It’s almost 6 a.m., and I’ve already had a delightful morning discovering the sites below thanks to my blogger pals. Out of great respect for them, I’m sharing …
Reusableart.com … a collection of copyright free images chosen for crafters by a crafter. Learn more here …
I’ve been following Northern Narratives for quite some time and loved the above image she used on her most recent post, “A Road Trip Filled With Hawks“, sourced at Reusable Art. I don’t know about you, but I’m always searching for copyright free images to enhance my blog posts IF, like Northern Narratives in this case, I don’t have a photo of my own that does the job.

Photo by Raven Photography UK
HDR Photographic Technique
I’ve learned much about photography following Mike Hardisty. His most recent post, “The Truth About HDR Photography“, reblogged an HDR opinion poll from Raven Photography UK. Mike asked, It would be good if you could complete the poll to give a balanced view. Please follow the link to read more and vote. Mike’s request was good enough for me so I followed the link and voted. I invite you to do the same. The results are immediate and interesting.
There are rare times I want a blowout HDR (High Dynamic Range) image. Mostly I use a subtle touch of the technique to ‘lift’ the image out of the frame, same as I highlight my acrylic paintings with a nearly invisible touch of oil pastel to the same end.
Free Magazine Download
Raven Photography UK lists a number of related articles on HDR photography. I discovered HDR One Magazine in that grouping and downloaded the free December issue.
Busy morning, eh?
6 comments
17 January 2013 at 5:54 pm
Northern Narratives
Thank you for the mention.
I have also seen other bloggers use this site: http://antiqueclipart.com
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17 January 2013 at 8:14 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the additional link … something for all styles.
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17 January 2013 at 5:10 pm
Lucid Gypsy
I love to see hdr work, and Mike is brilliant but its several steps too far and too time consuming for me to learn. I know what you mean about finding pics, so far only one photo on my blog is borrowed but I’d often like to use a better quality image than my own.
Great post Cheryl!
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17 January 2013 at 8:16 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Gilly. Picasa3 freeware has a ‘gentle’ HDR option for post-processing. My Pentax K-01 has the HDR feature built in and processes in camera! So spoiled.
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17 January 2013 at 2:52 pm
Heart To Harp
Thanks for what are totally new resources for me. You’ve earned an afternoon nap for sure!
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17 January 2013 at 2:57 pm
Cheryl
Your welcome, Janet. If I nap it gets subtracted off my 5 or 6 hours a night! Love the idea though.
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