I originally shot this one a few years ago, just got around post processing it this week. Playing with some new texturing processes in photoshop, I like the final version. Let me know what you think.. I would love some feedback on my prints.
This is a print that I just finished this week, it features a very wide angle panoramic view off of Islamorada in the Florida Keys. This is oceanside about mile marker 88 behind one of my favorite restaurants The Lazy Days. The original had some boats in it, but I thought they were kind of distracting so I cloned them out. I also used some textures, overlays and brushes to make it a unique piece. Let me know what you think about it.
Florida Keys
New print featuring a beautiful young white Egret against a textured background. I photographed this beauty a few years ago in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. I love these birds, they are so graceful and so elegant. Let me know what you think
This is a print that I just finished up. It features a vintage looking sailing vessel that I photographed a few years ago. I wanted to finish with a painterly looking piece so I used several textures, overlays and brushes to achieve the final look. Let me know what you think about it.
Antelope Canyon is one of my favorite places to visit and to shoot. I see something new each time I visit. THis is an area known as “The Faces” as it looks like two faces facing each other. It looks great in color, but I decided to do a black and white version of it also. Let me know what you think.
This is a new print that I have been working on. It features a vintage looking sailing vessel similar to a Cutty Sark under an ominous looking sky. The original shot was taken in San Francisco on the Bay.. Let me know what you think.
I visited Napa Valley a few years ago while spending a week in San Francisco. Napa is actually not that far from the city by the bay. As this was the first time I had visited there, we went with a small group of people and a guide that has been there many times. We hit five great vineyards that day and tasted at each one. If anyone has not been to a wine tasting, you really should give it a try. It is a very relaxing time and a great way to meet people from all over the world. I quickly made a good friend with a young man who was from Vietnam, who was working in the IT field in San Francisco. My three favorites that day were Domain Chandon, Whitehall Lane and V. Sattui, which is where these shots were taken. V. Sattui is the oldest vineyard in the valley and is the only vineyard that is grandfathered to have a deli on grounds. Many years ago when Napa was gaining popularity, there was a battle between the local bed and breakfasts/ hotels, restaurants and the vineyards. Many of the vineyards were serving food and lodging, which was a source of contention to the other local businesses. In the end, the wineries were relegated to do what they do and the other businesses do what they do. V. Sattui was somehow grandfathered and allowed to keep their deli. We had a great lunch including antipasta, olives and a bottle of wine in their garden. The Sattui family also has olive vineyards in Italy and import fine olive oils and olives. They are very traditional in their methods and use only the finest barrels that are a specific wood from a specific forest. Whitehall Lane is the opposite, they are very modern and use stainless steel to ferment and age.. It was a great day, I can’t wait to get back there later this year.
