May 5, 2010 Posted by regina

Back To Normal – More Flowers

Well, by yesterday afternoon, my life was back to normal and I forgot that I was a ‘winner’. In fact, by this morning, my husband reminded me that in some circles I am still considered a ‘cheater’. Here is another flower experiment. I don’t think I am improving, but at least I’m having fun. Photo by Regina... read more

May 1, 2010 Posted by regina

Honeysuckles & Pablo

Certainly not a favorite…but here it is, anyway. And a real oldie…of the mean Yorkie, Pablo He’s only nice when he’s sleeping. True story. Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 29, 2010 Posted by regina

Pioneer Woman’s Latest Assignment – Landscapes

‘Zion Snow’ by Regina Pagles ‘Watchman Glow’ by Regina Pagles Well, 2 of my photos (above) made the cut in the first 3 rounds of The Pioneer Woman’s latest assignment – ‘Landscapes’. I was ecstatic…until I read the comments posted on Round 3, directed at the ‘Watchman Glow’ photo. It seems that there are quite a few Photoshop haters out... read more

Apr 26, 2010 Posted by regina

Pastel Rose

Love the new brushes I downloaded from DeviantArt. Great source for Photoshop textures & brushes, and awesome artists provide endless inspiration. Used Florabella Textures & Actions, too. Photo by Regina... read more

Apr 24, 2010 Posted by regina

Macro Flowers – Before & After

Another try… After: Before: Florabella Textures & Actions along with assorted Photoshop brushes. Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 22, 2010 Posted by regina

Long Beach, NY – Before & After

The Hoffman Manor from the Long Beach boardwalk. Long Island, New York – January, 2010 After: Before: Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 19, 2010 Posted by regina

A Little Bit Of Everything On Route 66 – Before & After

Fake clouds, fake birds, fake lighting… Tires were real. A lot of Photoshop on a bad photo = a lot of effort! Taken along Route 66, Texas. 4 exposure HDR, combined & tonemapped with Photomatix. After: Before: That’s my husband, Fred, left of center…incase you noticed. Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 17, 2010 Posted by regina

Textured Flowers…Again

Another try @ textures + flowers. Results = eh! Florabella Textures and Pioneer Woman Actions. Taken at the local nursery. I just got there, snapped a few pics, everything was going great, until…the overhead sprinklers came on & doused me and my 5d. Threw a wet blanket on my photo taking endeavor. This is one of the dozen photos I took, before heading home to dry out the camera. Photo by Regina... read more

Apr 13, 2010 Posted by regina

Another Try At Still Life…

…with not much success. Flowers are just not my thing! Here’s my inspiration… Used Florabella Textures. I think I like the ‘Before’ better! Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 4, 2010 Posted by regina

Newest Zion ‘Watchman Glow’ Before & After

Along the banks of the Virgin River, Zion National Park, Utah. Three exposure HDR, tonemapped with Photomatix and further processed with Photoshop CS4. Trying to emulate my favorite photographer, Rarindra Prakarsa. This guy is my idol. I found a great tutorial describing how some of his lighting effects can be duplicated on the Digital Photo Review site, in the forums. Here’s the link. A separate... read more