Dragonfly
A wooden dragonfly displayed over a pond at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Image processing in Photomatix Pro 5, Topaz B&W Effects 2, Topaz Adjust, Topaz photoFXlab and PhotoLine 18.
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Horsefly on Pond
A wooden horsefly sculpture on a pond at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Image processing in Photomatix Pro 5, Perfect Photo Suite 8 and PhotoLine 18.
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Grounded Grasshopper
A wooden grasshopper, one of a series of insect sculptures displayed at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas
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Bug in Grass
A wooden bug sculpture among native plants at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Image Processing in Photomatix Pro 5, Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz B&W Effects 2, Topaz Adjust and PhotoLine 18.
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Invaders
Part of a 2006 outdoor sculpture display at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Original digital image was a jpeg shot with a point-and-shoot camera. Processing in Photomatix Pro 5, Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz B&W Effects 2 and PhotoLine 18.
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Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Part of an annual December display of luminarias and other lights in celebration of the season. Raw develoopment in DxO Optics Pro 9. Post Processing in Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO, PhotoLine 18, Topaz Adjust, Topaz Detail, Topaz photoFXlab, Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO and Google NIK HDR Efex Pro.
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Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Part of an annual December display of luminarias and other lights in celebration of the season. Raw develoopment in DxO Optics Pro 9. Post Processing in Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO, PhotoLine 18, Topaz Adjust, Topaz Detail, Topaz photoFXlab, Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO and Google NIK HDR Efex Pro.
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Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Part of an annual December display of luminarias and other lights in celebration of the season. Raw develoopment in DxO Optics Pro 9. Post Processing in Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO, PhotoLine 18, Topaz Adjust, Topaz Detail, Topaz photoFXlab, Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO and Google NIK HDR Efex Pro.
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Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Part of an annual December display of luminarias and other lights in celebration of the season. Raw develoopment in DxO Optics Pro 9. Post Processing in Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO, PhotoLine 18, Topaz B&W Effects 2, Topaz photoFXlab and Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO.
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One of the children's activities tables at the annual December display of luminarias and other lights in celebration of the holiday season at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw Development in DxO Optics Pro 9. Post processing in Zoner Photo Studio 16 PRO, Perfect Photo Suite 8 and PhotoLine 18.
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Carrot Wrap
Unidentified and uncredited at this location, but I call it Carrot Wrap. One of the many pieces of art that have been featured among the wildflowers at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus E-620 4/3 camera and Olympus Digital 40-150mm zoom. Raw conversion in Lightroom 5.3. Post processing in Topaz Adjust 5 and PhotoLine 18.
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Jimsonweed
Datura wrightii, commonly known as Jimsonweed, a member of the Nightshade family. A Texas wildflower which ranges from Texas westward to California and northern Mexico. This example growing at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus E-620 4/3 camera and Olympus 40-150mm zoom. Raw development in Lightroom 5.3. Post processing in Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz Adjust 5 and PhotoLine 18.
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Longhorn Skull
An artistic rendition of the skull of a longhorn, part of an outdoor exhibit of art at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus E-620 4/3 camera and an Olympus 40-150mm zoom. Raw development in Lightroom 5.3. Post Processing in Photo Effects 8, Topaz Adjust 5 and PhotoLine 18.
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Artesian Swirl Glass
Glass art in the shop at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 m43 camera and Olympus 12mm f2.0 M. Zuiko Lens. Raw conversion in DxO Optics Pro 9 via Lightroom 5.3. Post Processing in Photoshop Elements 12, Nik Color Efex Pro 4 and onOne Perfect Effects 8.
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Stylized Mexican Prickly Poppy
Between a photographic and painterly look, here's a stylized view of the blossom of a Mexican Prickly Poppy. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M5 m43 format camera and Olympus M.Zuiko 60 mm f2.8 macro lens. Raw conversion in Lightroom 5.3. Post processing in Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz Adjust 5 and Topaz Simplify with the BuzSim Split Tone III setting.
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Possumhaw Holly Berries
Possumhaw Holly berries at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M5 m43 camera and Olympus M-Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro. Raw processing in Capture One 7. Post processing in PhotoLine 18 and onOne Perfect Photo Suite 8.
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Little Nipple Cactus
Little Nipple Cactus, among the many native plants at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus E-620 4/3 format camera and Olympus 50mm macro lens. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Google Nik Analog Efex Pro and PhotoLine 18.
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Trumpet Creeper in the Morning
Mid-morning light on the Trumpet Creeper vine, a native plant found in many parts of Texas. Here at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 prime lens. Raw development and post processing in ACDSee Pro 7.
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Coral Honeysuckle
Coral Honeysuckle in bloom at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 m43 camera and an Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. Raw conversion and processing in ACDSee Pro 7. Additional post processing in Perfect Photo Suite 8, PhotoLine 18 and Topaz Adjust 5.
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California Poppy
A California Poppy in bloom at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 m43 camera and Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Perfect Photo Suite 8 and PhotoLine 18.
Eye of Mind
Art on display outdoors at the Lady Bird Johnson WIldflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with an Olympus E-420. Raw processing in Capture One Pro 7. Texture application and other post processing in PhotoLine 18, onOne Perfect Photo Suite 8, Topaz Adjust 5, Topaz Detail 3 and ACDSee 17.
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Dying Common Greenbriar
Sun and shadows intensify the brilliant colors of dying leaves on a common greenbriar at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Teas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Google Nik Collection Viveza 2, Perfect Photo Suite 8, Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz Detail and Topaz Adjust.
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Butterfly Garden
Just one of the many butterflies found in the Butterfly Garden, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in onOne Perfect Photo Suite 8 and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Chocolate Flower
Most of the petals have fallen from this Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrara) wildflower, a member of the sunflower family, at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in DxO Optics Pro 9.5. Post Processing in Google Nik Viveza 2, onOne Perfect Photo Suite 8 and ACDSee Pro 7.
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The End is Near
Purple conflower blossoms, wilting and drying, near the end of their season. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in DxO FilmPack 4 (Old Post Card) and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Coneflower Composite
A purple coneflower composite. A quick and dirty test of the new version of Topaz ReMask - Version 4. Much improved interface and refinement of tools. A bug in Topaz own photoFXlab will not allow 4 to be listed in the panel with the other Topaz plugins. Raw conversion of the two images in DxO Optics Pro 9.5. Post processing in Topaz ReMask 4 and PhotoLine 18.
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Composite Test
Composite butterfly image using the new version of the Topaz Labs ReMask plugin -- version 4. Shot at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in PhotoLine 18, Topaz ReMask 4, Google Nik Collection Analog Efex Pro 2 and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Giant Coneflower
Giant Coneflower at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz B&W Effects 2 (Kodak Tri-X 400 applied) and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Indian Blanket Blossom
Indian Blanket Blossom at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Topaz photoFXlab and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Enough Said
A simple sign identifies this poisonous plant, which grows wild in many parts of the country. Shot at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 7. Post processing in Google Nik Collection Viveza 2, onOne Perfect Photo Suite 8 and ACDSee Pro 7.
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Purple in Light
Purple in Light. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Raw conversion in Photo Ninja 1.2.3b. Post processing in PhotoLine 18, HDR Efex Pro 2, Photo Efex Pro 4, Viviza 2, Topaz photoFXlab, Topaz ReStyle and Topaz Detail 3.
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Flowering Purple
Flowering purple. Shot at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Shot with and Olympus OM-D E-M1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro. Raw conversion in Photo Ninja 1.2.3b. Post processing in Lightroom 5.6 and onOne Perfect Effects.
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Hybiscus with Spot Color
Hibiscus shot at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas. Olympus OM-D E-M1 and M.Zuiko 60mm f2.8 macro. Raw conversion in Capture One Pro 8. Post processing in Lightroom, Photoshop 2014 CC and Topaz B&W Effects 2.
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Giant Coneflower
Giant Coneflwoer at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas.
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