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July 2010 – Photo Impact

jdir — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:17 +0000

The picture below combines digital matting and embossed composition to create the unusual results showing a flag lined bridge on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO. This particular piece will be delivered as a digitally signed and numbered, limited edition image to the first 300 buyers.

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If you want me to create a unique or custom 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 matting services and then send me an email to let me know what you use or want to download.

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July 2010 – Photo Impact

jdir — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:00:19 +0000

This post is another enhanced textured flower macro shot with added photo matting to compliment the theme of the work. I liked the way this effect came out, so I am sharing this multi purpose template with my site audience. If you would like to purchase a copy of this work without the copyright watermark, pay $3, send in an email and I will shoot a copy out to you. For a closer look at the effects, click on the image.

Composite Images

Special effects enhance images and create new artistic value.

July 2010 – Photo Impact

jdir — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:00:55 +0000

In this selection, the perspective and smoky bubble lens effects give this photo a certain “other worldly” quality that I liked about it. The multi purpose template design allows you to create various treatments of the picture, including calendar, inspiration, greeting card, or even an award design just by adding text and saving a copy. For a closer look in higher resolution, click on the image.

Multi Purpose Template

Digital matting makes it possible to create multiple uses for your photos.

July 2010 – Photo Impact

jdir — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:00:23 +0000

With this group of posts, I will combine photographic effects and photo matting compliments. The first offering is a flower shot that has been enhanced to bring out a nice texture in the picture. Though it is hard to improve on Mother Nature, it is sometimes possible to make a better photo by enhancing the shot using some special effects. This shot could be used as a multi purpose template by adding text to the picture, bringing more value to the purchase of the image. To see a higher resolution version of the picture, click on the shot.

Digital Photo Matting

Matted photo enhanced with special effects.

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:00:11 +0000

The last post in this series was contributed by a proud winner of the first bizarro ugly block award. I am sure there are some contenders for the title on this planet, but there were none who cared to compete for the title. If you have something ridiculous in mind, I can help. For a worse look at this picture, click on the image.

Humorous Awards

This picture is a great case for retinol.

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:17:10 +0000

This post explains what happens to lost articles when we forget to take good care of our things. One man’s loss is another man’s artifact? Many such journeys of the imagination are possible. Since other sites do not offer to turn your photos into comedic twists, I hope to get you to part with some cash for the sake of your own sense of humor, even if you do not particularly appreciate mine. If you think you can do better, get busy tapping out an email to me, and see where it leads.

Humorous Thoughts

All right, they cannot all be gems!

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:11:17 +0000

My next post in the series demonstrates how I can take an image and create a theme around the baseline photograph, using some unexpected twists to achieve a different humorous perspective. The whole idea is to use the combination of photo matting techniques combined with actual photos to result in something fun and new. Since everyone likes humor, even though all humor is not a sure fired hit, having humorous material for your digital picture frame will at least be a good conversation starter for your guests. If you need help, you can send me your photo, and I will try to work out a way to get some laughs from it. Click on the image to see a higher resolution version of it.

Humorous Photo Matting

We can create humor using your photos and matting techniques.

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:00:40 +0000

I have no real explanation for the substance of the following image. I was walking alone one evening letting my mind wander, and the thought that came to mind was as shown, so I made it real. The idea seemed humorous to me, so I hope you will find it amusing as well. To see a higher resolution version of the picture, click on it. Roscoe?

Humorous Plaques

Images from someplace else to this place.

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:00:21 +0000

Sometimes, the quest for artistic expression takes an unexpected turn, as represented by my next offering. A person should always be willing to express themselves, even if nobody else gets it. A good idea can come from the question, “What is that?” To see a higher resolution version of the image, click on the picture.

Humorous Compositions

Express yourself with your photos and a Matte Watch composition.

July 2010 – Funny Business

jdir — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:00:34 +0000

The next offering in this series was inspired by an image that came to me on a warm summer afternoon. Why not express your own thoughts and let Matte Watch help you share them with your friends? When you care to give the very best, we are waiting to bring your thoughts to life. Click on the image to see a higher resolution version of the photo matting. Enjoy.

Humorous Greetings

Some of the best humor comes with fleeting thoughts.