If you’re an artist or designer looking for some free hi res textures to use in you work, I am now giving away my personal textures for o…
If you’re an artist or designer looking for some free hi res textures to use in you work, I am now giving away my personal textures for others to use in their work. These textures are completely free and can be used for commercial and non-commercial work. / If you could help spread the word about these free textures, I would be very grateful. / I’m also giving away free copies of my book to certain people who are of particular help in promoting these textures & my website. / Textures are available from: / http://www.ParableVisions.com Enjoy, - Cameron Gray
after having spent a couple of days driving thru cades cove. i watched the tourons (tourists) literally chase after the wildlife. happy…
after having spent a couple of days driving thru cades cove. i watched the tourons (tourists) literally chase after the wildlife. happy they had put a bear up a tree, this of course infuriated me. / so i thought about giving some tips, on how to view wildlife, and photograph it. / of course this is what i have learnt, being right there with the animals, im sure others will have their own techniques, but id thought id share mine, and let out alittle rant as well :) first thing, people should respect wildlife, not fear it. they should realize they are in the animal’s home. it isnt a zoo, or a set up and these animals are Not trained to tolerate humans around. think of how you’d feel if someone charged you, had a camera trying to put it in your face, and chase you til they think they got the shot, no one would appreciate it, animals are the same way….so have respect when you do see wildlife, be Very Quiet, DO NOT Charge them!! remember they can move twice the speed you can, most would attempt to run away, but if provoked long enough, they will protect themselves and their young if any are around. So move Very Slow, keep a good distance. Yes i know its very hard to do, i experience it all the time, wanting that Shot, however, i do realize, i move to fast, or get too close. i risk losing my shot by making animal take off, i risk having the animal having been fed up with humans chasing it actually charge me. the photog in me, of course wants that Clear Shot, however the animal lover in me, is willing to risk that Clear shot, and enjoy the fact im able to be close enough, it trust me, and go about its business….the ulitimate shot will come if it’s meant to happen. if you watch the animal close enough, you can tell by it’s body movements, where it wants to go, what it plans on doing. if it’s upset, or ok with you around. whitetail deer will start flicking their tails quite fast in signs of danger, black bear will sniff the air when wanting to head in a certain direction. pay attention to body motions, like us, they use their bodies to communicate also. if you listen closely to how the birds are singing, you can also get signs from that as well. you can tell if they feel danger is around, something is around their nest, or just happy chirping when shooting wildlife, i recommend to Always be in shutterspeed priority. i usually start out at 200 and go up from there. remember they are always moving, they arent trained to sit and pose for us. so keep camera in SS priority. even when they are sitting still believe it or not, they are moving, you will see that later on when you check out your photos. / of course the ideal situtation is to have them in a clearing , with good lighting. however, it doesnt always turn out that way. sometimes you have to go into the woods, which means lighting isnt as bright. / i suggest adjusting the ISO , take a few shots, just to get an idea of what the shot will look like. bright side about digital, you can delete. when im in the woods, as my light changes, after hiking a few yards, i will do another test shot, making the adjustments with the ISO and the exposure bias. remember to stay in SS mode, regardless. its a bummer when you finally come up along a wild animal, and the shot turns out blurry, due to going to another mode. when you see the animal after hiking some, stay still!! even tho they might not be looking at you, they can smell you. bears(for example) can smell you up to 14days after you have gone. so just stand abit, move very very slow, attempting to get a clear spot with decent lighting. it’s also a good time to do a quick test shot to make sure your settings are good for a nice clear shot just in case it moves your way and you can get a close up. i used to avoid going to a high ISO, but i realized, it helps my lighting, thats the most important thing in photography, matter of fact that is what photography is all about..the lighting. so adjust if needed, go up alittle at a time. i personally dont like going to my highest ISO of 1600, just too much grain, so the max ill go if i have to.is 800. of course you decide on your situtation, all are different. in time the animal will turn to look at you..STAY STILL!!! if you’re with someone..do NOT talk! they do hear very well. any sudden movements or sounds can make them take off. they can go a 100yards in no time. Think when following a animal!! i know from experience, black bears will get you to follow, and then backtrack, disappearing into the woods, and you’re further then expected. so be aware of how far you’re going into the woods. and of course always be aware of your surroundings / there have been many times, like this morning for example. the bear gets into the woods, lighting just isnt right, even after adjustments on camera, thats when you just enjoy the moment with your eyes, absorbing the fact you were able to witness a wild animal in its habitat. / my best experience so far is the day, a few weeks ago, when some tourons ran two cubs up a tree. lucky for me, their batteries ran out and one ran out of film :) as they left i kept my spot, nope it wasnt the very best spot, a lot of high grass. however, the cubs came out of the tree, well aware of me there. i was probably about 30-40feet from them, i kept still, quiet, and of course eye at the viewfinder. they started wrestling, yep got a few good shots of it, most tho are in my personal folder, of just having that wonderful experience. id say about a hour had passed til they got tired of playing and got hungry and moved on. totally awesome experience!! another opportunity i had about a month ago, i had seen some bear, could tell the direction they were heading. i figured as long as any tourons didnt make them go into a different direction by charging/chasing them, they would come right to where i stood and waited. i was very happy thats exactly what happened :) i stood still as the cubs approached me, had been doing test shots the whole time. had a good SS on, high ISO of 800, exposure bias set at it’s highest, and started shooting. i just stayed on the shutterbutton, i got some of the best bear shots to date, those cubs came within 15feet of me. when one decided to move alittle closer, i SLowly moved my tripod, to make it go away. which it did, another awesome experience so if you’re a nature lover, wildlife photog, or just someone who gets that chance to shoot wildlife, just remember..RESPECT is the key to getting some awesome shots. im hoping some of my tips can help anyone interested, and of course if anyone else has any tips, please feel free to share them :)
Thank you Leslie Wood for purchasing a few cards of untouched. I appreciate it!!!! !ht…
Thank you Leslie Wood for purchasing a few cards of untouched. I appreciate it!!!!
Hi friends, / I just wanted to let you all know that 2008 was a remarkable year for me; way tooo many friends and relatives died, I got a …
Hi friends, / I just wanted to let you all know that 2008 was a remarkable year for me; way tooo many friends and relatives died, I got a new job, a new home and a new City to live in. However, through it all, my faith and the hobby I’ve chosen as an outlet have kept me going. Thanks to all who’ve commented on my Father’s death, I feel richly encouraged by your response and comforting words. Here’s the photo people seemed to like the most from all that I’ve uploaded. / A Light Unto My Path There were 103 Comments; 28 favouritings and 307 views. / I am especially encouraged by the comments upon the work. It’s one of my favourite places on earth. Plymbridge woods is only a 30min drive from Plymouth, but you enter another world, one full of imagination, excitement and allurement. The green valley, the river, the bridges, the pathways. Wonderful! / Thanks Again! Hope you all have a FANTASTIC 2009. Donald.
A big thank you to the hosts of the Printmaking Group for selecting my linocut piece Tiger Woods in the feature section this week. I am t…
A big thank you to the hosts of the Printmaking Group for selecting my linocut piece Tiger Woods in the feature section this week. I am thrilled to have my work included…and I am getting hooked on printmaking! Again, thank you hosts, it is an honour. /
Please take a moment to view Bear in the pines – ...
Please take a moment to view Bear in the pines – two photos by George Petrovsky which I merged for him in PS. Trust you enjoy this beautiful woodsy shot (and George’s four footed friend).
I have just seen the resultsof my camera club’s latest monthly competition and: Skoolgurlz...
I have just seen the resultsof my camera club’s latest monthly competition and: Skoolgurlz was awarded a Merit Certificate in the Open Large Colour section, Colonial Woodcutters was awarded a Credit Certificate in the Open Large Monochrome section and Old Before New #2 was awarded a Credit Certificate in the Set Subject “Architectural Feature” Large Colour section. My thanks to all who have supported these photographs for without such encouragement and support they may well have remained in a folder on my hard drive, never to see the light of competition. GB / Dennis
I have a cousin called Steve Walters, who lives in British Columbia, Canada. For ages now I have been nagging Steve to join Redbubble to…
I have a cousin called Steve Walters, who lives in British Columbia, Canada. For ages now I have been nagging Steve to join Redbubble to display his wood carvings. He’s a modest person and doesn’t know if his work would be suitable for Redbubble, so I’ve decided to give him a little push by showing a selection of his carvings to see what sort of reception they do get. The first one shows Steve himself, which will give you an idea of the scale of his work. Tell him to join Redbubble! There now .. bet you agree with me they are fantastic.
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What a cool way to end a day! Thanks so much to the moderators of this group for this wonderful honor!
/ The Legacy...
/ The Legacy Though nothing can bring back the hour / Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; / We will grieve not, rather find / Strength in what remains behind Thank you so much to the Group Moderators
/ Why...
/ Why Doubt is the lock, / Faith is the key. / Hate is the lock, / Love is the key. Body is the lock, / Soul is the key. Ignorance is the lock, / Light is the key. Thank you to the Group Moderators
I have the honour of being featured with my friend Bonnie Taylor Barry who helped me get start…
I have the honour of being featured with my friend Bonnie Taylor Barry who helped me get started with collages (and I still have a lot to learn!) on the Collective Collage group!!!!!! Thanx Bonnie for the help and congrats on your 2 lovely images being featured. The shell collage is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Thanx to the host Michelle Shoosmith for the feature! I am on cloud 9!!!
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Thanks very much to all that voted for this image. Thanks to the group “In Another World” I am humbly grateful!
*_Thursday, 13 November 2008 / Rhapsody – A Moment in Love by Ushna Sardar has selected & published for friendship is a verb...
Thursday, 13 November 2008 / Rhapsody – A Moment in Love by Ushna Sardar has selected & published for friendship is a verb it’s a the HIGHLY ACCLAIMED book by “Stuart Wood”, with a (5*) rating on Amazon … after “Shall we dance?”, “While you were away”, “I’m Not Gonna Tell You”, “Moon Of My Heart”, “Reservation”, “The miracle”, “You Are My Love My Valentine”, “My Heart’s Collapsed”, “Love Is All”, “I Know The Way”, “Stop Pretending!” & “Everything Has A New Beginning” / it’s my 14th poem has included in that book! / I’m glad to be the part of that (5*) rated book! / Love&Peace, / Ushna.
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/ The Legacy / Why Thank you to the Group Moderators
FIRST OFF, I WOULD LOVE TO THANK EVERYONE THAT VEIW, AND COMMENT ON MY WORK! I am very honored for / For My Friend Byron...
FIRST OFF, I WOULD LOVE TO THANK EVERYONE THAT VEIW, AND COMMENT ON MY WORK! I am very honored for / For My Friend Byron / being featured in the group FOREST Thanks so much to our host for supporting my work, and for this honor!! I am so excited about Just Stand Still being feature in the group NATURAL COLOR AND LIGHT This groups sets high standards, and I consider it a REAL HONOR to be featured in it! Thanks so much to our host for this feature, as well as such a wonderful group to display our works of Natural Color, and Light! I haven’t written a poem in many years, but standing here in the forest with a light rain fall, and the warm spring sun shinning inspired the words..................... Stand Still I watch as the leaves are trembling / in the evening sun, / and painting touches of green / throughout the forest. Come rain or shine, / on these colors of mine. / Lit by the evening sun. The pure essences / of spring, shinning out as if to say, / I haven’t a care in the world. Seasons come, and season go, / each one having its owns glory to show. / Urging me, there is a time to be still. As the soft rain falls upon the forest and, / basking in the warm spring sun. / I felt its heat upon my face, / and for this moment in time. I just had to stand still. Stand Still©ccwri 2009
Holy cow and what them bears do in the woods!!! / / I’ve never written a journal entry telling of my works that have been featured but… t…
Holy cow and what them bears do in the woods!!! / / I’ve never written a journal entry telling of my works that have been featured but… this has been quite a month so I figured – why not!! I do want to thank all the hosts of the various groups for their kindness; it is humbling as well as being an honor that is gratefully appreciated. “Crow on a Swing” ~ featured in: Live, Love, Dream / The Image of – “We Are” by TeriLee ~ featured in: Abstract Digital Art and Writing / Reflecting Calmness ~ featured in: Virginia / Like You and I ~ featured in; Bits and Pieces AND Abstract Digital Art and Writing / Hey Sam… ...Hey Fred ~ featured in: Virginia / A Thought Smile ~ featured in: All the Colors of the Rainbow / Soul’s Window ~ featured in: Virginia / Dos Rainbows ~ featured in: All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical / Little Rog ~ featured in: Babyfaces of Redbubble Members / The writing; JOY ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The writing; She and the Sun ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The Writing; The Little Path ~ featured in: Bits and Pieces The writing; Our Lives Are Like Water ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The Writing; Spoken in a Whisper ~ featured in: All Out Emotion The Writing; A Unicorn’s Gift ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop A THANK-YOU to all my friends who view and read my work … you make the journy possible. Rog
This is the fifth feature for “The Key”...I’m really pleased. !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:f…
This is the fifth feature for “The Key”...I’m really pleased. / The Key The key to my own soul-home / I have lost. / Therefore, I am a beggar. / The key to the world’s body-cave / I have found. / Therefore, I am unquestionably great. Sri Chimnoy Thank you so much
many thanks to those who voted “Japanese garden” the winner in “statues and such” group challenge, tiny toys...
many thanks to those who voted “Japanese garden” the winner in “statues and such” group challenge, tiny toys This was also featured in the group as well as “windows to the world” which was featured in reflections in building windows group and “wooden rivers” which was featured in 12 great features group. My sincere thanks to all : ))
Thank You Benches for featuring Bench_of_Wood_and_Iron...
Thank You Benches for featuring Bench_of_Wood_and_Iron I am thrilled!! :o)
Thank You Sets_of_Two for featuring: Wood_Rose...
Thank You Sets_of_Two for featuring: Wood_Rose and Orange_Coral_Fungi So very happy!! :o)
This must be my day, I have another feature in the Freedom To Shine group. It is for my photo “Into The Woods”. Boy this has sure been …
This must be my day, I have another feature in the Freedom To Shine group. It is for my photo “Into The Woods”. Boy this has sure been some day. Thank you so much for the feature…Kay
“Magic is in the Air” – an IMOK Exhibition at Red Olive Studios An IMOK Exhibition filled with inspiring characters who journey throug…
“Magic is in the Air” – an IMOK Exhibition at Red Olive Studios An IMOK Exhibition filled with inspiring characters who journey through their magical world on Canvas, Clothing, Wood and in Print. All works are affordable and available for purchase. Also launching new IMOK Lettering! Location: RED OLIVE STUDIOS / 68 Wanganella Road / Balgowlah, NSW Opening night – Friday 1st May 6:30-8:30pm / Exhibition runs until Friday May 15 – we look forward to seeing you there!!! Gallery Opening Hours / Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm / Sat 9:30am-1:00pm / Sunday by Appointment – contact Kere Baker 0424 604 603 Kere@redolivestudios.com
Featured Work / “Thank You Lord For Each Extra Day….....” was featured in the group Stillness Speaks about 2 hours ago I am always p…
Featured Work / “Thank You Lord For Each Extra Day….....” was featured in the group Stillness Speaks about 2 hours ago I am always pleased to see my work up front…Thanks to the hosts at “Stillness Speaks”, all the hard work keeping us in line…
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