Heartland Views

Just when I thought that I had seen it all, I dropped by for a chat with my colleague Dave Ogden. His office speaks for itself!

This photo is one for those that have long since given up any sense of trust in a digital image. I built this photo over several days. It started with the building itself, standing in full open shade. The light was really flat and uninviting, just what I wanted. I shot the building with a 24mm lens, so you know that there was some serious distortion I had to wrestle with…which just added to the fun. After I adjusted the lines and tones within the image, I added the banner on the right side which lists our Second Fridays locations. Then as a final touch, I placed some copy on the road using a drop shadow effect to lift the text off of the road surface. The final image was made to help promote our Second Fridays event that I have commented on in the past. Now my biggest fear is that there is a misspelling lurking somewhere in the iamge. I have always been a lousy speller…one of my many character flaws. 

Here is another in my continuing series of self-portraits. This shot was made at the start of our April 2d Fridays Art show. I had a great time, as you might note from this image. Hopefully I will see you in May for what promises to be our biggest and best 2d Fridays Art show.

It’s time once again for our 2d Fridays arts event. If you are in the area on April 10, please stop by. I am absolutely certain that you will enjoy spending time with so many fine folks. 2d Fridays poster.