Archive for May 2010

The signs in San Francisco’s downtown area create a colorful and creative opportunity for the photographer. Layers upon layers of aged to perfection signs make photographing this town a lot of fun. I liked the pastel colors in the image, and I added a layer of texture for interest and depth, and just a hint…

These paper star lanterns make a great window display. I like the layers of beads that fall behind the stars, creating a colorful background. This was a Hail Mary type grab shot inside the store, using a wide aperture and fast shutter speed, handheld at ISO 1000. Tripods can get in the way in tight…

Remember when? This is a cool music store in San Francisco that I couldn’t resist photographing! It made me think of Arlo Guthrie, with the fun colors and musical motif. I used a couple of filters to create a painterly effect. Topaz Labs Simplify does just that, takes away detail creating a more artistic image.…

Daybreak at San Francisco’s Bay Bridge creates a wonderful opportunity to capture dramatic early morning light. The fast moving cloud cover created a layer of interest throughout the sky. This photo was created using a tripod, cable release, and mirror-up. All three work together to minimize camera shake. Exposure time was for 30 seconds at…

Happy Mother’s Day! This was a grab shot inside a restaurant (they have great fries)! The background was already painted, so I decided to nudge the entire photo that direction with the use of a fun filter!  Alien Skin’s Snap Art is perfect for making brushstrokes of color and creativity. There are many artistic effects to choose from…