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Be Inspired By Helen HH Photography

11/2/2018

 

Portrait Of A Black Vulture

By Helen HH Photography of Florida
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Tell Us A Bit About Your Image
I know that vultures are not considered the most photogenic birds out there but they are such an important part of our environment that I love to show them off when I can. Your textures make them look like the superstars of the clean-up crew that they are.

What textures/background collections did you use from The Daily Texture to create this art?
I used several textures from the Mesmerized Collection.

What software did you use in the creation of this art?
Photoshop Elements 12
Topaz FX Labs

Thank you Helen, for your submission of your amazing buzzard artwork!  I love how you refer to them as a "clean up crew", as that's exactly what they are, and I feel many people misunderstand these amazing birds and how great they are for our environment.  --Jai
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Be INSPIRED By Maryjane Ellison

10/25/2018

 

Great Egret In Storm

by Maryjane Ellison, Sarasota, Florida USA
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Tell U s A Bit About Your Image:
I wanted to set this beautiful pure white egret off against a dark and stormy background. The textures I used give a sense of foreboding to the scene,yet this is relieved by the large streak of sunlight falling on the subject.

What textures/background collections did you use from The Daily Texture to create this art?
I made this piece of art almost a year ago, and didn't save it in layers. However, I think I used textures from the Illumination, Mesmerized, and Dark and Stormy collections.

What software did you use in the creation of this art?
Photoshop CC 2018

Thank you, Maryjane, for such an incredible submission to this series!  You truly have made this already gorgeous egret SHINE even more with your artistic rendition.  -Jai

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be INSPIRED by Michele Wright

10/14/2018

 

Callie

by Michele Wright, ​Delta, B.C. Canada
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This sweet girl (who has since passed) was from a cat sanctuary that I volunteer at. I volunteer every Friday evening for the feeding shift but also take pictures of the cats.

What textures/background collections did you use from The Daily Texture to create this art?
Painted Portrait background #12.
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What software did you use in the creation of this art?
Photoshop CC

Having rescued many animals myself over the years, I hold such a special place in my heart for them.  I am thrilled to feature Michele's art and it makes my heart happy that she uses her skills in a way to help our furry friends.  Thank you, Michele, for sending in your art, but also for giving of yourself to help those in need!  --Jai
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be INSPIRED by Melissa Anderson

10/7/2018

 

Fall Majesty

by Melissa Anderson, Hudson, WI​, USA
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Original elk photo by Melissa Anderson
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Elk photo transformed into art using textures
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The image of this Bull Elk was taken at the Wildlife Conservation Center south of Anchorage, Alaska. The Conservation Center is a refuge for large mammals that have been rescued for some reason and can't be released back into the wild. The enclosures are natural and very large, and it is quite easy to photograph there.


What textures/background collections did you use from The Daily Texture to create this art?
I used textures from the Daily Texture Natural Expressions collection.

What software did you use in the creation of this art?
Lightroom, Photoshop, and Topaz Impression.


Melissa is a delightful discovery...her wildlife photography is amazing, and the art she creates is equally so.  Thanks so much for sharing your art with my readers, Melissa!  --Jai
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be INSPIRED by Joanna Kovalcsik

9/30/2018

 

Moment to Recover

by Joanna Kovalcsik, ​Vassar, Michigan, USA
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Bird art by Joanna Kovalcsik
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Bird art using the Daily Textures by Joanna Kovalcsik
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This Chipping Sparrow banged into my French doors during a snowstorm. Shocked and frightened, it sat quietly on the deck for a long time before it could fly again. While it was recovering, I quietly opened the door and took several macro shots of this endearing wee bird. I felt honored and delighted when my photo won First Place Gold in Better Photo's February 2018 Photo Contest and was chosen as Photo of the Day on May 10, 2018.
What textures/background collections did you use from The Daily Texture to create this art?
On this piece, I worked with a texture from Jai Johnson's Immersed in Light Collection.

What software did you use in the creation of this art?
My workflow utilizes Picasa, PSE9, and a variety of Topa z programs and filters. I prefer to do my masking in photoFXlabs.

I can see why Joanna's photo won in the photo contest...this is an excellent artistic presentation of what to others would appear as simply an ordinary moment.  Joanna had the creative vision and foresight to turn the photo into art!  Thank you, Joanna, for sharing your sweet bird art with my readers!  --Jai
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be INSPIRED by Darren Fisher Taylor

9/21/2018

 

Cherish

by Darren Fisher Taylor
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I visited a gorgeous Sunflower field and as you know a photographers brain runs in overdrive at so much color and so many blooms. That even we can mess things up at times. I over exposed this image, it but loved the one sunflower that stood out. So The Daily Texture to the rescue once again. I used a texture and played about with blending modes etc. When I got the image where I liked it I added digital effects for a painting look which worked well with the texture.

I am always inspired by Darren's beautiful work with flowers!  I love how he used a square crop with this to really bring the focus onto the flower bloom.  Thank you Darren, for sharing your gorgeous sunflower art with the Daily Texture readers! -- Jai
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be INSPIRED by Nicole Wilde

9/15/2018

 

The Lookouts

by Nicole Wilde, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
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I was lucky enough to spot these 3 hawks during an early morning walk with my dogs at a local park. As you might imagine, the editing process with all of those branches was a labor of love! I enlarged one of Jai's textures so that the lightest part highlighted the birds. The tones and painterly feel of the texture really brought this piece together.  -Nicole Wilde

I'm delighted Nicole chose to share this wonderful hawk art in this series, as this is one of my favorite pieces of hers!  What a rare opportunity for a fabulous shot, and the work Nicole did to bring the focus onto the hawks is nothing short of amazing.  Thank you, Nicole, for sharing!  --Jai
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be INSPIRED by Theo Fenraven

9/7/2018

 

Suki in the Fall

by Theo Fenraven, Fort Myers, FL, USA
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I took a picture of my dog, lying on a tar road. She looked great, but the road didn't appeal much. So I used one of Jai's backgrounds, and then she looked fabulous. :) --Theo Fenraven
Thank you, Theo!  This is a prime example of taking a normal photo and making it GREAT! --Jai
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be INSPIRED by Jai Johnson

8/5/2018

 

From Within

by Jai Johnson, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
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This image was quite a challenge, as the eagle was flying out from behind a mass of branches. In order to bring the focus onto her, which was my main goal, I had to do quite a bit of masking.

This original photo was taken in Shiloh, TN, where I go to photograph Hiram and Julia, a pair of bald eagles who have been nesting there for eleven years.

I used multiple textures from The Farmhouse Collection, a couple from the Breathless Collection and a Cloud Overlay to create this bald eagle art.
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Introducing Our New Blog Series - be INSPIRED by

8/5/2018

 

Introducing The Daily Texture's
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A blog series featuring creative photographers & artists using the Daily Texture resources
​In this series, we feature works by a variety of artists who are using the Daily Texture resources in combination with their own photography to create amazing art.  Would you like to be a part of this new series?  Go here to read the submission guidelines and to submit your work!
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