Photoshop Effects

Photoshop Effects!!!

There are a number of plug-ins, and extras that can be added to Photoshop once you have the basic programs. one of the most popular is Topaz adjust, it has a trial period of 30 days and is reasonably priced at around 100.00 it includes a number of preset choices and pretty much handles the changes its self. I do a bit more in Photoshop with highlighting specific colours etc. just to put a personal stamp on my image.
The other filter or plug-in that works as a standalone or addition to Photoshop is Virtual painter this works similar to Topaz adjust in that there are a number of preset effects, this program will give you the opportunity to process 32 images and after that will watermark your images to encourage you to purchase the program. Once my my 32 images are up I will be purchasing this program.it is about 55.00.
This is an image that I processed with both programs, the topaz adjust with the vibrancy setting, and noise removal, and then the Virtual painter in the oil painting version. I think it has a very dramatic effect. Some of the effects these programs create can take on an HDR like appearance.
The Port Credit Lighthouse:
The heart of Port Credit is its harbour at the mouth of the Credit River. Once a working fishing port and a regional trading centre for grain and other agricultural products, the Port Credit Harbour has seen many roles in the community. A lighthouse built in 1882 to serve the sailors on Lake Ontario. It served until 1918 and remained standing until destroyed by fire in 1936.
Another example of the community spirit is the replica of Port Credit's lighthouse. Built by the Lions Club of Credit Valley atop a sewage pumping station, it now acts a symbol of Port Credit, is the home of the local BIA and Tourist Bureau and the logo for many local organizations.
Posted by Suzanne Williams at 3:08 PM