Here's that Photo-edit SFX fun.

[grandma]

Now this is war...

[Tiki]

OMG, my sweet lil Chaska-a weapon of mass destruction!

[grandma]

I think we need an area on BB for art.
What do you think?

[Irish]

Love that pic of Eenie on reentry! And the macaw pic is gorgeous :-). What does "usm" mean?

I only have PSP 5. Which effects were you able to do using that program? I'd love to have Photoshop, but it's even more expensive nowadays....

[grandma]

I don't need more than one program with Corel.
$600 program though.



Here is one of Bob
The other is Sofia

[kp_in_scott]

Buteo and Susan, you both are doing a awesome job with special effects. Care to do a few for me?

[Buteo]

Originally Posted by grandma

HEY! Coppycat. You stole my idea of effects.
This is war.

Ah hem....
I would like to point out that just because I haven't posted anything but hand drawn works, it doesn't mean that sketching's my only talent.
I'm sorry Granny, I did mention to ya I do the same thing you do.
BTW, I don't do wars.

Originally Posted by grandma

I don't need more than one program with Corel.
$600 program though.

Corel bought the rights to Fractal's Painter. Does the newer Corel allow ya to paint with fire?
I use multiple programs because one has capabilities that the other 2 don't. For example, in FDP5, ya can paint with fires & glows which ya can't in APS5 & PSP5.
As mentioned before, my programs are older. I'm gonna have to break down & do a massive upgrade soon in both hardware & software. (It's almost sickening to me to think that one program will cost more than the new computer. )

Originally Posted by grandma

I think we need an area on BB for art.
What do you think?

Me second that!! I'm sure Andrew would agree too.

LOL
Now that the replies to Granny are outta the way, I can answer the others...

Originally Posted by Irish

Love that pic of Eenie on reentry! And the macaw pic is gorgeous :-). What does "usm" mean?

I only have PSP 5. Which effects were you able to do using that program? I'd love to have Photoshop, but it's even more expensive nowadays....

Thanks Irish, I'm glad ya like it.
USM = Un Sharp Mask. (I know what yer thinkin & I totally agree with ya, it's a really dumb name for a sharpening tool!) I prefer using USM to the regular sharpen effect.
Adobe & PSP are fairly close. I use PSP because the version I have apply some of it's effects "softer" than my Adobe does, but then Adobe has abilities PSP doesn't.

Originally Posted by Tiki

Those are so cool! Could you please do Chaska (Quaker) and Manikay (Princess Parrot)?

Yes. {As a mater of fact, I grabbed the shot of Chaska (Quaker) when ya posted it before.}
Haven't decided what I'm gonna do to them yet.

Originally Posted by kp_in_scott

Buteo and Susan, you both are doing a awesome job with special effects. Care to do a few for me?

Sure!!!No prob.

It may take a bit to get to them though. My daughter is home today from camping and my time is hers.

I've been doing photoediting & SFX ever since my first computer (a P120). I've done lots of photo retouching for relatives, friends, etc. Scanning old photos, then repairing rips, tears, water damage etc..

I love doing the subtle stuff, like the 2 I've included with this post.
In the first shot, LA (SparrowHawk) was in a great position, but the deadpan look on her face kinda ruined the shot. So I decided I was going to change that, even if I had to "paint" a smile on her face.
I didn't want to make it a big grin, just a little "I'm just content to be here huggin my Bouv" smile.

[FeathersNFur8]

Adobe Photoshop 5. (over $1000) Most expensive at the time, but THE BEST PHOTO EDITOR, bar none.

Wow, this is what I have but I got it free from a friend. I don't even know how to use 1/2 the stuff it has. But what I do know how to use, is great!

[Buteo]

Hey kp_in_scott....
ya really should cut down on feedin the hot peppers to that bird....

I was going to change it from feathers to scales, but I don't have time right now...

[grandma]

I have done this as a professional for years.

My version of Corel is older as well. Can't afford an upgrade right now. But I can do everything with it the one I have.

I think we need a spot on BB just for artistic members.

Won't be able to do anymore till tomorrow. I have all four of my grandkids over night.