The Magician's Toy Box

Oh . . . the old man is a magician today? I grab my camera and a little bit later after a little Topaz Impressions, Nik, and Photoshop is the craziness I live with. :)

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Sunday Morning

I really have to say is. . . it seems to be a full time job follwing the old man around with my camera. So far he doesn’t charge for modeling. :)

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Bird On A Stump

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Base Camp

The old man is dressed warmly and complaining about the heat in the studio. His coat is rated for probably -40 below. I like creative captions as much perhaps as photograpy and post processing itself. I shot tethered to my laptop and used Topaz Inpressions, some of my own textures, a little Nik, and of course Photshop, to end up with this final look.

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A Nest In Spring

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Daylily Splash

A spectacular daylily from the garden deserves to be immortalized. This piece, was created using Topaz Impressions, Nik, and Photoshop.

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Dahlia Mandala

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A Pause In Creation

A dahlia from my garden ( Seniors Dream ). Sometimes when in the presence of beauty, we can touch that which we really are.
I used Topaz Impressions, Nik, and Photoshop in crafting this image.

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The Fragrance Of Light

A rose from my garden. Processed with Topaz Impressions, Nik, textures, and Photoshop.

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Tulip after wind and rain.

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Truth Seeker

Old Monk searching for keys to higher experience on his path.

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THE WONDER OF YOU

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In Search Of Treasure

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Captains Quarters

Still Life of an old ship Captain’s quarters. The captain, Capitano Rodrigo Tomas had placed his last entry on his desk.

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Held In Light

It’s gardening time for me, cleaning and preparing the garden for nature’s flower fest! It took me 3 years to construst my garden as I have always been a lover of flowers. With this as with all my images I will strive to bring to the viewer the emotiional impact I experience. On this image I used Photoshop, Nik, and Topaz Impressions.

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A GAME OF CHANCE

Two men trying to out cheat the other in a game of cards.

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HOME OF THE ANCESTORS

Cliff Dwelling from Canyon de Chelly in AZ.

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A Man With A Hat

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OLD MILL FALLS

I photographed this wonderful image of what used to be an old mill years ago. My objective in developing this art print was to convey the emotion of being in the presence of such a spectacular scene. One can only try.

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A Morning Grind

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Hands Of The Sculptor

I used many software programs for this project and various textures. The one most useful in arriving at the desired result was Topaz Impressions. A wonderful filter that has seemingly countless variables if you so choose.

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FOR WHAT WE HAVE

The old man giving thanks for what he has.

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Sunrise At The Falls

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Old Man By Crate

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A Song I Like To Sing

The Old Man playing a Harmonium, thought to have orginated with the Dutch who introduced it to India. Often used there and around the world for chants.

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Living The Dream

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DREAMS OF PEACE

Taken during a Civil War re-enactment at El Rancho de la Golondrinas, N.M.

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A DAY BY THE SEA

An old man reflecting by the sea.

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WAITING OUT THE STORM

A boat among the catails in West Yellowstone.

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A Nest In Spring

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