I enjoy using a camera to translate my visualization into reality on paper. Visualization is defined as the ability to see in the "mind's eye" the finished work before actual application. It is the creative process of images transitioning from the realm of the reactive and contemplative to the conscious and deliberate. An element of surreal gives the viewer a different perspective on the subject, removing the literal and getting down to the essence of conveying the energy of the subject. For me, the image begins when the work goes beyond merely representing reality and enters the realm of personal expression. My methods are meant to be intentional, whether in the camera or post processing.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Redbud Garland


Redbud trees are one of my favorite blooming trees but I have always found it very difficult to capture them in an image. Lord knows I've tried for a lot of years to not much success. So, instead I have decided to just enjoy the redbud blooms rather than photographing them. Well, obviously that didn't last very long! The top image is the original multiple exposure shot with a little tweaking in Nik. The second image is a "high key" process in Topaz. The third image is a slight contrast process in Nik and Topaz. I like each of them for different reasons. What about you?

(Nikon D80...Nik and Topaz)
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