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2013-05-22 12:43:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Been meaning to share tips on how to photograph ink drawings for awhile.  Part of what got me into photography a bit more was the desire to sell my artwork, specifically ink designs on various art sites, and learning how to best photograph those works.  Here is an ink design I did on watercolor paper last night, and I will walk you through how I photograph and edit these works to see on the various art sites, such as Fine Art America.  I use my Sony NEX-7 as it can photograph my drawings quite well in low light (ISO here is 1600), which helps to keep glare from the ink out of the photo that can result from photographing in bright natural light or using a flash.  I lay the image flat on a surface and turn on some artificial lights.  Then I make sure that I am not casting any shadows on the image as I photograph it.  If I miss a bit on the edges, which can happen depending upon the size of the drawing,I jus... more »

2013-05-22 12:38:16 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

Been meaning to share tips on how to photograph ink drawings for awhile.  Part of what got me into photography a bit more was the desire to sell my artwork, specifically ink designs on various art sites, and learning how to best photograph those works.  Here is an ink design I did on watercolor paper last night, and I will walk you through how I photograph and edit these works to see on the various art sites, such as Fine Art America.  I use my Sony NEX-7 as it can photograph my drawings quite well in low light (ISO here is 1600), which helps to keep glare from the ink out of the photo that can result from photographing in bright natural light or using a flash.  I lay the image flat on a surface and turn on some artificial lights.  Then I make sure that I am not casting any shadows on the image as I photograph it.  If I miss a bit on the edges, which can happen depending upon the size of the drawing,I jus... more »

2013-05-22 12:06:36 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

+Olav Folland with my permission last night did a photograph using this ink design. That post can be seen here https://plus.google.com/u/0/113330053950020592701/posts/7ji1pqJLarh I ended up calling this ink design "Metamorphosis" as to me it seemed to be either two people springing out from the center of perhaps some abstract insect, or an insect with two faces on its wings.  This is part of the current starts with an "x" shape series of abstract ink drawings and abstract portraits.  When I work with these ink designs other than deciding on a shape to start with and idea like the "x" shape I never know where they are going to lead.  

2013-05-22 11:42:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

#WordlessOnWednesday   #wordlessonwednesday  

2013-05-22 11:25:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

#abstractsinnature  +Abstracts In Nature curated by myself +Beth Akerman The other peony edits.  I posted the blue/green light edit last night, and here are the other edits of this peony that is around the corner from my place.  I used Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 to convert it to the black and white format and then used some of the filters in Photo Effect Studio Pro to make it different colors.  Of course, I am also showing the actual peony here too, but am partial to the monochromatic edits.  

2013-05-22 00:38:25 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 27 +1s)

New ink drawing on 12 x 18 inch watercolor paper. 

2013-05-21 22:12:51 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

A bit early for #abstractsinnature  +Abstracts In Nature curated by myself +Beth Akerman Having some fun editing a peony photo this evening.  Will share the other tomorrow.  

2013-05-21 17:31:52 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

A little white wild rose.  There are wild raspberries and roses in this part of the park, and sometimes they are hard to tell apart when they are blooming, but the city pulled out most of the wild raspberries this past year, and the wild roses are easier to spot this year.  A couple of edits.  

2013-05-21 16:55:46 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 3 +1s)

How We See It...the nature of our worlds is a Staff Picks on Blurb.  Use the code WESEE3 for 15% off the large format, PDF and eBook.  Features 73 Google Plus Female Photographers, Artists and Writers, and 100% of the proceeds go to charity.  (NOT our book seen below, but click on the link to see it and the other Staff Picks). 

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/featured

2013-05-21 14:13:49 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 56 +1s)

Finally edited an iris photo from last week.  Not that it needed much, but cleaned it up a bit.  

2013-05-21 12:37:45 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

This is a personal favorite image from the 3rd HWSI Book and the HWSI Charity Print sale by +Cyrelle K. This photo is about rebuilding Japan after the tsunami two years ago.  My son and I raised funds for the Red Cross for Japanese Tsunami relief and hosted a Japanese exchange student two Summers ago from just outside the affected area.  In light of yesterday's horrific events in Oklahoma, I felt that this was a great image of hope to share today.  I plan on making a donation to the Red Cross to support the people of Oklahoma as they pick up after yesterday's devastation.  I hope that you will consider one as well.  I will also match any proceeds from the HWSI Charity Print Sale through the end of the week to support the people of Oklahoma.  I had a chance to visit Oklahoma City for the first time last Fall, and found the people there to be wonderful people.  My heart goes out to them.  
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2013-05-21 12:22:20 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 36 +1s)

From the park the other day.  

2013-05-21 01:18:43 (12 comments, 1 reshares, 33 +1s)

New ink drawing on 12 x 18 inch watercolor paper.  I see two ladies and two kitties.  +Lee Daniels 

2013-05-20 22:28:08 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Had to get out a few minutes this afternoon to see if I feel better outside, not really when it is this hot, but I couldn't stand being home sick any longer, so did a quick walk through the park. For some reason our suburb is doing some sort of letting things in parts of the parks go natural.  This half of the hill they are not mowing, and the other side is perfectly mowed.  Anyway needed a nice landscape for a change. 

2013-05-20 15:53:56 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

2013-05-20 15:32:19 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

A purple fuzzy flower from yesterday.  Still under the weather from the cold and accompanying virus that just is making me feel yucky!  Hoping it goes away soon.  

2013-05-19 23:16:51 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 50 +1s)

Duck on a rooftop

2013-05-19 14:28:55 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 39 +1s)

Some edits of the yellow-orange ranunculus flower from the other day.  

2013-05-19 14:17:58 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

HWSI PRINT GIVEAWAY Announcement:  Rupert, the weenie says "The prints from the HWSI Charity Print sale are amazing! +Heidi Anne Morris's is my favorite on metallic paper!".  Want to get a complete set of all 11 prints in the HWSI Charity Print  sale in the 4 x6 inch size? The comment on this original post by Monday, May 20th at 6pm Eastern time to be entered to win the set of prints, printed by Bay Photo.  Also, check out the HWSI Print Sale and gallery on SmugMug at:  http://akermansart.smugmug.com/Photography/HSWI-Charity-Print-Sale/29387130_fhGXSB#!i=2508115838&k=cjXzkKS Use the coupon code:  HWSI3 for 20% off.  All proceeds from this charity print sale and the 3rd HWSI book go to the HWSI Charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation (http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org) and while you are at it also check out the new HWSI G+ Female Photography, Art and Writing book called"... more »

2013-05-19 14:15:55 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Let's see if anyone can guess what sort of flowers these are?  Two edits of a photo from yesterday.  

2013-05-18 18:54:19 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

Daffs in Mono:
#floralfriday #hqspflowers #hqspmonochrome #monocromeworld
+Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Marina Versaci +Carina Marsh +Vinod Krishnamoorthy +Sandra Deichmann +Vishal Kumar +andi rivarola 

2013-05-18 17:58:27 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

+Khrystiane Friedli has created a beautiful video about the third HWSI book "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" and the Charity Print sale that co-incides with the book's release.  Yesterday I received my prints from the Charity Print Sale, and they are wonderfully printed by Bay Photo. Today I received my copies of the books from Blurb books, and they are beautifully printed.  Thank you to all 73 ladies involved in this third book, and the over 120 ladies who have been involved in the various HWSI projects over the past year. 

2013-05-18 17:53:03 (8 comments, 14 reshares, 11 +1s)

+Khrystiane Friedli has created a beautiful video about the third HWSI book "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" and the Charity Print sale that co-incides with the book's release.  Yesterday I received my prints from the Charity Print Sale, and they are wonderfully printed by Bay Photo. Today I received my copies of the books from Blurb books, and they are beautifully printed.  Thank you to all 73 ladies involved in this third book, and the over 120 ladies who have been involved in the various HWSI projects over the past year. 

2013-05-18 17:26:54 (12 comments, 1 reshares, 28 +1s)

Look what just came via UPS!

2013-05-18 16:21:26 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 41 +1s)

2013-05-18 14:54:50 (9 comments, 8 reshares, 15 +1s)

HWSI PRINT GIVEAWAY Announcement:  Rupert, the weenie says "The prints from the HWSI Charity Print sale are amazing! +Heidi Anne Morris's is my favorite on metallic paper!".  Want to get a complete set of all 11 prints in the HWSI Charity Print  sale in the 4 x6 inch size? The comment on this original post by Monday, May 20th at 6pm Eastern time to be entered to win the set of prints, printed by Bay Photo.  Also, check out the HWSI Print Sale and gallery on SmugMug at:  http://akermansart.smugmug.com/Photography/HSWI-Charity-Print-Sale/29387130_fhGXSB#!i=2508115838&k=cjXzkKS Use the coupon code:  HWSI3 for 20% off.  All proceeds from this charity print sale and the 3rd HWSI book go to the HWSI Charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation (http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org) and while you are at it also check out the new HWSI G+ Female Photography, Art and Writing book called"... more »

2013-05-18 14:34:04 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)

These are the other edits of the flower I posted yesterday afternoon in the black and white format.  This flower was in a bouquet of flowers I bought last week.  

2013-05-17 21:33:27 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 50 +1s)

This one is for #floralfriday by the fantastic and totally sexy team of +Kiki Nelson +Beth Akerman +Eustace James and +Tamara Pruessner . It is also my newest hand of #dandelionpoker by the lovely and talented +Dru Stefan Stone and me, +Laura Loralieh Nixon Enjoy your Friday Evening y'all.

2013-05-17 18:23:58 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

I share the other edits of this flower later, but processed with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.  From a bouquet I bought last weekend. 

2013-05-17 17:39:10 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Today I share with you +Cora Triton's beautiful "Windward" photo that is one of 10 photos and one artwork that make up the charity print sale being held in conjunction with the recent release of the third How We See It book of G+ female photographers, artists and writers called "How We See It...the nature of our worlds".  Use the coupon code HWSI3 for 20% of the prints. The books are available on Blurb.com (Large print version, PDF and eBook:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds) and use WESEE3 for a 15% discount.   For the small print version:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4306682-how-we-see-it-our-natural-worlds  100% of the proceeds from both the books and the print sale will benefit the HWSI project's charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation (http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org).  
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2013-05-17 13:46:27 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)

This was finally finished, and I finally got it photographed.  Reminds me of two Genies.  Black ink on 12 x18 inch watercolor paper.  

2013-05-17 13:09:07 (11 comments, 2 reshares, 37 +1s)

Off to a bit of a late start for me on Floral Friday #FloralFriday   #floralfriday  +FloralFriday curated by +Tamara Pruessner +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson and myself +Beth Akerman, but had some important financial and work related stuff to do this morning. So will try and catch up on your posts.  Here are a couple of edits of an ranunculus flower from earlier this week.  

2013-05-17 01:47:14 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

I think I am  for Floral Friday tomorrow morning.   #FloralFriday   #floralfriday  curated by +Tamara Pruessner +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson and myself +Beth Akerman  Some sweet smelling little flowers from the park earlier in the week.  

2013-05-16 23:50:52 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 44 +1s)

Starting to feel better tonight from this cold/throat virus my son shared with me. Worked on a painting a bit today after a long much needed nap. I am trying to incorporate my ink designs into this acrylic painting. I will refine it more as I add the swirls and details, but not a bad start.

2013-05-16 17:11:33 (9 comments, 2 reshares, 64 +1s)

Some pretty pink crabapple flowers up in a tree at the park last week.  The blossoms are all pretty much done for the season.  

2013-05-16 16:43:14 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Image by +Frances Schermers (and one of my personal favorites in the book and print sale) and featured in the new "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" G+ Female Photography, Art and Writing book available on Blurb, and one of the 11 prints being offered in the Charity Print sale. All proceeds from book and the print sale benefit the NOW Love Your Body Foundation.  The print sale link is: http://akermansart.smugmug.com/Photography/HSWI-Charity-Print-Sale/29387130_fhGXSB#!i=2508115838&k=cjXzkKS and use the Coupon Code HWSI3 for 20% off.  The book is available in two print editions, PDF and eBook.  Large print version, PDF and eBook link:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds and use WESEE3 for 15% off.  Smaller Print version link:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4306682-how-we-see-it-our-natural-worlds and use FATHERSDAY for a discount.  I will share one ofthe pho... more »

2013-05-16 10:34:30 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 58 +1s)

A quick post for #leavesonthursday  curated by +Ray Bilcliff +Anne Durand & +Stephen Thackeray A few blossoms remained on this tree at the park the other day, but as you can see the leaves are really coming in now.  Not going to be around much today, as a bit under the weather thanks to the cold/throat virus that my 16 year old son found some way to give to me for Mother's Day.  Next year just buy me a card or some flowers.  Going to take it easy today and try to get over this.  The sore throat is the worse part of the whole thing.  

2013-05-15 22:21:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

The last two edits of the red ranunculus flower I shared early this morning.  Not sure about this new set-up, but glad I could disable some of the photo enhancement stuff.  

2013-05-15 19:10:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Finally updated by website about the new HWSI book called "How We See It..the nature of our worlds"  This book features 73 female photographers, artists and writers from Google Plus, and benefits charity.  I am sure you will see many more posts about the book and the charity print sale.  Links to all are on my site.  

2013-05-15 17:00:34 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 39 +1s)

The third edit of the ranunculus center I post earlier today.  I will post the last two later as they go together well.  

2013-05-15 14:43:39 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 54 +1s)

The original color of my +Alan Shapiro Bday photo from this morning.  

2013-05-15 12:04:06 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

Image by +Erika Thornes  and featured in the new "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" G+ Female Photography, Art and Writing book available on Blurb, and one of the 11 prints being offered in the Charity Print sale.  All proceeds from book and the print sale benefit the NOW Love Your Body Foundation.  The print sale link is: http://akermansart.smugmug.com/Photography/HSWI-Charity-Print-Sale/29387130_fhGXSB#!i=2508115838&k=cjXzkKS and use the Coupon Code HWSI3 for 20% off.  The book is available in two print editions, PDF and eBook.  Large print version, PDF and eBook link:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds and use WESEE3 for 15% off.  Smaller Print version link:  http://www.blurb.com/b/4306682-how-we-see-it-our-natural-worlds and use FATHERSDAY for a discount.  I will share one of the photos from the book & print for the next 11 day. Check ou... more »

2013-05-15 11:41:41 (21 comments, 4 reshares, 75 +1s)

Happy Birthday to +Alan Shapiro! A bit of your influence (although no nutella) in this ranunculus abstract. #AlanShapiroBirthdayStyle  

2013-05-15 11:31:12 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 33 +1s)

#WordlessOnWednesday   #wordlessonwednesday   #abstractsinnature  +Abstracts In Nature 

2013-05-14 18:29:04 (9 comments, 3 reshares, 44 +1s)

The other edits of the yellow ranunculus I posted earlier.  

2013-05-14 17:14:45 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Urgh!  I am getting off of here until they get things fixed with our streams.  I am tired of seeing the same 20 posts over and over again, and nothing else.  This is so frustrating!  Please get it fixed soon.  

2013-05-14 16:52:28 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Yellow ranunculus side view of the one I posted yesterday.  Will share some of the other edits of this photo later. 

2013-05-14 15:25:53 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

The HWSI Charity Print Sale is going on in conjunction with the release of the third How We See It book released on May 8th.  10 photographs and one piece of artwork featured in "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" including this stunner by +Heidi Anne Morris are included in the print sale.  A 20% off coupon code of HWSI3 has been created and is applicable to the HWSI Charity Print Sale gallery and all of my personal galleries and is valid until June 30th.  100% of the proceeds from all purchases from the HWSI Charity Print Sale will go to the HWSI Charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation, and I personally will donate 100% of the proceeds of any purchase from my personal galleries that use the HWSI3 coupon. 

Also, the new HWSI book is available in two print sizes and a PDF and eBook format on Blurb.com.  The smaller print version linkis: h... more »

2013-05-14 15:23:38 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 8 +1s)

The HWSI Charity Print Sale is going on in conjunction with the release of the third How We See It book released on May 8th.  10 photographs and one piece of artwork featured in "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" including this stunner by +Heidi Anne Morris are included in the print sale.  A 20% off coupon code of HWSI3 has been created and is applicable to the HWSI Charity Print Sale gallery and all of my personal galleries and is valid until June 30th.  100% of the proceeds from all purchases from the HWSI Charity Print Sale will go to the HWSI Charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation, and I personally will donate 100% of the proceeds of any purchase from my personal galleries that use the HWSI3 coupon. 

Also, the new HWSI book is available in two print sizes and a PDF and eBook format on Blurb.com.  The smaller print version linkis: h... more »

2013-05-14 14:13:14 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 29 +1s)

For #TreeTuesday   #treetuesday  curated by +Christina Lawrie +Shannon S. Myers +Ralph Mendoza +Allan Cabrera & +Kim Troutman something a bit different this week. I have photographed the pine sap droplets before on this pine tree at a local park, but hadn't noticed the snubbed nose creature in the trunk of the tree before with the orangish eye, and stuff dripping from its nose and mouth.  Two edits, first one is pretty much SOOC and the second a bit more dramatic.