Topaz labs – Page 3

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Daybreak

Nov 20, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

Processed in Topaz B&W Effects and Lightroom 5.

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Self (Movember half way mark)

Nov 15, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

For this weeks Movember update I decided to do a moody self portrait for a bit for fun. 🙂

Processed using Topaz B&W Effects and Lightroom 5.

Recently a friend of ours gave me a studio flash and stand, so I decided that this weeks Movember update would be a good time to have a go at experimenting with a single light setup. This shot was taken using only the modeling lamp as I don’t currently have a way to sync the flash to the camera (to be be purchased soon). Along with a sync cable/radio triggers I’ll be buying a shoot through umbrella to complete my basic flash setup. I was also given a speedlight as a birthday gift, so I have plenty to get me started. Not having any of the extras at this stage, however, meant I had to use the bare the light with no modifiers .

I’ve been taking photos for years now but being primarily a landscape/urban photographer, flash is something I’ve never really had to use much. Perhaps now is a good time to start expanding my knowledge.

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Sentry

Nov 11, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

Another shot of Beachy head lighthouse.

Processed in Topaz B&W Effects, Photomatix and Lightroom 5.

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Ignite

Nov 10, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

So having taken a fair number of shots of Beachy Head lighthouse (see last post), the incoming tide forced us to make our way back around the cliffs. On our way we noticed a gap in the clouds with some sunlight poking through. Realising it wouldn’t last long we quickly headed toward a flat patch of sand (just a few meters away) to set up to capture the light before it was gone. It lasted just a few minutes.

Really pleased I captured this and when I saw it on the computer screen it cried out to be made black and white. I’ve gone for my usual high contrast look to really emphasise the drama.

Processed in Topaz B&W Effects and Lightroom 5.

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The Chapel

Nov 8, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

A derelict chapel slowly crumbling lies forgotten in the woods. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

Processed using Lightroom, Photoshop elements and Topaz B&W Effects.

Movember update:

Week One has gone fantastically well having raised £125 so far! I’m finding it weird having to remember to shave every day but have settled into a routine. Below is a photo of me from earlier today so you can see my mo progress so far.

If you would like to make a donation to my MoSpace then please click on my face to take you through to the website.

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