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As this month draws to a close, I thought it would be nice to feature some art bits for this week.  The first item is a digitally matted photo of a gift presented to me by my friend, Joseph Ruiz who departed for Fresno, California this week.  Hope you had a good trip Joseph.  I will keep your carving safe, and I hope to see you again soon my friend. 

Memories of a friend captured in digital photo matting.

Next in line is a digital award which was created from a photo taken at the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City, which demonstrates the value and antiquity of the hearty handshake.  The award applauds warmth, friendship, and agreements that rise from our clasping of hands.  Handshakes also give us a feel for how sincere our greetings and agreements truly are.

What's in a handshake? Centuries of tradition.

Rolling out the third work of art, the digitally matted photo used in this digital calendar cube design also originated from a painting displayed at the Nelson Art Gallery.  I like this design because of the depth, unusual variations, and accents that are possible with creating new calendar themes. 

Calendar cubes keep rolling out unusual possibilities.

In keeping with the theme that a picture is worth a thousand words, this week’s digital inspirational plaque rounds out the offerings for the week.  If you are in Kansas City and have not visited the art gallery recently, it is worth your time to go.  When I took these pictures last week, I was careful to turn off the flash on my camera, as per the rules for taking photos.  Even without the flash, I was able to get some nice pictures that I could take home and transform into my own private image collection.  The friends I went with took the whirlwind tour through the place, which suited me fine, while others took the time to stop and read information about almost every exhibit.  One of my friends told me, “That was an interesting way to kill some time.”  I had to agree.

Inspiration from art works can be captured with digital plaques.

If you want me to create a unique design from your photos or specifications, just send an email to jdir@bhotechnologists.com and tell me what you have in mind.  Please do not attach photos to your email.  I will tell you everything you need to know about how to start getting the most from your digital picture frame content.  If you want to use any of the work posted on this site, just pay $3 per image at How To Buy Photo Matting Services  then send me an email to let me know what you use or want to download.  Thanks for visiting.

This will be the last week to qualify for our regular weekly photo contest during the month of August.  Our theme of the week is summer, so enter the contest with your favorite summer photos before the season is gone.  See our weekly photo contest rules for complete details on how to enter and win.  Thanks for entering.

My first bit of work this week came as a greeting to someone who will always be on my personal hall of fame list of people.  The digital plaque birthday greeting immortalizes a defining moment of humorous memories that lives on in our local lore.  Happy birthday, Jim.

Digital plaques make good greeting cards.

Next on the list is another smooth digital calendar design based on a photo taken of some animal tracks beside a creek along the local walking trails I like to visit.  I personally liked the color tones that came from the soil.

Digital box calendars provide a change from mundane pages.

On a museum of art trip this weekend with some friends, this painting caught my eye and the attention of others, so I took a digital photo created my own digital photo matte for the composition.  The scene is dark, but quite interesting in its night time volcanic eruption.  I thought it came out very nice.

Digital photo matting works of art can be economical and fun.

My last item for the week is a whimsical award constructed from the inspiration of some Roman bust sculptures at the art museum.  I like the way this award looks from a visual standpoint.

Digital awards are nice for just about any kind of recognition.

If you want me to create a unique design from your photos or specifications, just send an email to jdir@bhotechnologists.com and tell me what you have in mind.  Please do not attach photos to your email.  I will tell you everything you need to know about how to start getting the most from your digital picture frame content.  If you want to use any of the work posted on this site, just pay $3 per image at  how to buy photo matting services  then send me an email to let me know what you use or want to download.

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The theme for our next weekly photo contest will be centered on sending in a picture of your favorite restaurant.  For complete contest rules on how to win, check out our weekly photo contest rules.  Everyone who enters has a great chance to win.

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Next up is a cheerful play of rocks, flowers, grasses matted on a sparkling green background.  This digital photo matting design looks great as both a screen wallpaper or used as intended for digital picture frame content.  Just when I think I have come up with my favorite photo and matting design, something new and different takes its place.  I think these treatments enrich every photo I take the time to work with, do you agree?

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This week’s digital award design is inspired by what I would rather have given to someone entering our photo contests.  The award features another nice shot of flowing bushes in the botanical garden setting.  I am still waiting for visitors to show me their own shots that I can feature as award winners. 

Beautiful awards await for those to participate.

My last offering is a digital plaque design using a spherically arranged flower grouping and some special lighting effects to dazzle the eye with this week’s inspirational sentiments.  All my treatments are made from the kind of simple photos taken by every day people like me.  I think these ideas turn my pictures into something special to see. 

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If you want me to create a unique design from your photos or specifications, just send an email to jdir@bhotechnologists.com and tell me what you have in mind.  Please do not attach photos to your email.  I will tell you everything you need to know about how to start getting the most from your digital picture frame content.  If you want to use any of the work posted on this site, just pay $3 per image at how to buy photo matting services, and then send me an email to let me know what you use or want to download.

Thanks for visiting.

It’s time to start thinking about fun, awards, and prizes available when you enter our weekly photo contest.  This week’s theme will be centered on your favorite pet photos.  Don’t worry, we will make your pictures look great!  Check out the weekly photo contest rules for details and thanks for participating.

For this week’s selections, I used some of my Texas photos to build some unique digital photo matting creations that express the mood and focus I had in my approach. 

The first item is a variation on a 3-up calendar presentation using textures, colors, and a matted photo at the entrance to Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, Texas.  Though I have personally found these kinds of designs handy for ticking off the days at work on my screen wallpaper, I am not sure I like using them as much on my digital picture frame.  I guess it is a case for budget and different strokes for different folks.

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My second presentation is a digital inspirational plaque, sporting another matted photograph of a portion of the beautiful fountains in Hemisfair Park.  I was really taken with the clean beauty of the fountains, and the rushing water pouring down from everywhere.  If you have not ever been there, it is worth the trip to see.

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For this week’s digital award offering, I decided to create a potential award presentation for the beleaguered mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.  The matted photo of a drowned armadillo came from Dallas Texas while we were visiting a lake near the botanical gardens.  I guess the animal hopped in over its head, and though the shell seems to float fine, maybe the creature should have learned to float on its back.  Now, all I need is for somebody to buy it and present it to the lucky winner.  Will anybody step up?  I’ll let you know if they do.

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My digital photo matte for the week gives this picture from the San Antonio Riverwalk a nicely highlighted dimension, as it brings out the earth tones in the photograph.  I think this matte provides a new level of richness for this scene, which is one of my favorite pictures.  This matte will look good in whatever means selected to showcase it.

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If you want me to create a unique design from your photos or specifications, just send an email to jdir@bhotechnologists.com and tell me what you have in mind.  Please do not attach photos to your email.  I will tell you everything you need to know about how to start getting the most from your digital picture frame content.  If you want to use any of the work posted on this site, just pay $3 per image at

http://digitalphotoframetemplates.biz/how-to-buy-photo-matting-services then send me an email to let me know what you use or want to download.

Thanks for visiting.

The fun and rewards continue to build automatically during the month of August in the Matte Watch monthly photo contest.  Weekly winners are entered automatically for their chance to increase their rewards.  See the monthly photo contest rules for more information.