too long...

This site have been dead for too long! I'm going to revive it soon! I have been cooking up new actions (in my head) and new stuff! A new look will be coming too! Check back soon!

I do realize that all the links for my actions aren't working. I hope to get them all up soon!  

dis·sat·is·fied

DISSATISFIED

dis·sat·is·fied  (ds-sts-fd) adj.

Feeling or exhibiting a lack of contentment or satisfaction.

That pretty much sums up how I feel now. To me, being discontent was akin to ingratitude. If you were grateful for what you had you would be satisfied.

But my discontentment stems from something else. I am not happy with where I am in photography. There are always new things to learn. And not enough time. Or maybe I just do not make the time for it. Work has a large role in my life. So does church, family and friends (not in that order). Music also take a (small) role. So where does that leave photography?

Recently, while I was on a holiday with my family, I was all fired up with the gorgeously rustic, old houses I saw! I saw lots of inspiration...until I looked at my models (family, duh) and the clothes they wore. I killed my inspiration. They were dressed in the most grubby clothes they could bring along.

I then concentrated on flowers. Hence the picture on top.

One thing I learned? Never be content where you are in photography. Discontent will make you create better pictures. 

Playing with textures....

Too much textures can be a nice touch. Play around. Here are some links for FREE textures that you will love.

Lost and Taken
Alin B. Textures
ShadowHouse Creations

But go and search up more, there are tons of free textures out there. Just follow their regulations.

Trying out something new...

Roll your mouse over the picture to see the before and after!



Life has been crazy around. My picture folder for May 2010 has been curiously empty. I need to do something about it. :D

Well, since life busy, I need to sign off here...

"I Am Your Creation

"I am Your Creation"

{Ron Hamilton}

"The heavens show the genius of
Your master skill;
The earth displays the beauty of
Your perfect will.
What precision is displayed,
In this vast world You have made.
How can I, a child of dust,
Deserve the love of Your touch?

Chorus:
You formed me in my mother's womb,
According to Your plan;
You made each tiny finger,
And You made each little hand.
I am Your Creation;
You shaped each hidden part.
And this shall be my greatest joy-
To praise You.....
From my heart.

Some things about my life
I cannot understand,
But still I trust the wisdom
Of Your master plan.
Though the way I cannot see,
Though my path confuses me,
I will trust what You've begun;
Your work of love is not done."

.an old picture.

Texture Fun

It is amazing what a texture like this can do to a plain picture. I just pulled it over and changed the blending mode to Overlay 100%.

A new action!!!

Well people, I have created a new action! It is actually VERY simple. I have named it Misty Pink. It works best with flower pictures. Download it here. Tell me if you like it!

Get out of that rut!!!

I have (so sadly) fallen into a rut. A boring rut, that is. I have been so set on capturing 'proper' pictures that I have forgotten that how to capture spontaneous moments.

I'm stuck.

I need to get out of it. Please tell me how.

I am not the 'get that picture technically correct' sort of person. According to to my personality results, I don't pay attention to details. And its true. I don't. That's what pulls me down.

I can remember all about the sun...and to avoid the harsh rays. But when I get caught up with shooting pictures, I only realize it later. But at least its not uncorrectable.

Before I go, I leave you with a tip: when you go on photoshoots, wear good shoes. It protects. Your feet. And your feet will thank you. Trust me, I learned that the hard way.

A good post to read...

Alyssa Welch is a wonderful photographer. Read an article by her here...

Photos from your head? Or heart?

Coming up next (when I have time)...an article.

Before and After

I wanted to edit pictures last night so I made time to come home early to do just that. After looking at tons of pictures, I decided to concentrate on one folder.

And to make it 'better' I only used textures. Here's my favorite:
This was just a normal snapshot. It was taken with a P & S. The car was moving as I took this picture. And honestly, I would have deleted this picture from the folder if it was not for this and this. It saved this picture. GO AND DOWNLOAD THESE FREE TEXTURE PACKS!!! See what textures can do to your pictures?

Now, before I leave, don't forget this!

Feeling stagnant...

I feel stagnant now. Sort of like having my creativity stuck and not moving an inch. The problem is, I have no time to pick up the camera and take 'nice' pictures. But I will...someday.

****don't bother about the random picture above....I thought it was interesting****

Camera bodies.

How many camera bodies have you gone through? I have gone through the route most first-time Rebel users go though. I started with a Canon Rebel. Sweet. Easy. But it was silver in color.

I had someone telling me to get a camera that was black. More 'professional'. Ha.

Then I sold it a year later. Bought a second-hand 30D from fredmiranda.com. Used it for less than a year.

Sold it. Bought a 40D.

No, I'm not fickle. I just wanted to sell my camera bodies before the value dropped too low. It worked. A little.

BTW, I like periods. You know, the little dot. Dot. Dot

Back to the subject.

I went through a few lens as well. Cheapo lens. The first was the normal 18-55mm. I actually took some nice pictures with it. Can you believe it?

Then whilst walking along a row of camera shops, I bought a 75-300mm. I liked the bokeh that came from is. BUT, it was a terror in low light.

I sold it later. Then I got a 50mm. Loved it. Still love it. At certain times. Now a have a 'cheap' 2.8. Still concluding.

But I have to say, with each body and lens, I took some pretty nice pictures with it.

So, like what they always say, "It's not the camera (or lens) but the person behind it."

Little brothers and Photoshop

What happens when you send your little (or not so little) brother a picture you took and said, "Go edit this."? He replies with the brightest answer,"How?"

He comes up with this:

SOOC:

Edited:

Bam, right?

Playing with textures

Go ahead and play around with textures...its fun! And oh, if any body wants to get me this texture pack, I'll be eternally grateful (just kidding ;))

Update

It has been some time since my last post and it was left hanging. Well, my excuse is that I've been very busy with work.

For the news, to make it simple, I'm now going to post on other stuff as well photography. After a while it gets rather dull for some.

I would post pictures....when I have the inspiration... :)

Changes...

There will be some changes to this blog soon. Stay tuned to see what happens.


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People visit and no comments?

I have 105 visitors and no comments. Not a single one. That makes me sad. Please comment if you have visit a few times. It will bring a BIG smile to my face. Thanks! :D

A letter

Dear Camera,

I don’t know how long a time I will spend with you. To me every camera after my first DSLR doesn’t match up to her. She was a wonder. To my untrained eyes then. It made me unsatisfied with each new camera I got. I had to take pictures that were better than the first but it seemed like I couldn’t get it ‘just right’.

I have learned that there is no such thing as ‘just right. Even a ‘spoiled’ can turn out to look like a masterpiece. You have yet to come a long way to match up to my first camera whom I shall now dub as ‘Precious’. I hope she is happy with her new owner. Her owner of more than a year already BUT I’ll never know if he sold her.

But I’m happy with you now…you seem rather sturdy-not exactly pretty but just plain sturdy. That’s good. Plain and simple. But please, tell your boss, Canon to make you a little lighter. Obese babies aren’t in the running.

For now, I’m happy with you. But I think we are both still on probation.

Love,

Your owner.