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Steven Roberts
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As a Music Teacher/writer, Designer, Professional Massage Therapist, Barber, Father and novice photographer, the one thing that is in common with them all is the ability to look into the eyes (or scene) and do your best to feel out the situation. This has been a huge strength of my success.... This is my final submission as I struggled to find something to describe the multiple jobs I am involved in. Hope this is better...This was also an experiment with my new tablet and pen!!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/SteveR07/DSC_0040resize2.jpg

Steve R

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Oct 24, 2008 at 08:08 PM
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Hi Steve love the picture and really well taken and pp`d. My only niggle is does it say what you do, could you look at this and say the individual is a massage therapist.
Its a nightmare theme especially as most of us use our hobby to get away from work.
Take care
Mark
Oct 26, 2008 at 03:46 AM
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I agree and this is why its a pre-post. I am working on something else tomorrow. Thanks for the advise. I knew it.

Steve
Oct 26, 2008 at 03:49 AM
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Steven Roberts wrote:
I agree and this is why its a pre-post. I am working on something else tomorrow. Thanks for the advise. I knew it.

Steve
Hi Steve, i must say that having said that and gone through all the other shots here almost everybody is doing the same thing, so maybe its my interpretation of the WA.
Take care
Mark
Oct 26, 2008 at 04:24 AM
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Mark, I removed the original post and submitted another. Question? Do you know how to delete it permanently and start over or do you have to leave as is. Because its not showing on the thumbnail now... Anyone

Steve R
Oct 26, 2008 at 06:36 PM
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I like the shot but it looks a bit static.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Oct 27, 2008 at 01:52 AM
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Yakim and Mark, thanks for all the input. I was with you all the way on it. Was just searching for the right connection to the multiple jobs I perform. See if this is better.

Steve R
Oct 27, 2008 at 10:48 PM
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Hey Steve,

I like this one better than the first one you posted. What model of tablet did you use? I have been considering one for a while now.

John
Oct 27, 2008 at 11:48 PM
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John, I am using the model called "BamBoo Fun" by Wacom. I got it at Best Buy for 100 bucks. Let me tell you, after getting use to it a bit, it makes a WORLD of a difference in photoshop and detail. Its just like using a pen or pencil. I finally added my personal signature and saved it as a brush tool and it is nice to see your original writing like it would be with a pen instead of the mouse. Makes time go by so much faster and way more accurate. I completely recommend it. For the price and starting out, I am completely happy with it. Thanks for viewing so quickly.

Steve R
Oct 28, 2008 at 12:07 AM
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That sounds cool! How does it work with the widescreen monitor?
Oct 28, 2008 at 12:21 AM
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I just got a 22" LG flatscreen HD monitor and the pad is designed to fit exactly to the screen. For instance, if you put the pen to the top left corner, you will see the cursor on the top left. Basically where you put it is where it will show up. With some practice, it doesn't take long to become smooth. Right now I am going back and forth with the mouse and the pen for now until I get completely comfortable with it. I can see myself soon just using the pen for everything. Totally worth trying it. Even if you wish to take it back, you should have 30 days to do so. Just don't mess up the packaging

Steve R
Oct 28, 2008 at 12:30 AM
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Thanks!
Oct 28, 2008 at 12:31 AM
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Hi Steve,
Great image and looks like you found your way on the tablet.
Have to say ive been using one for a while now and have the normal mouse in my left hand and the pen in my right. Sad isnt it . Love the colour and the DOF on this.
I think this will do really well
Take care
Mark
Oct 28, 2008 at 02:40 AM
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I like this one better. It's like a painting of a Japanese Kabuki player. But I do miss a bit of sharpness.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Oct 28, 2008 at 03:25 AM
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Love the concept and execution. The PP is great.

Creative entry,
Chad
Oct 28, 2008 at 03:38 AM
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mark nicoll wrote:
Hi Steve,
Great image and looks like you found your way on the tablet.
Have to say ive been using one for a while now and have the normal mouse in my left hand and the pen in my right. Sad isnt it . Love the colour and the DOF on this.
I think this will do really well
Take care
Mark

Mark, glad you like it better. What a struggle this week. Sunday was a big day for me doing three upgrades. A 60mm 2.8 Micro, the tablet, and a 22" lcd widescreen monitor!! (now I think I need to get a new video card to make sure everything on the ratio is correct and the images not being to wide) The Tablet is amazing and such a huge find with photoshop. As you are saying, I am finding the way with the pen!

Steve R
Oct 28, 2008 at 06:27 AM
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Yakim Peled wrote:
I like this one better. It's like a painting of a Japanese Kabuki player. But I do miss a bit of sharpness.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.



Glad you like this one as well. It was you and Mark's comments that kept me moving to find something that works. Thanks so much. Oh, and added a little more sharpness for you. The idea was to go from the corner of the eye being sharp and gradually work its way around to fade it.

Steve R
Oct 28, 2008 at 06:29 AM
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Chad Schulz wrote:
Love the concept and execution. The PP is great.

Creative entry,
Chad


Hey Chad, Great to hear from you again. Sure makes a difference when a Picture actually goes somewhere. You comments goes somewhere as well. I appreciate them no matter what the type is. I am finally set up now to start playing around with all my stuff!! Thanks again

Steve R
Oct 28, 2008 at 06:31 AM
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Nice work and all your jobs Im tired just thinking of them all.

Norm
Oct 28, 2008 at 02:13 PM
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Hightraxx wrote:
Nice work and all your jobs Im tired just thinking of them all.

Norm[/quote

Thanks Norm. I was at that point myself.

Steve
Oct 28, 2008 at 02:23 PM
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