Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - April 2021

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

Issue 49 -april 2021

| digital ar tistr y

04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

by Pam Henderson

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17- A R T I S T S 28 AC H I E V E M E N T S - Fac ebook Page

P H OTO S H O P A R T I S T R Y

- Living The Photo Ar tistic

by Sebastian Michaels

Life - Shift Art

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- Circle Arts - Autumn Members Exhibition - Paekakariki Community

SUE MASTERSON

Tr u s t 2 0 2 1 A r t S h o w

- Circus Practice

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- Care For Afric a Foundation

SHARYN R ANKMORE

29 A N T H O N Y W E S T - Long Ago

- Rememberings

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ANN WEHNER

30 K E V I N S I M S

- Stranded

- Rainbow Flower Sketch - Lanter n Festival

40- A R T I C L E 42 S O M E P H O T O S H O P

I N S P I R AT I O N

by Andrew Haysom

43 M E AG H A N P R YO R - Creation

44- I N G R I D J A KO B S E N 45 - J u s t W a t c h i n g 46 K A R E N WA A LW Y K

10 L O U I S E S M I T H

31 M A R G A R E T K A L M S

- Forest Nymph

- L a d y O f T h e L a k e 311

LY N S E Y S T I R L A N D MITCHELL

32 D E B G A R T L A N D - Flut terby Dancer

33 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N

12 G I TA M A D AY

- Esprit

47 D E N N I S R I C K A R D - Bikes - Dr y Water ing Hole

48 R O BY N L A K E M A N

- When The Wind Changed

- By The Light Of The Fire

- Fair y M agic

- Lily ... In The Wind - Vo i l e t . . . I n T h e C l o u d s

13 D E A N H O H N

- Dream

34 A N D R E W H AY S O M

- Low Pass

- Street Scenes

- W e d g e -Ta i l e d E a g l e

- Fr o m A b o v e

14 A L B A M A S S

35 C O L I N A L L E N

- H a r r y ’s B a r O n O x f o r d - H a p p y A n d Yo u K n o w I t

15 S H A R Y N WA L K E R

49 H E L E N A K E R S T R O M - Nuzzle - Dazzle

50 C O L I N C A M P B E L L - A Life I - A Life II

- Anzac Day - Ref lections Fr o m 7 5 Ye a r s B e f o r e

36 R O S A P E R R Y

- Splattered

51 C A R O LY N D A K I N - The Threshold Of Change

- Journey

16 H E M A N T KO G E K A R - Abandoned House

39 B I L L O L D H A M

- Tu r n To S t o n e

- Ta r g e t P r a c t i c e

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- Carefree Life

- Light Space And Time

MICK ROONEY - Error

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38 K Y E T H O M P S O N

37 T R AC E Y P E R R I N

52- B E R N I C E FA R G U S 53 - S c r a m

- Forest Faer ie

- Woodland

54 A R T I C L E C H I N E S E W H I S P E R S # 41

F R O N T C OV E R

by KIM RICCI - Set In Stone

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by Maureen Max well

55- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T KIM RICCI 63 - The Joy Of Dance

68- M A R K PA S S F I E L D 69 - D a i s y H a l l

- On Pointe - Tu r b u l e n c e - U n d e r G o d ’s S k y

70 M A R Y K N AG G S

- Moonlight Encounter

- Summoning The Light

71 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A - Flying Away

- Pause

- T i m e To F l y

- English Lavender - M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t

- Pacific Black Duck

64 T R I S H H O S K I N - Just Resting

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83 B E V T E R AW S K YJ - Castles

72 M I C H E L L E B A K E R

- Home On The Range

80- A N N A L C O C K 81 - A Te r r i f y i n g S u m m e r 82 P E N N Y D E J O N G

- Fr u i t o p i a

herd

- Woodland Princ ess

- In The Enchanted Forest

- All The Bargains

- Church Of The Good Shep-

- Professorn

79 G E O R G E KO N C Z

84 I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F - Embrace

85 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R

MIKE K ANE - Steam Punk King

- B r e a k O n T h r o u g h ( k a k a)

65 M A U R E E N M A X W E L L - Br idge O f Welc ome

66 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T - Longing

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T R ACY RYA N - Hylonome

74- PA M H E N D E R S O N 75 - A t M i d n i g h t

86- J E N N I F E R FAW K E S 87 - T h e F o u r S e a s o n s

76- A R T I C L E 78 P H O T O G R A P H Y

88 J U L I E P O W E L L TIPS

- Modern Madonna

by Dean Hohn

89- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 100 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C CHALLENGE

By Pam Henderson

101- A D U A R T I S T S 105 B U S I N E S S

ADVERTISEMENTS - Online Courses * Julie Powell

- Ar t Of Birding Wildlife & Nature Photography Chal lenge 2020 * Judi Lapsley Miller - W a t e r Fr o m A r t * Dean Hohn - Helping Women With En dometriosis * Margaret Kalms

Tracy Ryan - At The End Of The Day

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a r t i s t s DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

Happy Easter The Easter Bunny is upon us. Forget those kilos and enjoy every mouthful of that yummy chocolate, those family gatherings and be very grateful that we live in Australia and are able to celebrate with our loved ones. We have all been through a lot over the past 12 months, so enjoy it while we can and think about all those overseas that are still in lockdown.

Another very successful month for our artists with exhibitions opening back up and competition wins .. so proud.

Andrew Haysom has been studying hard over the past month and shares with us a new Photoshop feature called Super Resolution. What a fantastic tutorial this is.

The Digital Artists Group have put together another Chinese Whipsers image for you, and

this month it has a very magical feel to it.

Dean Hohn, one of our very talented photographers has kindly shared with you another Photography tip to try this month on Focus Peaking.

A very useful tip to try.

Introducing to you this month’s Featured Artist, Kim Ricci. Kim is a very talented artist and I know you will all enjoy the images she has put

together for you and her art journey to where she is today.

This month’s Artists Challenge was “Fire” and goodness our artists didn’t disappoint us.

From bushfires to campfires, fireplaces to fire dancers, an exciting array to browse through. I hope you all enjoy.

Well, that’s it from me for another month.

Happy Easter everyone.

Stay safe and take care of each other.

Pam

Henderson

Meaghan Pryor - Elephants Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 ©

Gitama Day - Krys And The Swans

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Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.

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Image by: Jean Hutter, Photoshop Artistry Student

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ERROR

by MICK ROONEY

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mick-rooney/

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C I R C U S P R AC T I C E

by SUE MASTERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/ http://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sue-masterson/

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REMEMBERINGS

by SHARON R ANKMORE

Australia

https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharon-rankmore/

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STR ANDED

TA R G E T P R AC T I C E

by A N N W E H N E R

Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/ann-wehner/

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FO R E S T N Y M P H

by LOUISE SMITH

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/louise-smith/

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WHEN THE WIND CHANGED b y LY N S E Y S T I R L A N D - M I T C H E L L

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/lynsey-stirland-mitchell/

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L I LY . . . I N T H E W I N D

V I O L E T . . . I N T H E C LO U D S b y G I TA M A DAY

Australia

gitamaday.com/gallery https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/gitama-day/

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LO W PA S S

W E D G E -TA I L E D E AG L E

by DEAN HOHN

Australia

https:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dean-hohn/

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H A R RY ’ S B A R O N OX FO R D

H A P PY A N D YO U K N O W I T

by AL BAMASS

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/al-bamass/

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S P L AT T E R E D b y S H A RY N WA L K E R

Australia

https://www.changeoffocus.com.au https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharyn-walker/

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ABANDONED HOUSE

WOODL AND b y H E M A N T KO G E K A R

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/hkogekar/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/hemant-kogekar/

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artists down under facebook

Meaghan Pryor - Billa

Dean Hohn - Green Rosella Art

page

Gitama Day - Those Beautiful Clouds

The Artists Down Under Public Facebook page has been set up to allow the artists in the group to showcase their work and to enable them to share promotional information about themselves, e.g. exhbitions, awards etc...

You can find the Artists Down Under Public Facebook page at this address; https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistsDownUnder/ So, if you are an artist in the group, don’t forget to regularly share your work and information here, and to let your friends and family know about the page if they are interested in viewing the latest art and news from the group.

If you are a reader of the magazine who does not have access to the page, please click the link above and request to join. When you request to join you will be asked to answer three simple questions that will allow us to determine if you are an eligible artist who may wish to join the group and therefore be able to post on the page, or a member of the public who can view, comment and like the work on the page. It’s a great place to see some great art from this vibrant group every day!

Clyde Scorgie - Electrifier

Julie Powell - Red Riding Hood

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Dean Hohn - Peregrine Falcon Art II

Louise Smith - Prince Of The Forest

Bev Terawskyj - Coober Pedy Mailrun

Hemant Kogekar - Landscape In Blue

Three ADU members receive a special gift Our very good Awake friends Teddi Rutschman of Foxey Squirrel and Diane Stafford from WhiteLaneStudio continue to give gifts as a reward for members of the Artists Down Under group who contribute to the ADU Facebook page by regularly posting their artworks and supporting other members with their comments.

Teddi, from Virginia, USA, is well known for her fantastic sets of digital designer backgrounds, masks and all kinds of wonderful elements ready for designers to add to or build a wondrous creation.

Teddi Rutshman can be found at

http://www.foxeysquirrel.com/ http://www.oscraps.com/shop/Foxeysquirrel Teddi has given a $10.00 voucher for one very lucky member to spend in her on-line shop.

The April lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Jannelle Merrett Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Sharon Rankmore - Sharyn Walker

Diane Stafford from Chester, UK, designs Photoshop textures and overlays for photo artists and photographers to use in their digital artworks. Diane has created another special kit just for Artists Down Under for the month of April.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at

https://whitelanestudio.co.uk/biolinks

Dean Hohn - The Musk Ducks

Hemant Kogekar - Pelican

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue73-final?fr=sYjhkZDI1ODEw Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”.

Julie Powell - The Raven - Magic Hemant Kogekar - Cracking Up - Shipwreck Gitama Day - Putting Down Roots Carolyn Dakin - Finding Respite Rosa Perry - Soar - Another Dimension Sue Masterson - Mysterious Man Judi Lapsley Miller - A Real Kiwi Joker (kiwi pukupuku) Kim Ricci - Let Faith Lead The Way Lynsey Stirland-Mitchell - A Night On The Town Christina Brunton - Hiding In The Shadows Maureen Maxwell - Approaching Storm - Refueled And Ready

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Lynsey Stirland-Mitchell - A Night On The Town

Julie Powell - Magic

Christina Brunton - Hiding In The Shadows

Kim Ricci - Let Faith Lead The Way

Gitama Day - Putting Roots Down

LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Judi Lapsley Miller - A Real Kiwi Joker (kiwi pukupuku)

Rosa Perry - Another Dimension

Hemant Kogekar - Shipwreck

Maureen Maxwell - Approaching Storm

Rosa Perry - Soar

Hemant Kogekar - Cracking Up

Carolyn Dakin - Finding Respite

Maureen Maxwell - Refueled And Ready

Julie Powell - The Raven

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shift art

March 2021 Theme

“JUXAPOSITION” https://shiftart.com/shift-art-photoshop-challenge-results-march-2021/

Congratulations goes to Kim Ricci, Tracy Ryan and Penny De Jong for receiving Honourable Mentions for their images and to Meaghan Pryor and Karen Waalwyk for being noticed with their images.

Penny De Jong - Just Add Water

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Kim Ricci - A Long Way From Home

shift art

Tracy Ryan - Fine Dining In The Urban Jungle

Karen Waalwyk - Castles In The Clouds

TMeaghan Pryor - A Day In The Park

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light space and time “Abstracts” https://www.lightspacetime.art/abstracts-art-exhibition-march-2021/

Congratulations to the following artists for their special achievements in the March Light Space & Time competition.

Special Merit

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Pinkish

Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Pinkish” Penny De Jong - “Line”

Special Recognition Margaret Kalms - “Flames Of Light” Carolyn Dakin - “Autumn Leaf”

Carolyn Dakin - Autumn Leaf

Carolyn Dakin - Autumn Leaf Penny De Jong - Line

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circle arts Congratulations goes to Ilona Abou-Zolof for having her image “What’s Beyond” chosen to appear in the Circle Arts magazine.

Ilona’s image appears on page 8.

Ilona created her image in DAZ Studio - 3D rendering.

Ilona Abou-Zolof - What’’s Beyond

Discover the latest issue of Spotlight Magazine presenting a unique selection of 148 remarkable contemporary artists from around the world. Through the pages of this magazine we offer our readers a wide variety of perspecives, techniques and approaches to visual art. Flip through the magazine to discover artwork and contact us or the artist directly to inquire about purchasing a piece. www.circle-arts.com/spotlight-22

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whats on

“Autumn” Member Exhibition 20 March - 18 April New Zealand Academy Of Fine Arts Academy Galleries 1 Queen Wharf, Wellington, NZ http://www.nzafa.com/index.php/exhibitions

Congratulations to Judi Lapsley Miller who will be exhibiting her image “The Secret (piwakawaka)’, at the New Zealand Academy Of Arts from 20th March through to 18th April.

Judi Lapsley Miller - The Secret (piwakawaka) Judi Lapsley Miller

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Whats On Paekakariki Community Trust 2021 Art Show 24 - 26 April 10am - 3pm St Peters Village Hall Beach Road, Paekakariki, NZ http://lewry.co.nz/about/

The Bird Watcher Judi Lapsley Miller

Congratulations to Judi Lapsley Miller who will be exhibiting her image’s “The Bird Watcher” and “The Scenic Route” at the Paekakariki Community Trust 2021 Art Show on 24th to 26th April.

The Scenic Route

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news Care For Africa Foundation Marilyn and Dean Hohn recently donated 4 pieces of art to the Care For Africa Foundation Friendship Ball. Print 2 Metal in Melbourne, donated a print of one of Dean’s images from the Bay of Fires, which sold for the highest amount! The Ball was a joint venture between The Care For Africa Foundation and the Rotary Club of South Launceston.

The 4 pieces raised $3520 in total and were well received by all.

Image From The Gardens

South Of Hellyer

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Dean Hohn

Message From The Past

Superb Fairy Wren Female

LO N G AG O

by ANTHONY WEST

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/anthony-west/

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TURN TO STONE

by KEVIN SIMS

New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kevin-sims/

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L A DY O F T H E L A K E 311

by MARGARET K ALMS

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margaret-kalms/

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FL U T T E R BY DA N C E R

by DEB GARTL AND

Australia

www.gellibrandrivergallery.com.au https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/deb-gartland/

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FA I RY M AG I C

DREAM

by CHRISTINA BRUNTON

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christina-brunton/

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STREET SCENES

F R O M A B OV E b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/andrew-haysom/

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A N Z AC DAY - R E FL E C T I O N S F R O M 75 Y E A R S B E FO R E

by COLIN ALLEN

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-allen/

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JOURNEY b y R O S A P E R RY

Australia

https://rosa-perry.myportfolio.com/artwork https://www.flickr.com/photos/rosa_perry

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FO R E S T FA E R I E

by T R AC E Y P E R R I N

New Zealand

https://faerietasticphotography.co.nz/

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CA R E F R E E L I F E

by K YE THOMPSON

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kye-thompson/

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R A I N B O W FLO W E R S K E T C H

L A N T E R N F E S T I VA L

by BILL OLDHAM

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bill-oldham/

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a Dr t Oi sWt sN U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION SUPER RESOLUTION

By Andrew Haysom

In the latest Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) update - version 13.2 – Adobe have introduced a new feature called Super Resolution. This uses the Adobe artificial intelligence engine to quadruple the resolution of an image, that is the height and width of the image are both doubled giving four times as many megapixels.

With the images I have tested this feature on it has done a remarkable job.

Usually when Adobe updates the ACR program, Lightroom Classic gets the same new features, but that is not the case at the moment, but this may follow at some time in the future.

Therefore, if you are a Lightroom user you will have to open your images directly in Photoshop/ ACR to take advantage of this feature (as opposed to using the Edit In Photoshop command from Lightroom).

Also, the Super Resolution feature is not available when using Camera Raw as a filter from within Photoshop, only when the image file opens initially in ACR prior to passing the image to Photoshop.

The Super Resolution feature will work on Raw, JPEG, HEIC or TIFF files.

If you want a JPEG, HEIC or TIFF file to open in ACR, rather than opening straight into Photoshop you can change your Camera Raw Preferences to make this happen. In ACR, click the gear icon in the top right corner, then choose File Handling, then make sure that both the JPEG/ HEIC and TIFF settings are set to “Automatically open all supported …”JPEG/HEIC (see Figure 1).

[Fig 1 – Camera Raw Preferences File Handling]

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)

Alternatively, you can open Adobe Bridge, find the file, right-click on it and choose “Open in Camera RAW”.

Once in ACR, either click the menu icon on the image in the film strip (this looks like three dots), or right-click the image, to bring up the menu, then choose Enhance (see Figure 2).

[Fig 2 – Camera Raw Right-click menu]

The Enhance Preview dialog is opened (see Figure 3).

[Fig 3 – Enhance Preview dialog]

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)

Make sure that the Super Resolution check box is ticked and press the Enhance button. The process may take a little while, and will be longer the larger the file you are upsizing, but it doesn’t seem to take as long as the estimate shown on the screen on my Macbook Pro, but this may be dependent on your computer speed too.

Once the process is complete you will be returned to the Camera Raw screen, and you will notice that you now have another image file in the film strip (see Figure 4).

[Fig 4 – Camera Raw showing new DNG file]

This new file will be a RAW file with file type DNG and it will have been created in the same folder as the original file. The filename will be the same as the original file with “–Enhanced” appended to it. Select this new file in the film strip and press Open to open it into Photoshop.

This new functionality will allow you to create larger versions of your files should you need them for sale or for printing. As I said earlier it seems to me to do a really good job, and is a welcome new feature.

Andrew

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C R E AT I O N b y M E AG H A N P RYO R

Australia

https://www.theartinspires.com/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/meaghan-pryor/

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J U S T WATC H I N G b y I N G R I D JA KO B S E N

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ingrid-jakobsen/

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ESPRIT b y K A R E N WA A LW Y K

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05 https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/karen-waalwyk/

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BIKES

D RY WAT E R I N G H O L E

by DENNIS RICK ARD

Australia

https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dennis-rickard/

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BY T H E L I G H T O F T H E F I R E b y R O BY N L A K E M A N

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/robyn-lakeman/

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NUZ ZLE

DA Z Z L E

by HELEN AKERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/helen-akerstrom/

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A LIFE I

A LIFE II

by COLIN CAMPBELL

Australia

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-campbell/

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THE THRESHOLD OF CHANGE b y C A R O LY N DA K I N

New Zealand

dakincarolyn@myportfolio.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/carolyn-dakin/

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SCR AM

by B E R N I C E FA R G U S

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bernice-fargus/

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artists DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

CHINESE WHISPERS #41 “FANTASIA” Well this was certainly an interesting month.

Maureen started this round off, and when I received it I had that “OMG” feeling, which way should I go, so I thought let’s put a bit of fantasia magic into the image - what a lot of fun it was.

I hope you all enjoy it.

Pam

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

Maureen Maxwell

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Pam Henderson

KIM RICCI

T H E J OY O F DA N C E

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ON POINTE

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TURBULENCE

UNDER GOD’S SK Y

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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

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MOONLIGHT ENCOUNTER

PROFESSORN

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WOODL AND PRINCESS

PAU S E

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E N G L I S H L AV E N D E R

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Meet your artist Kim Ricci Adelaide, SA Australia

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Website :

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kim-ricci/

Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I was born in the UK, but lived in Adelaide since I was 8 years old. My husband and I have been married for 43 years this February and we have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. We have a small family concreting business, for which I do the bookkeeping.

How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry?

I have been using Lightroom to organise and edit my photos for quite a while but had no idea how to use Photoshop. I came across Sebastian’s Photoshop Artistry course online and the idea of being able to learn the program and the possibility of being able to create images like the ones his students were creating was very appealing. I haven’t looked back since.

What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art?

Often it can be the little things like the day my granddaughter arrived with a large leaf she had saved for me for my art, or it might be a stray thought or a remembered photo that sparks an idea. I also enjoy the challenge of the Shift Art competition.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

For me it changes. Sometimes i will look for a model image first, and at other times I will start with a background scene. I use a combination of my own images and those available to us from the various courses. If I still can’t find what I’m looking for, I will use pixabay. There are days when I have no real direction and I will just pick a photo and start playing.

What does your art mean to you?

It has become a part of my everyday. I look forward to the time I get to spend crafting an image. I love that I am continually learning and evolving as an artist.

Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

When I first started taking photography seriously, it changed the way I see things and I feel that photo artistry has taken it one step further. I take even more notice of the details and see their potential in a future piece of art.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

I admire and am inspired by so many different styles of art that it is hard to single out any one artist.

Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps?

I have noticed that I can often look at a piece of art and know who the artist is. I would love to develop my own style and reach that stage one day. If it doesn’t happen, I will just enjoy the journey.

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HOME ON THE R ANGE

JUST RESTING

by TRISH HOSKIN

Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/trish-hoskin/

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B R I D G E O F W E LC O M E b y M AU R E E N M A X W E L L

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/maureen-maxwell/

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LO N G I N G

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/denise-mcdermott/

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H Y LO N O M E

by T R ACY RYA N

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/tracy-ryan/

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DA I SY H A L L b y M A R K PA S S F I E L D

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mark-passfield/

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ALL THE BARGAINS

FRUITOPIA b y M A RY K N AG G S

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/MaryK-Photographic-Art-145293185640662/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mary-knaggs/

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FLY I N G AWAY

T I M E T O FLY

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/barbara-dudzinska/

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PAC I F I C B L AC K D U C K

by MICHELLE BAKER

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/michelle-baker/

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STE AM PUNK KING

by MIKE K ANE

Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mike-kane/

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AT M I D N I G H T b y PA M H E N D E R S O N

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/pam-henderson/

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOCUS PEAKING

By Dean Hohn

Focus peaking is a focusing aid used in live preview or electronic viewfinders on digital cameras that places a white or coloured highlight on in-focus edges within an image using an edge-detect filter. Wikipedia Focus peaking has been offered on video cameras for some time, but only recently on some stills cameras. The advent of the mirrorless cameras with EVF’s has enabled this function to be incorporated.

Most DSLR Cameras don’t have Focus Peaking other than some of the latest models. My Nikon D850 had it and some of the latest Canon cameras have it. There is a 3rd party software called Magic Lantern that is available for some Canon DSLR Camera.

Magic Lantern is a firmware add-on for various Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras and the EOS M. It adds features for DSLR filmmaking and still photography and is free and open-source.

Wikipedia Focus Peaking is used in Manual mode or in Live View to focus your image. It is found in the Menu. Canon-AF Menu

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Activation If there is a button you can program to turn Focus Peaking on and off, it will save you time having to look through menus trying to find where to turn it on and off. The other option could be to set it up in a Quick menu or My Favorites.

Colours to use

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Threshold Settings Low – Low threshold has a LOW tolerance for out-of-focus areas. The camera has a low tolerance for focus error. Requires absolute precision to highlight the edges. Looking for maximum sharpness.

High – High threshold is kind of lazy. It will highlight the edge even if it isn’t really in focus. You will get the highlight sooner with a High threshold than you will with a Low threshold setting.

High is actually easier to see because it’s outlining more edges than with the Low setting.

It might be better to start off on the High setting and then if you need fine detail, switch to Low Threshold mode.

What is it good for?

1. Rapid focus at moderate DOFs 2. Focusing on Fine Details 3. Quickly set Hyperfocal Distance What is it Not good for?

1. Extremely shallow depths of field – colours may hide the edges 2. It can be distracting at times Note* Primarily used when shooting on a tripod.

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I N T H E E N C H A N T E D FO R E S T b y G E O R G E KO N C Z

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/george-koncz/

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A TERRIFYING SUMMER

by A N N A LC O C K

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/ann-alcock/

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SUMMONING THE LIGHT

by PENNY DE JONG

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/penny-de-jong/

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CA S T L E S b y B E V T E R AW S K YJ

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/penny-de-jong/

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E M B R AC E

by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF

Australia

https://www.zolof.net/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ilona-abou-zolof/

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B R E A K O N T H R O U G H ( k â k â)

by J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R

New Zealand

https://www.artbyjlm.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/judi-lapsley-miller/

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T H E FO U R S E A S O N S

by J E N N I F E R FAW K E S

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/Jen-Fawkes-Photography-326371111357378/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/jennifer-fawkes/

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MODERN MADONNA

by JULIE POWELL

Australia

https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/julie-powell/

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artists down under monthly artistic photographic challenge theme: fifif

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Andrew Haysom - On Fire

Deb Gartland - Paddock Burn

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Karen Waalwyk - Australian Burn

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Hemant Kogekar - Cockatoo In Burning Bush

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Christina Brunton - Campfire Memories

Mark Passfield - The Indian

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - Fire

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Pam Henderson - Fire Dancer

Maureen Maxwell - Catastrophe

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Bev Terawskyj - Lithgow On Fire

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Jen Fawkes - Fire And Wine

Andrea Carter - Fire And Passion

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Denise McDermott - Burning Sword

Colin Campbell - Conflagration With Crowd

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Michelle Baker - Playing With Fire

Penny De Jong - Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire

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Margaret Kalms - Bushfire Map

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FOREST & BIRD Online Store Bird Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

From Whence Cometh Evil

At What Cost Forever

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WATER FROM ART

by Dean Hohn

As many of you will know, my “WHY”, is using my art to support the Care for Africa Foundation to drill fresh water wells in the 6 villages it sup ports in the Tarime District of Tanzania. These villages are off the tourist route and therefore received no form of aid until the Care For Africa Foundation heard about their plight and decided to do something to help.

It was the middle of June 2016 when a friend and fellow photographer posted some of her designs on Facebook that the idea of using my art for designs on clothing and scarves hit me. I asked her if she would mind if I copied the idea, of using my art on clothing and she said no.

The end of June 2016 I launched my Nuna Collection, with designs originating from my rock art that dated back to the Nuna Era. As a designer I receive a commission of 10% for each piece that is sold and I in turn donate all proceeds to the Care For Africa Foundation.

My designs have evolved over time and my latest designs are more contemporary and varied. You can view the collection at

https://tinyurl.com/yc5ar9gw

I also do custom designs and if you would like something created especially for you, you can contact me at dean.hohn@bigpond.com and I will be glad to discuss it with you.

The scarves are available in Modal, Cashmere Modal, Cashmere Silk and 100% Cashmere. If you find a design you would like in a fabric other than shown, please contact me and I’ll add it and let you know when it’s available to order.

I’m truly grateful for the support I’ve received to date and would appreciate any support you can give me in the future.

Dean L Hohn Below are samples of some of my latest designs.

Bird Pattern Statement Bag

Poppies - Cashmere Modal Scarf

Bee In Paradise - Silk Square Scarf

Yellow Roses - Sheer Wrap

Paradise Bee Clutch

Butterfly Visit Modal Scarf

Helping Women with Endometriosis

Art

by Margaret Kalms

50% of profit donated to endometriosis research When I first heard about endometriosis I felt a deep compassion and need to do what I could to help. Women with endometriosis suffer debilitating pain, disruptive symptoms and often endure multiple operations simply to function normally. Few people are patient when listening to descriptions of pain, symptoms or illness. This can have the effect of silencing people who are ill.

My compassion inspires my photoart which I show in presentations to raise awareness. I joined Awake to teach me advanced Photoshop skills, specifically to expand my photoartistic skills to create imaginative and dramatic images.

My photoart opens dialogue enabling freer expression of hidden feelings, experiences too private to mention in ordinary conversation.

I create photoart inspired by the concerns of women with endometriosis. Several women have said that the process of imaging their suffering has helped them to face their pain and illness.

There is immense strength in being heard. I want my photoart to become visual screams!!

26 women with endometriosis have told me about their experiences. They spoke to me about their concerns and collaborated during the photo session. We explored meanings of body, ideas of self and impacts of illness together, agreeing which ideas we would explore photographically. My photos are often carefully arranged, but that doesn’t mean they are fake. They represent the personal truth and experiences of 26 women with endometriosis. These women are remembering and acting out their OWN experiences. They choose their own stance and facial expression. Women with endometriosis are the only people who truly know what endometriosis FEELS like.

Unfortunately endometriosis is relatively common; an estimated 1 in 10 women living with endometriosis, being over 175,000,000 women worldwide! And an estimated 500,000 women in Australia! Their experiences are heart-breaking. Regular illness and debilitating pain result in missed education and poor career opportunities leaving them women vulnerable to poverty.

Share ‘EndoWomanArt’ with your friends on social media to raise awareness and money for women’s health!

We all need clothes & household goods. Buy yourself a treat or buy a special gift for your friends. Make your shopping count!

Remember 50% of profit goes to endometriosis research!

https://www.redbubble.com/ people/EndoWomanArt/shop Follow ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

https://www.facebook.com/ LifeWithEndometriosis See Margaret Kalms photoart, ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

http://www.endowomanart.com

Kalms

Margaret

Women with endometriosis need real medical progress to reduce their suffering.

I passionately desire to raise money for endometriosis research so that faster diagnoses are made and more effective treatments are found. To raise money for endometriosis research, I host events and sell products on Redbubble.

Recently I gave $3,000 to Canberra Endometriosis Centre!

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Sweatshirt

Butterflies False Colour Grey Stripes

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Pencil Case

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