Download the three pictures below to your computer, and then open them in Photoshop. Convert each picture to black and white, and then paint color back in, creatively, using the History Brush tool. Finally, upload the new versions created to your blog.

Name Plate project

This is an example a Name Plate project assigned to my "Digital Imaging" students.

Ideas for making better pictures

Carry a camera with you always! You can't take a photo if you don't have your camera with you.

As you are going about your day and you see something to photograph, stop!!

Take the photo- it will never happen / present itself to you again.

When you see something you want to photograph in a better light, or another time of day, season, weather, etc, write it down.

Keep a notepad with you. Then when you have the time, or unusual weather, you'll be able to return.

Be aware of unusual light and weather conditions and how they can lead to awesome photos.

Low light in the evening or morning has its special qualities, heightening form and texture and color.

Weather- Rain, snow, fog each have their special qualities, simplifying and softening. Get out there and take pictures!

Tripod- Unintentional camera shake is avoided by using a tripod. Try one, it puts photo-taking in another category.

This is an example of merging pictures together (in this case for my family's Christmas card).

credit: David Carlson

2008-2009 Reflections Contest 2nd Place

credit: Felipe Rangel

Student Felipe Rangel's photograph won second place in the PTA Reflections Contest. The theme of the contest was, "Wow!" Way to go Felipe!