Manipulated Images

The original image was that of a bathroom tile and suffered from lens distortion and a less than perfect white balance. It makes a much better orb. I have included the original image as a note in this image. Thanks to Lars Hammar for the use of his texture, which can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/7603557@N08/15335254642/in/pool-textures_only NTSC: sliders/bathroom OIMG 4478A

Not the Sunday Challenge: Pushing the Boundaries and Processing. I played with the exposure compensation to darken the Venetian blinds, leaving only slits of light. Then, I converted the black to red. The pre-colorization version is in the note. PIMG 4513.R

The original photo from which this orb was created can be found at www.ipernity.com/doc/304817/35473755//in/album/346003 NTSC: Sliders 0IMG 4208

The original photo from which this orb was created can be found at www.ipernity.com/doc/304817/35611445//in/album/346003 . OIMG 4357

Created for The Sunday Challenge: Post processing This was created from a photograph of a friend of mine who was performing a summer concert in the Hatch Shell in Boston. The original photograph was a bit soft when viewed full screen. This image was created in Photoshop Elements using the poster edges feature. I think that post-processing made it a more dynamic image with the harsh lines and color changes. It is difficult to appreciate the full effect unless it is viewed large. PIMG 0418A

"Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in the United States, which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres (80 hectares). The Village includes 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm. The museum is a popular tourist and educational field trip destination. Costumed interpreters speaking in modern language help visitors understand 19th century life." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sturbridge_Village SIMG 1331A (Fall 2014)

The Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln, Massachusetts "was built 1732-1733. When Ephraim and Elizabeth Hartwell got married, Ephraim's father Samuel gave them a new house surrounded by 18 acres of land, as well as 12 other acres (30 acres total). The couple quickly began raising a family. In 1756, when the Hartwells had 9 children living in the house, Ephraim applied for and received a license to open part of their home as an inn. He and his family continued to do so until the 1780's." www.nps.gov/mima/hartwell-tavern.htm NTSC Sepia SIMG 0349A (Fall 2014)

This is a portion of the barrel of a metal clarinet that was probably manufactured in the early 20th Century. Before the advent of plastic, metal clarinets were popular with students because they could be played in marching band without fear of cracking due to weather conditions, unlike clarinets made from wood. They could be mass produced more easily than wooden clarinets and they were shiny like flutes, which appealed to students. Although there were some metal clarinets made that were of professional quality, many were student models and are not worth the cost of restoration. I made this one into a lamp base. The Sunday Challenge was Metallic. I did not have good light when I shot this photo, so I resorted to processing techniques - namely solarization - to make it more interesting. MIMG 4473

The original photo was taken of a death head carving found on a 17th century tombstone. Radial blur and textures and backgrounds found in Photoshop Elements were then applied. Not the Sunday Challenge: Eerie, texture, grey HIMG 0365A