static even though the technique is right on. It would be nice if it told more of a story.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-le_zISRwBFE/TiSiwn-jFeI/AAAAAAAACrE/m1r_Gw1sGYU/s1600/%2BWeb%2Bjeremy.verticallines4884.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-le_zISRwBFE/TiSiwn-jFeI/AAAAAAAACrE/m1r_Gw1sGYU/s400/%2BWeb%2Bjeremy.verticallines4884.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630804390368712162" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Vertical Lines.</span><br /><br />The lines are vertical but the lines intersecting them are not very compelling. I like the mood of this image as well as the use of black and white. Your angle makes the door look tall and somewhat dangerous. Nice work.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB8XJoYhqYM/TiSiNQ6_PAI/AAAAAAAACq8/3oDgrju3b6E/s1600/%2BWeb%2BJeremy.vertical%2Blines4822.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB8XJoYhqYM/TiSiNQ6_PAI/AAAAAAAACq8/3oDgrju3b6E/s400/%2BWeb%2BJeremy.vertical%2Blines4822.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630803782884342786" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Rule of Thirds.</span><br /><br />This is probably a better example of using Depth of Field as compositional device. Not a bad image. Is it a great image? 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Technique: Converging Lines</span><br /><br />This is a little tricky because the Converging Lines don't converge on anything other than open sky. That's the only reason why this image doesn't make it to super image status. I guess I don't really know what the Center of Interest is. It's an artful use of a 17mm focal length which is optimized because Terry used a 5DMII which has a full frame sensor. Even though it breaks rules, it's a pretty neat image to look at.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDLSfi-IgB4/Th4c3TRjlpI/AAAAAAAACqs/q_lW8cFlpVs/s1600/_Web-Terry-Converging-Lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDLSfi-IgB4/Th4c3TRjlpI/AAAAAAAACqs/q_lW8cFlpVs/s400/_Web-Terry-Converging-Lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628968320651990674" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stephen Racette. Technique: Depth of Field.</span><br /><br />This is a pretty interesting image. Yes, it's a Depth of Field application. Watch your focus; the fern frond is not sharp. It also works because of Rule of Thirds. But, the strongest technique is that it breaks a rule: there is no Color Contrast. In fact, it's a monotone image: all green. It definitely works here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C0PWCE69q2c/Th4bSaBNnOI/AAAAAAAACqk/7MvbAU40AVA/s1600/_Web-Fern-Frond-DOF-Stephen-Racette.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C0PWCE69q2c/Th4bSaBNnOI/AAAAAAAACqk/7MvbAU40AVA/s400/_Web-Fern-Frond-DOF-Stephen-Racette.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628966587295702242" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sally MacRae Jaffe. Technique: Unknown.</span><br /><br />This image pretty clearly demonstrates Rule of Thirds. Nice composition. I think this image could have been more compelling if you had played around with point of view some more. Shoot it from above; shoot it from below. Give us a different perspective to take it to the next level. A better lens would have enabled you to take more of the background out of focus, which would have made your Center of Interest jump more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yv-vnXLQ0K0/Th4aJ8gajdI/AAAAAAAACqc/8OCm_H2sZuo/s1600/_Web-Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yv-vnXLQ0K0/Th4aJ8gajdI/AAAAAAAACqc/8OCm_H2sZuo/s400/_Web-Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25283%2529.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628965342422928850" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LIsa Lawin. Technique: Unknown. </span><br /><br />It's hard to tell what you intended to do here. It's important to tighten up. Answer the question: what is the Center of Interest? It just can't be all of those pink flowers. If it is, back up and give yourself some more real estate to work with. If the real estate isn't interesting, come in further and take out the foreground out of focus material. Refine your Center of Interest to one of those flowers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYmfhdTFsbM/Th4Y5HG4klI/AAAAAAAACqU/oVW1nMnv7IM/s1600/_Web-DSC_0161.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 219px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYmfhdTFsbM/Th4Y5HG4klI/AAAAAAAACqU/oVW1nMnv7IM/s400/_Web-DSC_0161.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628963953699230290" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Larry Weinman. Technique: Converging Lines.</span><br /><br />This image is neither fish nor fowl. There are some Converging Lines and some Horizontal Lines. The Center of Interest is well placed. The image just doesn't "sing." Either create more negative space (break the Rule of Thirds) by adding more wall to the right and/or take out the foreground. Conversely, back up even further and make it all about the lines. They really don't converge, though.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIDm6qAgiag/Th4XpHwp0pI/AAAAAAAACqM/kpaMqVlE2cw/s1600/Web-Larry-Weinman-Converging-Lines-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIDm6qAgiag/Th4XpHwp0pI/AAAAAAAACqM/kpaMqVlE2cw/s400/Web-Larry-Weinman-Converging-Lines-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628962579484889746" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carlos Nazareth. Techniques: Rule of Thirds, Diagonal Lines.</span><br /><br />Pretty image! In addition to Rule of Thirds, this is also an application of Contrast Light and Dark. It's really more a Vertical Lines technique rather than Diagonal Lines even though the line is not up and down. That's because Diagonal Lines implies there are strong intersecting elements not really present here. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--uzl77d8300/Th4WOquVgFI/AAAAAAAACqE/vV6gF6RTCjE/s1600/_Web-Carlos_Nazareth_Diagonal_Line_Third.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--uzl77d8300/Th4WOquVgFI/AAAAAAAACqE/vV6gF6RTCjE/s400/_Web-Carlos_Nazareth_Diagonal_Line_Third.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628961025502314578" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carlos Nazareth. Techniques: Vertical Lines, Depth of Field.</span><br /><br />This is a good example of using Vertical Lines. The lines give this image a lot of strength. It is NOT a Depth of Field image...everything is in sharp focus. This is an attractive image but it's hard to tell what the Center of Interest is. It must be something but it can't be everything. In this case, the bench back is "everything." So, the image sort of falls apart because of this.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k3T-8Hx2dX8/Th4OH7Kl8YI/AAAAAAAACo0/glzI1uCOP1o/s1600/Carlos_Nazareth_Lines_Depth_of_Field-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k3T-8Hx2dX8/Th4OH7Kl8YI/AAAAAAAACo0/glzI1uCOP1o/s400/Carlos_Nazareth_Lines_Depth_of_Field-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628952113563693442" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Rule of Thirds.</span><br /><br />Ok, I can go along with this. Technically, it is a Rule of Thirds image and it is beautifully executed. The Center of Interest is rather weak. Remember, "what" you are shooting is the first question...and along with it, perhaps this should be expanded to "What does it say?"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ou67cZrQNss/Th4Myf4ezqI/AAAAAAAACos/b21xNaYAkOw/s1600/_web-ROT-jeremy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ou67cZrQNss/Th4Myf4ezqI/AAAAAAAACos/b21xNaYAkOw/s400/_web-ROT-jeremy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628950645951090338" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Larry Weinman. Technique: Rule of Thirds.</span><br /><br />This is a spectacular example of, not only Rule of Thirds, but also Color Contrast. The flower lines up perfectly on the grid. The flourescent pink stands out perfectly against the green. Regrettably, this flower is out of focus. Your image contained no metadata so I don't know how you shot it. The success of this kind of image is dependent on precise focus. When shooting an object like this, I confirm the focus in live view (focusing manually) before I shoot. Also, stop down so you get enough Depth of Field to get most of the flower head in focus.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2rSWcyKo_3I/Th4LOHYkCsI/AAAAAAAACok/5_I8_whd2xo/s1600/_Web-Larry-Weinman-Rule-of-Thirds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2rSWcyKo_3I/Th4LOHYkCsI/AAAAAAAACok/5_I8_whd2xo/s400/_Web-Larry-Weinman-Rule-of-Thirds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628948921387846338" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lisa Lawin. Technique: Framing.</span><br /><br />This is a pretty good application of the technique. The image falls pretty far short of being a keeper. I don't like the dead wood infringing into the space where the boat is. As a result, the branch actually crosses the border of the boat. There's probably too much area around the border of the image. I realize this is sort of a grab shot because you don't know when the boat will travel through this spot or if it will at all. Difficult to execute. If you had some more time and patience, you could compose your shot and just wait.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jIXlFdphFDA/Th4J8mR664I/AAAAAAAACoc/WdnVWbu7uEU/s1600/DSC_0178-Framing-web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jIXlFdphFDA/Th4J8mR664I/AAAAAAAACoc/WdnVWbu7uEU/s400/DSC_0178-Framing-web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628947520932211586" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rachel Cain. Technique: Unknown.</span><br /><br />This image is perplexing because I have no idea what is going on. Quite frankly, I don't particularly care for it. It appears the foreground flower was supposed to be in focus. However, it isn't. The background flower should have probably been the one to be in focus but it's obvious that it's not. The image was shot at f/5.6 which makes it difficult to make any part of the image totally out of focus. I generally don't like dirt as a background. I'd be happy to hear more about what you were trying to do here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X5KvTyDS3AQ/Th4IKRIVepI/AAAAAAAACoU/Tm4lw8x6we0/s1600/Vertical-Flowers-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X5KvTyDS3AQ/Th4IKRIVepI/AAAAAAAACoU/Tm4lw8x6we0/s400/Vertical-Flowers-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628945556749777554" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sally MacRae Jaffe. Technique: Unknown.</span><br /><br />I'm really having trouble figuring out what's going on here. I guess the Center of Interest is the white of the Astilbe (?) bush. There are several factors which make this a challenging composition. A significant improvement would have been made if you had metered just on the white of the blossoms. This would have brought them into better exposure so they wouldn't be so blown out. In the process, you would have lost detail in the rest of the image. However, this might be a good thing. The foreground does nothing for the image. Move in or crop it out. The rest of it could go dark which would strengthen image compositionally. Both Contrast (light and dark) and Rule of Thirds would probably be applicable.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enaue4zrHcI/Th4GYxCVpwI/AAAAAAAACoM/s1BefbAKQYI/s1600/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enaue4zrHcI/Th4GYxCVpwI/AAAAAAAACoM/s1BefbAKQYI/s400/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628943606809470722" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stephen Racette. Technique: Rule of Thirds</span>.<br /><br />Excellent application of Rule of Thirds. As mentioned later in this post, this scene is pretty flat. Some post processing would enhance it considerably. A small point: I would have moved up a little and taken the corner of the path out all together, leaving a larger crown of the image from the tree.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QiH0mXrk8wg/Th4El3xw7WI/AAAAAAAACoE/z2itRym8ntQ/s1600/_Web-Have-a-Seat-Rule-of-Thirds-Stephen-Racette.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QiH0mXrk8wg/Th4El3xw7WI/AAAAAAAACoE/z2itRym8ntQ/s400/_Web-Have-a-Seat-Rule-of-Thirds-Stephen-Racette.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628941632934047074" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terry Zahrenhusen. Technique: Golden Spiral.</span><br /><br />This elegant image is probably an illustration of Phi, not Golden Spiral. Even though there is actually a spiral evident doesn't make it that type of image. The "sweet spot" of a Golden Spiral should contain most, if not all, of the Center of Interest. Assuming the boat house roof is the Center of Interest, this doesn't work. Gorgeous color and tone. It probably would have been a stronger image if you had moved to the left. In doing so, you might have lost the tree silhouette on the right. You don't need it. The absence of content on the right side of the image would have strengthened the impact of the left side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eLNSoEaov4g/Th4C9dN21TI/AAAAAAAACn8/ToH63trNa4Q/s1600/Terry-Golden-Spiral-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eLNSoEaov4g/Th4C9dN21TI/AAAAAAAACn8/ToH63trNa4Q/s400/Terry-Golden-Spiral-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628939839097722162" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terza Kurki. Technique: Rule of Thirds.</span><br /><br />This is a good application of Rule of Thirds. My only problem is the Center of Interest, the bench, is pretty flat against the background. As a result, the whole image is muddy. Either choose a different point of view where there is more contrast, or augment the image as I did below.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wyAhGAPgvg/Th4BgsTTSaI/AAAAAAAACn0/k6p889IUeeE/s1600/DSC05722_rule-of-thirds_kurki-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wyAhGAPgvg/Th4BgsTTSaI/AAAAAAAACn0/k6p889IUeeE/s400/DSC05722_rule-of-thirds_kurki-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628938245419256226" /></a><br /><br />I tried to give this image a little zip by using several plug-in tools: Nik Color Efex Foliage to brighten trees and grass, OnOne PhotoTools Golden Enhancer for a bit more mood and Selective Lightening to brighten the bench and pot so they stand out more.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vSzmn_YE6r8/Th4A9Qt0eEI/AAAAAAAACns/0PmavtJTlPI/s1600/DSC05722_rule-of-thirds_kurki-Edit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vSzmn_YE6r8/Th4A9Qt0eEI/AAAAAAAACns/0PmavtJTlPI/s400/DSC05722_rule-of-thirds_kurki-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628937636718868546" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tom Alvarez. Technique: Contrast.</span><br /><br />This is a pretty good image. Indeed, the contrast between the blue flowers and the background is pretty compelling. The image sort of falls apart, however, because it was shot at f/7.1 so quite a bit of the flower is out of focus. The way to solve this is either use a better lens so you can stop down more and get the flower blossoms in focus or recompose even closer so you can eliminate a large part of the out of focus area.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qRhXltl37s/Th3-b0AITvI/AAAAAAAACnk/BoaZueuUpNc/s1600/tom_alvarez_contrast-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qRhXltl37s/Th3-b0AITvI/AAAAAAAACnk/BoaZueuUpNc/s400/tom_alvarez_contrast-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628934863052099314" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Following Images.</span><br /><br />I'm lumping all of the images that follow together. I am having a hard time figuring these out. They are all problematic in both technique and content. Most of them fail to clearly identify a Center of Interest. From there, the technique gets really hard because there it's hard to tell what is happening. If you would like to get more input, please e-mail me with more information and I'll be glad to take another look.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqDMia8BD8c/Th4UrjIgTUI/AAAAAAAACp8/OPLT_jkIK5E/s1600/_Web-UNK-DSC05925_depth-of-field_contrast_kurki.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqDMia8BD8c/Th4UrjIgTUI/AAAAAAAACp8/OPLT_jkIK5E/s400/_Web-UNK-DSC05925_depth-of-field_contrast_kurki.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628959322657541442" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LfIjeOMXf6Q/Th4TAIOZUfI/AAAAAAAACp0/xT14vbUhSIs/s1600/_Web-UNK-Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25282%2529-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LfIjeOMXf6Q/Th4TAIOZUfI/AAAAAAAACp0/xT14vbUhSIs/s400/_Web-UNK-Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25282%2529-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628957477188489714" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHXzQ85U2Rc/Th4S5laqNGI/AAAAAAAACps/b6RpI7JqSY8/s1600/_Web-UNK-Grasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHXzQ85U2Rc/Th4S5laqNGI/AAAAAAAACps/b6RpI7JqSY8/s400/_Web-UNK-Grasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628957364765471842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yTkgLsjUSOc/Th4Szujt3sI/AAAAAAAACpk/I5bFQ6h1p_w/s1600/_Web-UNK-Purple-Flowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yTkgLsjUSOc/Th4Szujt3sI/AAAAAAAACpk/I5bFQ6h1p_w/s400/_Web-UNK-Purple-Flowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628957264140164802" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBuIxIaZuR4/Th4SrxhMBUI/AAAAAAAACpc/Ppafa33iN5k/s1600/_Web-UNK-DSC_0148.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBuIxIaZuR4/Th4SrxhMBUI/AAAAAAAACpc/Ppafa33iN5k/s400/_Web-UNK-DSC_0148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628957127495910722" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2P036Z6LnB4/Th4Sk1nE9PI/AAAAAAAACpU/4Xl41EiK-ug/s1600/_Web-UNK-DSC_0211.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2P036Z6LnB4/Th4Sk1nE9PI/AAAAAAAACpU/4Xl41EiK-ug/s400/_Web-UNK-DSC_0211.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628957008335271154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sHcW877Zh18/Th4Sc2G7dkI/AAAAAAAACpM/A-qBmUf8hEI/s1600/_Web-UNK-DSC_0193.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sHcW877Zh18/Th4Sc2G7dkI/AAAAAAAACpM/A-qBmUf8hEI/s400/_Web-UNK-DSC_0193.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628956871029913154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RjyLgvlR6XA/Th4SVlHgK3I/AAAAAAAACpE/9Njm1batY0M/s1600/_Web-UNK-DSC_0200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RjyLgvlR6XA/Th4SVlHgK3I/AAAAAAAACpE/9Njm1batY0M/s400/_Web-UNK-DSC_0200.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628956746209831794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mnohO2nFlco/Th4SNSuPQdI/AAAAAAAACo8/-yM8i4WXKSc/s1600/Web-UNK-Carlos_Nazareth_Vertical_Horizontal_Lines_Contrast.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mnohO2nFlco/Th4SNSuPQdI/AAAAAAAACo8/-yM8i4WXKSc/s400/Web-UNK-Carlos_Nazareth_Vertical_Horizontal_Lines_Contrast.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628956603833074130" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2027351789696707535?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-43584697643517617012011-07-11T10:22:00.007-06:002011-07-11T11:50:34.574-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Larry Weinman. Technique: Depth of Field.</span><br /><br />To be an effective image using Depth of Field as a compositional device, you have to have a well defined Center of Interest. I don't see one here. The sharply focused point is focused randomly along the rails of the bench. It's more of a Converging Lines image which would have been made better by cropping the lower portion of the image and focusing on either the near end or the far end of the bench.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PAWwuWhmglA/ThsyNTdOVYI/AAAAAAAACnc/mHaDQqEI9eU/s1600/Larry-Weinman-Depth-of-Field-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PAWwuWhmglA/ThsyNTdOVYI/AAAAAAAACnc/mHaDQqEI9eU/s400/Larry-Weinman-Depth-of-Field-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628147363472102786" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jodell Kruse. Technique: S Curve.</span><br /><br />Interesting image. The technique used is probably Depth of Field, not S Curve. For that, it works. I wonder exactly what the Center of Interest is. I don't know what that object is. Be careful in your shot selection that you can tell a story with your images.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TsVw6lhgwss/ThsuhG8lU3I/AAAAAAAACnU/URZM5CpcJyw/s1600/DSC_0185-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TsVw6lhgwss/ThsuhG8lU3I/AAAAAAAACnU/URZM5CpcJyw/s400/DSC_0185-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628143305664844658" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Converging Lines.</span><br /><br />This is a super image. Great job in finding an interesting and unique point of view. I would have worked a little more with this point of view. I'm not sure the focus point is where I would put it. It's not quite at the interesection of the two tree trunks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q-VXHDs0zBM/ThssjN30bQI/AAAAAAAACnM/EP35WL2uvsU/s1600/jeremy-converging-lines-web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q-VXHDs0zBM/ThssjN30bQI/AAAAAAAACnM/EP35WL2uvsU/s400/jeremy-converging-lines-web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628141142860393730" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carlos Nazareth. Technique: Depth of Field.</span><br /><br />This is both an example of Depth of Field and Contrast both in color and light to dark. Depth of Field would have been greatly enhanced by using a lens with a larger maximum aperture than f/4.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucBkVL1Y-AE/ThsjcCuZHOI/AAAAAAAACnE/eSB9HyoQmbg/s1600/Carlos_Nazareth_Depth_of_Field-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucBkVL1Y-AE/ThsjcCuZHOI/AAAAAAAACnE/eSB9HyoQmbg/s400/Carlos_Nazareth_Depth_of_Field-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628131124004330722" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4358469764351761701?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-48580709430181277972011-07-10T16:33:00.012-06:002011-07-10T18:34:48.170-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Framing.</span><br /><br />Ok, I get that the Center of Interest is the weathered door. Framing? Where? I think you had some interesting possibilities here and you sort of blew it. It's really just a record shot of the door. The content on either side of the door is pretty benign. Converting it to black and white helps. I would have worked a little harder on this series because I strongly suspect there were some interesting possibilities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ne7xm1YkQbg/ThpDzNPKf8I/AAAAAAAACm8/FRpZoM0cce0/s1600/jeremy.framing.web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ne7xm1YkQbg/ThpDzNPKf8I/AAAAAAAACm8/FRpZoM0cce0/s400/jeremy.framing.web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627885231358508994" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carlos Nazareth. Technique: Fibonacci and Contrast.</span><br /><br />This is an excellent example of how the Fibonacci Curve strengthens an image and cropping to panoramic emphasizes the curve even more. The Center of Interest is obvious. The leaves on the left are so-so but they don't hurt the photo too much. I would probably clone out the small vertical branch because it does nothing for the image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JMU6-vmEH1I/Tho_hLu1F_I/AAAAAAAACm0/HohiQT41juo/s1600/Carlos_Nazareth_Fibonacci_Contrast-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 204px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JMU6-vmEH1I/Tho_hLu1F_I/AAAAAAAACm0/HohiQT41juo/s400/Carlos_Nazareth_Fibonacci_Contrast-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627880523670296562" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carlos Nazareth. Technique: Motion Blur.</span><br /><br />Carlos tried to apply Motion Blur by spinning the barrel of the zoom lens. The prerequisite for creating this type of image is strong vertical lines. If anything, this image has stronger horizontal lines. As a result, a lot of the image just sort of looks like a mess. I'm not crazy about the Center of Interest, the blond grass. It doesn't speak to me especially since the flowers in front of it are prettier and more interesting. Remember to decide "what" before you decide "how."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--LGeXS0E8rk/Tho53OzRM_I/AAAAAAAACms/s-1UrJ5V2fE/s1600/Carlos_Nazareth_Motion_Blur-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--LGeXS0E8rk/Tho53OzRM_I/AAAAAAAACms/s-1UrJ5V2fE/s400/Carlos_Nazareth_Motion_Blur-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627874305381577714" /></a><br /><br />I was sort of intrigued by what you might be able to do with this image by applying Depth of Field as a compositional technique. I used OnOne Focus Point to create an oval of focus around the tall grass and further blur the surroundings. Then I used OneOne PhotoTools Impressionistic tool to make the area surrounding the tall grass more painterly. Finally, I cropped the image to an 8x10 ratio which resulted in the grass being placed on the axis of the Rule of Thirds.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qPioq3BCfnc/Tho5IKV-YNI/AAAAAAAACmk/epL7r7aTHBg/s1600/Carlos_Nazareth_Motion_Blur-Edit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qPioq3BCfnc/Tho5IKV-YNI/AAAAAAAACmk/epL7r7aTHBg/s400/Carlos_Nazareth_Motion_Blur-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627873496731115730" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terza Kurki. Technique: S Curve.</span><br /><br />The purpose of an S Curve, similar to leading lines, should be to lead us to "something." In this case, I don't know what it is. Perhaps by moving to the right and backing up you could have created a more dramatic S Curve from right to left. Additionally, the sky is bright and without definition. Since our eye naturally goes to the "whitest and the brightest" in an image, the sky weakens the photo. Shooting at essentially eye level makes the whole thing look too "normal. In addition to backing up, I would have shot from a very high level to take the sky out. My tripod goes to 9 feet and I frequently bring a ladder (because I'm short!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGrNnSfkqHI/Tho1EJnAmGI/AAAAAAAACmc/tfZC3z189b0/s1600/DSC05740_s-curve_kurki-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGrNnSfkqHI/Tho1EJnAmGI/AAAAAAAACmc/tfZC3z189b0/s400/DSC05740_s-curve_kurki-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627869029768140898" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sally MacRae Jaffe. Technique: Unknown.</span><br /><br />Insects and animals are tough, tough, tough subjects to shoot creatively. Rarely, will they pause long enough for you to carefully consider what you are doing. To be a good photographer of this kind of subject matter, you have to practice, practice, practice. When you have the opportunity to get the shot, you have to compose instantaneously and intuitively. The major problem with this image, even though the background is pretty blown out of focus, is that it's still way too busy. It distracts and detracts from the Center of Interest. Regardless, you did a pretty good job. A quality macro lens, shot wide open, with IS (Image Stabilization), would enable you to nail this shot and take the background to a complete blur. Some of this can be accomplished in post processing. Unfortunately, you sent me a very small file which cannot be effectively edited.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPz3ERYQtLg/Thox3YQzOHI/AAAAAAAACmU/sRs7cg4OH38/s1600/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25281%2529-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gPz3ERYQtLg/Thox3YQzOHI/AAAAAAAACmU/sRs7cg4OH38/s400/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25281%2529-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627865511828338802" /></a><br /><br />You can see from applying the Rule of Thirds, the dragon fly just misses both axes, upper left and lower left. Any movement either direction would have strengthened this image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7mpry_8yE4/ThoxizTtVnI/AAAAAAAACmM/6N8zw1AdfbQ/s1600/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25281%2529-1-Edited.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7mpry_8yE4/ThoxizTtVnI/AAAAAAAACmM/6N8zw1AdfbQ/s400/Sally-MacRae-Jaffe-%25281%2529-1-Edited.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627865158311040626" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lisa Lawin. Technique: Unspecified.</span><br /><br />This is a nice image that is, quite frankly, a dime a dozen. It's really a documentary shot of this bloom. It doesn't tell a story because there is no composition at all that I can detect. You build a composition of this bloom by backing up and placing it in some context at an angle other than what we are normally used to seeing it at. The image is only partially in focus because it was shot at f/5.7. The other way to build a better composition is to fill the frame with the bloom, open up as far as possible, and make one part of the bloom stand in sharp focus while the rest of it goes to a blur.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3APL4GuCeY8/ThotBvLJ-mI/AAAAAAAACmE/e8yvpws2kW4/s1600/DSC_0220-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3APL4GuCeY8/ThotBvLJ-mI/AAAAAAAACmE/e8yvpws2kW4/s400/DSC_0220-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627860192219232866" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Larry Weinman. Technique: Leading Lines</span><br /><br />This is interesting image in a lot of ways. Leading Lines take you from the top of the image through to the back of the image. In this case, the pergola itself is the Center of Interest so the compositional technique is the foundation for the entire image. I like the angle and the lens choice which warps the straight lines of the supporting posts. The processing is over the top. I think it goes a little too far. I don't like the fringing in the trees. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T-d3Ee-0OCs/ThorODC8oCI/AAAAAAAACl8/YyvRcqylbVg/s1600/Larry-Weinman-Leading-Lines2-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T-d3Ee-0OCs/ThorODC8oCI/AAAAAAAACl8/YyvRcqylbVg/s400/Larry-Weinman-Leading-Lines2-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627858204688687138" /></a><br /><br />J<span style="font-weight:bold;">odell Kruse. Technique: Repetition and Depth of Field</span><br /><br />What makes this image work is neither Repetition nor Depth of Field. The compositional technique is actually Contrast using Light and Dark. The dark areas serve to direct your attention to the light areas, the Center of Interest. Kudos to Jodell for being observant and finding this subject matter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3TtbfQ9ZkY/ThopS4s5ecI/AAAAAAAACl0/oULMvEBg3ck/s1600/DSC_0110-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3TtbfQ9ZkY/ThopS4s5ecI/AAAAAAAACl0/oULMvEBg3ck/s400/DSC_0110-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627856088787941826" /></a><br /><br />This image was under exposed which took away from the drama of the shot. I added richness, color, and tone in the mushrooms by putting the image through OnOne PhotoTools Color and Tone Enhancer as well as the Golden Enhancer tool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CjUWkZQPqFE/Thoo3AhyUuI/AAAAAAAACls/JTYuiroETNc/s1600/DSC_0110-Edited.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CjUWkZQPqFE/Thoo3AhyUuI/AAAAAAAACls/JTYuiroETNc/s400/DSC_0110-Edited.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627855609852482274" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4858070943018127797?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-81241386265682947812011-07-03T14:11:00.010-06:002011-07-03T15:54:51.716-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Rule of Thirds</span><br /><br />Stunning image; an excellent example of Rule of Thirds. The panoramic cropping adds considerable value to this image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kq4nGjpcvj8/ThDk2VZzZgI/AAAAAAAAClk/TZ2I8bwfzM8/s1600/Jack-Young-Rule-of-Thirds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 138px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kq4nGjpcvj8/ThDk2VZzZgI/AAAAAAAAClk/TZ2I8bwfzM8/s400/Jack-Young-Rule-of-Thirds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625247556695188994" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr_h5a4VneM/ThDkxo1tEXI/AAAAAAAAClc/MyBpqHQi3VA/s1600/Jack-Young-Rule-of-Thirds-Lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 138px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr_h5a4VneM/ThDkxo1tEXI/AAAAAAAAClc/MyBpqHQi3VA/s400/Jack-Young-Rule-of-Thirds-Lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625247476013142386" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Fibonacci Ratio</span><br /><br />This image doesn't work as an example of Fibonacci. Even though this example and others following are incorrectly described, they are still good images. I just want you all to understand what you are or are not doing. It's still a great image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6PuI8ZKMGs/ThDj10nNLCI/AAAAAAAAClU/uJ9rMdBRfNU/s1600/Jack-Young-Fibonacci-Ratio.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S6PuI8ZKMGs/ThDj10nNLCI/AAAAAAAAClU/uJ9rMdBRfNU/s400/Jack-Young-Fibonacci-Ratio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625246448381406242" /></a><br /><br />When you apply Fibonacci, the heart of the Joe Pye Weed should be in the middle of the small box. You can't crop this image to Fibonacci. It needs to be composed from further away. It does, however, work as a an example of the Golden Ratio or Phi.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bsUuB0RQy-s/ThDjvsqOR4I/AAAAAAAAClM/SRo70WrFdEQ/s1600/Jack-Young-Fibonacci-Ratio-Lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bsUuB0RQy-s/ThDjvsqOR4I/AAAAAAAAClM/SRo70WrFdEQ/s400/Jack-Young-Fibonacci-Ratio-Lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625246343167362946" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Converging Lines</span><br /><br />Not an example of Converging Lines (the lines don't converge) but it is an example of Framing. The boat house structure, in silhouette, frames the horizon and sky. What I find interesting about this image is that the Framing essentially acts as a cropping device to turn this into a panoramic. Great job!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xfhHUDjsQ/ThDimRnSpGI/AAAAAAAAClE/rI0ISxpAzG8/s1600/Jack-Young-Converging-Lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xfhHUDjsQ/ThDimRnSpGI/AAAAAAAAClE/rI0ISxpAzG8/s400/Jack-Young-Converging-Lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625245081776858210" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Camera Movement</span><br /><br />I love this image....BUT! It isn't an example of camera movement. There is no camera movement. Rather, it is an example of Depth of Field used as a compositional technique. The foreground, although radically out of focus, draws your eye to the sharply in focus Center of Interest. Wonderful texture.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DBCuRstOHZc/ThDh23D6SFI/AAAAAAAACk8/6vJfOyToc48/s1600/Jack-Young-Camera-Movement.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DBCuRstOHZc/ThDh23D6SFI/AAAAAAAACk8/6vJfOyToc48/s400/Jack-Young-Camera-Movement.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625244267195287634" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Build Foreground</span><br /><br />This is a nice image but is NOT an example of Build Foreground. The foreground, the rocks and plant material, are too underexposed. I tried lightening them but there really isn't enough digital information to make it work. HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography would have saved this image by adding dynamic range to the foreground. It's really more an example of Horizontal Lines (water and horizon) with interrupted by one strong Vertical Line.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gs4T90_dlAk/ThDg8r7UDGI/AAAAAAAACk0/fCB929C5h6Y/s1600/Jack-Young-Build-Foreground-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gs4T90_dlAk/ThDg8r7UDGI/AAAAAAAACk0/fCB929C5h6Y/s400/Jack-Young-Build-Foreground-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625243267774024802" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carol Jacobson. Technique: Framing</span><br /><br />This is a mildly interesting image. It does illustrate framing with the structure of the pergola framing the image for the Roman columns on the left.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUDqCGHW5Ys/ThDbNM5jL-I/AAAAAAAACks/IAQ_EHa3jww/s1600/framing_jacobson-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUDqCGHW5Ys/ThDbNM5jL-I/AAAAAAAACks/IAQ_EHa3jww/s400/framing_jacobson-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625236954433138658" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carol Jacobson. Technique: Framing</span><br /><br />This is a gorgeous image. The framing of the tree wrapping around the top of the image is excellent. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0Y-1D4VWzM/ThDaLHav3cI/AAAAAAAACkk/VK_k-2jKtxw/s1600/framing_jacboson-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0Y-1D4VWzM/ThDaLHav3cI/AAAAAAAACkk/VK_k-2jKtxw/s400/framing_jacboson-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625235819090402754" /></a><br /><br />I thought the foreground material below the foundation of the boat house was superfluous. I straightened and cropped this image. Unless you are an absolute purist, realize you have ample opportunity to improve an image in post processing. Ansel Adams was the king of post processing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IknrZK1NHbY/ThDaEqjIC3I/AAAAAAAACkc/EwXGgLCxCek/s1600/framing_jacboson-Straighten-Crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IknrZK1NHbY/ThDaEqjIC3I/AAAAAAAACkc/EwXGgLCxCek/s400/framing_jacboson-Straighten-Crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625235708261698418" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carol Jacobson. Technique: Depth of Field</span><br /><br />This is the opposite of using Depth of Field as a compositional technique. Everything is in focus; the image was shot at f/14. The Converging Lines as well as Building Foreground of the rail draw your eye through the image which makes it pretty interesting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ax9Dy7ccN2k/ThDZIqGEwII/AAAAAAAACkU/SFRTdGhN5Go/s1600/depth_of_field_jacobson-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ax9Dy7ccN2k/ThDZIqGEwII/AAAAAAAACkU/SFRTdGhN5Go/s400/depth_of_field_jacobson-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625234677347696770" /></a><br /><br />I used the Photoshop Plug-In OnOne Focal Point 2 to selectively focus on either the front of the image or the back of the image simulating the effect of shooting wide open. You decide which one is better.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgE82FF7MGM/ThDZCxbZJxI/AAAAAAAACkM/MjDFrRjlpnE/s1600/depth_of_field_jacobson-Back-Focus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgE82FF7MGM/ThDZCxbZJxI/AAAAAAAACkM/MjDFrRjlpnE/s400/depth_of_field_jacobson-Back-Focus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625234576236947218" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XjcLn1dcsQg/ThDY4szPowI/AAAAAAAACkE/e3H_aT6pDKM/s1600/depth_of_field_jacobson-Front-Focus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XjcLn1dcsQg/ThDY4szPowI/AAAAAAAACkE/e3H_aT6pDKM/s400/depth_of_field_jacobson-Front-Focus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625234403196117762" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carol Jacobson. Technique: Converging Lines</span><br /><br />This is not a drop dead photograph but it does demonstrate the technique and the bench, the Center of Interest, is at an intersecting point of the Rule of Thirds. The Converging Lines draw your eye right to the Center of Interest.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gIhMNZbPn4/ThDYALZA4OI/AAAAAAAACj8/foFbK5rNcF8/s1600/converging_lines_DOF_jacobson-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gIhMNZbPn4/ThDYALZA4OI/AAAAAAAACj8/foFbK5rNcF8/s400/converging_lines_DOF_jacobson-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625233432155054306" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Barb Tholkes. Technique: Contrast</span><br /><br />Indeed, this is a good example of using contrast as a compositional technique. It also employs framing by using the boat house structure as a foreground silhouette. I'm wondering about the center of interest. If it's the background horizon, it isn't a strong choice. Remember, decide "what" before you decide "how." <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FBDcZgs2fE0/ThDNSTCqrzI/AAAAAAAACj0/KNLP_h9DAcA/s1600/DSC_2687-Contrast-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FBDcZgs2fE0/ThDNSTCqrzI/AAAAAAAACj0/KNLP_h9DAcA/s400/DSC_2687-Contrast-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625221648818548530" /></a><br /><br />I decided to make some adjustments to see how I could improve this image in post processing. First, I straightened the horizon and cropped it in CS5 to make it symmetrical. Then I applied 3 tools in OnOne PhotoTools 2.6 Pro. I used a tool called Velveteen to add texture, detail, and murkiness on the lower right side of the image. Next, I used Golden Hour Enhancer to add a bit of color to the sky. Finally, I added an effect called Crayon to give it a bit more texture and a more painterly look. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--j9do9yaRKo/ThDNLR2Ql5I/AAAAAAAACjs/eQ0yz0dBGJo/s1600/DSC_2687-Contrast-Adjusted.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--j9do9yaRKo/ThDNLR2Ql5I/AAAAAAAACjs/eQ0yz0dBGJo/s400/DSC_2687-Contrast-Adjusted.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625221528238987154" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8124138626568294781?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-22363686671465093412011-07-01T08:48:00.006-06:002011-07-01T12:06:33.970-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Images that fail due to a lack of a Center of Interest</span><br /><br />I'm lumping the following 8 images together because they seem to have the same problem. What is the point? You need to choose something and create a composition around that. Don't just shoot the technique itself. If the subject content doesn't "change the world" as you may recall from one of the essays, then "pass-a-dena." Here are a few brief comments:<br /><br />The bench and flower pot are just not that compelling in the context of this scene. Perhaps if it was considerably brighter. I suppose if Monet had painted it, it would have become a masterpiece...or not. It just doesn't sing. Technically, it is a Fibonacci.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdiBcUsglUE/Tg4FwAAnesI/AAAAAAAACjk/Gy0UNhTseNQ/s1600/tom_alvarez_fibonacci_ratio-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdiBcUsglUE/Tg4FwAAnesI/AAAAAAAACjk/Gy0UNhTseNQ/s400/tom_alvarez_fibonacci_ratio-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624439306826775234" /></a><br /><br />I have a love/hate thing going with this image. It has a huge impact when you first see it. Upon a closer look, it just seems to fall apart. It's all about the color...perhaps that's the Center of Interest. Otherwise, the horizon is slightly out of focus or blurry which would prevent this from being a good enlargement.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZST3vfZXKrs/Tg4FpNyNaHI/AAAAAAAACjc/5lwxl2FzUGo/s1600/Terry-Cropped-from-rules-of-3rd%2527s-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZST3vfZXKrs/Tg4FpNyNaHI/AAAAAAAACjc/5lwxl2FzUGo/s400/Terry-Cropped-from-rules-of-3rd%2527s-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624439190265358450" /></a><br /><br />Nice...but, so what?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tjo2drmzk3k/Tg4FjYQZhHI/AAAAAAAACjU/mhDYxAlq7hg/s1600/Off-the-Trail-Framing-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tjo2drmzk3k/Tg4FjYQZhHI/AAAAAAAACjU/mhDYxAlq7hg/s400/Off-the-Trail-Framing-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624439089997120626" /></a><br /><br />I guess the buoys are the Center of Interest with some sort of horizontal line/contrast thing going on. The buoys are blurry.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kW7DOf_8Bgg/Tg4Fakw7jXI/AAAAAAAACjM/8t4OgopRZQ0/s1600/Buoys-Playing-Contrast-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 237px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kW7DOf_8Bgg/Tg4Fakw7jXI/AAAAAAAACjM/8t4OgopRZQ0/s400/Buoys-Playing-Contrast-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624438938735971698" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVRK-qHCHdA/Tg4FPQ_nSdI/AAAAAAAACjE/k2mhnSWxH18/s1600/Grasses-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EVRK-qHCHdA/Tg4FPQ_nSdI/AAAAAAAACjE/k2mhnSWxH18/s400/Grasses-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624438744450288082" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cEL0YnVNYgQ/Tg4FJ5T3bUI/AAAAAAAACi8/FJTSHDC_-V0/s1600/DSC_2848-Framing-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cEL0YnVNYgQ/Tg4FJ5T3bUI/AAAAAAAACi8/FJTSHDC_-V0/s400/DSC_2848-Framing-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624438652193434946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQbkZdGQ2h8/Tg4FB1ko-YI/AAAAAAAACi0/KgemeDJnTnY/s1600/DSC_2832-Diagonal-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MQbkZdGQ2h8/Tg4FB1ko-YI/AAAAAAAACi0/KgemeDJnTnY/s400/DSC_2832-Diagonal-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624438513751095682" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-47OuVQElKV0/Tg4E4-sA4LI/AAAAAAAACis/I2Kh0BXUaoE/s1600/DSC_2790-Vertical-Lines-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-47OuVQElKV0/Tg4E4-sA4LI/AAAAAAAACis/I2Kh0BXUaoE/s400/DSC_2790-Vertical-Lines-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624438361579118770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tom Alvarez. Technique: S Curves</span><br /><br />This is a pleasant image. Indeed, there is one prominent S Curve evident. Beyond that, I'm not sure what's going on here. There is not a clearly identifiable Center of Interest. The image is pretty monotone (all that green) with not enough highlights of other colors. I'm also not nuts about shooting this image at f/5.6 with the out of focus foreground. <br /><br />To improve this image, choose a Center of Interest. This could be anything from the red or white foliage on the left to the pergola in the background. Whatever you choose might involve another compositional technique other than S Curves but it also might be a stronger image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Koqm1r_s4w/Tg3m_KE1PSI/AAAAAAAACik/201Kl0SPbOI/s1600/tom_alvarez_s-curve-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Koqm1r_s4w/Tg3m_KE1PSI/AAAAAAAACik/201Kl0SPbOI/s400/tom_alvarez_s-curve-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624405482366385442" /></a><br /><br />You used a brush in Aperture to add saturation. I'm not sure that was necessary. The image is a little dark. If you look at the histogram, it's pretty pushed to the left which means it's already saturated. I did a couple of things. The horizon looked crooked to me even if it wasn't. I straightened it in CS5 to make the pergola straight and recropped. The recropping got rid of some of the foreground stuff. I selectively used a lighten brush in OnOne PhotoTools and lightened some of the foliage to give it some more highlights. I also used a Landscape Wow tool in OnOne PhotoTools to darken the background trees and sky so as to make the pergola pop a bit more. I lightened the whole image in CS5 Levels to bring the histogram totally into some level of exposure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4_QREaeiJck/Tg3m0OOaL5I/AAAAAAAACic/yE1meZTOVeQ/s1600/tom_alvarez_s-curve-modified-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4_QREaeiJck/Tg3m0OOaL5I/AAAAAAAACic/yE1meZTOVeQ/s400/tom_alvarez_s-curve-modified-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624405294501736338" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terry Zahrenhusen. Technique: Converging Lines, Contrast</span><br /><br />This is a darn near perfect illustration of Converging Lines and a thoughtful and well executed composition. I don't have to draw the converging lines...they are obvious. The borders of the tree trunk, in silhouette, draw our eyes to the Center of Interest, the crown of this magnificent tree. Slightly underexposed for increased saturation and nicely cropped to about an 8x10 ratio. This is a display worthy image. One note: you have some spots on your sensor. Consider getting it cleaned and be sure to dust off the front and back of your lens.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LDbxFLMI6_M/Tg3edZPLtII/AAAAAAAACiU/Uz6cYX9aBmQ/s1600/Terry-Diagonal-Contrast-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LDbxFLMI6_M/Tg3edZPLtII/AAAAAAAACiU/Uz6cYX9aBmQ/s400/Terry-Diagonal-Contrast-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624396106227758210" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2236368667146509341?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-11181133496306281482011-06-30T14:08:00.019-06:002011-07-01T08:43:01.336-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Stephen Racette. Technique: Motion Blur.</span><br /><br />This incredible image sets a very high bar. Please don't be intimidated by it and not send me photos you shot during the workshop. This image does have blur and it does have motion but it doesn't illustrate Motion Blur. Motion Blur implies that something (the Center of Interest) is in relatively sharp focus. In this case, the Center(s) of Interest are the bird and its reflection in the water. What makes this image so strong is that it is an excellent illustration of Diagonal Lines. The strong lines of the water are abruptly interrupted by the figures of the 2 birds placed just off of the Rule of Thirds. The other point I want to emphasize is perhaps the best image isn't in front of us or behind us; maybe it's above us or below us. Always be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to exploit a special moment. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocIIctI6d6E/Tgz3ytt0NqI/AAAAAAAACiM/Zpm2VvjVh_4/s1600/Swallow-in-flight-Motion-Blur-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocIIctI6d6E/Tgz3ytt0NqI/AAAAAAAACiM/Zpm2VvjVh_4/s400/Swallow-in-flight-Motion-Blur-Stephen-Racette-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624142485316187810" /></a><br /><br />Here is what I mean by the diagonal lines.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSHnFDH_9t0/Tgz3tuZjjwI/AAAAAAAACiE/iv_T2DIuG0Y/s1600/Swallow-in-flight-Motion-Blur-Stephen-Racette-Diagonal-Lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSHnFDH_9t0/Tgz3tuZjjwI/AAAAAAAACiE/iv_T2DIuG0Y/s400/Swallow-in-flight-Motion-Blur-Stephen-Racette-Diagonal-Lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624142399600299778" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rachel Cain. Technique: Center of Interest</span><br /><br />This marvelous image applies a myriad of rules and successfully breaks a couple of others. Nice work! You clearly identified the Center of Interest, the white furry flower. Ok...I helped you. The flower is very sharp and, in contrast, the rest of the image is pretty fuzzy. The flower is also the best exposed part of the image which is a basic rule of Composition. You broke a major rule of photography by shooting into the sun and creating a bunch of flare. But, this really works for you because the flare actually is interesting foreground that draws you from the top of the frame to the Center of Interest. The concept of Build Foreground is NOT exclusive to the bottom of the frame. The flare actually makes the image blurrier. I'm guessing the content to the right side of the image wasn't helpful so you creatively cropped the image to square. Square images, particularly, florals can be very attractive. My web site has a whole section of square florals. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ECo7EuuxYKQ/Tgzyq_N1jDI/AAAAAAAACh8/n34ixLZQCGE/s1600/Backlit-Bush-Copyr-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ECo7EuuxYKQ/Tgzyq_N1jDI/AAAAAAAACh8/n34ixLZQCGE/s400/Backlit-Bush-Copyr-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624136855016803378" /></a><br /><br />The image also works successfully illustrates the Rule of Thirds. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1pz76FXc2E/TgzylibUSaI/AAAAAAAACh0/EIJMWkNgN-c/s1600/Backlit-Bush-Thirds-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1pz76FXc2E/TgzylibUSaI/AAAAAAAACh0/EIJMWkNgN-c/s400/Backlit-Bush-Thirds-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624136761389369762" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jack Young. Technique: Motion Blur.</span><br /><br />Excellent! This motion blur technique is accomplished by using a slow shutter speed (low ISO, stopped down all the way) so you can spin the barrel of a zoom lens during the exposure. It's a fun technique but takes practice. This is an even better example of Converging Lines. The lines created by the blur draw you from the front of the image to the back. Symmetry (breaking the Rule of Thirds) also strengthens this image. The only weak part of this image is the cropping. Unfortunately, no metadata came over with your images so I don't know what lens you used. I'm guessing you probably used a wide angle zoom so that you had enough "spin" in it. One drawback is that you ended up with too much foreground with too little content. You tried to overcome this by cropping to a 2:1 ratio. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kMd2rACXlEA/Tgzn6ymYY1I/AAAAAAAAChU/CdB3XbUsdrU/s1600/Jack-Young-Motion-Blur.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kMd2rACXlEA/Tgzn6ymYY1I/AAAAAAAAChU/CdB3XbUsdrU/s400/Jack-Young-Motion-Blur.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624125031880090450" /></a><br /><br />I would tighten this image up even more by cropping to a 3:1 ratio as displayed below. It eliminates more foreground. Now the converging lines come right out of the bottom of the frame. I also used the Nik Color Efex Pro Photoshop Plug-in called Pro Contrast to "jump" the image a bit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OODs-E5mQcQ/TgznztpC_vI/AAAAAAAAChM/l09vYRKt-08/s1600/Jack-Young-Motion-Blur%2B3-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OODs-E5mQcQ/TgznztpC_vI/AAAAAAAAChM/l09vYRKt-08/s400/Jack-Young-Motion-Blur%2B3-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624124910290009842" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Carol Jacobson. Technique: Golden Ratio.</span><br /><br />This is an excellent image! It has a whole bunch of things going for it but it actually fails as a Golden Ratio example. What works: obvious center of interest, the bench; using natural elements (the trees) as a framing device; building foreground by drawing your eye from the bottom of the frame through to the bench (the plants look like they are bending in that direction). I like the way it's exposed, too. It's a bit on the dark side but enough that some detail in the background clouds is preserved.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NuHz0DcQj1Q/Tgzhs0QmANI/AAAAAAAACg8/wuT6ouJxObg/s1600/golden_ratio_jacobosn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NuHz0DcQj1Q/Tgzhs0QmANI/AAAAAAAACg8/wuT6ouJxObg/s400/golden_ratio_jacobosn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624118194737643730" /></a><br /><br />By cropping and moving the bench slightly, the image can be cropped to a Golden Ratio. Is it a better image than the original? Hmmm...I'm not so sure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wxOt_yNyZHs/Tgzhinjt0CI/AAAAAAAACg0/oWkFyDpsNe4/s1600/golden_ratio_jacobosn-2%2BCropped.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wxOt_yNyZHs/Tgzhinjt0CI/AAAAAAAACg0/oWkFyDpsNe4/s400/golden_ratio_jacobosn-2%2BCropped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624118019529494562" /></a><br /><br />Consider different processing options (including overexposure while shooting) to add drama to an image. This is the Infrared Effect in Lightroom. It serves to isolate the bench and perhaps tells more of a story about what is happening. Combine this with Golden Ratio cropping and this image goes to a different level.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FEZYkH_UsvY/Tgzgp4let0I/AAAAAAAACgs/agUKCfZrcqc/s1600/golden_ratio_jacobosn-3%2BInfrared.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FEZYkH_UsvY/Tgzgp4let0I/AAAAAAAACgs/agUKCfZrcqc/s400/golden_ratio_jacobosn-3%2BInfrared.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624117044847753026" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Barb Tholkes. Technique: Depth of Field.</span><br /><br />This is a hard subject to create a truly iconic image because it's so unpredictable. If only that darn bee would hold still! This is a pretty good image. Obviously, the bee is the center of interest and is pretty sharp. The problem is that there are other items which are also measurably in focus, particularly the flower petal to the right of the bee and the bloom below the bee at the bottom of the frame. Those items detract from the impact of the bee. I like the diagonal line of the stem going from one end of the frame to other with all kinds of curvy lines (represented by the blooms and other stems) in the background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xc3bJbMxMrI/TgzYCGtNLeI/AAAAAAAACgk/8mDVb_TpxCU/s1600/DSC_2664-Depth-of-Field-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xc3bJbMxMrI/TgzYCGtNLeI/AAAAAAAACgk/8mDVb_TpxCU/s400/DSC_2664-Depth-of-Field-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624107565350464994" /></a><br /><br />This image also is weakened because the bee is not on the grid of the Rule of Thirds. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gSWJ_baY7dE/TgzX6zL-XsI/AAAAAAAACgc/jyaKf_y7G8k/s1600/DSC_2664-Depth-of-Field-Thirds-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gSWJ_baY7dE/TgzX6zL-XsI/AAAAAAAACgc/jyaKf_y7G8k/s400/DSC_2664-Depth-of-Field-Thirds-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624107439851724482" /></a><br /><br />How to improve this image: Move around more (don't startle the bee and get stung!) to get the bee into the Thirds grid. In other words, shoot more! In the process, you might get that lower bloom out of the frame. A fast macro lens with IS (Image Stabilization) would enable you to get closer and open up even more. This would further isolate the bee and take the other blooms more out of focus.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremy Petrick. Technique: Leading Lines.</span><br /><br />This is a beautifully created image. It is NOT, however, an example of Leading Lines. This image works by using Color Contrast as a compositional technique. The bright primary color of the fern is contrasted with the dark, murky, (colorless?) texture of the tree. Was this "found" or did you place the fern in that position? <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-i6g-o7cYs/TgzsTYMyXoI/AAAAAAAAChc/Cme6r8jzjQQ/s1600/jeremy.leadinglines4874.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-i6g-o7cYs/TgzsTYMyXoI/AAAAAAAAChc/Cme6r8jzjQQ/s400/jeremy.leadinglines4874.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624129852336660098" /></a><br /><br />Leading Lines "leads" you into the frame to the Center of Interest. The fern does indeed lead you but it ends up nowhere. The fern IS the Center of Interest. As a side note, I "jumped" the green in this image by applying another Nik Color Efex tool called Foliage that only effects the green parts of an image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60ySuxLMajM/Tgzu2ZMCeBI/AAAAAAAAChs/IGaV1C39Lkc/s1600/jeremy.leadinglines4874%253F.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60ySuxLMajM/Tgzu2ZMCeBI/AAAAAAAAChs/IGaV1C39Lkc/s400/jeremy.leadinglines4874%253F.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624132652920633362" /></a><br /><br />This image gives you the opportunity to create numerous images, perhaps an entire portfolio. I hope you took a boat load of photos here. The image below illustrates Converging Lines. The fern leaves go to the point of infinity which happens to be in the very center of the image.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVNW86iyYRc/TgzuwoPR4mI/AAAAAAAAChk/yXoeYJPRBSc/s1600/jeremy.leadinglines4874%2BConverging.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVNW86iyYRc/TgzuwoPR4mI/AAAAAAAAChk/yXoeYJPRBSc/s400/jeremy.leadinglines4874%2BConverging.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624132553881543266" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1118113349630628148?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-53940452611886829962011-06-15T14:06:00.010-06:002011-06-15T14:15:20.705-06:00A most perfect day...a great couple, a fun wedding party...what more can you ask for?!?!*<br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />See more featured images here: <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.nextproof.com/galleries/bernini-stotts-wedding-features/">Erin and Kevin's Wedding Features</a></li><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--crbNhQr0w4/TfkRrwFD9rI/AAAAAAAACgU/aX1Z-lfb4ZM/s1600/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--crbNhQr0w4/TfkRrwFD9rI/AAAAAAAACgU/aX1Z-lfb4ZM/s400/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618541453459584690" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIhScrDYFyg/TfkRhg7EtgI/AAAAAAAACgM/y94S2hCZ8h4/s1600/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIhScrDYFyg/TfkRhg7EtgI/AAAAAAAACgM/y94S2hCZ8h4/s400/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618541277592466946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WG33ZnQe7GU/TfkRVeTJDPI/AAAAAAAACgE/k8t6pCIUNuk/s1600/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WG33ZnQe7GU/TfkRVeTJDPI/AAAAAAAACgE/k8t6pCIUNuk/s400/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618541070729678066" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqkOAjDlTKs/TfkRNYdMT7I/AAAAAAAACf8/lX-QsKJ4ams/s1600/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqkOAjDlTKs/TfkRNYdMT7I/AAAAAAAACf8/lX-QsKJ4ams/s400/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618540931722268594" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Oz-KPk1QOY/TfkRB-uQk_I/AAAAAAAACf0/d-Ulf6f5Ir4/s1600/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-24.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Oz-KPk1QOY/TfkRB-uQk_I/AAAAAAAACf0/d-Ulf6f5Ir4/s400/Berrini-Stotts_Features_1-24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618540735835968498" /></a><br /><br />*Other great things about this wedding: non-church wedding; everything took place at the Medina Country Club. Outdoor wedding ceremony. Relaxed atmosphere at the reception and party.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5394045261188682996?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-38548020501857227852011-06-01T15:10:00.005-06:002011-06-01T15:21:37.693-06:00Landscape project I shot last week in Chanhassen, MN. Complete with putting green, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen.<br /><br />All of these images were shot as HDR. Processed first through Nik HDR Efex (Lightroom) with further processing in OnOne PhotoTools, Nik Dfine (for noise reduction), Nik Color Efex, and tweaking in Photoshop. The people in the images were stitched in from other photos taken just for this purpose. <br /><br />See the other images from this project here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104522&bgcolor=black&view=grid/">Luong Project</a></li><br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it and see its detail:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vnNfvj2yMw/TearFgayHoI/AAAAAAAACfo/Om5tq4uvUMg/s1600/Luong_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vnNfvj2yMw/TearFgayHoI/AAAAAAAACfo/Om5tq4uvUMg/s400/Luong_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613362096653868674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SG8CszOWHHs/TearASQhqKI/AAAAAAAACfg/SvMABPZL7hM/s1600/Luong_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SG8CszOWHHs/TearASQhqKI/AAAAAAAACfg/SvMABPZL7hM/s400/Luong_8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613362006953404578" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GBMYyOB41GA/Teaq6q_pvxI/AAAAAAAACfY/lRZRSKlfBvk/s1600/Luong_9a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GBMYyOB41GA/Teaq6q_pvxI/AAAAAAAACfY/lRZRSKlfBvk/s400/Luong_9a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613361910514302738" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3854802050185722785?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-68903630910978047742011-05-31T11:36:00.006-06:002011-05-31T11:41:54.689-06:00Located just off the shores of Lake Calhoun in south Minneapolis, this intimate landscape project is tucked between older homes in a mature neighborhood. The images were meant to project a tranquil oasis. Wherever possible, I try to shoot at different times of the day to reflect the changing moods of a project. In this case, the project was staged and shot in the afternoon while the sun bathed the area in light. I returned the same evening to shoot at twilight.<br /><br />Images were shot as HDR, processed using Nik HDR Efex (directly from Lightroom) and tweaked further in Nik Color Efex, Dfine, and finished in Photoshop. <br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it!<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DP2C-SFsFXc/TeUng_N__uI/AAAAAAAACfQ/JeAYTZnhbPA/s1600/Erickson_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DP2C-SFsFXc/TeUng_N__uI/AAAAAAAACfQ/JeAYTZnhbPA/s400/Erickson_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612935958266642146" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CIuMmPsSB68/TeUnXdhWzZI/AAAAAAAACfI/YS7sQtRwm0o/s1600/Erickson_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CIuMmPsSB68/TeUnXdhWzZI/AAAAAAAACfI/YS7sQtRwm0o/s400/Erickson_8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612935794602200466" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AzMgh_AMcuQ/TeUnP4T5k6I/AAAAAAAACfA/Gf-CQ_PvZdA/s1600/Erickson_9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AzMgh_AMcuQ/TeUnP4T5k6I/AAAAAAAACfA/Gf-CQ_PvZdA/s400/Erickson_9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612935664354562978" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6890363091097804774?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-44009216096100543652011-05-20T12:42:00.003-06:002011-05-20T12:50:27.702-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPpgC7_f1K8/Tda2zhw6MvI/AAAAAAAACe4/E5-FctjTE-o/s1600/Arboretum-Pano-1-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPpgC7_f1K8/Tda2zhw6MvI/AAAAAAAACe4/E5-FctjTE-o/s400/Arboretum-Pano-1-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608871382289625842" /></a><br /><br />This image was created from 15 original photos. They were first processed through HDR Efex Pro with a custom setting to minimize ghosting from the moving leaves on the trees as well as to expand the dynamic range of the image. Five final images were combined together using Photoshop CS5 Photomerge. The final image was further processed in Photoshop to remove some blank areas at the top of the image and a road at the bottom of the image. On One PhotoTools was used to add color and tone and Golden Enhancer warmed the image slightly. Noise in the sky was reduced using Nik Dfine.<br /><br />Click on the image to enlarge it and see it's detail.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4400921609610054365?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-33748191553066566582011-05-19T16:16:00.003-06:002011-05-19T16:23:47.065-06:00Photography is not a commodity business...even amongst professionals. Recently, I was forwarded images shot by another photographer some time ago for one of my current clients. The quality differences between the photos he delivered and the ones I deliver is profound. What are the factors in creating a first class professional portrait?<br /><br />1. Lighting<br />2. Posing<br />3. Cropping<br />4. Detailed attention to complexion, hair, eyes, lips, and teeth<br />5. Vibrance and sharpening<br /><br />I hope you agree. Click on the image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KLwn4v-mb3w/TdWYClreunI/AAAAAAAACew/8396h1UTNfg/s1600/Photographer-comparison.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KLwn4v-mb3w/TdWYClreunI/AAAAAAAACew/8396h1UTNfg/s400/Photographer-comparison.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608556081201461874" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3374819155306656658?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-63284490351043448722011-05-18T14:25:00.010-06:002011-05-18T14:36:56.983-06:00From the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Many varieties of tulips are at full bloom. The Arboretum plants 32,000 tulip bulbs each year. Click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br />The image below was shot with a Canon 45mm Tilt/Shift lens.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K__-3_47axA/TdQs8PyEATI/AAAAAAAACeo/IVVjFTzKBzo/s1600/6662-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K__-3_47axA/TdQs8PyEATI/AAAAAAAACeo/IVVjFTzKBzo/s400/6662-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608156849523392818" /></a><br /><br />The images below were shot with the Canon 100mm f/2.8L IS macro lens. I hand held the camera on a soft case and shot up into the flowers. No tripod would have gone that low (at least that I own!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kP_U8J2hB9c/TdQstgEHYFI/AAAAAAAACeg/BaDa66Olc6M/s1600/6701-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kP_U8J2hB9c/TdQstgEHYFI/AAAAAAAACeg/BaDa66Olc6M/s400/6701-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608156596196040786" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWtZB7zmGmo/TdQsTiwBL-I/AAAAAAAACeY/cXN_sCAUE2E/s1600/6710-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWtZB7zmGmo/TdQsTiwBL-I/AAAAAAAACeY/cXN_sCAUE2E/s400/6710-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608156150240456674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ak6Ao2JjSf0/TdQr-xTQT4I/AAAAAAAACeQ/IgmqNSpxa9U/s1600/6711-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ak6Ao2JjSf0/TdQr-xTQT4I/AAAAAAAACeQ/IgmqNSpxa9U/s400/6711-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608155793369091970" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzlascRWNkM/TdQrpEby8jI/AAAAAAAACeI/ZtYY5vrvBn0/s1600/6713-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzlascRWNkM/TdQrpEby8jI/AAAAAAAACeI/ZtYY5vrvBn0/s400/6713-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608155420548067890" /></a><br /><br />I added the Monet effect (Nik Color Efex Pro) to the background of this image:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3lSv-JS5nw/TdQrVy3cglI/AAAAAAAACeA/I0ZXse6BqqA/s1600/6816-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3lSv-JS5nw/TdQrVy3cglI/AAAAAAAACeA/I0ZXse6BqqA/s400/6816-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608155089414685266" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6328449035104344872?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-84521400725788836892011-05-13T12:00:00.004-06:002011-05-13T12:05:41.165-06:00Take a look at how we professionally retouch images and I give my clients different background options. The blue background was digitally created based on a client's specifications. The first image is the original right off of the camera. The second image is after retouching and, third, placed on the new background.<br /><br />Click on the image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bHrGUjPw-e4/Tc1yFhB9EvI/AAAAAAAACd4/-r5S4Md3X-4/s1600/BeforeAfter-4-blog"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 102px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bHrGUjPw-e4/Tc1yFhB9EvI/AAAAAAAACd4/-r5S4Md3X-4/s400/BeforeAfter-4-blog" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606262550237614834" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8452140072578883689?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-65481222874214470012011-05-07T12:40:00.009-06:002011-05-13T12:04:20.885-06:00This is a new shoe and hand bag retail concept being developed by the people who own Wilsons Leather. The new prototype is in Albertville, MN. Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IrPznxdbeik/TcWTXrHYs9I/AAAAAAAACdw/sb-uPyvAx5g/s1600/Camuto-Exteriors_5-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IrPznxdbeik/TcWTXrHYs9I/AAAAAAAACdw/sb-uPyvAx5g/s400/Camuto-Exteriors_5-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604047346252428242" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJYaiqWKtmI/TcWTJniTxUI/AAAAAAAACdo/ORJ3UjAMfAU/s1600/Camuto-Exteriors_9-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJYaiqWKtmI/TcWTJniTxUI/AAAAAAAACdo/ORJ3UjAMfAU/s400/Camuto-Exteriors_9-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604047104773440834" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8aktmDwxMdo/TcWS2ikgP5I/AAAAAAAACdg/pd64EY4S7Mg/s1600/Camuto-Interior_1-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8aktmDwxMdo/TcWS2ikgP5I/AAAAAAAACdg/pd64EY4S7Mg/s400/Camuto-Interior_1-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604046777022955410" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjw-8tkS8ek/TcWSq2-MXhI/AAAAAAAACdY/5cAFzi4fk3k/s1600/Camuto-Interior_6-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjw-8tkS8ek/TcWSq2-MXhI/AAAAAAAACdY/5cAFzi4fk3k/s400/Camuto-Interior_6-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604046576340983314" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--nK7EYjyX2M/TcWSfZ-uyzI/AAAAAAAACdQ/Fwr3sr0e7HI/s1600/Camuto-Interior_9-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--nK7EYjyX2M/TcWSfZ-uyzI/AAAAAAAACdQ/Fwr3sr0e7HI/s400/Camuto-Interior_9-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604046379580050226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LTXxq3PydGU/TcWSUD5Xu-I/AAAAAAAACdI/w7iDWSv6Ej0/s1600/Camuto-People--5-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LTXxq3PydGU/TcWSUD5Xu-I/AAAAAAAACdI/w7iDWSv6Ej0/s400/Camuto-People--5-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604046184673426402" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6548122287421447001?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-42227660811935805322011-04-26T15:59:00.006-06:002011-04-26T16:08:12.120-06:00This rather modest project, shot for one of my architectural clients, at the University of Minnesota's Medical School/Department of Urology, illustrates why architects (should) hire professional photographers.<br /><br />The before shots were not meant to be finished project photos. However, they were shot with a point and shoot camera. The after shots were shot by me with professional equipment. The images were shot as HDR which expanded the dynamic range of the photos. That's why you can see detail in the shadows and highlights (particularly the ceiling lights) and the tone of the woodwork is richer and more realistic. Each image was comprised of 5-7 images shot at different exposures.<br /><br />Of course, a better perspective and a wide angle lens (with little or no distortion) provide better coverage and tell more of the story of the project.<br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgoJ7AHC_4o/TbdAwgv6r3I/AAAAAAAACdA/VZp9qfSjy_M/s1600/BeforeAfter2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dgoJ7AHC_4o/TbdAwgv6r3I/AAAAAAAACdA/VZp9qfSjy_M/s400/BeforeAfter2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600015863827312498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oNWTFZrkU8Q/TbdAfbkoX0I/AAAAAAAACc4/VNlzGERYUuw/s1600/BeforeAfter1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oNWTFZrkU8Q/TbdAfbkoX0I/AAAAAAAACc4/VNlzGERYUuw/s400/BeforeAfter1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600015570380021570" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4222766081193580532?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-21394347014939131822011-04-13T10:11:00.004-06:002011-04-13T10:17:07.538-06:00Pincushion Protea, a tropical flower. The first version is a square.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OTtR956MNy8/TaXL5WCtSqI/AAAAAAAACcw/GYNjOtc2sKE/s1600/Square-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OTtR956MNy8/TaXL5WCtSqI/AAAAAAAACcw/GYNjOtc2sKE/s400/Square-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595102298107628194" /></a><br /><br />This version is converted to a panoramic and a scratched metal effect was applied to the background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHA5MKe6Vso/TaXLlbWns4I/AAAAAAAACco/mLOyMBiZvjQ/s1600/Panoramic-Scratched-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHA5MKe6Vso/TaXLlbWns4I/AAAAAAAACco/mLOyMBiZvjQ/s400/Panoramic-Scratched-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595101955935941506" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it. The image was created from 29 separate shots merged together using focus stacking in Adobe Photoshop CS5. The working image was 2.16 gig!<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2139434701493913182?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-56379018568740762292011-04-01T11:19:00.004-06:002011-04-01T11:29:56.636-06:00Professional retouching applied to an executive portrait takes it from ordinary to extraordinary. Complexion smoothening along with blemish removal and natural wrinkle softening combined with subtle eye and teeth brightening enhances the face while still keeping it genuine. The background is also brightened to pure white for this client.<br /><br />Click on the image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSHVob1s1Z0/TZYJOxPugXI/AAAAAAAACcg/48p5K-Aual0/s1600/Before-After-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSHVob1s1Z0/TZYJOxPugXI/AAAAAAAACcg/48p5K-Aual0/s400/Before-After-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590666136769167730" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5637901856874076229?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-25064830016360498512011-03-31T14:24:00.005-06:002011-03-31T14:30:25.126-06:00Here's another example of how we create Virtual Groups® and combine them with Virtual Backgrounds® resulting in one great photo. The process starts with individuals photographed on a white neutral background. From a variety of background shot for this client, one was chosen. Shooting backgrounds for this type of final product is usually included at no charge.<br /><br />(Click on each image to enlarge it)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2snvU99Sqo/TZTjcipE1eI/AAAAAAAACcY/joRtM001X6I/s1600/Group-Example-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2snvU99Sqo/TZTjcipE1eI/AAAAAAAACcY/joRtM001X6I/s400/Group-Example-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590343116948559330" /></a><br /><br />The background was modified to remove some distracting elements. Using OnOne Software's Mask Pro® the individuals were carefully outlined and stitched into the background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QUKyWdBEJGs/TZTjP9DWd6I/AAAAAAAACcQ/u9ilU_0eMjA/s1600/Group-2a-Test-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QUKyWdBEJGs/TZTjP9DWd6I/AAAAAAAACcQ/u9ilU_0eMjA/s400/Group-2a-Test-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590342900699789218" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2506483001636049851?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-74140971495054974102011-03-30T14:55:00.004-06:002011-03-30T15:02:06.609-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vh5cWPz29x0/TZOZC1WTDmI/AAAAAAAACcI/5a-jmxJ1Zd8/s1600/Processing-Sample.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 126px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vh5cWPz29x0/TZOZC1WTDmI/AAAAAAAACcI/5a-jmxJ1Zd8/s400/Processing-Sample.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589979836456308322" /></a><br /><br />Different processing options available in some of my Photoshop plug-ins enables me to create optional final products.<br /><br />The first image on the left, the original, is the standard photo you'll want to use for publication and on your web site. <br /><br />The next images could be used effectively in display prints at company headquarters, in the board room, or elsewhere.<br /><br />The images were processed using a variety of methods. The second image (from the left) is called Grunge, third is Tattered Paper, and the fourth image is called Metal.<br /><br />Let me know what you think!<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7414097149505497410?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-41891562306202549402011-03-07T11:28:00.013-06:002011-03-07T18:06:41.664-06:00Orchid from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. I'm contemplating printing this series on metal squares (aluminum). Click on each image to enlarge it and enjoy!<br /><br />No Background (Full Bleed):<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ieoguCUCWSc/TXUXrQ4ILVI/AAAAAAAACb4/Y6AGYnwQsBM/s1600/Orchid-2-Final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ieoguCUCWSc/TXUXrQ4ILVI/AAAAAAAACb4/Y6AGYnwQsBM/s400/Orchid-2-Final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581393345227795794" /></a><br /><br />Clean Mix Background:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UnPvsWCD-RI/TXUWwTlSRhI/AAAAAAAACbg/gv8ekq5rGS4/s1600/Clean-Mix-Background.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UnPvsWCD-RI/TXUWwTlSRhI/AAAAAAAACbg/gv8ekq5rGS4/s400/Clean-Mix-Background.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581392332341790226" /></a><br /><br />Acid Background:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zCzBzFKSVUE/TXUWaRXqi8I/AAAAAAAACbY/mmsUy6Bim_s/s1600/Acid-Burn-12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zCzBzFKSVUE/TXUWaRXqi8I/AAAAAAAACbY/mmsUy6Bim_s/s400/Acid-Burn-12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581391953790667714" /></a><br /><br />This image was composed from 40 separate shots stacked together. The working image was 3.2 gig.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HwQTbAt1jKE/TXVyxMnyD8I/AAAAAAAACcA/CastqXVuF6s/s1600/Orchid-3-Final-1-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HwQTbAt1jKE/TXVyxMnyD8I/AAAAAAAACcA/CastqXVuF6s/s400/Orchid-3-Final-1-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581493502722838466" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4189156230620254940?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-69767266770390896352011-03-04T17:29:00.004-06:002011-03-04T17:36:54.528-06:00This orchid, taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's annual show, is a composite of 20 images. A Canon 100mm/f2.8 Macro lens was used as well as a Bogen/Manfrotto 454 Slider. Images were spaced at 2mm distanced. They were later merged in Photoshop CS5 and compiled using Focus Stacking. After cropping, the image was put through OnOne PhotoTool's Quality/Tone Enhancer and the bottom part of the image was processed using a Monet effect.<br /><br />This technique will be part of the workshop I'm teaching at the Twin Cities Photography Group studios on March 29th. <br />Sign up here:<br /><li><a href="http://www.meetup.com/tcphotogroup//">Twin Cities Photography Group</a></li><br /><br />Click on the image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0tErz3cJXc/TXF2FJ2X_2I/AAAAAAAACbI/wbPcDZHw4Ms/s1600/Orchid-1a-Final-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0tErz3cJXc/TXF2FJ2X_2I/AAAAAAAACbI/wbPcDZHw4Ms/s400/Orchid-1a-Final-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580371244204162914" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6976726677039089635?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-70122548919357038002011-03-03T13:07:00.008-06:002011-03-03T13:27:10.439-06:00Here is another example of how we use panoramics as both still images as well as with motion. Click on the image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WH5iwICo17c/TW_nPq9lsKI/AAAAAAAACbA/7rawEP9Izts/s1600/_Saunders_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WH5iwICo17c/TW_nPq9lsKI/AAAAAAAACbA/7rawEP9Izts/s400/_Saunders_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579932719751999650" /></a><br /><br /><br /><!-- START FreeVideoCoding.com --><br /><embed src="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/extra/Saunders.mov" width="640" height="512" autoplay="true" controller="true" type="video/quicktime" scale="tofit" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/"> </embed><br><a href="http://www.freevideocoding.com">FreeVideoCoding.com</a><br /><!-- END FreeVideoCoding.com --><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7012254891935703800?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-31158834767909868952011-03-01T15:37:00.007-06:002011-03-03T13:10:04.387-06:00Click on the image to enlarge it. This is a new version of the popular Virtual Group® product I offer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eTdAJhMTZ9c/TW1yidPD2GI/AAAAAAAACa4/Pfw53SjM9BU/s1600/Group3-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eTdAJhMTZ9c/TW1yidPD2GI/AAAAAAAACa4/Pfw53SjM9BU/s400/Group3-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579241449670826082" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3115883476790986895?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-90971489263922565092011-02-21T13:14:00.003-06:002011-03-01T15:39:18.317-06:00I'm on the threshold of building a new blog featuring screen wide images, slide shows, an animated header and more. Stay tuned. Once it's up, I'll share resources and the experience.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-9097148926392256509?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-84743730498770755452011-02-17T14:15:00.006-06:002011-02-19T09:45:12.036-06:00Many of the images I've shot for Red Lobster are featured on their web site.li><a href="http://www.redlobster.com//">www.redlobster.com</a></li><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yN0N7RX47t8/TV2E_BgPQaI/AAAAAAAACaY/4Ze6kX804Rg/s1600/Red-Lobster-Web-Site-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yN0N7RX47t8/TV2E_BgPQaI/AAAAAAAACaY/4Ze6kX804Rg/s400/Red-Lobster-Web-Site-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574758132024820130" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i0WCZa0aIRU/TV2DW-FMFTI/AAAAAAAACaQ/pUw6U7acoQk/s1600/Red%2BLobster%2BWeb%2BSite-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 355px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i0WCZa0aIRU/TV2DW-FMFTI/AAAAAAAACaQ/pUw6U7acoQk/s400/Red%2BLobster%2BWeb%2BSite-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574756344399664434" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMqKLfjAqd0/TV2DMG6USYI/AAAAAAAACaI/ALHPMM3l2K4/s1600/Red%2BLobster%2BWeb%2BSite-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMqKLfjAqd0/TV2DMG6USYI/AAAAAAAACaI/ALHPMM3l2K4/s400/Red%2BLobster%2BWeb%2BSite-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574756157791422850" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8474373049877075545?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-75712109879247119672011-02-17T13:42:00.005-06:002011-02-17T13:49:10.895-06:00When I was still shooting film, my favorite black and white film was Ilford Delta 100. It produced rich and vibrant tones and had a kind of sparkle almost impossible to reproduce using LAB functions in Photoshop. Fortunately, Nik Silver Efex®, a Photoshop plug-in, has presets for recreating almost every black and white film ever made. Here is an example of how it was used to reproduce Delta 100. Enjoy!<br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2aQ1fX7J8o/TV16t3Nn15I/AAAAAAAACaA/w-sQAc3K2sw/s1600/0193-bw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2aQ1fX7J8o/TV16t3Nn15I/AAAAAAAACaA/w-sQAc3K2sw/s400/0193-bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574746842088331154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cNI8eyU0gN8/TV16d-8By9I/AAAAAAAACZ4/Yv0hvrisATs/s1600/0193-color.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cNI8eyU0gN8/TV16d-8By9I/AAAAAAAACZ4/Yv0hvrisATs/s400/0193-color.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574746569284111314" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7571210987924711967?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-10817944031651680192011-02-15T11:22:00.002-06:002011-02-15T11:24:40.886-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3urULPen9rs/TVq2fyhJPJI/AAAAAAAACZw/FGPGSGkf9kg/s1600/Digital%2BPhoto%2BWorkshop%2Be-mail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3urULPen9rs/TVq2fyhJPJI/AAAAAAAACZw/FGPGSGkf9kg/s400/Digital%2BPhoto%2BWorkshop%2Be-mail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573968146077400210" /></a><br /><br />I'm conducting 2 sold out workshops for SMPS and AIA-Minnesota on how to take better project photos.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1081794403165168019?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-1461850710692937422011-01-31T17:00:00.007-06:002011-01-31T17:14:07.789-06:00I spent several days in the New York area shooting more images for Red Lobster. The following photos provide some stark contrast:<br /><br />1. The redesign not only refreshes the restaurants but the new upscale look remakes Red Lobster's image. The before and after shots are dramatic!<br /><br />2. Although the "before" shots were only shot with documentation in mind, the contrast between those and the views I replicated are remindful that there is a huge difference between project photography shot with modest equipment and skill compared to professional images created with the best equipment, cutting edge processing, and a skilled eye. <br /><br />All photos were taken with the Canon 5D MII camera, 24mm and 45mm Tilt/Shift lenses. Up to 9 images were combined using Nik HDR Efex Pro with some further tweaking in Photoshop to create the final images. Nik Dfine was used for noise reduction. <br /><br />Be sure to click on the images to enlarge them so you can see the detail.<br />The first two images are from the Times Square restaurant which is built on 3 levels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUdAI_LOzKI/AAAAAAAACZk/tVyFdQsKAUY/s1600/_Web-Times-Square-BeforeAfter-17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUdAI_LOzKI/AAAAAAAACZk/tVyFdQsKAUY/s400/_Web-Times-Square-BeforeAfter-17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568489987408579746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_6qhBkEI/AAAAAAAACZc/ZS8AGiEzank/s1600/_Web-Times-Square-BeforeAfter-14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_6qhBkEI/AAAAAAAACZc/ZS8AGiEzank/s400/_Web-Times-Square-BeforeAfter-14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568489741344673858" /></a><br /><br />The next two images were from the Brooklyn location.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_sl94OuI/AAAAAAAACZU/wtTGXJ7c5Ag/s1600/_Web-Brooklyn-BeforeAfter_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_sl94OuI/AAAAAAAACZU/wtTGXJ7c5Ag/s400/_Web-Brooklyn-BeforeAfter_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568489499605351138" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_fDzyQKI/AAAAAAAACZM/sA5GVDaR9a0/s1600/Web-Brooklyn-BeforeAfter-17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TUc_fDzyQKI/AAAAAAAACZM/sA5GVDaR9a0/s400/Web-Brooklyn-BeforeAfter-17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568489267097911458" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-146185071069293742?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-33419029386538835112011-01-17T10:54:00.009-06:002011-01-24T12:06:45.238-06:00I spent the week before last in the Denver area shooting pictures for Darden Restaurants, owners of over 1,000 Red Lobster restaurants. Their restaurants are undergoing a total make-over with a splashy, upscale design, inside and out.<br /><br />Be sure to click on the images to enlarge them.<br /><br />The first two showcase images were taken in Aurora, CO.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR87g4YFdI/AAAAAAAACY8/6TH2pPP8iFc/s1600/Aurora-0118_15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR87g4YFdI/AAAAAAAACY8/6TH2pPP8iFc/s400/Aurora-0118_15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563208801589925330" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8uyiYYAI/AAAAAAAACY0/cIjObVTOw4Y/s1600/Aurora-0118_25.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8uyiYYAI/AAAAAAAACY0/cIjObVTOw4Y/s400/Aurora-0118_25.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563208582991208450" /></a><br /><br />The following images were taken in Littleton, CO. This is one of the Red Lobster's largest restaurants.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8Zxh4KWI/AAAAAAAACYs/3fZKI3JrL3w/s1600/Littleton-0446_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8Zxh4KWI/AAAAAAAACYs/3fZKI3JrL3w/s400/Littleton-0446_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563208221943408994" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8NKE5lSI/AAAAAAAACYk/SnWLPLfZ18o/s1600/Littleton-0446_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8NKE5lSI/AAAAAAAACYk/SnWLPLfZ18o/s400/Littleton-0446_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563208005194454306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8CFxTRlI/AAAAAAAACYc/62IHJ86IGK4/s1600/Littleton-0446_14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR8CFxTRlI/AAAAAAAACYc/62IHJ86IGK4/s400/Littleton-0446_14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563207815059949138" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR70ET61lI/AAAAAAAACYU/Yx6Kwqf_O54/s1600/Littleton-0446_23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR70ET61lI/AAAAAAAACYU/Yx6Kwqf_O54/s400/Littleton-0446_23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563207574150108754" /></a><br /><br /><br />The following images are from Longmont, CO, near Boulder.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7cYFPApI/AAAAAAAACYM/QNBXPnj-atM/s1600/Longmont-6235_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7cYFPApI/AAAAAAAACYM/QNBXPnj-atM/s400/Longmont-6235_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563207167140364946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7OZVaKCI/AAAAAAAACYE/6nQwwaVgpKY/s1600/Longmont-6235_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7OZVaKCI/AAAAAAAACYE/6nQwwaVgpKY/s400/Longmont-6235_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563206926958471202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7CdoQMNI/AAAAAAAACX8/-veE8POH5co/s1600/Longmont-6235_13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR7CdoQMNI/AAAAAAAACX8/-veE8POH5co/s400/Longmont-6235_13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563206721952821458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR63AGfzcI/AAAAAAAACX0/VyUwW5eroF4/s1600/Longmont-6235_14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR63AGfzcI/AAAAAAAACX0/VyUwW5eroF4/s400/Longmont-6235_14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563206525048049090" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR6rNYQYdI/AAAAAAAACXs/Ol2-XMsaLfQ/s1600/Longmont-6235_19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR6rNYQYdI/AAAAAAAACXs/Ol2-XMsaLfQ/s400/Longmont-6235_19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563206322453766610" /></a><br /><br />One of the products I'm using with greater frequency is a panoramic with motion. This is technically a video although it is composed of three or more images stitched together and then rendered as a "movie." I use Realviz Stitcher for the panoramic stitching and Pano2VR to create the motion effect. Click on each link below to see the panoramic (allow the video to render a moment so it's absolutely clear).<br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/extra/Littleton044615.mov">Littleton Panoramic-15 with Motion</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/extra/Littleton044625.mov">Littleton Panoramic-25 with Motion</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/extra/Longmont623512.mov">Longmont Panoramic with Motion</a></li><br /><br />HDR. Almost all of the images created for this project were shot and processed using HDR (High Dynamic Range photography). The exteriors were processed using Photomatix Pro (primarily some form of Fusion) and the interiors were processed using Nik HDR Efex Pro (primarily using Realistic Strong). Further processing in Nik Color Efex Pro and Nik Dfine as well as sharpening was used in almost all of the images.<br /><br />The following is an example showing 6 original images shot at 1-stop increments and the final image after all 6 were processed as HDR.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR_083_snI/AAAAAAAACZE/hrta6JH6VZU/s1600/HDR-Sample-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TTR_083_snI/AAAAAAAACZE/hrta6JH6VZU/s400/HDR-Sample-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563211987380318834" /></a><br /><br />Comments from an international HDR user group:<br />"Great work. Most of them look like they were challenging to shoot, well done."<br /><br />"Your shots are a great example of using HDR to overcome limitations of our<br />equipment in managing dynamics and detail resolution. Great results, had to browse much further! <br />And thanks for sharing the software you use. That panorama to VR is clever, especially in architecture display work."<br /><br />"Beautifully photographed and rendered, Steve. Great work. I am sure Red Lobster is very happy with your work."<br /><br />"Wow, really well done!!"<br /><br />"Very effective in every way. The client should be really pleased with these. It inspired me to look here in the UK for any opportunities. Great set of images and perfect processing. Thanks for sharing."<br /><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3341902938653883511?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-76028129514241211502010-12-28T17:28:00.004-06:002010-12-28T17:34:09.710-06:00Arguably the home of American photography because it's where the Brooks Institute of Photography is located.<br /><br />A rare, blustery day. Photo taken hand held with the Canon G11, processed in Lightroom, OnOne Phototools, Nik Color Efex, and Nik Dfine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRpzUJRMITI/AAAAAAAACXk/MXwPusFEQ10/s1600/Santa-Barbara-Beach-8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRpzUJRMITI/AAAAAAAACXk/MXwPusFEQ10/s400/Santa-Barbara-Beach-8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555879880237523250" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7602812951424121150?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-68809282821757985332010-12-28T07:59:00.011-06:002010-12-28T08:15:36.649-06:00Here is a selection of the final images chosen from Lauren's portfolio shoot. Several of the images were processed using OnOne PhotoTool's effects including two of my new favorites, Creamsicle and Blue Dawn Leonidas as well as Cyber Punk. Black and white images were processed through Nik Silver Efex Pro. Click on each image to enlarge it. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwVR4pslI/AAAAAAAACXc/aHxlTxhi03M/s1600/Lauren-Engle-28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwVR4pslI/AAAAAAAACXc/aHxlTxhi03M/s400/Lauren-Engle-28.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735863707152978" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwOhYx6YI/AAAAAAAACXU/cLIL8LPireg/s1600/Lauren-Engle-54.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwOhYx6YI/AAAAAAAACXU/cLIL8LPireg/s400/Lauren-Engle-54.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735747609356674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwFDSGj6I/AAAAAAAACXM/Zk77XDnIevc/s1600/Lauren-Engle-82b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnwFDSGj6I/AAAAAAAACXM/Zk77XDnIevc/s400/Lauren-Engle-82b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735584909463458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnv7ML_tNI/AAAAAAAACXE/53RYgU-PDFM/s1600/Lauren-Engle-99b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnv7ML_tNI/AAAAAAAACXE/53RYgU-PDFM/s400/Lauren-Engle-99b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735415501075666" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvwFy_VYI/AAAAAAAACW8/U8q3g73Wpjs/s1600/Lauren-Engle-105.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvwFy_VYI/AAAAAAAACW8/U8q3g73Wpjs/s400/Lauren-Engle-105.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735224807019906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvlc8O4hI/AAAAAAAACW0/Zqr9lS0uEjA/s1600/Lauren-Engle-112b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvlc8O4hI/AAAAAAAACW0/Zqr9lS0uEjA/s400/Lauren-Engle-112b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555735042041242130" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvYjUZwDI/AAAAAAAACWs/PTaL8Eq5DPg/s1600/Lauren-Engle-132a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvYjUZwDI/AAAAAAAACWs/PTaL8Eq5DPg/s400/Lauren-Engle-132a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555734820414930994" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvK8mlQnI/AAAAAAAACWk/iUD9W05QXXQ/s1600/Lauren-Engle-160b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TRnvK8mlQnI/AAAAAAAACWk/iUD9W05QXXQ/s400/Lauren-Engle-160b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555734586683900530" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6880928282175798533?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-31191665709084742082010-12-20T14:03:00.005-06:002010-12-20T14:17:48.208-06:00Recently, I was asked to do a group picture for a financial services firm. The group wanted a picture in their office overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. They not only had schedule problems getting everyone together at the same time, they had been unhappy with previous attempts to make everyone look good in one photo. The answer: Virtual Group Portraits!<br /><br />I went to their office and shot background photos. Subsequently, each one of them came to my studio and we shot separate images.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQ-5D2OK0bI/AAAAAAAACWU/FpBGgTGm_Ts/s1600/Kusske-Individual-Composite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 167px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQ-5D2OK0bI/AAAAAAAACWU/FpBGgTGm_Ts/s400/Kusske-Individual-Composite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552860341316800946" /></a><br /><br />After taking into account everyone's relative height and position, I created this image. Everyone was thrilled with the final result!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQ-4yAlhDxI/AAAAAAAACWM/NCoVd_11g5A/s1600/Kusske_3_3-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQ-4yAlhDxI/AAAAAAAACWM/NCoVd_11g5A/s400/Kusske_3_3-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552860034861436690" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3119166570908474208?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-30392912045497140442010-12-15T13:06:00.004-06:002010-12-15T13:13:51.809-06:00Retouching is a critical part of my workflow; it's one of the technical factors separating me from the average portrait photographer. I employ 2 professional retouchers and also do some of my own retouching.<br /><br />This before/after illustration shows are basic approach: realistic but flattering. We don't make people look like porcelain dolls. We use a complexion smoothing technique that reduces but doesn't remove skin texture and wrinkles. This client was concerned about her neck. We softened the wrinkles so they didn't stand out but left a realistic portion of what she has.<br /><br />Click on the image to see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQkSOXD6gUI/AAAAAAAACWE/bTi-he4FjNA/s1600/Before-After.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQkSOXD6gUI/AAAAAAAACWE/bTi-he4FjNA/s400/Before-After.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550988053628748098" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3039291204549714044?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-79326153452299064002010-12-10T13:12:00.006-06:002010-12-10T13:19:57.378-06:00This super high resolution image was created from a total of 34 different frames using a technique called focus stacking which extends Depth of Field and increases resolution. The final image was processed through Photoshop CS5 using the Merge function and the Stacking function along with some tweaking in OnOne PhotoTools (Kick It) as well as Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 (Pro Contrast). The black and white image was created using Nik Silver Efex Pro.<br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8SExDUwI/AAAAAAAACV8/iSncMIXx_8s/s1600/Anthurium-1-BW-Frame-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8SExDUwI/AAAAAAAACV8/iSncMIXx_8s/s400/Anthurium-1-BW-Frame-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549134340832842498" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8Kh_yXbI/AAAAAAAACV0/1bpnOOpi8u4/s1600/Anthurium-1-Square-Color-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8Kh_yXbI/AAAAAAAACV0/1bpnOOpi8u4/s400/Anthurium-1-Square-Color-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549134211240320434" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8CsaBv2I/AAAAAAAACVs/WPCi83I3NIk/s1600/Anthurium-1-Square-Frame-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ8CsaBv2I/AAAAAAAACVs/WPCi83I3NIk/s400/Anthurium-1-Square-Frame-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549134076595781474" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ76vcw_WI/AAAAAAAACVk/F0ztGMdZouM/s1600/Anthurium-1-Square-Paper-Texture-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TQJ76vcw_WI/AAAAAAAACVk/F0ztGMdZouM/s400/Anthurium-1-Square-Paper-Texture-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549133939973619042" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7932615345229906400?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-84386005178670587932010-12-08T14:33:00.008-06:002010-12-08T14:42:14.284-06:00Here are just a couple of the images from Lauren's shoot late last week. Muja assisted me and Nicole Fae and her assistant Laura provided hair and make-up. Nicole's web site:<br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.nicolefae.com/NicoleFae/Open.html/">nicolefae.com</a></li><br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_sZ2dF-9I/AAAAAAAACVU/yFm42uZFZEI/s1600/Lauren-Engle-112b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_sZ2dF-9I/AAAAAAAACVU/yFm42uZFZEI/s400/Lauren-Engle-112b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548413194802166738" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_ti8jVCZI/AAAAAAAACVc/kIeiG3kj87U/s1600/Lauren-Engle-121b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_ti8jVCZI/AAAAAAAACVc/kIeiG3kj87U/s400/Lauren-Engle-121b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548414450569382290" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_r7q3G40I/AAAAAAAACVE/FtSGa0pzufU/s1600/Lauren-Engle-175a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TP_r7q3G40I/AAAAAAAACVE/FtSGa0pzufU/s400/Lauren-Engle-175a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548412676293976898" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8438600517867058793?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-39609297323928598082010-12-03T09:19:00.004-06:002010-12-03T09:31:06.711-06:00The following "before" photos were taken by an interior designer who hired me to shoot photos of the rug she designed for the governor's mansion in St. Paul, MN. Although the "before" photos were for taken to give me an idea of what she wanted, they also illustrate that a "snap shot" doesn't provide any of the features a quality professional image will give.<br /><br />These images were shot as HDR and processed in Nik HDR Efex Pro.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TPkLPbmAM5I/AAAAAAAACU8/Ib-e_RGIe8g/s1600/BeforeAfter-1"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TPkLPbmAM5I/AAAAAAAACU8/Ib-e_RGIe8g/s400/BeforeAfter-1" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546476775816573842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TPkK86uhATI/AAAAAAAACU0/v94Sr7ssXBk/s1600/BeforeAfter-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TPkK86uhATI/AAAAAAAACU0/v94Sr7ssXBk/s400/BeforeAfter-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546476457756262706" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3960929732392859808?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-69534535407842870622010-11-17T13:15:00.003-06:002010-11-18T11:48:44.788-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TOQrD9F7cZI/AAAAAAAACUs/tVYpqdojN3A/s1600/Business-Portraits-Fall-2010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 220px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TOQrD9F7cZI/AAAAAAAACUs/tVYpqdojN3A/s400/Business-Portraits-Fall-2010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540600788511584658" /></a><br /><br />LinkedIn and Facebook Special! For a limited time, just $50 (a $199 value)! This includes everything I do for my regular commercial clients: shooting, 18 unretouched proofs for you to view in a web gallery, and your choice of one fully retouched image provided to you as a full resolution image suitable for printing as well as a web ready sized image which can be uploaded to Facebook or LinkedIn.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6953453540784287062?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-52969714716808284752010-11-08T15:04:00.010-06:002010-11-17T13:21:40.934-06:00Hot Sam's is an antique/collectible business located in Lakeville. It's a conglomeration of several buildings and a large outdoor area which more closely resemble a junk yard than an antique shop. Old cars, tools, broken down equipment, and novelty items are artfully arranged in a non-arranged, chaotic, and provocative manner. It's a shooting haven for photographers...maybe even for antique collectors. I ran into a group of photographers from TCPG as well as another photography student from MCAD. The shooting possibilities are beyond infinite. These few represent a small scratch of the surface of what is there to shoot and enjoy.<br /><br />This project enabled me to apply three of the major HDR processors to the images to see how well they worked with these images. I've had some processing issues with Nik HDR Efex...sometimes it has taken up to 15 minutes for 5 images to process through the software. After running Disk Utility, the processing time miraculously dropped to 3-4 minutes, pretty much the equivalent of Photomatix. For these particular images, the more radical pre-sets and their variety in Nik HDR Efex work the best. I'm not as convinced when it comes to processing more realistic architectural images. CS5 Merge to HDR Pro is good but definitely limited in latitude and options. <br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />Five image set, 1 stop apart, processed through HDR Efex, using the Granny's Attic preset with modifications.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhpB62lnSI/AAAAAAAACUk/JVkiUH227Wk/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_1-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhpB62lnSI/AAAAAAAACUk/JVkiUH227Wk/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_1-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537291223551024418" /></a><br /><br />Five image set, 1 stop apart, processed through Nik HDR Efex.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhouioIdtI/AAAAAAAACUc/CIXG6BTE1TI/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_2-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhouioIdtI/AAAAAAAACUc/CIXG6BTE1TI/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_2-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537290890630428370" /></a><br /><br />Five image set, 1 stop apart, processed through Nik HDR Efex, using the Vivid pre-set.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhoXAVCU6I/AAAAAAAACUU/XuXJqLNPvGA/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_3-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhoXAVCU6I/AAAAAAAACUU/XuXJqLNPvGA/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_3-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537290486286537634" /></a><br /><br />Three image set, 2 stops apart (AEB), processed in Photomatix 4.0.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhn8RpzZnI/AAAAAAAACUM/mw-elFQMfqE/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_4-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhn8RpzZnI/AAAAAAAACUM/mw-elFQMfqE/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_4-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537290027080574578" /></a><br /><br />Three image set, 2 stop apart (AEB), processed in Photomatix 4.0 using modified Enhancer pre-set.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhncq-0GTI/AAAAAAAACUE/Ov1rg62wNWo/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_5-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhncq-0GTI/AAAAAAAACUE/Ov1rg62wNWo/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_5-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537289484123773234" /></a><br /><br />Three image set, 2 stops apart (AEB), processed through CS5 Merge to HDR Pro using the Saturated pre-set with some modification.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhm2nOkdzI/AAAAAAAACT8/YvNAyxnIfH0/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_6a-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhm2nOkdzI/AAAAAAAACT8/YvNAyxnIfH0/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_6a-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537288830281086770" /></a><br /><br />Five image set, 1 stop apart, processed through Nik HDR Efex. Tweaked further in Nik Color Efex.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhmOv430FI/AAAAAAAACT0/gOKBvkHKvyI/s1600/Hot-Sam%27s_6b-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TNhmOv430FI/AAAAAAAACT0/gOKBvkHKvyI/s400/Hot-Sam%27s_6b-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537288145411231826" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5296971471680828475?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-68314269215232869322010-10-27T15:34:00.003-06:002010-10-27T15:39:28.628-06:00My retouching philosophy is to keep people looking natural but to use different effects to freshen them up and reduce the harshness the precise lens I use often reveals.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMibL72G8fI/AAAAAAAACTk/Osp_mpyiN0I/s1600/Natural-Retouching.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMibL72G8fI/AAAAAAAACTk/Osp_mpyiN0I/s400/Natural-Retouching.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532842771570160114" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6831426921523286932?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-20878941687485081122010-10-21T08:53:00.012-06:002010-10-21T09:05:27.328-06:00Projects recently photographed for one of my clients sent me throughout central and northwest Minnesota to eastern North Dakota. Click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBWOCclTrI/AAAAAAAACTM/qQRAQCuO2qI/s1600/Staples_10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBWOCclTrI/AAAAAAAACTM/qQRAQCuO2qI/s400/Staples_10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530515141585882802" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBV8uBBCpI/AAAAAAAACTE/WZ6kbEZS_jE/s1600/Staples_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBV8uBBCpI/AAAAAAAACTE/WZ6kbEZS_jE/s400/Staples_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530514844043774610" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVwnKnULI/AAAAAAAACS8/yJhMY5Wzosw/s1600/St.-Francis_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVwnKnULI/AAAAAAAACS8/yJhMY5Wzosw/s400/St.-Francis_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530514636046553266" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVicT0olI/AAAAAAAACS0/FdxqWCmmWcI/s1600/North-Star_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVicT0olI/AAAAAAAACS0/FdxqWCmmWcI/s400/North-Star_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530514392614216274" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVVAUY8hI/AAAAAAAACSs/KmubJgRRe7Q/s1600/Lithia_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVVAUY8hI/AAAAAAAACSs/KmubJgRRe7Q/s400/Lithia_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530514161762103826" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVKjvNeaI/AAAAAAAACSk/lY73YDb9MS4/s1600/First-Lutheran_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBVKjvNeaI/AAAAAAAACSk/lY73YDb9MS4/s400/First-Lutheran_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530513982291278242" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBU4kuNJqI/AAAAAAAACSc/RQ6iIkzZqr8/s1600/CSC_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBU4kuNJqI/AAAAAAAACSc/RQ6iIkzZqr8/s400/CSC_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530513673317852834" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUsjV11gI/AAAAAAAACSU/15E-20q2wLo/s1600/CSC_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUsjV11gI/AAAAAAAACSU/15E-20q2wLo/s400/CSC_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530513466788795906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUc1tE42I/AAAAAAAACSM/hBlO7cKzZ1U/s1600/Bremer-Bank_16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUc1tE42I/AAAAAAAACSM/hBlO7cKzZ1U/s400/Bremer-Bank_16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530513196840182626" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUGoi4yJI/AAAAAAAACSE/jYCb_jyoAhQ/s1600/Bremer-Bank_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMBUGoi4yJI/AAAAAAAACSE/jYCb_jyoAhQ/s400/Bremer-Bank_8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530512815350663314" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2087894168748508112?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-27429067657138169132010-10-14T11:55:00.008-06:002010-10-21T13:07:24.089-06:00This rather modest project illustrates how productive and effective an architect can be in designing a remodeling project. And, it also illustrates how smart the architect is in realizing the project is best photographed by a professional photographer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMCPF_QbTZI/AAAAAAAACTc/m7fzq0xWW0k/s1600/Image-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 154px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMCPF_QbTZI/AAAAAAAACTc/m7fzq0xWW0k/s400/Image-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530577675453418898" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMCM7hEKtEI/AAAAAAAACTU/ALWDxR4PCl4/s1600/Image002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TMCM7hEKtEI/AAAAAAAACTU/ALWDxR4PCl4/s400/Image002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530575296526988354" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2742906765713816913?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-55727639403474865162010-10-07T14:41:00.004-06:002010-10-08T07:36:49.109-06:00Recently, I shot an event for two companies, Fourth Wall Events, and BI Worldwide. The event was part of an awards weekend for top performers of a national company. The event, called, "Rock the Warehouse," gave about 300 participants the opportunity to run through a warehouse filled with goodies like flat screen televisions, computers, high end kitchen ware, and other goodies. Using a cart, they each had 90 seconds to grab anything they could.<br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.fourthwallevents.com/">Fourth Wall Events</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.biworldwide.com/info/">BI Worldwide</a></li><br /><br />What a crazy and fun event! Check out the photos and the video.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dyVwH5yI/AAAAAAAACRs/VFkHm7htruA/s1600/RTW-2010-279--Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dyVwH5yI/AAAAAAAACRs/VFkHm7htruA/s400/RTW-2010-279--Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525668018476541730" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dooH-YlI/AAAAAAAACRk/aSJt-gtKmM4/s1600/RTW-2010-239-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dooH-YlI/AAAAAAAACRk/aSJt-gtKmM4/s400/RTW-2010-239-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525667851609727570" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dax6CB7I/AAAAAAAACRc/WLcBeLMGpeA/s1600/RTW-2010-112-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dax6CB7I/AAAAAAAACRc/WLcBeLMGpeA/s400/RTW-2010-112-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525667613717432242" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dLwXCFdI/AAAAAAAACRU/d8-Ts6yRNGk/s1600/RTW-2010-109-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8dLwXCFdI/AAAAAAAACRU/d8-Ts6yRNGk/s400/RTW-2010-109-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525667355604162002" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8c6B_FNNI/AAAAAAAACRM/pVYVVi4IyGM/s1600/RTW-2010-42-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TK8c6B_FNNI/AAAAAAAACRM/pVYVVi4IyGM/s400/RTW-2010-42-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525667051097896146" /></a><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjvS_izRjF8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjvS_izRjF8?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5572763940347486516?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-18314049836355577712010-10-06T13:18:00.016-06:002010-11-03T15:11:21.629-06:00Josh and I had the privilege to shoot Kimberly and Chris's wedding recently. An expressive couple, a fun fun wedding party, exquisite locales including the Hotel Ivy, the alley next to Cafe Lurcat, Lake of the Isles, the Basilica, and Lake Calhoun Beach Club made for provocative and interesting photos. I was honored that Kimberly and Chris changed their wedding date to accomodate my schedule. As one of my colleagues exclaimed, "How come you always get the good brides and grooms??"<br /><br />The images presented here were culled from over 4,000 shutter clicks. The bride and groom will receive about 700 final images.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it and see it full screen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzNMNCp06I/AAAAAAAACQU/MLvaCyLZwdw/s1600/Features_06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzNMNCp06I/AAAAAAAACQU/MLvaCyLZwdw/s400/Features_06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525016452419670946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzM6rsQTZI/AAAAAAAACQM/uBPGCuPhCdQ/s1600/Features_22.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzM6rsQTZI/AAAAAAAACQM/uBPGCuPhCdQ/s400/Features_22.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525016151409577362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMygox7RI/AAAAAAAACQE/h0br-WP1gXA/s1600/Features_32.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMygox7RI/AAAAAAAACQE/h0br-WP1gXA/s400/Features_32.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525016011003260178" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMjNa0roI/AAAAAAAACP8/-nTHeb2_A_M/s1600/Features_43.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMjNa0roI/AAAAAAAACP8/-nTHeb2_A_M/s400/Features_43.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525015748146409090" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMYKGdO5I/AAAAAAAACP0/QoKaVRBDMgI/s1600/Features_44.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMYKGdO5I/AAAAAAAACP0/QoKaVRBDMgI/s400/Features_44.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525015558277118866" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMG-TBQfI/AAAAAAAACPs/kN8dpWVy3u0/s1600/Features_56.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzMG-TBQfI/AAAAAAAACPs/kN8dpWVy3u0/s400/Features_56.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525015263050809842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzL34Q69cI/AAAAAAAACPk/HmKnuQksgdY/s1600/Features_71.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TKzL34Q69cI/AAAAAAAACPk/HmKnuQksgdY/s400/Features_71.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525015003733358018" /></a><br /><br />Here's a slide show featuring many of the top images from this wedding:<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VSTsz5pNRQY?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VSTsz5pNRQY?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />If you are interested in booking my services for your 2011 wedding, I have very limited availabilty. Contact me for more information.<br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1831404983635557771?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-32327574916756586632010-09-16T08:55:00.006-06:002010-09-16T09:09:32.569-06:00Here are two examples of an image shot as HDR the other day when I was working with an executive portrait client. One version was processed using CS5 Merge to HDR and the other was processed using Photomatix. Which one do you like the best?<br /><br />Be sure to click on each one to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br />Photomatix:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TJIyVWNYyXI/AAAAAAAACPc/CFidadcIphk/s1600/Downtown-Minneapolis-9-2010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TJIyVWNYyXI/AAAAAAAACPc/CFidadcIphk/s400/Downtown-Minneapolis-9-2010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517527835802650994" /></a><br /><br />CS5<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TJIxxSiWBII/AAAAAAAACPU/cAHL1KpPSzU/s1600/Downtown-MSP-2010-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TJIxxSiWBII/AAAAAAAACPU/cAHL1KpPSzU/s400/Downtown-MSP-2010-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517527216341517442" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3232757491675658663?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-24943582254024706852010-08-31T13:28:00.008-06:002010-08-31T15:16:00.244-06:00Shot recently for one of my favorite architectural/landscape designers and builders. This project, one of the physically larger ones I've shot, involved shooting both in the morning and at twilight. The major components of the project, the cabana, the swimming pool, and the landscaping rock formation were each worthy of shooting.<br /><br />All shooting was HDR. Processing was a combination of CS5 Merge to HDR Pro, Photomatix Pro 3.0, and both OnOne and Nik Color Efex plugins. Some of the images were processed initially in CS5 Merge to HDR Pro and tonemapped in Photomatix Pro 3.0.<br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1as-D9djI/AAAAAAAACPE/dDfVjRCiM5I/s1600/Saunders_28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1as-D9djI/AAAAAAAACPE/dDfVjRCiM5I/s400/Saunders_28.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511661247591708210" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1aS4tf2JI/AAAAAAAACO8/Jve-Y__S1dM/s1600/Saunders_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1aS4tf2JI/AAAAAAAACO8/Jve-Y__S1dM/s400/Saunders_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511660799478716562" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1ZKHi6oHI/AAAAAAAACO0/SITBTuH3YxU/s1600/Saunders_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1ZKHi6oHI/AAAAAAAACO0/SITBTuH3YxU/s400/Saunders_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511659549330415730" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1YUPsaCII/AAAAAAAACOs/HX6WMOuVMaY/s1600/Saunders_16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TH1YUPsaCII/AAAAAAAACOs/HX6WMOuVMaY/s400/Saunders_16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511658623804770434" /></a><br /><br />See the rest of the images here:<br />For more information, <li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104117&bgcolor=black&view=grid/">Project Images</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2494358225402470685?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-45578359627076671392010-08-26T12:15:00.006-06:002010-08-26T12:50:24.411-06:00After just acquiring Adobe Photoshop® CS5, I've processed three images using the Merge to HDR Pro function. I'm very impressed with the results. The images are clean as a whistle (much less noise than Photomatix Pro®). The sliders are simpler and more intuitive. I also like the pre-set options. <br /><br />The first and third image were composed of 3 images taken at 2 stop intervals. The middle image was processed using 4 images to capture more of the highlights represented in the lights. A fifth image was layered on top of the HDR processed image to further deal with the lights.<br /><br />The first two images, of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul are photo realistic HDR. The third, taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, depict apple trees in an impressionistic style.<br /><br />Click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THa05XwY3pI/AAAAAAAACOk/9T-LYV72xO4/s1600/Capitol_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THa05XwY3pI/AAAAAAAACOk/9T-LYV72xO4/s400/Capitol_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509790091856895634" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THax9SwnO2I/AAAAAAAACOc/1W_wBqknWA8/s1600/Capitol_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THax9SwnO2I/AAAAAAAACOc/1W_wBqknWA8/s400/Capitol_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509786860700253026" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THav2gYpz3I/AAAAAAAACOU/x7IalYT-40s/s1600/ArboretumApplesWeb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THav2gYpz3I/AAAAAAAACOU/x7IalYT-40s/s400/ArboretumApplesWeb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509784545075515250" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4557835962707667139?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-76592062244094850362010-08-22T13:24:00.011-06:002010-08-22T13:51:54.183-06:00Members of an East Metro saddle club invited us (Twin Cities Photo Group) to shoot photos of them. They obliged us by dressing up in their finest to provide a striking contrast between gown and saddle. <br /><br />Post processing effects through Adobe Lightroom® 2.0, Nik Color Efex®, and OnOne PhotoTools®.<br /><br />More info about TCPG here:<br /><li><a href="http://www.meetup.com/tcphotogroup//">TCPG</a></li><br /><br />Participants in the photo shoot are invited to view more images at the following link. You can also download full res files from here, with my compliments:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104064&bgcolor=black&view=grid/">Photo Gallery</a></li><br /><br />Click on the images below to enlarge them:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6SXx_U0I/AAAAAAAACMk/scH7WDl2AJE/s1600/TTD-5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6SXx_U0I/AAAAAAAACMk/scH7WDl2AJE/s400/TTD-5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508318275290747714" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6LZ_v8GI/AAAAAAAACMc/tedDOkAFlaU/s1600/TTD-7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6LZ_v8GI/AAAAAAAACMc/tedDOkAFlaU/s400/TTD-7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508318155626246242" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6CsPoPrI/AAAAAAAACMU/2mM0_2RlxT0/s1600/TTD-12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF6CsPoPrI/AAAAAAAACMU/2mM0_2RlxT0/s400/TTD-12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508318005905866418" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF50SW_eMI/AAAAAAAACME/RrxkpV1cWBU/s1600/TTD-16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF50SW_eMI/AAAAAAAACME/RrxkpV1cWBU/s400/TTD-16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508317758439258306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF5tMtY8jI/AAAAAAAACL8/nOLIhpRd-bg/s1600/TTD-18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF5tMtY8jI/AAAAAAAACL8/nOLIhpRd-bg/s400/TTD-18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508317636663505458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF77NZJxGI/AAAAAAAACMs/7BFNiKk4mx0/s1600/TTD-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF77NZJxGI/AAAAAAAACMs/7BFNiKk4mx0/s400/TTD-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508320076388484194" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF8LP-HWJI/AAAAAAAACM0/c99vOUx36Co/s1600/TTD-13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF8LP-HWJI/AAAAAAAACM0/c99vOUx36Co/s400/TTD-13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508320351958292626" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF8UEUSR8I/AAAAAAAACM8/D3mgHudILgI/s1600/TTD-14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THF8UEUSR8I/AAAAAAAACM8/D3mgHudILgI/s400/TTD-14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508320503448881090" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7659206224409485036?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-22304235822365874432010-08-21T17:22:00.004-06:002010-08-21T17:26:11.603-06:00One of my clients, a prominent national architectural firm headquartered in the Twin Cities, designed the prototype for all Best Buy Mobile stores. I was commissioned to shoot this one at the Maplewood Mall. Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBgLt3A7II/AAAAAAAACL0/rcJJ7v5fwt0/s1600/Best-Buy_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBgLt3A7II/AAAAAAAACL0/rcJJ7v5fwt0/s400/Best-Buy_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508008098679286914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBgDu5MpnI/AAAAAAAACLs/ZT7cKOMPdWc/s1600/Best-Buy_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBgDu5MpnI/AAAAAAAACLs/ZT7cKOMPdWc/s400/Best-Buy_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508007961517926002" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBf80v_SJI/AAAAAAAACLk/h7tKBM4EGMY/s1600/Best-Buy_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THBf80v_SJI/AAAAAAAACLk/h7tKBM4EGMY/s400/Best-Buy_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508007842830829714" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2230423582236587443?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-55375706708626780602010-08-19T16:36:00.007-06:002010-08-23T13:46:51.027-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TG2yvoPCj3I/AAAAAAAACLc/iQyoxTo7zGw/s1600/Scranton_12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TG2yvoPCj3I/AAAAAAAACLc/iQyoxTo7zGw/s400/Scranton_12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507254450668081010" /></a><br /><br />Because of some of my Facebook posts, some of you have been wondering about my wanderings. Since July, I've been shooting a number of Minnesota properties for Darden Restaurants, owner of Red Lobster. They recently have begun a complete remodel, outside and in, of over 1,000 restaurants. Because they were so pleased with my initial work, they asked me to photograph projects in several markets. The images have already been used for investor meetings. The great bulk of the images I just shot will be used for presentations at GM and Divisional Director conferences over the next month. Subsequently, they'll be used for a wide range of marketing efforts.<br /><br />The shooting was interesting and challenging. Even though the properties are appointed the same, the unique property sizes and configurations made each restaurant photograph differently. The chief architect gave me specific camera angles to shoot from and I augmented them with my own choices to round out the portfolio of each location.<br /><br />Total shooting time at each restaurant was 4 (billable) hours, one for exterior twilight, one for exterior daylight, and two hours for interiors. This yielded about 15-20 final images per location.<br /><br />Shooting exteriors was primarily HDR (High Dynamic Range). Interiors were shot as HDR but were generally processed in layers due to noise issues brought about by the low lighting levels. Nik Color Efex Pro Contrast was used to remove some of the redness in the wood. OnOne PhotoTool's 85A Warming Filter was used to add some drama to exterior twilight shots. Nik Dfine was indispensable for noise reduction.<br /><br />A final note: this nice piece of business came as a referral from a local architecture firm which has never actually hired me. They must have seen my work.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLP7OlhZdI/AAAAAAAACOM/Ze4WYN0nnsA/s1600/RL1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLP7OlhZdI/AAAAAAAACOM/Ze4WYN0nnsA/s400/RL1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508693910662243794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPpyqfhUI/AAAAAAAACOE/41imV8LtDuM/s1600/RL2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPpyqfhUI/AAAAAAAACOE/41imV8LtDuM/s400/RL2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508693611109123394" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPdEhFmHI/AAAAAAAACN8/X8Lg9wRaN7I/s1600/RL3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPdEhFmHI/AAAAAAAACN8/X8Lg9wRaN7I/s400/RL3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508693392563214450" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPTIQCLII/AAAAAAAACN0/mtPkOgAQaSY/s1600/RL4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPTIQCLII/AAAAAAAACN0/mtPkOgAQaSY/s400/RL4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508693221766737026" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPHyR36oI/AAAAAAAACNs/KShgTlfbINs/s1600/RL5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLPHyR36oI/AAAAAAAACNs/KShgTlfbINs/s400/RL5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508693026890312322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLO4R6xs8I/AAAAAAAACNk/UXuuGRJjMKY/s1600/RL6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLO4R6xs8I/AAAAAAAACNk/UXuuGRJjMKY/s400/RL6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508692760505463746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOroVplII/AAAAAAAACNc/ZuaW9SLh1iQ/s1600/RL7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOroVplII/AAAAAAAACNc/ZuaW9SLh1iQ/s400/RL7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508692543185458306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOeZhSL2I/AAAAAAAACNU/-sISH6SamIA/s1600/RL8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOeZhSL2I/AAAAAAAACNU/-sISH6SamIA/s400/RL8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508692315869425506" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOQBMGx-I/AAAAAAAACNM/w5qRkb1m8ZM/s1600/RL9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOQBMGx-I/AAAAAAAACNM/w5qRkb1m8ZM/s400/RL9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508692068819978210" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOAsaEHVI/AAAAAAAACNE/8YqiVYXN9wA/s1600/Williamsport_26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/THLOAsaEHVI/AAAAAAAACNE/8YqiVYXN9wA/s400/Williamsport_26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508691805543341394" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5537570670862678060?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-55762278512658677302010-07-23T11:47:00.006-06:002010-08-21T18:29:27.804-06:00This is a small strip center project in Ramsey, northern Twin Cities suburbs, shot for one of my architectural clients.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEnV1Vm55JI/AAAAAAAACLM/Ra8sBCaJR9c/s1600/Ramsey_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEnV1Vm55JI/AAAAAAAACLM/Ra8sBCaJR9c/s400/Ramsey_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497159932492506258" /></a><br /><br />See the rest of the images here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#103933&bgcolor=black&view=grid/">Ramsey Commons</a></li><br /><br />I also returned to one of the Red Lobster locations for twilight/night time shooting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEnX05bns4I/AAAAAAAACLU/8I_oGvzNew0/s1600/Bloomington_2_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEnX05bns4I/AAAAAAAACLU/8I_oGvzNew0/s400/Bloomington_2_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497162123952239490" /></a><br /><br />See the rest of the images here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#103925&bgcolor=black&view=grid/">Red Lobster/Bloomington</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5576227851265867730?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-44375930079297074102010-07-19T19:59:00.005-06:002010-07-19T20:10:33.688-06:00Small town Americana...Downtown Walker, MN., northern Minnesota, on a beautiful July Sunday morning. We'll have to remember this feeling in January!<br /><br />This is a single image capture, processed as an HDR image by duplicating the image twice, once 2 stops over and once 2 stops under the base image. Processed further in OnOne's Phototools® with a combination of Impressionistic, Watercolor, and Crayon settings. Processed further in Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0® with Glamour Glow. Canon G11.<br /><br />Be sure to click on the image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEUDk-23UgI/AAAAAAAACK8/xY3qRyCfcws/s1600/The-Cabin-Up-North.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEUDk-23UgI/AAAAAAAACK8/xY3qRyCfcws/s400/The-Cabin-Up-North.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495802854158848514" /></a><br /><br />This is the base image before any processing:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEUFOytMB2I/AAAAAAAACLE/p7oHzSwVo5Q/s1600/2_under-1-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEUFOytMB2I/AAAAAAAACLE/p7oHzSwVo5Q/s400/2_under-1-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495804671963170658" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4437593007929707410?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-56333577925464346592010-07-16T08:58:00.026-06:002010-08-27T14:06:13.035-06:00Recently, I was asked to take images for Red Lobster's parent company to showcase their new restaurant design which is currently being rolled out. Even though the client asked for specific views of both exteriors and interiors, I had the latitude to create a portfolio of images representing the scope of the projects. Here are some examples followed by links to the entire project which encompassed four Red Lobster locations.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it so you can see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB9GSBmplI/AAAAAAAACK0/O8XfrPsQ8oQ/s1600/Bloomington_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB9GSBmplI/AAAAAAAACK0/O8XfrPsQ8oQ/s400/Bloomington_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494529092263257682" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB8oMz0KgI/AAAAAAAACKs/o5CHMgcZpo8/s1600/Bloomington_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB8oMz0KgI/AAAAAAAACKs/o5CHMgcZpo8/s400/Bloomington_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494528575467170306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB8gId3AWI/AAAAAAAACKk/FklHZk10gW4/s1600/St.-Cloud_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB8gId3AWI/AAAAAAAACKk/FklHZk10gW4/s400/St.-Cloud_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494528436862386530" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB70Q_x85I/AAAAAAAACKU/f8eEckydZ2A/s1600/Burnsville_10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB70Q_x85I/AAAAAAAACKU/f8eEckydZ2A/s400/Burnsville_10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494527683237901202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB7nKYzP6I/AAAAAAAACKM/MmXVsm8Tk0s/s1600/Roseville_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB7nKYzP6I/AAAAAAAACKM/MmXVsm8Tk0s/s400/Roseville_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494527458125496226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB4hN3_iRI/AAAAAAAACKE/CI2EpD_Dh30/s1600/St.-Cloud_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB4hN3_iRI/AAAAAAAACKE/CI2EpD_Dh30/s400/St.-Cloud_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494524057447532818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB3-aTI8lI/AAAAAAAACJ8/CO44ALMHGUo/s1600/St.-Cloud_14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB3-aTI8lI/AAAAAAAACJ8/CO44ALMHGUo/s400/St.-Cloud_14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494523459487199826" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB2aWSqPaI/AAAAAAAACJ0/XTl6boxJuDk/s1600/Burnsville_13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB2aWSqPaI/AAAAAAAACJ0/XTl6boxJuDk/s400/Burnsville_13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494521740424527266" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB03IdoovI/AAAAAAAACJs/2Ywt-jX7HMU/s1600/Roseville_12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TEB03IdoovI/AAAAAAAACJs/2Ywt-jX7HMU/s400/Roseville_12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494520035905413874" /></a><br /><br />Here are links to the complete project photos:<br /><br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104080&bgcolor=black&view=grid">Bloomington</a></li><br /><br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104097&bgcolor=black&view=grid">Roseville</a></li><br /><br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104101&bgcolor=black&view=grid">St. Cloud</a></li><br /><br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#104087&bgcolor=black&view=grid">Burnsville</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5633357792546434659?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-78019650926349351162010-07-09T09:14:00.006-06:002010-07-09T09:20:23.456-06:00Past restaurant projects we've shot. Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br />Fuji Ya, Twin Cities' premiere sushi restaurant.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc95P-q1CI/AAAAAAAACJk/kF9j61hqp8g/s1600/Fuji_Ya_0045a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc95P-q1CI/AAAAAAAACJk/kF9j61hqp8g/s400/Fuji_Ya_0045a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491926324352832546" /></a><br /><br />Suburban restaurant.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9wtYDgKI/AAAAAAAACJc/mbCtSk4lJ80/s1600/Hazelwood_0002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9wtYDgKI/AAAAAAAACJc/mbCtSk4lJ80/s400/Hazelwood_0002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491926177625112738" /></a><br /><br />Cafeteria at IKEA.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9n-9hXVI/AAAAAAAACJU/LFxrqe2of5A/s1600/IKEA_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9n-9hXVI/AAAAAAAACJU/LFxrqe2of5A/s400/IKEA_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491926027726839122" /></a><br /><br />Retro bar at Jax Cafe.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9fFTxmoI/AAAAAAAACJM/Q9dEf72fN0E/s1600/Jax_0008a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9fFTxmoI/AAAAAAAACJM/Q9dEf72fN0E/s400/Jax_0008a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491925874811968130" /></a><br /><br />Outdoor dining at Jax Cafe.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9VDNvEWI/AAAAAAAACJE/_LmBU6dnYXY/s1600/Jax_0030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9VDNvEWI/AAAAAAAACJE/_LmBU6dnYXY/s400/Jax_0030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491925702451073378" /></a><br /><br />Snack bar in a Brunswick XL facility.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9HxfWhUI/AAAAAAAACI8/UdKygtTiN-c/s1600/Snack+Bar_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TDc9HxfWhUI/AAAAAAAACI8/UdKygtTiN-c/s400/Snack+Bar_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491925474354824514" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7801965092634935116?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-45202492576951519912010-07-08T16:21:00.003-06:002010-07-08T16:23:37.617-06:00These are the first images and video in an ongoing architectural/landscape project.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jUGIC2Z3Dk0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jUGIC2Z3Dk0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4520249257695151991?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-80323123997577596762010-07-08T09:40:00.001-06:002010-07-08T09:40:14.597-06:00is now posting a test through ping.fm.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8032312399757759676?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-51449631027370685802010-07-02T12:23:00.012-06:002010-07-06T13:29:25.892-06:00Recently I was asked to shoot a group of 150 people gathered for a family reunion at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis. This was a challenging assignment involving a number of technical and logistical issues. <br /><br />Pre-planning for the shoot involved working with the reunion organizers to develop forms enabling family members to order photos during the reunion as well as after the reunion was over. I also consulted with a number of people about equipment and lighting considerations.<br /><br />Initially, we thought we were going to have access to risers which would have made the arrangement of people easy. Risers weren't available and, for awhile, I thought we were going to be left to having everyone on a level floor. This would have added an extra challenge to the shooting. Just before the event we learned The Depot was able to provide a one level riser (essentially a stage) to place one row of people at a higher level. This development helped a lot!<br /><br />I stopped by The Depot the day before the shoot to review the lay-out. Lucky that I did! Maintenance people had the risers and chairs set up in front of a wall-length set of mirrors. This would have been tragic as I would have had to deal with flash reflecting against the mirrors and back to the camera. I requested that the staff set-up black drapes behind the stage/risers.<br /><br />On the day of the shoot, I set up four strobe units with soft boxes set at a level about equal to the eye level of the people who would be standing in the back row. I metered the units at ISO 400, 1/60, at f/8, using my Canon 5DMII and a Canon 16-35mm/f2.8 lens. The following images illustrate the set-up:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC4yUBXJMhI/AAAAAAAACIc/Q0CjdbiuOnI/s1600/Pre-Shoot-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC4yUBXJMhI/AAAAAAAACIc/Q0CjdbiuOnI/s400/Pre-Shoot-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489380315355492882" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC4yG97srnI/AAAAAAAACIU/35YE9h4CDt8/s1600/Pre-Shoot-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC4yG97srnI/AAAAAAAACIU/35YE9h4CDt8/s400/Pre-Shoot-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489380091096772210" /></a><br /><br />Fortunately, almost everyone showed up at about the same time. I gathered everyone around and told them we were going to make the shooting "fast and fun" (applause). I explained that I was going to divide people into groups to make it go easier. So, first I said, "All the Jews to one side" which got a lot of laughs because almost the entire family is Jewish (me, too). Actually, first I asked for everyone over 6 feet tall to stand to one side and lowered that amount until I got roughly 40 people. I sent all of them to stand on the floor behind the row of chairs. Next, I asked that anyone who wanted to sit to take a place on one of the 30 chairs. Following, I asked for anyone (adults and children) to sit on the floor in the front and finally sent all of the medium-sized people to the back to stand on the one riser level. I tweaked the arrangement by swapping a few people around and addressing requests for family units to be close or next to each other.<br /><br />When I was ready to shoot, I told them to get ready and promptly pulled my iPhone out to take a picture. This got big laughs and kept everyone in a light mood. Using the 5DMII, I shot a number of images followed by a sequence I like to do for groups where I asked everyone to "get crazy on the count of 3." These shots were hilarious and was a great way to end the shoot.<br /><br />Post processing was relatively straightforward. After initially optimization in Adobe Lightroom® 2.0 and Photoshop® CS4 RAW processing, the images were sent to Nik Color Efex® 3.0 Pro Contrast to give them some zip and sharpness. I then processed them through OnOne PhotoTools® to provide some slight skin smoothening and reduce noise. Even with 150 people, only 2 or 3 blinked in either final image. I was able to copy faces and eyes from other photos taken during the session. The 2 final images follow.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC43EepgImI/AAAAAAAACI0/sdRvI7LeAyc/s1600/Telechan-4-Blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC43EepgImI/AAAAAAAACI0/sdRvI7LeAyc/s400/Telechan-4-Blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489385545897353826" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC42tdwd_0I/AAAAAAAACIs/rtz8rTaMigE/s1600/Telechan-12-Blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TC42tdwd_0I/AAAAAAAACIs/rtz8rTaMigE/s400/Telechan-12-Blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489385150521147202" /></a><br /><br />Family members click here to purchase prints or digital copies of these images:<br /><li><a href="http://stevesilvermanimaging.nextproof.com/galleries/telechan-family-reunion/">Family Reunion Prints</a></li><br /><br />I submitted the final images and this post to one of the professional photographer groups on LinkedIn. Here are some of the comments:<br /><br />"Nice play by play of the shoot."<br />"Well done! And thank you for sharing!"<br />"Nicely done. Bravo!"<br />"It is always kind of challenge. Especially when children are involved :-). But I love to shoot this kind of photo. I think I would compare it to directing an orchestra :-) Congratulations !!!!"<br />"Job well done!"<br />"A lot of photographers don't scout the area first when they have an opportunity (that means they live in the same city or get into town a day early). I especially appreciate the descriptions of your interaction with the group. Most pieces of this nature only cover the technical aspects of the session. Well done."<br />"Large group shots are always an intimidating task! Nicely done, thanks for sharing!"<br />"Great job setting this up!"<br />"Great job! Thank goodness for the stage. I'm vertically challenged so I use a ladder in big group shots too." <br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5144963102737068580?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-74745194882616490402010-06-23T15:20:00.008-06:002010-06-23T19:10:22.504-06:00One of my new clients, a national architectural firm that specializes in store concepts for Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Footwear, and more, sent me to Fergus Falls recently to photograph their new store concept for O'Reilly Auto Parts. Nothin' sexy here but a clean, efficient, attractive project.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ7mTGjFFI/AAAAAAAACIM/nXzsHy9BeCs/s1600/O%27Reilly-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ7mTGjFFI/AAAAAAAACIM/nXzsHy9BeCs/s400/O%27Reilly-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486083193983669330" /></a><br /><br />The following 2 photos were processed as HDR (High Dynamic Range) images.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ7La5LgHI/AAAAAAAACIE/HwT-Fiqrdow/s1600/O%27Reilly-9a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ7La5LgHI/AAAAAAAACIE/HwT-Fiqrdow/s400/O%27Reilly-9a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486082732218613874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ60MP4aFI/AAAAAAAACH8/374at1ejlQE/s1600/O%27Reilly-13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TCJ60MP4aFI/AAAAAAAACH8/374at1ejlQE/s400/O%27Reilly-13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486082333150308434" /></a><br /><br />The rest of the images from the shoot can be seen here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#103853">O'Reilly Auto Parts</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7474519488261649040?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-39947453337187130722010-06-18T17:00:00.004-06:002010-06-22T12:27:53.114-06:00Recently, I was asked to go to an area just south and west of Baxter, MN, to shoot a 1000 acre project which will hopefully become a high end private hunting camp. Although the focus of the camp will be to provide deer hunting opportunities, the property also contains bear, wolf, and wild turkeys, all of whom I either tracked or saw while I was there.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBv6zmHEfsI/AAAAAAAACH0/tAkMDW0zw2A/s1600/Ripley-Deer-Camp-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBv6zmHEfsI/AAAAAAAACH0/tAkMDW0zw2A/s400/Ripley-Deer-Camp-11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484252735564185282" /></a><br /><br />Other images from this project:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#103845">Ripley Deer Camp</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3994745333718713072?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-85915400802459723982010-06-15T08:48:00.013-06:002010-06-15T09:13:08.587-06:00Recently, I taught a landscape workshop at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.<br /><br />Tony Shieh:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeYLw3NFaI/AAAAAAAACHs/bfYL4iwF-m4/s1600/IMG_5500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeYLw3NFaI/AAAAAAAACHs/bfYL4iwF-m4/s400/IMG_5500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483018399209297314" /></a><br /><br />Mark Ulmer (Terry Zahrenhusen in the background):<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeX23hSaDI/AAAAAAAACHk/cLoX9UYqBkY/s1600/IMG_5497.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeX23hSaDI/AAAAAAAACHk/cLoX9UYqBkY/s400/IMG_5497.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483018040219166770" /></a><br /><br />Bonnie Hagelberger:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeXoBVA24I/AAAAAAAACHc/0ZoFZFhkzQw/s1600/IMG_5483.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeXoBVA24I/AAAAAAAACHc/0ZoFZFhkzQw/s400/IMG_5483.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483017785154001794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeWtg6clUI/AAAAAAAACHU/2Z8UpfQQn_4/s1600/100609-027-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeWtg6clUI/AAAAAAAACHU/2Z8UpfQQn_4/s400/100609-027-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483016780020225346" /></a><br />Mark Ulmer<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeWA5DvsKI/AAAAAAAACHE/mcoSuNJYio8/s1600/100609-016-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeWA5DvsKI/AAAAAAAACHE/mcoSuNJYio8/s400/100609-016-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483016013407563938" /></a><br />Mark Ulmer<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeUFiwCeII/AAAAAAAACG8/_pzfe90dm-Q/s1600/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-6-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeUFiwCeII/AAAAAAAACG8/_pzfe90dm-Q/s400/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-6-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483013894295419010" /></a><br />Tony Shieh<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeTymSlSwI/AAAAAAAACG0/JzSlFSPfPu0/s1600/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-4-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeTymSlSwI/AAAAAAAACG0/JzSlFSPfPu0/s400/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-4-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483013568828099330" /></a><br />Tony Shieh<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeThpcmJ_I/AAAAAAAACGs/6dMqqM4kDcg/s1600/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeThpcmJ_I/AAAAAAAACGs/6dMqqM4kDcg/s400/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483013277617629170" /></a><br />Tony Shieh<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeTIDH0FBI/AAAAAAAACGk/yR8BsQDGCOY/s1600/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-2-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBeTIDH0FBI/AAAAAAAACGk/yR8BsQDGCOY/s400/MN+Arboretum+Fundamental+of+Landscape-2-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483012837833184274" /></a><br />Tony Shieh<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8591540080245972398?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-83376653941774612322010-06-10T16:20:00.011-06:002010-06-11T11:11:03.289-06:00These images were shot at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum recently.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmcUDb5-I/AAAAAAAACFU/NgdweS-LCWU/s1600/Yellow-Iris-on-Green-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmcUDb5-I/AAAAAAAACFU/NgdweS-LCWU/s400/Yellow-Iris-on-Green-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481274858092095458" /></a><br />Yellow Iris on Green<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmSV4bAzI/AAAAAAAACFM/X9h6PEBQKC8/s1600/Purple-Iris-on-Tan-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmSV4bAzI/AAAAAAAACFM/X9h6PEBQKC8/s400/Purple-Iris-on-Tan-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481274686784078642" /></a><br />Purple Iris on Tan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmFtlJtpI/AAAAAAAACFE/-k61jQRBxO0/s1600/Iris-on-Lavender+Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFmFtlJtpI/AAAAAAAACFE/-k61jQRBxO0/s400/Iris-on-Lavender+Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481274469807404690" /></a><br />Iris on Lavender<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFoJgclEzI/AAAAAAAACFc/Mif_wlzOKwQ/s1600/Dark-Red-Iris-on-Green-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBFoJgclEzI/AAAAAAAACFc/Mif_wlzOKwQ/s400/Dark-Red-Iris-on-Green-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481276734024520498" /></a><br />Dark Red Iris on Green<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtFCFsWoI/AAAAAAAACFk/UohT1jLZMR8/s1600/White-Iris-on-Mauve.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtFCFsWoI/AAAAAAAACFk/UohT1jLZMR8/s400/White-Iris-on-Mauve.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481563629690837634" /></a><br />White Iris on Mauve<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtdtoHWWI/AAAAAAAACFs/k1E8FfGNh0k/s1600/Cranberry-Iris-on-Blue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtdtoHWWI/AAAAAAAACFs/k1E8FfGNh0k/s400/Cranberry-Iris-on-Blue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481564053694798178" /></a><br />Cranberry Iris on Blue<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtwCVdXtI/AAAAAAAACF0/o1PLuqolVHE/s1600/6-Piece-Cluster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBJtwCVdXtI/AAAAAAAACF0/o1PLuqolVHE/s400/6-Piece-Cluster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481564368491339474" /></a><br />Canvas Cluster<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8337665394177461232?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-42528237120118553792010-06-08T11:49:00.025-06:002010-06-14T19:46:59.904-06:00The very latest concept in architectural/landscape photography is to incorporate HD video into the mix. Illustrate a project's flow: shoot video of a project in use. For example, show an office building lobby with people passing through it. Like the following sample video, show how the project looks in its environment with traffic running by and grass waving in the foreground.<br /><br />Shooting with the Canon 5D Mark II camera gives me lots of advantages. The quality of the video, HD 1080i video, is unsurpassed. Some feature films and television shows are being shot with this camera for some applications. A recent episode of "House" was shot entirely with the Canon 5D MII. The extensive lens options provide many creative opportunities.<br /><br />Because the Canon 5D MII is my primary still photography camera for shooting Arch/Lan photography, shooting video in the course of creating still images of a project makes the process much more affordable than hiring a videographer.<br /><br />The sample video attached was taken in the course of a pre-shoot of this project in Ramsey, MN. Video like this can easily be incorporated into a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation or uploaded to a web site. This is a full resolution video sample which can also be resized and posted to YouTube or Vimeo.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dEYddxLjvo4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dEYddxLjvo4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />The following is a brief time lapse video composed of approximately 160 still images.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-t9-rStEc0A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-t9-rStEc0A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4252823712011855379?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-69226269795514238712010-06-07T14:06:00.018-06:002010-06-09T07:23:22.505-06:00I spent two mornings and one evening at this Edina residence shooting landscape photographs for one of my clients. They designed and constructed the landscape and facade features of this delightful older home.<br /><br />Comment from the client: "Beautiful! These are great, Steve!"<br /><br />Almost all of these photographs were shot and processed as HDR (High Dynamic Range).<br /><br />The first morning we shot it was overcast and actually drizzled for part of the shooting. This presented a challenge which was met by cropping out as much of the sky as possible and adding some reflector effects in post processing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XcF8872I/AAAAAAAACE0/qWe343Eo638/s1600/Trenkner-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XcF8872I/AAAAAAAACE0/qWe343Eo638/s400/Trenkner-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132461725544290" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XR2uNCsI/AAAAAAAACEs/_JBYKlBpXV0/s1600/Trenkner-7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XR2uNCsI/AAAAAAAACEs/_JBYKlBpXV0/s400/Trenkner-7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132285838461634" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XJF-iqQI/AAAAAAAACEk/-OqZA-KjPkw/s1600/Trenkner-8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XJF-iqQI/AAAAAAAACEk/-OqZA-KjPkw/s400/Trenkner-8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132135314696450" /></a><br /><br />The second part of the shoot took place the same evening.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XAjn4F9I/AAAAAAAACEc/uMZngOag3Zw/s1600/Trenkner-11b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1XAjn4F9I/AAAAAAAACEc/uMZngOag3Zw/s400/Trenkner-11b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131988653873106" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1W677VLAI/AAAAAAAACEU/D5iwYcpTmV0/s1600/Trenkner-13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1W677VLAI/AAAAAAAACEU/D5iwYcpTmV0/s400/Trenkner-13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131892098706434" /></a><br /><br />This image is a panoramic composed of 3 images:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1W0UZdPeI/AAAAAAAACEM/FCsNYMWyrqA/s1600/Trenkner-14b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1W0UZdPeI/AAAAAAAACEM/FCsNYMWyrqA/s400/Trenkner-14b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131778408431074" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1WtK-sBEI/AAAAAAAACEE/9hSDIU3cxuI/s1600/Trenkner-17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1WtK-sBEI/AAAAAAAACEE/9hSDIU3cxuI/s400/Trenkner-17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131655621149762" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1WY_BrhvI/AAAAAAAACD8/132BzzdQK9o/s1600/Trenkner-18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1WY_BrhvI/AAAAAAAACD8/132BzzdQK9o/s400/Trenkner-18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131308815091442" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1Rwav6YKI/AAAAAAAACD0/0RirrWVVlrw/s1600/Trenkner-23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1Rwav6YKI/AAAAAAAACD0/0RirrWVVlrw/s400/Trenkner-23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126213835612322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1RonHJ6VI/AAAAAAAACDs/Y9H2WM6gfd8/s1600/Trenkner-26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TA1RonHJ6VI/AAAAAAAACDs/Y9H2WM6gfd8/s400/Trenkner-26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126079715371346" /></a><br /><br />See all of the images from this project here:<br /><li><a href="http://gallery.me.com/steveofoto1#103814"/>Project Portfolio</a></li><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-6922626979551423871?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-6921266810503915752010-06-04T07:44:00.011-06:002010-06-10T14:48:17.885-06:00I returned to this twin tower office complex in St. Louis Park recently to shoot for one of my favorite clients. Images will be used to adorn their corporate offices in Chicago and the Twin Cities. All of these images used some aspect of High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing. <br /><br />This first image is actually composed of two images stitched together. Using my Canon 24mm Tilt/Shift (TS-E) II lens, I was able to capture the lower half of the image and just move up the vertical plane (shift) and shoot the top of the building.<br /><br />From the client: "These shots are so GREAT!"<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge and see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkGtJ0ItQI/AAAAAAAACDk/Wj4Ele70AdM/s1600/PP+East-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkGtJ0ItQI/AAAAAAAACDk/Wj4Ele70AdM/s400/PP+East-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478917794471392514" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkGW9mKSHI/AAAAAAAACDc/6jc377YXyUM/s1600/PP+East-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkGW9mKSHI/AAAAAAAACDc/6jc377YXyUM/s400/PP+East-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478917413234428018" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkFWM1wQPI/AAAAAAAACDU/0EXpADC5EcE/s1600/PP+East-9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkFWM1wQPI/AAAAAAAACDU/0EXpADC5EcE/s400/PP+East-9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478916300634865906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkE3ku4FiI/AAAAAAAACDM/Or0WIvr5eDw/s1600/PP+East-10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkE3ku4FiI/AAAAAAAACDM/Or0WIvr5eDw/s400/PP+East-10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478915774472525346" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkEXMrFErI/AAAAAAAACDE/YxjszcnVk8E/s1600/PP+West-2b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAkEXMrFErI/AAAAAAAACDE/YxjszcnVk8E/s400/PP+West-2b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478915218258334386" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-692126681050391575?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-77028841870322132652010-05-27T13:49:00.009-06:002010-06-07T15:18:37.875-06:00I took the following 360 degree spherical panoramic image of the Cathedral of St. Paul recently. It was created by taking 179 images. Each view consisted of 3 images (at 2 stop intervals). 19 different views were taken to complete a 360 degree circle at true vertical followed by 18 views each taken at a 45 degree high angle and a 45 degree low angle. One view was taken of the ceiling to form the zenith of the image and one was taken of the nadir to form the bottom of the image.<br /><br />I used my Canon 5D MII camera with a 16-35/f2.8 zoom on a Bogen/Manfrotto tripod with a Nodal Ninja panoramic tripod head. The 3 exposures were at ISO 400, f/11 with the first exposure at 2.5 seconds, the second at .6 seconds, and the third at 10 seconds.<br /><br />Each set of 3 images was processed as an HDR (High Dynamic Range Image) using Photomatix Pro® and optimized in Adobe Photoshop®. The panoramic was created in Autodesk Stitcher Pro® as a cubic QTVR (Quicktime movie) and coded to the net using freevideocoding.<br /><br />Viewing this image: when the image first appears, it will look like a blurry grey mess. Depending on the speed of your computer it may take anywhere from a few moments to 30 seconds or more to render on the screen. As you use your cursor to move around the church, you may encounter sections which are still black and white and blurry. Wait a bit or move back and forth and this area will render to full color. You can use the zoom controls to zoom in and out.<br /><br /> <!-- START FreeVideoCoding.com --><br /><embed src="http://stevesilvermanimaging.com/extra/CSP.mov" width="640" height="512" autoplay="true" controller="true" type="video/quicktime" scale="tofit" pluginspage="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/"> </embed><br><a href="http://www.freevideocoding.com">FreeVideoCoding.com</a><br /><!-- END FreeVideoCoding.com --><br /><br />The panoramic is now on display at the Cathedral's web site:<br /><li><a href="http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/360-view">Cathedral of St. Paul</a></li><br /><br />Comments from Yahoo HDR User Group:<br />"That is remarkable... and a lot of time to process...thanks for sharing the link."<br />"Wow - this is an incredible piece of work. The best thing I've seen yet."<br />"Very impressive, clever and imaginative. Thank you for sharing."<br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7702884187032213265?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-76597607880978044922010-05-26T19:09:00.006-06:002010-06-11T15:02:36.485-06:00Lena was our model again last night when I conducted this workshop at Arneson Acres in Edina. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_3GfWtId-I/AAAAAAAACCc/9shOQBJ0ydw/s1600/Workshop-3a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_3GfWtId-I/AAAAAAAACCc/9shOQBJ0ydw/s400/Workshop-3a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475750963925514210" /></a><br /><br />Here are 2 images submitted by workshop participant Dennis Severson:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAWPJ4LCQoI/AAAAAAAACC0/qmK5EsPzTko/s1600/DSC_0977-Edit-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAWPJ4LCQoI/AAAAAAAACC0/qmK5EsPzTko/s400/DSC_0977-Edit-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477941921626342018" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAWQAzWEk2I/AAAAAAAACC8/mavYGG-eYZM/s1600/DSC_1127-Edit-2-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TAWQAzWEk2I/AAAAAAAACC8/mavYGG-eYZM/s400/DSC_1127-Edit-2-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477942865223258978" /></a><br /><br />Here are some images submitted by Angela Thomas:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKkEa9mvgI/AAAAAAAACGc/rwpZQ6TvWs0/s1600/DSC_0168rnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKkEa9mvgI/AAAAAAAACGc/rwpZQ6TvWs0/s400/DSC_0168rnet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481624092327460354" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKj65_wWXI/AAAAAAAACGM/ntHOpciDzco/s1600/DSC_0140rnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 393px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKj65_wWXI/AAAAAAAACGM/ntHOpciDzco/s400/DSC_0140rnet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481623928859285874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKj2Iy8nLI/AAAAAAAACGE/pi3uEiEuMQc/s1600/DSC_0094rnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKj2Iy8nLI/AAAAAAAACGE/pi3uEiEuMQc/s400/DSC_0094rnet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481623846932749490" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKjw9rpsdI/AAAAAAAACF8/3IQU3-L1Tpo/s1600/DSC_0078rnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/TBKjw9rpsdI/AAAAAAAACF8/3IQU3-L1Tpo/s400/DSC_0078rnet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481623758050013650" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7659760788097804492?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-13679080925506385292010-05-19T12:51:00.005-06:002010-05-19T12:56:05.637-06:00Photos taken at the second section of this workshop held at my studio recently. This was a repeat of the sold out workshop held previously.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_Qz30xXAqI/AAAAAAAACCU/XI-4ZGia1HE/s1600/Workshop-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_Qz30xXAqI/AAAAAAAACCU/XI-4ZGia1HE/s400/Workshop-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473056481313489570" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzvYUs6gI/AAAAAAAACCM/sL1v4rLAK7E/s1600/Workshop+Full+Size-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzvYUs6gI/AAAAAAAACCM/sL1v4rLAK7E/s400/Workshop+Full+Size-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473056336238144002" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzlFIM3fI/AAAAAAAACCE/BsVA8u_B_hg/s1600/Lena-2-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzlFIM3fI/AAAAAAAACCE/BsVA8u_B_hg/s400/Lena-2-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473056159286746610" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzeYBlZmI/AAAAAAAACB8/lWn81_cYeA4/s1600/Lena-4-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzeYBlZmI/AAAAAAAACB8/lWn81_cYeA4/s400/Lena-4-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473056044100183650" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzYVJX0nI/AAAAAAAACB0/ZqyuLchb6PA/s1600/Lena-6-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S_QzYVJX0nI/AAAAAAAACB0/ZqyuLchb6PA/s400/Lena-6-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473055940248326770" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1367908092550638529?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-72828028638396108582010-05-13T14:18:00.009-06:002010-05-13T16:03:53.250-06:0011 photographers joined me last night for an enjoyable and rewarding 3 hour workshop. Here's a photo of Denise shooting our model, Stacy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-x2PeorrdI/AAAAAAAACBs/y0qZ23jdLuw/s1600/IMG_1157.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-x2PeorrdI/AAAAAAAACBs/y0qZ23jdLuw/s400/IMG_1157.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470877655642123730" /></a><br /><br /><br />We were able to have most of the participants shoot tethered to 2 computers so we could see the images as they took them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-x16Q3Sg_I/AAAAAAAACBk/hwz9J8nX8Js/s1600/IMG_1155.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-x16Q3Sg_I/AAAAAAAACBk/hwz9J8nX8Js/s400/IMG_1155.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470877291168039922" /></a><br /><br />Shot using a shutter cable release, with the photographer directing the model from camera right.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xlRAH_RoI/AAAAAAAACBc/VmhD8fzojVw/s1600/IMG_5407_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xlRAH_RoI/AAAAAAAACBc/VmhD8fzojVw/s400/IMG_5407_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470858990113998466" /></a><br /><br />Classic Rembrandt lighting.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xkdk-TmfI/AAAAAAAACBU/DrfZ-XW4KIw/s1600/IMG_5394_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xkdk-TmfI/AAAAAAAACBU/DrfZ-XW4KIw/s400/IMG_5394_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470858106652301810" /></a><br /><br />Classic portrait.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xkKBvO9bI/AAAAAAAACBM/DXNjIEb-veg/s1600/IMG_5369_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xkKBvO9bI/AAAAAAAACBM/DXNjIEb-veg/s400/IMG_5369_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470857770776327602" /></a><br /><br />Shot from a ladder, above the subject.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xj25vFAfI/AAAAAAAACBE/b74YhvRfjx0/s1600/IMG_0792_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xj25vFAfI/AAAAAAAACBE/b74YhvRfjx0/s400/IMG_0792_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470857442210677234" /></a><br /><br />Glamour lighting...using a reflector under the face.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xjTx0zwNI/AAAAAAAACA8/ETXp_mOaUno/s1600/DSC_0769.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xjTx0zwNI/AAAAAAAACA8/ETXp_mOaUno/s400/DSC_0769.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470856838791807186" /></a><br /><br />Power portrait...shot from a low camera position.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xjCjHP3CI/AAAAAAAACA0/Ap345FBpIQ8/s1600/DSC_0746.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-xjCjHP3CI/AAAAAAAACA0/Ap345FBpIQ8/s400/DSC_0746.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470856542784838690" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7282802863839610858?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-34688219529153712732010-04-26T09:52:00.005-06:002010-05-13T16:03:41.416-06:00Recently, I conducted "Fundamentals of Studio Lighting" for 11 enthusiastic workshop participants. Rachel joined us to be our model. Following are some images shot by the participants.<br /><br />This was a 3 light set-up. The Main was to the left of the subject, a reflector added fill on the right side, a kicker separation light added light from the right corner, and a hair light also acted as a separator.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W3_qbM_NI/AAAAAAAACAE/HycXqRfLToE/s1600/Rachel-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W3_qbM_NI/AAAAAAAACAE/HycXqRfLToE/s400/Rachel-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464476027231993042" /></a><br /><br />This image was shot with a Main up and to the left of the subject and a reflector on the right side of the face to create a nearly 1:1 ratio (even stops of light). A background light acted as a separation light adding more highlight to the background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W3Vuz-4II/AAAAAAAAB_8/dwZFDgve6ms/s1600/Rachel-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W3Vuz-4II/AAAAAAAAB_8/dwZFDgve6ms/s400/Rachel-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464475306855161986" /></a><br /><br /><br />This image was created with one light set at a 90 degree angle relative to the camera. This is also defined as an 8:1 ratio image because there are 4 stops of light difference from one side of the face to the other. Note the slight Rembrandt effect on the right cheek.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W25ywB8II/AAAAAAAAB_0/shJb_xSzM28/s1600/Rachel-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S9W25ywB8II/AAAAAAAAB_0/shJb_xSzM28/s400/Rachel-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464474826875990146" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-3468821952915371273?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-20201930674408171282010-04-21T13:53:00.006-06:002010-04-22T09:55:33.183-06:00I had a commercial shoot at the James J. Hill house in St. Paul recently and used it as an opportunity to shoot a couple of images of this beautiful home, now a museum. Railroad magnate Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railway, built this Richardson Romanesque style house in 1891. He and his wife raised 10 children in this 36,000 square foot, 5 level mansion.<br /><br />Because the home is illuminated at levels historically consistent with the gas and electric lighting available during this period, I used High Dynamic Range (HDR) techniques which involves taking several photos at varying degrees of exposure to reveal the detail in the deep shadows as well as bright details in the windows. Processing with special software merges all of the exposures. The images were submitted to the HDR Yahoo Group with almost 500 members from around the World and received these responses:<br /><br />"Excellent work, Steve."<br />"Real professional look..beautiful."<br />"Excellent, natural-looking processing on those, Steve!"<br />"Beautiful woodwork and the HDR shows off those wonderful details."<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it:<br /><br />Main part of the grand staircase:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S89ZQk2o4hI/AAAAAAAAB_s/_zr5J0fxFY4/s1600/JJHill_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S89ZQk2o4hI/AAAAAAAAB_s/_zr5J0fxFY4/s400/JJHill_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462683014329328146" /></a><br /><br />The Library:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S89ZBWozJzI/AAAAAAAAB_k/kKg1LTcMq_k/s1600/JJHill_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S89ZBWozJzI/AAAAAAAAB_k/kKg1LTcMq_k/s400/JJHill_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462682752815146802" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2020193067440817128?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-23621764904250777522010-04-21T09:37:00.004-06:002010-04-21T09:41:00.175-06:00Crosstown Highway construction in Minneapolis on April 19, 2010. This is part of a $300 million interchange project at the busiest intersection in the Twin Cities. Four lanes pushed to the side will soon be six or eight lanes. This shot was taken from the bridge at Penn Ave.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S88b1mirQiI/AAAAAAAAB_c/Or8VCVqA_bQ/s1600/Move-Over.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S88b1mirQiI/AAAAAAAAB_c/Or8VCVqA_bQ/s400/Move-Over.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462615480716706338" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2362176490425077752?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-17766082493583925032010-04-19T10:55:00.002-06:002010-04-19T10:57:55.940-06:00Here are some other options available including black and white, black and white with a glow, and a watercolor effect.<br />Click on the image to enlarge it so you can see the detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S8yLENzOzOI/AAAAAAAAB_U/8EyXWhT5V7A/s1600/Montage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S8yLENzOzOI/AAAAAAAAB_U/8EyXWhT5V7A/s400/Montage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461893352633847010" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-1776608249358392503?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-52922899677892727672010-04-08T07:53:00.004-06:002010-04-08T08:07:46.798-06:00One of my clients, Michael McKinnon, participated in 2011 Showcase of French Design, where he and other designers redecorated the The Mount Estate & Gardens in Lenox, Massachusetts. Michael is currently writing a book which will contain numerous images I created for him. Although I didn't shoot the project itself, I was responsible for the portrait of Michael used in all of the promotional materials for the project.<br /><br />The Mount is the home of author Edith Wharton. For more information:<br /><li><a href="http://www.edithwharton.org/index.php?catId=1&subCatId=46"/>The Mount</a></li><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S73gIDh8EXI/AAAAAAAAB_M/ZnhhsJNAf7Y/s1600/McKinnon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S73gIDh8EXI/AAAAAAAAB_M/ZnhhsJNAf7Y/s400/McKinnon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457764752434139506" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-5292289967789272767?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-29730179582816237522010-04-07T14:11:00.004-06:002010-05-10T08:29:44.240-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gX-PnHY2I/AAAAAAAACAk/N-v25x3_sSI/s1600/Tulip-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gX-PnHY2I/AAAAAAAACAk/N-v25x3_sSI/s400/Tulip-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469648105551389538" /></a><br />"Tulips #4"<br />10x10 Photograph. This image was taken my studio, Spring of 2010, using Tulips purchased at Art & Flowers, St. Louis Park, MN. $195, framed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gW-AB0koI/AAAAAAAACAc/sHk-nQOfjq4/s1600/Yellow-Tulips-On-Red-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gW-AB0koI/AAAAAAAACAc/sHk-nQOfjq4/s400/Yellow-Tulips-On-Red-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469647001856807554" /></a><br />"Yellow Tulips on Red"<br />5x10 Photograph self-matted to 10x20. This image was taken my studio, Spring of 2010, using Tulips purchased at Art & Flowers, St. Louis Park, MN. $195, framed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gWVbYkBFI/AAAAAAAACAU/u9QW5f2v4LM/s1600/616.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gWVbYkBFI/AAAAAAAACAU/u9QW5f2v4LM/s400/616.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469646304825312338" /></a><br />"Peach Dahlia #616"<br />16x24 Photograph printed on watercolor paper. This image was taken at a private residence on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, MN inAugust, 2005. $450, framed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gVzgtAP3I/AAAAAAAACAM/f2jJBzvRzaI/s1600/148.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S-gVzgtAP3I/AAAAAAAACAM/f2jJBzvRzaI/s400/148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469645722137673586" /></a><br />"Tulips #148"<br />8x10 Photograph printed on fine art velvet paper to simulate watercolor paper. This image was taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN, in the Spring of 2006. $195, framed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7znhyoQuZI/AAAAAAAAB_E/HtqVZQTLQXk/s1600/Square-Floral-Montage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7znhyoQuZI/AAAAAAAAB_E/HtqVZQTLQXk/s400/Square-Floral-Montage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457491416178538898" /></a><br />"Iris Montage"<br />30x30 Canvas Gallery Wrap, This image was created from four separate images taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN, in 2008. $450.<br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2973017958281623752?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-7116169486273086852010-04-07T11:32:00.006-06:002010-04-07T13:38:40.585-06:00Pantone® is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design and graphics industries. Many graphic artists and others involved in visual design use Pantone's Matching System® for creating color palettes and color stories. Annually, Pantone® designates the color of the year based on a variety of factors.<br /><br />This year, the color is Turquoise. According to Pantone®:<br />"Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing."<br /><br />Based on the color palette published by Pantone® I converted their proprietary colors to the photographic spectrum used for images and on the web (RGB) as well as in HTML programming (Hex). The largest sample is Turquoise followed by my preferred complimentary colors, determined with the assistance of a color scheme generator called PerBang:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7ze5gMsf6I/AAAAAAAAB-8/aDI0S3dNDPE/s1600/Turquoise-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7ze5gMsf6I/AAAAAAAAB-8/aDI0S3dNDPE/s400/Turquoise-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457481927943290786" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-711616948627308685?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-2909571575765689522010-04-06T10:45:00.007-06:002010-04-06T11:18:36.103-06:00Recent business portraits illustrating the diversity and variety of Steve's shooting protocol.<br />Be sure to click on each image group to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tr16mFk0I/AAAAAAAAB-k/O8O6OzsFuHA/s1600/Blog-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tr16mFk0I/AAAAAAAAB-k/O8O6OzsFuHA/s400/Blog-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457073947495732034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tq8l7jCoI/AAAAAAAAB-c/aVzMvymKWkg/s1600/Blog-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tq8l7jCoI/AAAAAAAAB-c/aVzMvymKWkg/s400/Blog-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457072962696055426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tp3eNNgYI/AAAAAAAAB-U/hk16H-j3yQw/s1600/Blog-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tp3eNNgYI/AAAAAAAAB-U/hk16H-j3yQw/s400/Blog-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457071775211684226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tomcFRi5I/AAAAAAAAB-M/sy2iIpJVxgE/s1600/Blog-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7tomcFRi5I/AAAAAAAAB-M/sy2iIpJVxgE/s400/Blog-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457070383072119698" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-290957157576568952?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-83742454726260397552010-03-31T12:53:00.007-06:002010-06-08T06:17:53.336-06:00One of my clients asked to me come out to one of their locations to shoot photos of staff members for a new web site. They were looking for a relaxed, less than "buttoned-up" look. The final images were going to be used in a tightly cropped hole on each page of the web site.<br /><br />To make the shooting look "real" but also get the photography done in a cost efficient manner, I shot the individuals on a white background. Following the shooting, I went around their office and took background images. Later, in post production, I placed each person on a background which varied from a little to a lot with the others to make the images look "real." I also toned the background to match the exposure and contrast of each individual. Even the 2 women on plain backgrounds were actually placed on a slightly colored background.<br /><br />One of these was actually shot "as is" in a real setting with a real background. Can you guess which one? Be sure to click on the images to enlarge them and see the detail.<br /><br />The image immediately below is an example of one of the original images prior to outlining (some call this stripping) and being placed on a background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7Oac8HBXOI/AAAAAAAAB9s/uzF2SiMYEdk/s1600/Jim-Luchsinger-18-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7Oac8HBXOI/AAAAAAAAB9s/uzF2SiMYEdk/s400/Jim-Luchsinger-18-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454873395638394082" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7OaPmr3LsI/AAAAAAAAB9k/sx3m4hMs4os/s1600/ARS-Group-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7OaPmr3LsI/AAAAAAAAB9k/sx3m4hMs4os/s400/ARS-Group-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454873166549036738" /></a><br /><br />Here's how the final product was employed on the client's web site:<br /><li><a href="http://www.alerusretirementsolutions.com/">Alerus Retirement Solutions</a></li><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-8374245472626039755?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-45017997706487444162010-03-19T16:36:00.003-06:002010-03-19T16:41:33.692-06:00What separates Steve Silverman Imaging from the Target/Penney's/Pro-Ex portrait experience besides the experience itself?<br /><br />When I shoot business (or executive) portraits, the final choice goes through a rigorous set of retouching steps:<br />1. Skin texture is smoothened, although not unrealistically.<br />2. Blemishes, scars, wrinkles are retouched by hand.<br />3. Eyes and teeth are brightened.<br />4. Bags under eyes are softened.<br />5. Fly away hairs are eliminated.<br />6. Flesh and hair is color boosted.<br /><br />Take a look at the before and after example. Be sure to click on it to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S6P8cyr8q-I/AAAAAAAAB9U/b3UfbpaXRd8/s1600-h/Cosmetic-Retouch-Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S6P8cyr8q-I/AAAAAAAAB9U/b3UfbpaXRd8/s400/Cosmetic-Retouch-Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450477545621072866" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-4501799770648744416?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-76129650895823130802010-03-03T16:18:00.008-06:002010-03-31T09:54:35.631-06:00I was asked to shoot a magazine cover for "Concrete International," a niche publication which is part of the construction industry. The subject, the association's new president, heads an engineering and testing firm in St. Paul. I'll be posting the completed cover when it's ready.<br /><br />From the magazine's editor:<br /> "The final photos look great - resolution is fantastic; this is some excellent work."<br /> <br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it and see the detail.<br /><br />This is the original image before any editing. It looks pretty good but has some problems. The exposure value of the computer monitor is much lower than than value of the strobes I used. As a result, the computer monitor, although set at full brightness, looks black. The original cropping of the image has too much information (legs, feet, and floor) at the bottom of the image. The samples on the desk and on the above shelf are dull.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47hffm8k4I/AAAAAAAAB9M/uj3hGz-MSlE/s1600-h/Dick-Stehly-11-Original.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47hffm8k4I/AAAAAAAAB9M/uj3hGz-MSlE/s400/Dick-Stehly-11-Original.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444536930714555266" /></a><br /><br />A separate shot of the computer monitor was taken.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47hOXO1ueI/AAAAAAAAB9E/YjsHxDbEiac/s1600-h/Monitor-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47hOXO1ueI/AAAAAAAAB9E/YjsHxDbEiac/s400/Monitor-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444536636408183266" /></a><br /><br />Here's the final image after editing. The image has been cropped to a magazine sized (approximate) 8x10. Ample room has been left at the top of the image for the magazine's masthead. The computer monitor has been stitched in. The subject has been retouched and spots on the floor have been cleaned up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47gdKraq0I/AAAAAAAAB88/S-SDAb2zcAg/s1600-h/Dick-Stehly-11-Final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S47gdKraq0I/AAAAAAAAB88/S-SDAb2zcAg/s400/Dick-Stehly-11-Final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444535791224793922" /></a><br /><br />Here's the final image and lay-out:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7NwC-M3KNI/AAAAAAAAB9c/FIHradw6AyU/s1600/May10-Cover-Final-web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S7NwC-M3KNI/AAAAAAAAB9c/FIHradw6AyU/s400/May10-Cover-Final-web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454826770034796754" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-7612965089582313080?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-27893527981266335372010-02-25T17:24:00.008-06:002010-03-03T16:31:20.687-06:00I attended the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's annual orchid show recently. Splendid specimens and a haven for flower and macro photographers. The first 3 images were all processed as HDR, primarily using the Tone Compressor method. I experimented with focus stacking for the first time. This is a technique using multi-shots at different focusing depths and using Adobe Photoshop® to first stack them and mask out the out of focus areas to increase Depth of Field. The most effective way to accomplish this (besides lots of practice...no secret there!) is to use a focus rail which I don't currently have. These were my first attempt. Let me know what you think!<br /><br />Images were shot with the Canon 5DMII and the Canon 50mm Macro Lens. The last 2 images were shot with the Lens Baby 2.0.<br /><br />Be sure to click on each image to enlarge it.<br /><br />This image was created from 3 stacked images to increase focus and Depth of Field. In addition to adding contrast using Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0® additional texture was selectively added using OnOne PhotoTools® Watercolor and Texture effects.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cIqOX7mFI/AAAAAAAAB80/ShBp_oQ07O8/s1600-h/Orchid_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cIqOX7mFI/AAAAAAAAB80/ShBp_oQ07O8/s400/Orchid_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442328196206532690" /></a><br /><br /><br />The following image was created from 4 stacked images to increase focus and Depth of Field. After HDR processing, it was also put through Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0® Pro Contrast and the color was selectively allowed to distort to the blue/green tones.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cIFVZk5OI/AAAAAAAAB8s/NKRjp4qz4aM/s1600-h/Orchid-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cIFVZk5OI/AAAAAAAAB8s/NKRjp4qz4aM/s400/Orchid-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442327562437321954" /></a><br /><br /><br />This image and following one were created using the Lens Baby® 2.0 with a 10x magnifier. This novelty lens allows you to distort and selectively blur an image. Some of the edges were resharpened using Adobe Photoshop® Unsharpen Mask.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cHVPHE0II/AAAAAAAAB8k/Kd1Yb4SXMU4/s1600-h/Orchid-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cHVPHE0II/AAAAAAAAB8k/Kd1Yb4SXMU4/s400/Orchid-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442326736115388546" /></a><br /><br /><br />This black and white image was processed and blended using Adobe Lightroom® Black and White High Contrast and Black and White Low Contrast. The borders were punched up a bit using Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0® Glamour Glow and Texture was added using OnOne PhotoTools®.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cGsd_ednI/AAAAAAAAB8c/XdKhwPXRDFk/s1600-h/Orchid-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4cGsd_ednI/AAAAAAAAB8c/XdKhwPXRDFk/s400/Orchid-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442326035735410290" /></a><br /><br />For more information, <li><a href="http://www.stevesilvermanimaging.com/">www.stevesilvermanimaging.com</a></li><br />4445 W. 77th St. #130<br />Edina, MN 55435<br />952-844-0119 c952-905-1197<br />steve@stevesilvermanimaging.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33800363-2789352798126633537?l=stevesilverman.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Silvermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124787258659340059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33800363.post-24525485642200863912010-02-23T09:44:00.005-06:002010-02-25T17:39:14.319-06:00One of my favorite subjects...ok my favorite subject, being my wife Robin came to the studio the other day to freshen up her professional portraits.<br /><br />Alternate camera positions, from well above, as well below, result in innovative and contemporary portraits without being goofy or outlandish. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKkXNsi1AGY/S4P4cgsJQDI/AAAAAAAAB8U/leQxhe9eWXs/s1600-h/2-pix.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:h