Western Tools #3

[rwells]

1)
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/697181594_MChYa-L.jpg

2)
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/697195257_e7FaH-L.jpg

[Richard]

Nice title, but the pic is even better. I love it. :clap

[rwells]

Nice title, but the pic is even better. I love it. :clap

Thanks Richard,

I added another image to the original post. Two for one offer :rofl

[redleash]

I think I could walk through a gallery and see one of these and say "That's a Randy Wells!" Without the watermark, of course. :rofl

Truly great work with your processing--#2 is one of my favorites of all your work. I like the focus and bit of color in the pistol and the way it is placed in the sun. And I especially like the DOF with the rope. Outstanding!

Lauren

[black mamba]

WHOA!!! You've outdone yourself here Randy. The second one is fabulous...I prefer it because of the inclusion of the other elements in the shot. The overall rendering is just really, really well done.

Take care,

Tom

[adbsgicom]

I'm actually digging the first one. In the second one, the pistol seems to be floating in the space whereas in the first, the pistol appears to be balanced, but supported.

[Eia]

Another ace! The first one is my fave - I like the position of the pistol and over all color.:thumb

[rwells]

I think I could walk through a gallery and see one of these and say "That's a Randy Wells!" Without the watermark, of course. :rofl

Truly great work with your processing--#2 is one of my favorites of all your work. I like the focus and bit of color in the pistol and the way it is placed in the sun. And I especially like the DOF with the rope. Outstanding!

Lauren

Lauren,

Thank you for those truly gracious words!!! I'm glad I was able to create another image that registered highly with you, I'm pleased :D

[rwells]

WHOA!!! You've outdone yourself here Randy. The second one is fabulous...I prefer it because of the inclusion of the other elements in the shot. The overall rendering is just really, really well done.

Take care,

Tom

Tom,

Thanks for your input and kind words. It helps reaffirm that I'm still on the right track.

[rwells]

I'm actually digging the first one. In the second one, the pistol seems to be floating in the space whereas in the first, the pistol appears to be balanced, but supported.

Thanks for the input Andrew,

that's why I posted both. They are different enough in composition and a bit of difference in the processing. Was curious what the thoughts were for each.

[rwells]

Another ace! The first one is my fave - I like the position of the pistol and over all color.:thumb

Thanks Eia,

I appreciate your input!

[Dancer72]

All I can say is "WOW"...I feel like I was just transported back to the Wild West!

Nice composition in both shots, and I LOVE the old world color effect on both. I really like how the gun is lit in #2 - brings your eye right to the "tool of choice". :D

Thanks for sharing!

[Jack'll do]

Howdy Randy
Boy you've really got that technique down pat. Love them both but the composition in #2 really makes it special.

[Azzaro]

Hi Randy ..... These are fabulous..... :clap azzaro

[rwells]

All I can say is "WOW"...I feel like I was just transported back to the Wild West!

Nice composition in both shots, and I LOVE the old world color effect on both. I really like how the gun is lit in #2 - brings your eye right to the "tool of choice". :D

Thanks for sharing!

Hey Caroline,

Thanks for the kind words and input!

[rwells]

Howdy Randy
Boy you've really got that technique down pat. Love them both but the composition in #2 really makes it special.

Jack,

Wish I had your collection to shoot (both ways) :D

Thanks for looking

[rwells]

Hi Randy ..... These are fabulous..... :clap azzaro


Thanks for the kind comment Azzaro!

[Dogdots]

WOW Randy -- those are really good. Everything there makes me think "Texas" :thumb

Like your watermark. I tried to do that shadow type box, but couldn't figure it out.

[rwells]

WOW Randy -- those are really good. Everything there makes me think "Texas" :thumb

Like your watermark. I tried to do that shadow type box, but couldn't figure it out.

Thanks Mary,


Watermark:

Create a new layer - select a large brush with white being the color - hold down your shift key and start to paint, this will keep it perfectly horizontal - select they type tool and make your copyright - now adjust to opacity of both layers to taste!

[Dogdots]

Thanks Mary,


Watermark:

Create a new layer - select a large brush with white being the color - hold down your shift key and start to paint, this will keep it perfectly horizontal - select they type tool and make your copyright - now adjust to opacity of both layers to taste!

Thanks Randy letting me know how to do the watermark :D