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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/26/2007
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Elias -- PhotoImpact 12 is totally self contained and does much of what Photo Shop does.
It is a very good product and is packed with filters, special effects and retouching tools.
Good luck!
--Jan
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Elias Monges
{K:6238} 11/26/2007
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Thank you Jan...I will get Photoimpact 12 to start to work with this filter...your new image with the smoke is interesting....my best
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/25/2007
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Elias -- Thanks so much for commenting. The particle filter is a filter based on sophisticated mathematics that can take a particle type and alter its characteristics based on the photo it is in as well as placement controls, size, transparency and many other factors (including reflections).
I use a ULEAD filter that was designed for a different product (PhotoImpact 12) but seems to work fine in Photoshop CS2 and CS3. Many interesting effects can be achieved. I just posted a picture yesterday of cigarette tubes taken on a scanner where I introduced smoke-like particles (using the same filter) as part of the background.
--Best regards, Jan
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Elias Monges
{K:6238} 11/25/2007
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you have to tell us more about to work with particle filter.....SUPERB pic.....congrats..
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/11/2007
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No, Photoimpact, from ULEAD Corporation, is a totally separate package and is a stand-alone photo editor with many features similar to Photoshop. Many external third-party products designed to work with Photoshop also work with Photoimpact. I do most of my work in Adobe Photoshop but every once in while I use Photoimapct to achieve certain effects. Usually you would not have both packages but I have used Photoimpact for several years and keep it up to date to use some features that I like.
--Best to you, Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 6/11/2007
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This Photoimpact 12 is NOT a part of PS, is it ?? It is a diff software then ??
Thanks for sharing, Jan !!
cheers !
Avi
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/11/2007
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Avi -- Thanks so much! The bubbles are the result of using a particle filter which creates user defined particles that can contain properties of size, shape, translucence, reflectivity, and so forth. There are several "out there" but the one I used was a filter built in to Photoimpact 12.
--Best to you, Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 6/11/2007
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Ohhhh.. Dunno how I missed this !!!.. This is fabulous !!!.. How did you get the bubbles ??
MANY MANY CONGRATS, Jan !!
cheers ! 
Avi
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/24/2007
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Gurmeet -- Thank you so much for your comments. Yes... this picture represents two digital alteration phases. A macro mode photo was taken digitally of the lamp shade and lamp from above, looking down. The photo was then adjusted slightly for contrast, color balance and cropped. After this first phase of clean-up a particle filter was applied to the digital image. The particle filter has controls to establish what the shape and optical properties as well as location are of the one or more particles that are created. Using this filter and it's controls, I created the spheres, there locations and the optical characteristics of the spheres.
The result of these two steps is the picture posted here.
--Best to you, Jan
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Gurmeet Sapal
{K:691} 5/24/2007
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Vow. What a shot. Is it digitally altered?
Gurmeet Sapal
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Elle Elle
{K:10958} 5/24/2007
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welcome dear Jan..looking forward to seeing more of you..
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Elle Elle
{K:10958} 5/24/2007
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welcome dear Jan..looking forward to seeing more of you..
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/23/2007
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Mahassa -- Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate it.
--Best to you, Jan
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Elle Elle
{K:10958} 5/23/2007
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fantastic composition and lighting...amusing...congrats
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/20/2007
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Winfried -- Thank you very much for your comment.
--Best regards, Jan
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win. ka
{K:3288} 5/20/2007
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concrats...excellent and perfect work, jan!
lg,
winfried
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/20/2007
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Kerry -- Thanks so much for viewing this and for the great comment. I truly appreciate it.
--Best to you, Jan
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Kerry Nobbs
{K:2800} 5/20/2007
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Very different. Really keeps your eye on it and makes you look at it. Stands out on the page as a thumb as well. Nice...Kerry
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/20/2007
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Thanks so much for your kind and generous comments. I truly appreciate them.
--With best regards, Jan
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mohamed ahmed abd el rahim
{K:5753} 5/20/2007
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what a great shot..very attractive..congrats for BIP award..you deserve it
best regards
mohamed ahmed
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/20/2007
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Mark -- Thanks so much for this comment. I truly appreciate your kind words. Just to set the record straight and honoring full disclosure, I actually used two post processors to get this effect. Most of the treatment was done in Photoshop CS2 but the optical-quality spheres were produced in ULEAD Photoimpact 12. Photoimapct can read and write .PSD files and it is very easy to go back and forth between the two. The particle filter in Photoimpact offers considerable control over the the results.
Again, welcome to USEFILM (I left a welcome comment on one of your pictures a few minutes ago) and I look forward to seeing more of your pictures.
--Best regards to you, Jan
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Mladen Borisov
{K:518} 5/20/2007
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:) :) :) :) :) :)
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Mark Brewster
{K:307} 5/20/2007
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i'm very new to this site, and find myself coming back to this photo 3 times today. it's great work from my point of view! really makes me want to dive deeper into photoshop. thanks for the motivation.
-Mark
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/19/2007
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Diego -- Thanks so much for your comments.
--Best regards, Jan
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Diego Bullita
{K:17017} 5/19/2007
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hi Jan,
fantastic composition!
optimal for "Project #58 Concentricity",
deserved BIP,
regards
diego
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/19/2007
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Dan -- Thanks so much for your comment! There are so many little things around us that are fun to explore. I see you share that feeling with me in your photos.
--Best regards to you, Jan
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Dan TDFoto
{K:8618} 5/19/2007
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I love the fact you seem to see the unexpected in everyday items...really impressive ! Thanx again for the comment!
Dan :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/19/2007
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Thanks, Ann. There are a number of post processing filters packaged with PhotoImpact 12 from ULEAD corporation. One of them, the particle filter, has controls to adjust a number of parameters to give fine control to the outcome. Filters similar to this probably can be ordered for Photoshop as well. I use both Photoshop CS2 and PhotoImpact and PSD and jpg files can be handed off between them with little to no compatibility issues.
--Best to you, Jan
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 5/19/2007
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Ooops, forgot to say congrats on your BIP. Well done.;)
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 5/19/2007
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Wow, a very interesting abstract, Jan. I must check out that filter too.:)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/4/2007
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Thank you, Albert. Your remarks are most generous and I was fortunate to receive recognition for this picture.
--Peace to you, Jan
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Albert Jacobs
{K:9527} 5/3/2007
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Wooooww Jan,
Fabulous shot !
Great and very creative approach with a simply splendid result. Wonderful to watch and it fits well in the project. I like your choise of the background. Excellent presentation of the bulb(s). Very well done and congratulations with your well deserved award. Straight into my fav.
Wish you and yours all the best,
Albert Jacobs  :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/1/2007
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Virgis -- Thanks so much for your kind and generous comments.
--Best to you, Jan
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Virgis Dromantas
{K:4212} 5/1/2007
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Very attractive and so amazing work, Jan. Truly best in the project. Congratulations!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/20/2007
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Txules -- Thanks so much for your comment!!!
--Best to you, Jan
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txules .
{K:62768} 4/20/2007
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fabulous work Jan....txules
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/15/2007
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Devon -- Thanks so much for the nice comments; I really appreciate it!
--Best regards, Jan
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Devon Chastain
{K:319} 4/15/2007
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WOAH HO HO! I love this photo of yours in particular, it's something that makes you want to keep looking. I swear it is hard to look away, lol. I'm not sure when you got Best in Project for this but what I am sure of is it is well deserved. Great job, and a great rating for you too. Keep it up!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/14/2007
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Marian -- Thanks so much for your comments.
This one was much fun to work on.
--Best to you, Jan
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 4/14/2007
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excellent!!!!
congratulations dear Jan for the well deserved BIP!!!
favorite!!!!
Marian
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/14/2007
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Thanks so much, Srna. This picture was actually fun to work on and I tried a number of different ways to set and define the "particles" for the final version.
--Best to you, Jan
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 4/14/2007
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Brilliant my dear Jan !!! My very best congratulations :) !!!!
I am so very happy, you deserved it :) !!!
Hugs
Srna
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 4/14/2007
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Jan - what can I say? I am NOT jealous of you and the weather there....
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174016} 4/14/2007
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You're very welcome, Jan!:)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Robin -- I am blushing! Thanks so much for your encouragement!
--Best to you, Jan
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Robin W
{K:16308} 4/13/2007
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Just goes to show what a skillful hunter (and photog) can bag...so great to see you on the front page with this Jan, congratulations! Not to take anything away from the other BIPs but, there really should be a BOBIP (Best of Best In Project) cuz this is it...very, very well done. :)
Take care...Robin
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Shahyad -- Thanks so much for your comment.
--Regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Aniko -- Thanks so much for your comments!
--Warm regards, Jan
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 4/13/2007
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Very clever Jan!
Excellent in every way!
CONGRATS on your highly deserved BIP Award!
All the best to you my friend,
Aniko :)
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Shahyad Rohani
{K:974} 4/13/2007
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woow very nice so interestin & beautiful indeed
regards
shahyad
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Yes, John -- I am jealous of your good weather. It is very windy here and we are expecting a Nor' Easter storm here this weekend with many inches of rain. We presently have winds gusting up to 30+ MPH and that will increase. FOOEY!
--Best to you, Jan
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 4/13/2007
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You are very welcome like always dear Jan...
Thank you for meow and hugs(and I know cats,cats are always very special,with very strong personality:)
hugs and woof!!
biljana
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 4/13/2007
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Jan, I am going to make you jealous: it feels like a summerday today. Sunny and 24 degrees Celcius. Lovely!
On the downside: I am sitting at home behind this machine... instead of going out taking pictures.
But as you prove, even inside the house it is possible to make great photos!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Thanks so much for your comments, John.
As long as the weather is bad I keep searching around for in-house inspiration! :)
(I am such a wimp!)
--Best to you, Jan
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 4/13/2007
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They are right: this is the best photo of them all, in this project! I like it. The other lightbulb is nice too, but this one is special.
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Stan Ciszek
{K:56854} 4/13/2007
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You very welcome my friend,
Stan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Thanks so much, Biljana.
A little meow from Roland and hugs from me.
(Roland never hugs anybody - he is a stuffy cat).
--Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Shirley -- Thanks so much. I really appreciate your kind words.
--Warm regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Stan -- Thanks so much; truly appreciate it.
--Best regards, Jan
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Stan Ciszek
{K:56854} 4/13/2007
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Magnificent photo Jan,well deserved BIP award,
With best regards
Stan
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174016} 4/13/2007
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Hey, hey, Jan...absolutely marvelous! Congratulations!:)
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 4/13/2007
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Congrats.for award dear Jan:)You realy desirved this:)
big hug and big WOOF!!!
biljana
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/13/2007
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Andrew -- Thanks so much for commenting.
--Jan
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Andrew Parisi
{K:1945} 4/12/2007
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Interesting subject and well composed.
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 4/12/2007
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And as Doyle pointed out, Davide REALLY had this technique sorted!
AJ
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Maryanne -- Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. I appreciate it.
--Regards, Jan
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Maryanne Murillo
{K:11617} 4/12/2007
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Congrats, Jan. This is very cool.
Maryanne
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Roberto -- gracias por sus comentarios agradables.
Su amigo, Jan !
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Annemette -- Thanks so much for your comments. I like your interpretation of the gas planets as part of a lamp-based solar system. Very edgy thinking.
--Best to you, Jan
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R T
{K:727} 4/12/2007
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Excelente efecto mi amigo.. siempre es un placer ver sus tomas, felicidades y espero ver mas proyectos tuyos.
saludos tu amigo. roberto !
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 4/12/2007
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THis is such impressive work, Jan and congratulations on the award! It seems like a solar system full of light gasplanets and the big sun shining down on all of them. Very nice reflections and colours. Surreal feel to it.
Take care
Annemette
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Doyle. I appreciate the tip off to Davide's posted photo and his droplet recipe. It sounds quite straightforward and most likely could be combined with the RAINX technique to make the droplets smaller and better defined. The result was really impressive.
--Best to you and Marlyce, Jan
LOL: OLD DOGS!!!! OLD PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!!
And you speak from experience when it comes to teaching tricks to dogs. :) :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 4/12/2007
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Wow Jan . . . old trick for some of us older photogs . . . guess you're younger than you thought. Bought RainX for the same reason about 6 months ago . . . and not because of all the So Cal. rain either!! LoL!
Still, lighting, focus, etc. are the real tricks. I got a lot of useful information off a great photog who used - get this - a SLINKY a little over a year ago . . . to get something very different. He left a peek with us here at UF . . . http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1053045 . . . if you're interested.
Anyway . . . it's still QUITE impressive when done well as John aptly demonstrated . . .
You both have some amazing work here, rightfully (and thankfully) recognized by the staff!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 4/12/2007
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outstanding. cong for the BIP 7+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks so much, Doyle. AJ's picture fascinated me that he found another use for RAINX to get the droplet/lens effect. Who knew?
--Best to you, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 4/12/2007
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Wow. AJ with the water and you with the filter. Different effects from each. VERY cool Jan . . . CONGRATS!!!! This composition straight-up ROCKS!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Joe!
--Regards to you, Jan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Congrats on the BIP award Jan, very well deserved.
Regards,
Joe
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Onie -- Thanks so much for sharing in my joy over the BIP. The particle images are bubbles - although globules might work too. I have been experimenting with the particle effect for a while and defined the particles as bubbles; better yet let's call them "BULB-BLES".
Thanks for shedding light on this subject! :)
--Best to you, Jan
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 4/12/2007
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Way to go Jan...~~GRIN~~... You are *switched* on Sir...;)))
Excellent effect... For a minute minute, thought it was *bubbles*... :))) or even globules;)))
Huge CONGRATULATIONS on BiP for concentricity with electricity...~~GRIN~~...
Onie...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Bek -- I have used Liquid Nails and similar construction adhesives and I can tell you: that stuff can really mess you up without good ventilation. Be careful!
I hate renovations work until it is over: then you feel so good (usually) about what you have accomplished.
--Best to you and your family, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Roby. The filter is fun to work with and can produce good results with careful adjustments.
--Best to you, my friend
--Jan
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rebecca claassen
{K:12904} 4/12/2007
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Pfft! Who needs coffee?!!! We are up to the plastering part of our bathroom renovation today....I am high on stud adhesive (did I just say that?)...
B :^P
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Orazio -- Thanks so much for your comments and compliments.
--Regards to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Bill. I appreciate your comments.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Shadi. I truly appreciate your comments and kindness.
--Regards to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Bek -- Thanks so much for your comments which shed light through illuminating remarks on this subject. Golly, I would like to have the same brand of coffee you have!! :) :)
Best to you & thanks, Jan
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rebecca claassen
{K:12904} 4/12/2007
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Hey there Jan...firstly, a huge congrats on your BIP award!!! Yay you!!
Second, this is so groovey, love what the particle filter did, amazing effect. Dare I say....great LIGHT in this image kekekekke. Seriously tho' I do love the warm glow...pffft! Sorry, can't help it, am feeling quite bright today...very switched on....snicker snicker...
Great work,
cheers, Bek
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Shadi Porooshani
{K:11236} 4/12/2007
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..........congratulations..........
wow what creative shot dear Jan
bravooo very nice & clear shot
regards
shadi
7+++++++++++++++++
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Bill Sutherland
{K:556} 4/12/2007
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Nice to view this clever piece of photoart. Congratulations on BIP award.
Bill
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 4/12/2007
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Excellent photoart work and great still life composition...Many compliments for the BIP.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/12/2007
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eh eh eh.. a very great bubble effect composed my freind!
really appreciated the composition and the 3D result of incandescent bulb!
i have sen this particular filter from my old friend so many time ago..
well done..
cheers
roby
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, Meg. Ulead/Photoimpact is a pretty good product and today for much less $$ has many similarities to Photoshop.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Michele -- Thanks so much; you are not behind at all. I am... have been away for a few hours.
--Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Pablo -- Thanks so much.
--Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thank you, Fadel.
--Regards to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Khaled -- Thanks for your kind remarks.
--Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Thanks, AJ.
--Regards, Jan
I will pop over and check the splodges out
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Meg Metcalfe
{K:6114} 4/12/2007
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A very nice effect Jan, congratulations on BIP.
I used to use an earlier version of ULEAD and it was very good even back then.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 4/12/2007
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WoW !!!! Congratulations Jan !!! I seem to be behind in commenting -- I am missing out on my friends BIP Awards:(( My Loss ---
Well deserved Award Jan--
Best Wishes,
michele~
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 4/12/2007
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Wonderful work!!!!
Pablo
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Fadel J
{K:13974} 4/11/2007
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Very nice and beautiful result, award very well deserved!
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 4/11/2007
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Excellent photo, congrats on the well deserved award.
Khaled.
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 4/11/2007
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Well, well: now you've scored a BIP! Congratulations my friend!
My orange splodges have just gone up...
AJ
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Iman Fouad
{K:12295} 4/11/2007
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you deserve it Jan.
All the best my friend
Iman
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/11/2007
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Iman -- Thanks much for your encouragement!
--Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/11/2007
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Eren -- Thanks so much!
--Best regards, Jan
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Iman Fouad
{K:12295} 4/11/2007
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Exellent concentricity shot,soo creative, CONGRATULATIONS Jan.
Regards,
Iman
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Eren Gunes
{K:2457} 4/11/2007
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Wow..excellent maestro!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/11/2007
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Thanks, AJ. Give me a heads-up when you post so I can check it out.
--Jan
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 4/11/2007
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I must say, the filter provides for much sharper and more enticing drops than using water - I know, cos I've been playing around with the concept over the last few days. Watch this space!
AJ
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/11/2007
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Thanks, Joe. The particle filter that I used is one included with ULEAD Photoimpact 12. It allows quite a bit of control of how the filter behaves, so numerous effects can come from just this one filter. I often use PS CS2 but did not have a plug-in handy to achieve what I wanted so the ULEAD product seemed to be a convenient choice.
--Regards, Jan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/11/2007
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This is really different, attractive and interesting. It keeps you looking. Particle filter, I got to check that one out. The colours and composition are very good. 7+++++ on this one Jan.
All the best my friend.
Joe
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