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Bill Pador > Using my DAVE HILL technique
Bill Pador > "The Snow Covered Bridge" I was torn between 2 lovers, oh geez that was a song excuse me, I was torn between 2 IMAGES today for my POD but I finally decided on this one for some reason, a coin toss really but I did put the other one in my EXTRAS gallery because it was good enough to make me flip a coin. This little walk bridge has appeared before in a past gallery but I drove past it today and had to stop and shoot it at a different angle and it also had this fresh snow from last night on it. I made it a selective color to bring the viewers eye into the bridge by using foreground color in the weeds and added a custom soft focus filter I developed some time ago and use quite often which works well on images like this where there is a lot of thin branches to FLUFF it up a bit.(*as always B&W was created using NIK Silver Efex Pro) Thanks SO much for all your wonderful comments on yesterdays challenge shot. I've received several email's on WHERE I got the 'Jack Daniels' Coffee but as I stated I got it as a gift and have no idea where it was purchased. I would assume it probably came from one of those gourmet food shops you find in the malls. I don't even remember who gave it to me LOL. I[m gonna open it up tomorrow and give it a try and will report back on it's taste ! (*PS I was informed by Kre8ive that the JD coffee is actually cured in the JD barrels after they are done making whisky so it should have an interesting taste - yummy!) Have a Great day folks and keep on snapping, I guess winter isn't all that bad now - Check that it still sucks !! PS: To see the image that lost the coin toss please VISIT MY EXTRA GALLERY HERE It has some really cool lines throughout the image & that's why I liked it so much ! ~Bill~
Bill Pador > "Photo of The Day" June '09 photo
Bill Pador > "Horse Farm" I've been really busy with some personal stuff so I grabbed one out of the archives from the fall. I shoot this at my favorite horse farm around the corner from my house and since I have been playing a lot with B&W and Sepia's the last few days I figured I would develop this one into an antique sepia with selective color and use some burning & dodging techniques to bring all of the detail into play to really make it pop. I couldn't resist bringing the rusted fence back in color, it had some really cool texture to it. Thanks for everyone who has signed up at www.photographycorner.com and made your 5 posts so that your ready to vote for my image next week. If you want to help me out and haven't signed up yet please see the intructions posted on yesterdays POD. Hopefully this will be my year to take a prize home, I could really use it ;) Best Regards, ~Bill~
Bill Pador > "The In-Sense Rose" Challenge Code for 'SENSE' 12/29/08 The Sense Challenge...12/29/08 The Challenge: Show us your interpretation of the word, "Sense," or any spelling of the word. The Participants: Kre8ive, John (300m), The Curious Camel, Creative Deviance, Johnloguk, MyKey, Trevlan, MSpencer, and myself. The Result: Until Saturday Morning I had no clue on what I wanted to do for this weeks challenge shot. My original idea was to shoot a pair of Givenchi cologne bottles I received for Christmas (for the Sense of Smell) but then it hit me right in the face because of some Incense sticks I also got - So the In-Sense Rose (or Incense) was born. I shot several streaks of incense smoke burning and then off I went into CS3 to create this piece using the techniques I developed while doing my Smoke Art Creations. This piece was created entirely using 3 different smoke patterns, then individually mirrored and placed side by side. The colors then created using various layering techniques and masking to form it the way I wanted it to look. Then I applied a blank white canvas behind it and placed a texture into the piece to give it some body, then finally the lettering was added. Looking at it you can see a pair of Abstract Roses at the top with some fire flames burning in the middle to light the roses and some lets say carnations on the out sides of the bouquet. Use your imagination and you'll see what ever flowers or objects you want, that's the beauty of art isn't it! I had a lot of fun with this challenge, I hope you enjoy my entry ~Bill~
Bill Pador > "Glowing Crystal Glass" Well I felt it time I get back to my artistic roots today instead of a plain old photo image and have a little fun. I wanted to use a simple item to create an colorful art deco abstract & have the finished piece to have some color, depth & height to it giving it a feel of being in a tunnel or black hole on acid LOL. What you are looking at is a simple macro shot of a Blue Stem wine glass which I sat on top of a multi colored light stand and shot it at 90' directly over the top looking down. The colors you see have NOT been manipulated what so ever and is as they came out of the camera, the outer edge has been blurred using FOCAL POINT to add some artistic depth and to bring the eye toward the center of the shot, leaving the center sharp & in tact. The black area between the 2 is the dead space around the glass where the light did not diffract or carry through the glass. Next step was to create an artistic frame to add more depth to the shot and create a art deco finish to the piece. This was accomplished using Photo Tools and creating a simple grey 2D box frame and then adding a slight white glow to the edges and then a slim black line to border it giving it a 3D effect and some height. Next was to add the slim red line around the frame and then a 10 pixel black border. Finishing up using 'Pro Frames 3' I went in and used a simple edge frame and blurred it almost 90% using white as the color outline which created the marbleizing effect you see. This had to be done 4 times rotating the effect 90' each application until the marble effect was all the way around the frame. There you have it, using a simple wine glass & cheap $5.00 4 Color LED light stand, a few photoshop plug ins and a little imagination & creativity I give you a pretty cool Abstract Art Deco Piece I'll call the GLOWING CRYSTAL GLASS ! LOL
Bill Pador > "Basket Of Beauty" I just got a new piece of software by OnOne called FOCAL POINT which allows you to adjust DOF, Movement & Bokeh in REAL TIME to an image so I figured I would post one of the images I played with using it. It's a great utility and to have the ability to adjust these things after the shots been taken is wonderful. The application is a HEAVY resource user not so much as in memory but you need a high performance graphics card to run it and thankfully I in fact have a great card in my system. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, me I'm just watching the small snow flakes fall out of the sky today & last night. Time to light a fire in the fire place and watch some football! ~Bill~ "LENS FOR SALE" ~ Nikkor 18-70mm AF-S 3.5-4.5G ED DX ~ (*Included in price*) * Nikon Lens * Nikon HB-32 Lens Hood * 67mm Ultraviolet Filter * Original Nikon Lens Caps Front & Back * Original Manual Paperwork * Shipping & Insurance to UNITED STATES Everything Shipped to your door $225 This is one of the best kit lenses Nikon has ever made and is still being sold as an option in kits for the D60, D80, D90, D200,D300 & D700 and will fit "ANY" Nikon DSLR. My lens has seen very little use, is in PERFECT condition and has been well taken care of. There are no marks, scratches etc. on either the body or glass and has had the UV filter on it since the day it was bought to protect the main glass. There is no mold or dust on the inside or on the blades and is in PERFECT WORKING CONDITION! The images are nice & crisp with excellent contrast & detail. I'm only selling it because I do not use it any more as I have several lenses that cover this length. * The price includes S&H as well as Full Insurance via Trackable Priority US MAIL to anywhere in the United States. If you live outside the U.S.A. I can find out how much additional S&H would be to your country prior to sale. I'll accept payment via PayPal, Certified Bank Check, US Money Order. * If I know you from the Dailies Group I will also accept a Personal Check . If you know anyone looking for this type lens please point them in my direction ! Any questions please contact me via email at: billpador@gmail.com or my studio # (973) 208-1585 during normal business hours.
Bill Pador > This is a shot of a Turkey Centerpiece I shot yesterday. I just loved the colors and texture this bird had so I hit it with Topaz Labs / Adjust Filter. Just a colorful shot for todays pic because we are still dealing with the terrorist attacks in India. I have further updates I received from Harsh this morning I will continue to post until this is over. PS: If you haven't had the chance to vote on my OUTDOOR PHOTPGRAPHERS Magazine FINALIST Image please take a few seconds to do so, voting closes in 2 days! Thanks to all who have placed a vote for me :) (*Only 1 vote per computer Thanks) CLICK HERE TO VOTE: http://www2.outdoorphotographer.com/colors/gallery-fin-lg.php?gal=nature&id=4929#j UPDATE FROM HARSH (Hershy) Received Today 11/28 @ 9am Bill, In your mail you mentioned, "Use caution". You could not have 'forecasted' this more accurately! My last mail from work was hurriedly ended as we got news that some of the terrorists (not the ones holed out) were running amok the streets, very close to my office and the railway station they had attacked on first day. People started shutting down shops and offices and I decided to close down as some of my staff members come from distant suburbs. I made sure they were safely on their way and made for home. Later it turned out that they were rumors, but as you say, better to be safe than sorry. Especially when you have to think of your own people. Early evening the forces took complete charge of the Trident hotel. While that was good to hear, we have since come to know that at least 4-5 people we knew are no more. Young people in their prime, who were having dinner at restaurant Tiffin. They may have been the first to succumb as Tiffin was the first target when the terrorists entered the hotel on day one. This has left a very sad and empty feeling. The restaurant had many bodies and six on staircase, the total may be more than 30. A few minutes ago at Nariman House, where a Jewish Centre was housed; a long battle ensued and when they were cornered they tried to flee after killing 5-7 hostages, including a Rabbi & his wife. Some of the terrorists were shot dead and now each floor is searched if any more are hiding in there. Now one more floor needs to be secured. The Taj Mahal hotel is still under siege. It's believed one terrorist still remains there and he seems to be quite determined, moving around, using guns and grenades and has also set fire in one of the rooms. That's all for now. I will try send one more mail before the night. Say hello to all the friends. Harsh
Bill Pador > "Photo of The Day" June '09 photo
Using my DAVE HILL technique
Bill Pador > Using my DAVE HILL technique
Using my DAVE HILL technique
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