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Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > Black & White Gallery photo
Bill Pador > "GHOSTLY GLASSES" ~Sales Benefit "Make a Wish Foundation"~ You are looking at an artistic creation titled "Ghostly Glasses" which is part HDR (High Dynamic Range) image combined with my artistic flare to create a one of a kind Fine Art Piece.*click on the image to see it larger for more detail On the surface while Looking at this image you will see colorful neon type reflections through out the crystal glasses & stems shot in High Definition HDR photography. Upon further inspection you will notice and Gentleman's Shadow on the right and his Woman's shadow on the left who appear to be chatting OVER the wine glasses. Below them is a hint of danger laying under the glasses in the form of a fiery looking smoke who's purpose is, Well you use your imagination to complete the story of this modern art deco piece that is what art is all about isn't it? There are other hidden idea's placed about this piece, have fun finding them and enjoying the conversation it will start hanging on your home or office wall. ~ Available in numerous SIZES as a frame-able Photographic Print or on Canvas - *Best Format* to complete that artistic feel. . . . ~ Available in a Plain or Signed Version *(Choose this item for SIGNED VERSION)* *Special* I have decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this print to the 'Make a Wish Foundation" to benefit sick children. So feel free to order one on Canvas or a print as large as possible and help a sick child have their wish granted! Makes a great gift for your favorite person as well ;) For more information on the "Make a Wish Foundation" please visit these links: 'Make a Wish Foundation" 'Make a Wish Foundation ~ NJ Chapter"
Bill Pador > 'Artistic HDR Abstract' - "GHOSTLY COUPLE DRINK WINE" ~best viewed large~ Tonight I was at home relaxing when my good friend John Murphy gave me a call from his vacation location (BTW-He sends his regards to everyone). Well we were BS-ing & started discussing photography (imagine that) while I was setting up my POD for today in my still life studio which 'WAS' planned out to be a simple shot of 4 Crystal Glasses set up a certain way so that I could get an effect I had thought up. Well our conversation happen to change to HDR some how which made me scrap my original idea in turn for an HDR capture of the glasses. "The Set-Up & Post Production Details" The original image/layer of the Glasses themselves you see have very little post done to it after the HDR tone mapping believe it or not. I set the studio up with several small canister lights and covered them with 2 colored plastic cups you use for outdoor for BBQ's and such (not the throw away kind but thick picnic re-washable type) that were laying on the table from a previous project I just happened to see and decided to see what effects I could get using them over some lights. 1 Blue and 1 Purple plastic cup covered light were set to the left of the crystal glasses pointing towards 2 separate 12" x 12" mirror squares on both sides to reflect the light back onto the stem ware. The crystal glasses have black stems with a small flower type design just under the glass itself (you can see the light reflected on this part in color). The glasses were lined up straight behind each other and then the shot was made off-setting the camera about 25' to the right allowing the glasses to appear in a diagonal pattern. (5) bracket shots were made with a total exposure adjustment of +1.0 EV capturing the colored light reflecting off the stems and through the crystal in complete darkness with just the 2 small 40 watt bulbs casting their magic making it look like the glasses had neon lights on them (perfect for a HDR project I thought) The (5) RAW images were then combined into an HDR and then tone mapped in Photomatix Pro 3 and saved. Passing into CS3 the image was then sharpened slightly and saved. I then made a copy of the image, flipped it horizontally 180' to make a mirrored image and combined the 2 on an adjusted re sized canvas. After cropping I was really impressed with the results and almost posted it as is but really felt in an artistic mode so I carried it to the next step. Multiple layers were constructed and I began airbrushing in the slight white cloud texture on the sides to frame it using the shapes of a man & woman preparing to drink (look closely you should see the shadows of them - man on right woman on left), then another layer was added to extend the canvas and I began molding the orange smoke you see (which was a smoke image I had captured for my smoke art project) I combined approx. 12 layers of smoke (all the same image section) at different angles were laid down then erasing the edges with a soft brush and changing opacity levels while rotating them into place resulted in the effect you see on the final smoke/fire shape (*representing the adult madness that shadow couple will have after those drinks LOL). *Just a note: Only a small cropped section of the original smoke image was used, the same cropped piece was used to create the entire orange platform image you see here by pasting & rotating it with various opacity levels. Thanks to John Murphy for inspiring me to create this image, without you John I would have been done with my POD in 30 min. or less but since we had our HDR conversation it resulted in a FOUR & HALF hour mega project (I'll get you back don't worry pal LOL) Really tho Thanks John, it;s really amazing how your artistic mind is inspired by everyday things. Hope you like it ~Bill~ *Mr. Murphy is unable to sign onto SmugMug for uploads where he is on vacation due to a poor internet connection, but is doing his POD's everyday and will upload upon his return at the end of the week. . . ~"AVAILABLE FOR PRINT PURCHASE"~ This artistic creation is available for purchase in High Resolution for up to 30" x 40" Canvas wall mount prints in signed & unsigned versions in my 'PHOTO ART 4 SALE' Gallery by CLICKING HERE
Bill Pador > "Here are some quotes from peers of talented Photographers, Artists & what the Public is saying about Bill's work ethic, images & creativity" . . ."Bill, this is some of your best work ever!". . . . . ."Your imagination and creativity will never cease to amaze me. You are constantly raising the bar!! Terrific SP and treatment". . . . . ."You definitely have a creative eye". . . . . ."This is just great!!! You really get a wonderful variety in your photography. Very, very nice!". . . . . ."beautiful image - just looking at it makes me feel inspired". . . . . ."stunning - nothing else to say - it is simply stunning". . . . . ."Beautiful!!! Raised the bar.......it's sooo high I can't even see it!! ". . . . . ."you've so many good shots in such varied styles. i always look forward to what you're coming in with next". . . . . ."There is some very strong stuff here". . . . . ."This is beautiful, absolutely stunning. I love the comp, the colour, the treatment and the framing. Everything looks so delicate, wonderful creation!". . . . . ."This is lovely...soft and glowing. CONGRATULATIONS on you Photo of the Day! What a thrill!! These are definitely happy flowers...enjoy your happy glow...you deserve it.". . . . . ."Congratulations Bill! That is wonderful news and so deserving, I love the tea pot steam shot. This flower shot has a lovely dreamy feel like bright stars. You should be very proud of your accomplishments, you worked hard in achieving them. Take some time to reflect and enjoy the moment.". . . . . ."congrats on the "Photo of the Day" (it is a terrific shot)!! Can't wait to follow your story about the new project - your hard work shows and I'm sure it will pay off! Bask in the glow - you deserve it!!". . . . . ."I love the light in this! Beautiful image...super detail!!". . . . . ."This is lovely! Beautiful light and composition!". . . . . ."This is excellent, wonderful atmosphere, beautifully put together Bill". . . . . ."Amazing is a great term for the amount of work you put into this image. The finished product is perfect! Your artistic ability is phenomenal. Great work.". . . . . ."Truly moving". . . . . ."This is gorgeous. I went through your site today and many of your galleries and you have some beautiful work - - -Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful work". . . . . ."Stunning piece of work. I often think of photography like music, or any art form I suppose. Sometimes great technical skill just leaves me cold, for instance some lightning fast guitar solos (and some very clever photos), this is a beautiful image.". . . . . ."This is absolutely stunning Bill, creative, original, clever and damn beautiful". . . . . ."OMG!!! This image is jawdropping! Congratulations!". . . . . ."This is a fantastic shot - I love that you are willing to share your knowledge ". . . . . ."Incredible -- especially with no photoshop tricks! You should be very proud of this accomplishment -- it is wonderful!". . . . . ."WOW! I'm amazed. Your hard work has paid off, and I'm sure will translate into all sorts of wonders in the days ahead.". . . . . ."Sometimes really clever technical shots can look cold and clinical, but this is great, I could look at it for ages.". . .
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