Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - September 2018

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

issue 18 - sept 2018 | digital artistry

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06 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

by Pam Henderson

36 M A R G A R E T K A L M S - Holy Spirit

- Worship In Colour

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PHOTOSHOP ARTISTRY

by Sebastian Michaels

08- N E W S / W H AT ’ S O N 15 b y A D U M e m b e r s - Care For Africa Raf fle

- Care For Africa Foundation and

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- Helping Women with Endometriosis

38- J U L I E P O W E L L 39 - D r e a m i n g O f S u m m e r - Fine Ar t Study

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- Margaret Kalms, Endometriosis

- APSCON 2018

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- 2018 Wildlife and Native

- Car tographic Remnant - Outside In

- Light Space & Time

- Living The Photo Ar tistic Life - finear tphotography - G a l a p a g o s C o n s e r v a t i o n Tr u s t Photography Competition

43 S A N D Y B O L E S - Expectations - Emotions

44- D E A N H O H N 45 - H a r m o n y

- Rainbow Swirls

46 D E N N I S R I C K A R D

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- Owl At Night - Sof t Glow

32- D A L E B O T H A 33

- R e a d y To F l y

- The Butterphant

34- C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N 35 - G o l d e n P o n d - Candy Floss

- O l d To w n S q u a r e , P r a g u e

51- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T A N D R E W H AY S O M 57

- Superb Fair y Wren (For Someone Beautiful) - Pensive Blue Eyes - Grunge Girl - Canadian Autumn - R e d -Ta i l e d B l a c k C o c k a t o o ( F o r Someone Beautiful) - Black Kite (For Someone Beautiful) - Eastern Ospreys (For Someone Beautiful) - Kookaburra (For Someone Beautiful) - Rainbow Lorikeets (For Someone Beautiful) - Docklands Marina - Bio

58- A L I O P P Y 59 - L u c i d D r e a m s - Tr e e N y m p h

60- V I K I M U R R AY 61 - S h i r i n Y o k u M a r a

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- S hir in Yok u Ma r a II

- Cheetah

- Ar t Sold

AL BAMASS

- M u m ’s G i r l

- Kindness Is Magic

Photography Challenge

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ABOU-ZOLOF IN T ERVIE W

42 C O L I N C A M P B E L L

ARTICLE

by Judi L apsley Miller

CHRIS T INA BRUN TON AND ILONA B y Tr i s h H o s k i n

- Entropy Exhibition - Spring Exhibition

- Blo s s om s O f Yello w - P ain te r l y Yello w F lo w e r

WorldPix.org - Water From Ar t

LE ANNE M WILLIAMS

50 LY N D A R L I N G T O N

- Flight

62 A R T I C L E

CHINESE WHISPERS #10

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JACQUELINE GOSS - Joy

48 K Y E T H O M P S O N - Sea Balls

- Roman Soldier

49 P H I L L I PA F R E D E R I K S E N - Deser t Sunset

- Light Up T he World

by Maureen Max well

63 K E V I N S I M S

- Lost In Memories - Soul Searching

64- J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R 65 - I S h a l l R i d e E v e r y S t o r m - Sad Wings Of Destiny

66- I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F 67 - T i m e R i d e r - T i m e Tr a v e l l e r

68- PA M H E N D E R S O N 69 - B e l i e v e - Kishori

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MICHELLE DRUMMOND - Fun At T he Fountain - Hi Ho Silver

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94- A N N W E H N E R 95 - A D u c k O u t O f W a t e r

113 J O H N K E L LY

96 E D W I N L E U N G

114- R O C H E L L E M A R S H A L L 115 - V a l a

- Bird Of Prey

F E AT U R E D A R T I S T GEORGE KONCZ

- Daz zling Lights

- Catie In T he Spotlight

- I’ve Conquered T he World

- The Poisoned Apple - Knighting Of Sir Sebastion - T he Devil In Me - Rag Doll - Downtown Beijing - The Warrior Princess - Bianca In Red Dress - Playing With Fire - Stick ‘Em Up

- Vineyard Break fast - Morning Fog

100- S U E M A S T E R S O N 101 - B l a d e P u r p l e

80 M A R G O Z E R B E S - Space World

- Vintage Blade

102 S H A R Y N WA L K E R - Miss Jacquie

K AY E V I S O N - Day Dreamer

103 J A C K M c K E N Z I E

82- LY N N J E N K I N 83 - A S q u a r e S o m e w h e r e - Fireboy

- To u g h G u y A n d G a l M u d R a c e

104 T H Y S J E A R T H U R

- Y e s t e r d a y ’s F a r m h o u s e

84- S O N I A P U S E Y 85 - C a r d Tr i c k

- W h a t ’s U n d e r T h e H o o d

- Killing Me Sof tly ( With Her Song)

86 J U L I A H A R W O O D - Swan Fantasy - The Past

K A R E N WA A L W Y K - The Chameleon

105- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T HELEN AKERSTROM 111

- Verina

116- T R I S H H O S K I N 117 - Ta m a r I s l a n d I I - Ta m a r I s l a n d I I I

118- S U E M A P L E S 119 - R e d C a p p e d R o b i n - L ook in g At You

93 S H A R O N R A N K M O R E

- Looking Out

121 R O B Y N G A R N E T - M a c a w To A d o r e

- Pheasant Coucal

122 C H R I S B A R N E S - Soulful Eyes

123- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T CHEREE SMITH 129 - Cherr y Blossom

- Leap Of Freedom - Fallen Angel - Seeing Freedom - Mermaid Calling

- Don’ t B ow Dow n

- Another World

- Indah Reflective

- 5th Element

- Fight

- Queen Of Dragons

- Pumpkin

- Monstrous Hear t

- On The Nose

- Bio

- Heaven Sent

- Lioness With Baako

by Andrew Haysom

- Dear John

- Dream Among The Stars

- Sak ti Growl INSP IR AT ION

120 M I C K R O O N E Y

- Blue Eyes Steph

- Jana

- The Iguana

- Mystery

98 G E R A R D W H E L A N

- Pro-Smoking

- We Need Peace

88- A R T I C L E 92 S O M E P H O T O S H O P

- Freedom Runs

- Send In The Clowns

- Anti-Smoking

78- A N N L AV I N 79 - A u t u m n M u s e

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BRONWYN KENMIR

99 M A U R E E N M A X W E L L

- Bio

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- T he Roulet tes

- Tr u n k C u r l - Bio

112 C O L I N K I L L I C K - Flat But ter flies

130- B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A 131 - W a l k i n g T h e D o g s - A Lady And The Dogs

132- C I N Z I A H A R T 133 - F a d i n g M e m o r y

- Timeless Prague

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134- B I L L O L D H A M 135 - W h e r e I t S t o p s - City Streets

136 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T - Guardian

- End Of Days

137 C R A I G E WAT S O N

- Hobar t Fishing Boats

138- WA R R E N M AYA L L 139 - T h e E g g - The Hog

FRONT COVER b y A N N L AV I N - The Swan

Sonia Pusey - Let Your Light Shine

Rochelle Marshall - Cynder

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Sue Maples - Sketched Old House

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aD rOt W i s tNs U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

EDITOR’S MESSAGE Welcome to our September edition of Artists Down Under magazine. Come with me on this amazing journey and explore the extreme talents of our own artists and their fabulous monthly achievements, This month we are delighted to present to you more from the Art Of Birding 2018 Wildlife And Nature Challenge being run by one of our own artists, Judi Lapsley Miller from New Zealand. She shares with us more images taken from some of her very talented photographers and gives us the next four weeks’ challenges for any of you that would like to join her.

Trish Hoskin interviews two of our artists, Christina Brunton and Ilona Abou-Zolof, who were delighted to share some of their background with us.

Two of our artists are holding exhibitions in September. Margaret Kalms is holding an exhibition at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre in Greenway, ACT from 27 August to 15 September and Judi Lapsley Miller is holding a Spring Exhibition at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington, NZ from 4 September to 30 September.

For all of you around those areas I am sure they would love for you to pop in, view their beautiful art and show them support.

Andrew Haysom shares with us a little insight into the ever popular Lightroom and Photoshop Filter - The Nik Collection.

The Redlands Digital Artists Group once again present to us another of their very talented group collaborations themed “Outback”.

This month I would like to introduce you to the magnificent work from our four very talented featured artists - Andrew Haysom, George Koncz, Helen Akerstrom and Cheree Smith.

Tr i s h H o s k i n - G M H

I hope you enjoy this month’s edition of “Artists Down Under”.

Stay safe and see you all next month.

Pam Henderson

M a u r e e n M a x w e l l - T h e G o l d To w e r Backgrounds: Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 © Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.

Andrew Haysom - Amethyst Mountains

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NEWS

Care for Africa The raffle image has been kindly printed and donated by Print 2 Metal in Melbourne in support of the Care For Africa Foundation. A huge thank you to Marie and Frank for their ongoing support.

The raffle image is titled “Water Is Life ll”. The image is a Unique State image and a collaboration between Nigel Lazenby and myself. The image is 20”x30” printed on ultra gloss white coated aluminium with a floating frame.

The raffle will be drawn on a date TBA. Raffle tickets are available 1 for $5, 3 for $10. Tickets are available by emailing Dean at dean.hohn@bigpond.com.

You can also purchase tickets online direct from Care For Africa.

Direct deposit into: Care for Africa: BSB: 037608 Acc: 387249 or Email: jennysaunders122@gmail.com Will ship to anywhere in Australia.

Digital Art links the Care For Africa Foundation with WorldPix.org!

Never think for a minute people don’t take notice of your art and what you’re doing. Especially if it’s for a good cause!

I got noticed by Mike Goldner, at ArtisanHD, from my ArtBoja page, who in turn told Paul Lynch, the founder of WorldPix.org about the work I was doing with the Care For Africa Foundation, raising funds for drilling fresh water wells. Thank you Mike Goldner for passing my information on to Paul Lynch.

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It is coming up 12 months ago that Paul first contacted me to see if I would be interested in joining their group, who are doing similar work to what I’m doing for the Care For Africa Foundation, in various locations around the world.

I said yes and filled out the application form, but I didn’t really meet the requirements of their organization because I have never been to Tanzania and therefore couldn’t provide images of the people or animals from the villages we are supporting.

Dean L Hohn My dream is to visit the Tarime District of Tanzania and spend time with the villagers and attempt to capture their stories and include them in my gallery.

The Care For Africa Foundation, that I am raising funds for is based in Launceston, Tasmania. As a result of not having been to Tanzania, the board of WorldPix has been gracious enough to allow me to use my digital art images from around Tasmania, until such time as I’m able to actually visit Tanzania. I thank them for this privilege.

Combine that with the fact I did digital art instead of straight photography and it took a bit for the board You can see my gallery of images at https:// to work out how I could fit into their organization. worldpix.org/galleries-2/ In the end, we have overcome the hurdles and I am delighted to be a member of WorldPix.org.

Dean Hohn

Care for Africa Cont ...

WATER FROM ART 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 supports 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 Statement Bag

Inside The Hive Silk Tie

Blue Red Racerback 2 Top

Nuna 48 Cashmere Modal Scarf

Essential Orange Top

Pastels And Pearls 100% Cashmere Scarf

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Helping Women with Endometriosis 50% of profit donated to endometriosis research

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.

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.

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!!

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 heartbreaking. Regular illness and debilitating pain result in missed education and poor career opportunities leaving them women vulnerable to poverty.

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.

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

ht t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / LifeWithEndometriosis See Margaret Kalms photoart, ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

http://www.endowomanart.com Margaret Kalms

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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NEWS

Margaret Kalms - Endometriosis One of Margaret Kalms’ photos, “176,000,000 women” will be hung in Canberra Endometriosis Centre, Canberra Hospital. It will communicate with patients and visitors and raise awareness of this nasty, debilitating condition.

Margaret is thrilled that her photoart was chosen for this space. She thanks Melissa Parker, Canberra Endometriosis Centre Coordinator and Researcher, who has been her mentor for her ‘Life with Endometriosis’ photoart project.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/LifeWithEndometriosis/ See more of Margaret Kalms’ art: http://www.endowomanart.com

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WHAT’S ON Margaret Kalms Exhibition Tuggeranong Arts Centre

27 August - 15 September 2018 137 Reed Street Greenway, ACT 2900 http://www.tuggeranongarts.com

ENTROPY

Margaret Kalmss is showing six photoart images from her ‘Life with Endometriosis’ collection in Tuggeranong Arts Centre in Canberra. These images haven’t been shown before! Margaret’s evocative photoart is inspired by how women with endometriosis describe their pain and the impacts of living with chronic illness. Art can express how pain feels. Art can say things that are difficult to say in words.

Come to Canberra to see some powerful, expressive art!

Artists are Annette Schneider, Barak Zelig, Caroline Ambrus, Judith Collette, Lucile Carson and Margaret Kalms.

The exhibition will open from Monday 27 August to 15 September with opening event 6pm Thursday 30 August.

Meet the artists to hear about their work and explore their creative minds, Saturday 15 September from 1pm.

Images from Left to Right: Confusing Nerve Pain, Pain Like Fire In The Brain, Pain Like Fire

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WHAT’S ON Judi Lapsley Miller Spring Exhibition NZ Academy of Fine Arts

4 September - 30 September 2018 1 Queens Wharf Wellington, NZ nzafa.com/

SPRING EXHIBITION Welcome to the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts.

The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts are a self-funding Incorporated Society dedicated to the visual arts. Since 1882 they have occupied a unique position for the arts in New Zealand, and Wellington in particular. Throughout their illustrious history many of this country’s finest Artists have been a part of our Journey.

They aim to benefit the community of New Zealand through the promotion, creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts. Regular exhibitions featuring new work from established and emerging artists throughout New Zealand are held in the Academy’s architectural award-winning galleries.

Join Judi Lapsley Miller at the Spring Exhibition being held from 4th through to the 30th September 2018

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APSCON 2018 Gold Coast 11 - 16 September 2018 This is an excerpt of the presentation given at APSCON 2017. More information will be updated as it becomes availble. Watch this space!

THE VENUE Arts Centre Gold Coast - Now known as HOTA (Home of the Arts) * Purpose built * High quality sound equipment * Comfortable seating * Large break out areas * In-house lunch cart * Lift and ramps * Away from external distractions but close to good accommodation THE THEME Photographic Art – a new concept? * Program has a high conceptual content * A move away from competitions to exhibitions * Encompassing new technologies * A virtual speaker from the USA * A nature speaker from NZ * Caring for nature in the city flavour THE PROGRAM * A photo walk and portrait workshop on Tuesday afternoon * Packed with exciting and diverse presentations and hands-on workshops * 12 presenters....2 from overseas * 8 presentations including a virtual presentation and a group discussion * 5 workshops to choose from * 6 excursions * 3 social events * Print Exhibition - Triptych (that tells a story) * Sunrise and sunset shoots in interesting locations THE WORKSHOPS * Architectural Art and Photography with Robert Dettman * Nature with Rod Morris * Taking photos and when to use which device for a given situation with CameraPro * Introduction to Action/Sports Photography with Tina Dial * Natural Light Portraits with Tony Scott * Street Photography with Lisa Kurtz THE EXCURSIONS * Nature walk in Coombabah Wetlands * Architectural walk around Surfers Paradise with Robert Dettman * Free walk around Surfers Paradise * A day in the Numinbah Valley * A Day Tour to the Canungra Valley * Sunrise and Sunset shoots Free * Night shots at Bond University Free

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APSCON 2018 Gold Coast 11 - 16 September 2018

THE PRESENTERS Rod Morris - Nature Rod, from New Zealand, has been in film making and wildlife photography for many years, as well as writing and lecturing about New Zealand wildlife both nationally and internationally.

Damien Caniglia - “Travel” and Tours Damien is a Brisbane based photographer who has guided groups for the last 10 years, mostly on the Kokoda Track as well as Southern Africa and Nepal.

He focuses on capturing images that speak of the people and places he visits.

Emeritus Professor Kenneth Collerson - Polarizer Light Microscopy: Rock Art Ken Collerson is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at UQ. He has worked and photographed in many environments in Australia and around the world.

Sebastian Michaels - Living the Photo Artistic Life Sebastian lives in the mountains of western North Carolina. He started many online courses relating to Photo Artistry and has approximately 16,000 students in 93 Countries. Sebastian will be speaking via an interactive internet connection.

Dr Greg McMillan - Learning and Photography Greg’s interests lie in landscape, nature with an emphasis on birds, with a growing interest in monochrome, in particular high key images. Greg will give us a few hints on how to start a photographic business.

Phillipa Frederiksen EFIAP MAPS SSAPS - Will lead a discussion around conceptual art portfolios Phillipa has been interested in creative photography ever since she became interested in photography and instigated the APS Conceptual Art Portfolio Awards.

Julie Powell - Conceptual Photography Julie is a digital graphic artist and conceptual photographer. Her work has been described as Surreal, Fairy-tale, colourful, textured and eclectic. Julie uses the camera and computer as her canvas; her brush.

Lisa Kurtz - Street Photography Lisa is a well-known and much respected Brisbane based conceptual photographer and experienced street photography tutor who runs workshops both in Australia and Italy.

Robert Dettman AFIAP Architectural Art and Photography - Photo Walk Landscape and contemporary architecture are Robert’s inspiration. He enjoys creating portraits of notable architectural works in a style similar to that seen in the professional journals.

Tina Dial EFIAP/s MAPS PPSA PSQA - Introduction to Action/Sports Photography Tina is the owner operator of Pawsnap Pet Photography and apart from personal bookings, she loves photographing dog sports. Another enjoyment is sports photography. She was involved with the Brisbane International Tennis in 2012, as well as several Masters events.

Tony Bryce Scott - Portrait Photography “For as long as I can remember I would draw for hours on end. I can draw portraits and this naturally led into photography, but especially lighting. Digital kinda took over the drawing and now instead of using a pencil it’s a stylus in Photoshop.”

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Art of Birding 2018 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge

Join Judi on a year-long weekly photography challenge, designed especially for nature and wildlife photographers. Storytelling, wildlife advocacy, and creative/artistic photography is where her heart is, and she hopes to encourage more photographers and photo-artists to not just stop at the perfect wild life picture but to take it further. These weekly challenges will encourage you to think about how your images can be composed and used to advocate for our precious wildlife (story), to hook the viewer in with compelling, creative images (creative), and to increase your technical skills and development (technical).

She has created each challenge so that most people can participate, regardless of skill level or where you live in the world (though you will notice a New Zealand bias!). Most challenges can be achieved with just a camera phone. Don’t worry about catching up, just jump in at the current week.

From amateurs with just a cellphone to professionals with the latest gear, the participants in the AoB photo challenge bring many and varied perspectives to the weekly challenges. The challenges are designed to develop skills for wildlife and nature advocacy through visual storytelling, creativity and learning new photographic techniques. If you want to start using your photography for good causes, do join us.

Details at https://www.artbyjlm.com/art-of-birding-2018.html

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Week 36: death and decay (story) Death and decay is all around us, and is an important part of a healthy ecosystem.

Show how death supports the living.

Week 37: my favourite critter (creative) Do you have a critter that you’re repeatedly drawn too? For some it’s the kingfisher, for me it’s the kākā. The more you photograph the same critter, the more you’ll understand it and bring out its personality in your images. Make us fall in love with your favourite critter too by taking a compelling photo of it.

Week 38: bird in flight (technical) Photographing birds in flight is challenging for sure. It helps to learn a bit about the bird you’re photographing so that you can predict its behaviour and be ready. Other hints include shooting earlier or later in the day with the sun behind you. Use a wide aperture and a fast shutter speed. Check your camera manual to see if you have an autofocus mode that will lock onto a moving target. For inspiration, the Great Kererū Count begins on the 21st of September, and you may find photographing these large boofheads easier than other species.

Week 39: beauty is in the eye of the beholder (creative) Too often, the cutest and most beautiful critters hog the headlines. Your challenge this week is to show something not normally thought of as beautiful in a compelling way.

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Art of Birding 2018 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge Photographers Photos from Prior Weeks

Linton was asked to photograph the translocation of rare kākahi freshwater mussels to Zealandia EcoSanctuary. This amazing project involves local kiwi, scientists, conservationists and volunteers collaborating to ensure the survival of this threatened species. His photos were used by national media. Linton said afterwards “it’s certainly fascinating to see just how much the challenges of #artofbirding2018 applied to this job.” This photo depicts the release of mussels into the lake using a traditional kete (woven flax bag).

Week 27 The Hunan Touch (Creative)

Linton Miller (Wellington, NZ)

Shades of Winter, flowers turning brown and withering - creating dark and moody colours and shapes on a dark dull rainy day - in the depths of winter today in the Government Gardens Rotorua.

Week 28 Low Key (Technical)

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Wendy Allen (Rotarua, NZ)

Catherine found this praying mantis sticking to the glass of a window as it carefully moved up casting two shadows in the double glazing with the sky reflecting.

Week 29 Sticky (Creative)

Catherine Thompson (Manawatu, NZ)

We are lucky to share Opoutere with the tui, kereru, bellbird, piwakawaka, wax eye, kaka, morepork, cormorant, godwit, oystercatcher and of course, the dotterel. The Wharekawa Spit hosts a gazetted wildlife sanctuary where an amazing array of birds make their nests each summer.

Most notable are the dotterels and oystercatchers (en-dangered and threatened birds respectively).

Week 30 Ecosystem (Story)

Week 31 Negative Space {Technical)

Kaylene Helliwell (Hamilton, NZ)

Marion Skelton (Auckland, NZ)

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Margaret Kalms - Woman Grieving

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artists down under monthly Achievements

Maureen Maxwell - Cyclone Season

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artists down under facebook

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Colin Campbell - Bay

Ann Wehner - The Flutist

Judi Lapsley Miller - Gannet Colony In Muriwai

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!

Margaret Kalms - Flowers And Butterflies

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Colin Killick - New Age Triptych

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Blood Moon

Lynn Jenkin - Boadicea Leanne M Williams - Busy Busy Bees

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.

The September lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Rochelle Marshall Dianne Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) texture & Overlay Kit - Margaret Zerbes - Michelle Drummond

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.

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 September.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitelanestudio

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Light Space and Time “Botanicals” Art Exhibition

Denise McDermott - Flannel Flowers

Overall Category 2nd Place - Denise McDermott - “Flannel Flowers” 7th Place - Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Paper Daisy”

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Paper Daisies

Photography and Digital Category 1st Place - Denise McDermott - “Flannel Flowers” 3rd Place - Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Paper Daisy” 6th Place - Trish Hoskin - “Memories” Special Merit Award Category Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Awakening” Lyn Darlington - “Simplicity” Andrew Haysom - “Mother And Child” Trish Hoskin - “Wisteria Radiance” Julie Powell - “Posey” Karen Waalwyk - “Dancing In The Sun”

Trish Hoskin - Memories

Honourable Mention Lyn Darlington - “A New Day” Julie Powell - “Last Rays”

Andrew Haysom - Mother And Child

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Karen Waalwyk - Dancing In The Sun

Light Space and Time (Cont ...)

Lyn Darlington - A New Day

Lyn Darlington - Simplicity

Julie Powell - Last Rays

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Awakening

Trish Hoskin - Wisteria Radiance

Julie Powell - Posey

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue42-final?e=15580327/63838981 Ann Lavin - Masked Lady - Petite Sonia Pusey - Slave To Love - Let It Go Dale Botha - Under Cover - Ready To Fly Ali Oppy - Firebird - Disguise Me Mauve Ilona Abou-Zolof - Time Traveller - Imagination Craige Watson - Hobart Fishing Boats Denise McDermott - Scientific Enquiry Julie Powell - Poisoned Apples - Victorian Gentleman Sue Masterson - Vintage Blade Pam Henderson - Time Warp

Ali Oppy - Firebird

Craige Watson - Hobart Fishing Boats

Ali Oppy - Disguise Me Mauve Julie Powell - Victorian Gentleman

Dale Botha - Ready To Fly Ann Lavin - Masked Lady

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Denise McDermott - Scientific Enquiry

LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE (cont ...)

Pam Henderson - Time Warp

Sonia Pusey - Slave To Love

Sonia Pusey - Let It Go

Sue Masterson - Vintage Blade

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Time Traveller Julie Powell - Poisoned Apples

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Imagination Ann Lavin - Petite

Dale Botha - Under Cover

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fififIneartphotography Congratulations to the following Down Under Artists who had work published in the “Fineartphotography around the World� magazine Edition VIII - 2018

Ann Lavin Ali Oppy

Dale Botha

Ann Lavin

Pam Henderson

Pam Henderson

Dale Botha Rochelle Marshall

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Rochelle Marshall

figalapagos conservation trust photography competition Congratulations to Judi Lapsley Miller Judi was so delighted to have won the Landscape section of the Galapagos Conservation Trust photography competition!

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fiart sold Congratulations to Dean Hohn Dean recently sold this stunning piece of art at the Gallery Pejean in Tasmania

Paradise Found This piece was sold as a 61xm x 61cm print on canvas

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O W L AT N I G H T

SOF T GLOW

by AL BAMASS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/nsthnn/

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R E A D Y T O F LY

by DALE BOTHA

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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THE BUT TERPHANT

by DALE BOTHA

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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GOLDEN POND

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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CANDY FLOSS

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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H O LY S P I R I T

WORSHIP IN COLOUR

by MARGARE T K ALMS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/zg47s6/ http://ecospiritlife.com.au/

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BLOSSOMS OF YELLOW

PA I N T E R LY Y E L L O W F L O W E R

by L E ANNE M WIL LIAMS

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/leannemwilliamsimages/ https://www.instagram.com/leannemwilliams333/

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DRE AMING OF SUMMER

by JULIE P OWEL L

Australia

ht tps:// www.juliepowellphoto.com/ ht tps:// artboja.com/art/glul6i/

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FINE ART STUDY

by JULIE P OWEL L

Australia

ht tps:// www.juliepowellphoto.com/ ht tps:// artboja.com/art/glul6i/

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CHRISTINA BRUNTON AND ILONA ABOU-ZOLOF

INTERVIEW

By Trish Hoskin I first met these two ladies in the Awake – Down Under Group get together in Melbourne in 2017 although I knew of both via our Facebook Groups.

They were great fun to hang with and I also got to know them even better this year when we all went to Tasmania and stayed in the same accommodations.

All the group learnt so much more about them at a group get together and they are a pretty talented couple.

I asked them if they would share some of their backgrounds and their talent with us in this interview.

When did you both join Awake and or Kaizen.

Both of us are members in Awake and Kaizen. Christina joined Awake in 2015, Ilona joined Awake in 2016. We both joined Kaizen at the beginning which is 2 years ago.

I know you are both in a camera group can you tell us a bit more about it.

We both met about 12 years ago at the Macarthur Photographic Society. Both of us were on the committee. We have joined a couple of other clubs. We were on the committees in each club. This meant a lot of work, but we also learnt a lot and had a say in what will happen in those clubs. We also are on the committee of Camerally. Camerally is an organisation that gathers members from all clubs of NSW for a long weekend every two years.

Tell us a bit about how the two of you get together to follow tutorials from the various groups and what you get out of doing that together.

With the AWAKE and KAIZEN groups we decided to do the online tutorials together. We meet once a week, get comfortable and watch any new tutorials from Sebastian. We hold each other accountable for following up on homework we set ourselves and on the projects set by Sebastian.

If we run out of new tutorials for those groups we also study with the Shiftart group and signed up for the Summit. Again, we give ourselves homework. Last but not least, we also study courses on Creative Live. We will watch artists like Brooke Shaden, Sue Bryce, Lindsay Adler, Lisa Carney and many others. Creative Live has very often specials for their courses and you own them for life.

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I remember you telling us about your Milk Bath Shoot in Tasmania, can you enlighten the readers a bit more about this.

We always think of something new to do to extend our comfort zone. We decided on a milk bath shoot and we are lucky enough to have our own model, Effie Lmn, who is willing to try new things with us. We all collaborate and come up with new ideas. We all came up with the idea of a Milk Bath Photoshoot.

We came across several problems: • Blow up swimming pool too large • Small bathroom, low light, small space, needed a ladder to shoot from above • Electric light and water – DANGER – so we used battery powered LED lights • Yellow almond milk • Blotchy cornflour • Wide angle lenses caused distortion We were all laughing so much from all the problems. We thought we would not get any decent shots, but we were very surprised how they turned out.

Recently we did it again at Effie’s request. This time we were better prepared, and it took half the time. Straight into the bathtub and Effie changed many times. The lesson from this, even if you don’t know how to do it, just try it, and you will get better and have lots of fun trying. We did.

How you come up with idea for your shoots and fantasy work etc.

Both of us really enjoy working on projects and have a list of different projects to move onto. We collaborate to come up with different ideas. Very often we get ideas from watching the tutorials or looking at exhibitions. We like to work on our own photos, so we have lots of our own stock images.

We will use our own textures and overlays but sometimes we will use the ones provided by Awake. We base our photoshoots on the projects we want to do next.

As you can see they have a lot of fun and produce some really great pieces. It was lovely to catch up with them in Tasmania and thanks so much for taking the time to help create the interview.

Trish Hoskin

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CARTOGR APHIC REMNANT

OUTSIDE IN

by COLIN CAMPBEL L

Australia

ht tps://colincampbell.mypor t folio.com https://artboja.com/art6bq9cj/

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E X P E C TAT I O N S

EMOTIONS

by SANDY BOLES

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/photographybySandyboles

https://www.sandybolesphotography.com

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HARMONY

by DE AN HOHN

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/yw8ic8//

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R AINBOW SWIRLS

by DE AN HOHN

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/yw8ic8//

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C H E E TA H

FLIGHT

by DENNIS RICK ARD

Australia

https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos

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JOY

by JACQUELINE GOSS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/8c2g41/ http://jacquelinegoss.zenfolio.com/p480324186

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SEA BALLS

ROMAN SOLDIER

by KYE THOMPSON

Australia

http://artboja.com/art/xb2kgr/

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DESERT SUNSE T

LIGHT UP THE WORLD

by P HIL L IPA F R EDERIKSEN

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/33o0hk/ http://phillfoto.smugmug.com

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MUM’S GIRL

OLD TOWN SQUARE, PR AGUE b y LY N D A R L I N G T O N

Australia

http://www.sabvaningphotoart.com

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A N D R EW H AYS O M

S U P E R B FA I R Y W R E N S ( F O R S O M E O N E B E A U T I F U L ) 51

PENSIVE BLUE EYES

GRUNGE GIRL b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/ https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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R E D -TA I L E D B L A C K C O C K AT O O ( F O R S O M E O N E B E A U T I F U L )

BL ACK KITE (FOR SOMEONE BE AUTIFUL) b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/ https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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E ASTERN OSPRE YS (FOR SOMEONE BE AUTIFUL)

KOOK ABURR A (FOR SOMEONE BE AUTIFUL) 55

R AINBOW LORIKEE T’S (FOR SOMEONE BE AUTIFUL)

KINDNESS IS MAGIC b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/ https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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DOCKL ANDS MARINA

I think of myself as a photographer first, Photoshop “junkie� second and have been dabbling in the world of digital art, inspired by the Photoshop Artistry and Awake training of Sebastian Michaels, for a couple of years now. I was a fairly late convert to photography and bought my first DSLR in 2011 and am basically self-taught, but have recently progressed to developing and delivering Beginners Photography and Photoshop classes in the local area.

Whilst I love photographing anything, I am particularly inspired by nature and wildlife. My major interest is in bird photography and I enjoy having my images used in ways that support environmentally positive causes.

After thinking for most of my life that I didn’t have an artistic bone in my body, the pleasure that digital art with my photography and Photoshop has given me has been quite liberating.

When creating my art I prefer to use my own photographs wherever I can, with the exception to that being using photographs taken by close friends as these also mean something to me. One very close friend has been kind enough to let me use beautiful photos she has taken of her daughter in many of my artistry pieces, and these are amongst my favourite works, two of them are published in this feature. During a period recently when I was feeling a little down, another lovely friend sent me some of her floral photos to use in my art, and again two of these are included in this feature.

The other thing that I have noticed recently is how much better I like my work when there is some passion and love behind it, again there are some pieces created using my bird images amongst this feature recently created for a beautiful friend who is suffering a serious illness.

The hobby of photography and digital art has become incredibly important to me, mainly due to the very close friends that I have made through it, creating some of the strongest friendships of my life.

Andrew Haysom

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LUCID DRE AM

by ALI OPPY

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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TREE NYMPH

by ALI OPPY

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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SHINRIN YOKU NAR A I b y V I K I M U R R AY

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/vikimages https://www.instagram.com/viki_murray/

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SHINRIN YOKU NAR A II b y V I K I M U R R AY

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/vikimages https://www.instagram.com/viki_murray/

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REDLANDS DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

By Maureen Maxwell

CHINESE WHISPERS #10 “OUTBACK” STAGE 2

STAGE 1

FINAL STAGE

This month the three of us collaborators have ventured into the Australian Outback. Of course, our Outback is so vast, and varied, each of us could have taken this month’s challenge in many different directions.

Pam Henderson started off the round, followed by Gerard Whelan who added the next lot of elements. Gerard managed to make the challenge even more difficult for Maureen to complete as the final person this month.

Collaboration is not easy, but we all enjoy the challenge. There are certainly many times when you think “what can I possibly do with this?”. That was very definitely the situation for me this month as the final person in the round - I looked at it, on and off, for a number of hours trying to find inspiration. I also tried a number of different processes before settling on a final creative approach. A lot of fun!

We hope you enjoy!

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Maureen Maxwell

LOST IN MEMORIES

SOUL SE ARCHING

by K E VIN SIMS

New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://www.artboja.com/art/fx6wd6/

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I SHALL RIDE EVERY STORM

by JUDI L AP SL E Y MIL L ER

https://www.artbyjlm.com

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New Zealand

SAD WINGS OF DESTINY

by JUDI L AP SL E Y MIL L ER

New Zealand

https://www.artbyjlm.com

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TIME RIDER

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF

Australia

ht tps:// www.ilonaabouzolof.com/

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T I M E T R AV E L L E R

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF

Australia

ht tps:// www.ilonaabouzolof.com/

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BELIEVE

by PA M HENDERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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M I N E R VA

by PA M HENDERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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F U N AT T H E F O U N TA I N

H I H O S I LV E R

by MICHELLE DRUMMOND

New Zealand

https://enchanted-reality.blogspot.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/Whimiscal.Imagery/photos/

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G EO R G E KO N C Z

C AT I E I N T H E S P O T L I T E 71

THE POISONED APPLE

KNIGHTING OF SIR SEBASTION

by GEORGE KONCZ

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Australia

THE DEVIL IN ME

R AG DOLL 73

DOWNTOWN BEIJING

T H E WA R R I O R P R I N C E S S

by GEORGE KONCZ

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Australia

BIANCA IN RED DRESS 75

P L AY I N G W I T H F I R E

by GEORGE KONCZ

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Australia

S TICK ‘EM UP I am a retired architect and builder but I have always had a huge passion for photography. I used to marvel at some of the artworks I saw on various internet sites and often wondered if I could do something like that. Then I came across Photoshop Artistry and discovered this wonderful group of artists that Sebastian Michaels started. I am still very much in the learning process with my art in this field. There are times when I think I have achieved something quite reasonable and then still realize that I have a long way to go before I can claim that I am competent in achieving what I want to create.

I think that I am still a photographer slowly progressing to becoming a digital artist. I have a huge portfolio of photos and slowly but surely converting some of those into not just good photos but actual art works. Nearly all my pieces started out as a photo which I took and converted to something much more interesting.

I am so glad to be a small part in this Photoshop Artistry group and still marvel even more then I did when I started, at the magnificent art works being created by my fellow artists in this group. I have my favourite artists as I am sure most of us do and prefer some styles over others. But overall the standard by everyone is just so high and it keeps getting better all the time. I look forward to every month when the new magazine is due just to see what all the artists have come up with.

I feel very honoured to be asked to be one of the featured artists again. When our editor Pam Henderson asked if I would take up that challenge again, it spurted me into creating ten new pieces. I usually do two for each month but this has helped to boost my efforts just a bit more.

George Koncz

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AUTUMN MUSE b y A N N L AV I N

Australia

ht tp:// artboja.com/art/d6au4o

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WE NEED PE ACE b y A N N L AV I N

Australia

ht tp:// artboja.com/art/d6au4o

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S PA C E W O R L D

by MARGO ZERBES

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Australia

D AY D R E A M E R b y K AY E V I S O N

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/artist.kay.evison/

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A SQUARE SOMEWHERE b y LY N N J E N K I N

Australia

www.jenkinphotography.com.au/

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FIREBOY

b y LY N N J E N K I N

Australia

www.jenkinphotography.com.au/

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CARD TRICK

by SONIA PUSE Y

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Australia

K I L L I N G M E S O F T LY ( W I T H H E R S O N G )

by SONIA PUSE Y

Australia

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S WA N FA N TA S Y

T H E PA S T

by JULIA HARWOOD

Australia

https://www.juliaharwood.com https://artboja.com/art/s6w7af/

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THE CHAMELEON

THE IGUANA b y K A R E N WA A L W Y K

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05 https://artboja.com/art/i1sahn/

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION USING CONTROL POINTS IN NIK FILTERS

By Andrew Haysom

The Nik Collection of Lightroom and Photoshop filters originally created by Nik Software, were acquired by Google in September 2012, and more recently

by DxO in October 2017. The screen shots in this article are based on the latest free version that was supplied by Google as I have issues running the later DxO versions, but the information contained in the article is still relevant to all later versions.

All of the Nik filters are very powerful tools, providing you in most cases with presets, and then allowing you to make global adjustments using various sliders. The real power of the tools though comes with the use of control points which allow very accurate selective local adjustments, based both on the size of the control point and the luminosity and colour of the area directly under the centre of the control point.

Essentially when you place a control point on an image, it creates a complex mask that is based on the red, green, blue, hue, saturation, and brightness values of the area directly under the centre of the control point. These are very similar to luminosity masks, and range masks which I discussed in earlier articles. You can also restrict or expand the “circle of influence” or size of the control point by moving the slider that extends out from the centre of the control point.

Due to the fact that the purpose and operation of the various filters is different, the control points in each filter control different attributes, but in essence operation is very similar in each filter.

Let’s use Viveza as our first example, then look at the other filters in turn.

Viveza Let’s take a look at the Viveza control panel (Figure 1) which is similar to most of the filters. I’ll highlight differences as we go through the other filters.

You click the Add Control Point button, then go and click on the part of the image you want to selectively adjust. In most filters this button is similar, showing a light circle.

When you add a control point it will appear in the Control Point List (see Figure 1) – this is an expandable/collapsible section so you may have to click on the words “Control Point List”, or the small adjacent triangle, to see them.

The control point appears on the image as a small circle with a slider extending from it, and other sliders below. The number of sliders on a control point varies filter by filter.

Figure 1

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[Fig 2 – Viveza control point] The size of the control point is shown by the outer circle, which is only visible as you drag the first slider to resize it.

You can click and drag the centre circle to move a Control Point around.

Figure 2

In figure 2, you’ll notice that there are sliders for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Structure, so as you drag these sliders these attributes are changed for the area of the image controlled by the control points mask. Note that at the bottom of the rows of sliders there is a small triangle. Click this to expand the list to show the expanded list of Viveza’s attributes.

[Fig 3 – Viveza control point with extended adjustments list ...]

You’ll see we now have sliders where we can adjust Shadow Adjustments, Warmth, Red, Green, Blue and Hue. You can add many control points to an image to make different adjustments to different areas.

If you want to see the effect a particular control is having remove the checkmark in the box on the left hand side of the line in the Control Point List (refer “Control point visibility” in Figure 1). This works in the same way as the “eye” visibility indicator on a layer in the Photoshop layer panel.

Figure 3

If you wish to get a better idea of the area that is being affected by the control point you can turn on the mask view for the control point. Do this by clicking on the box on the right hand side of the line in the Control Point List (refer “Show mask for control point” in Figure 1).

[Fig 4 – Viveza control point showing mask] When in mask view, the mask changes dynamically as you move the control point.

Resizing the control point while in mask mode is useful too to see the areas of the image that will be affected.

You can delete the active control point using the Delete button in the control panel (for some filters it is a trashcan), or by pressing the Delete key on the keyboard.

Figure 4

You can duplicate a control point using the Duplicate button in the control panel, or by holding down the Option(Alt) key and dragging the control point.

You can use the Group and Ungroup buttons to group and ungroup control points. To group control points first select the control points you want to group by clicking on the first, then Command(Ctrl)+clicking on the others. You click on the control points themselves (use the centre circle) or on their names in the Control Point List. Once you have them selected press the Group button. All of the control points in the group except one will lose their adjustment sliders, and the entries in the Control Point List will be replaced by one Group entry.

When grouped, you control the sliders of all of the control points from the sliders on one of them. So, this is a useful feature if you want to apply the same adjustment to lots of smaller areas in the image. Each individual control point in the group can still be moved around separately and retain their individual size sliders.

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ANALOG EFEX PRO Analog Efex Pro has two different sort of control points. Each of the preset types allow you to create a control point to selectively adjust the basic adjustments of Detail Extraction, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.

[Fig 5 – Analog Efex Pro Control Point] In addition any of the preset types that have a Dirt & Scratches, Light Leaks or Photo Plate adjustment will give you control points to control the opacity (or Texture strength as it’s referred to) of that particular effect.

Figure 5

[Fig 6 - Analog Efex Pro Dirt and Scratches Control Point]

Figure 6

COLOR EFEX PRO Color Efex Pro works slightly differently to the previous filters. I think it has been set up this way due to the large number of different presets you have at your disposal, that have so many different adjustment variables of Detail Extraction, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.

[Fig 7 - Color Efex Pro Control Point]

Figure 7

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For each of the different presets you have the opportunity to apply multiple control points that allow you to vary the opacity of the effect. You will see there is an Add Control Point button with a plus sign next to it, and another with a minus sign next to it. The plus button adds a control point with an opacity set initially to 100%, so use this to add the effect. The minus button adds a control point with an opacity set initially to 0%, so use this to remove the effect.

The controls points added by both buttons are essentially the same, it’s just that the opacity slider is initially set to the opposite end of the scale, and in both cases you can adjust up or down as desired.

Please note that if you have created control points, and then you click away onto another preset, you will lose the control points you have created.

You can however save control points using the Copy Control Points feature in the drop-down menu at the top right of the control panel, and then paste them back or into another filter using the Paste Control Points feature found in the same menu.

If you choose to stack filters using the Add Filter button, then obviously any control points you created are saved, and you can use control points in all of the stacked filters.

DFINE To access the control points in Dfine you must be on the Reduce tab in the Control Panel and have Control Points selected in the Method drop-down menu.

[Fig 8 – Dfine Control Point] The first thing you will notice is that the control point buttons do not have the usual circle icon on them, and that like Color Efex Pro there is a plus and a minus button. The Plus sets both sliders at 100%, the Minus at 0% (note that these sliders allow values from 0% to 200%).

The control points in DFine have two sliders (in addition to the standard size slider), one each for the Contrast Noise and Color Noise sliders.

Figure 8

HDR EFEX PRO The control points in HDR Efex Pro can be found in the Selective Adjustments section of the Control Panel.

[Fig 9 – HDR Efex Pro Control Point] Like the Viveza control points, in HDR Efex Pro, a control point can be expanded / contracted using the little triangle at the bottom of the sliders. The expanded slider list contains sliders for Exposure, Contrast, Saturation, Structure, Blacks, Whites, Temperature, Tint and Method Strength.

Figure 9

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SILVER EFEX PRO Again, like Viveza and HDR Efex Pro, the control points in Silver Efex Pro are expandable, when fully expanded they contain sliders for Brightness, Contrast, Structure, Amplify Whites, Amplify Blacks, Fine Structure and Selective Colorization.

[Fig 10 – Silver Efex Pro Control Point]

Figure 10

Use Smart Objects for Non-Destructive Editing and Flexibility If you convert your image layer to a Smart Object before using the Nik Filters, they will become Smart Filters. Then when you apply the filter, they will show up in the layer panel underneath the layer (see Figure 11).

[Fig 11 – Smart Filters] To modify the adjustments you made in the filter simply double-click its name.

All the settings you chose, including the control points, are retained and can be easily adjusted.

Figure 11

Summary The control point feature in the Nik Filters is incredibly powerful, giving you great control over the adjustments you make to your images. I encourage you to have a play with them if you have not already.

Andrew Haysom

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MYSTERY

by SHARON R ANK MORE

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/0719aj/

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A D U C K O U T O F WAT E R

by ANN WEHNER

Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/annwehnerdigitalartistry/

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BIRD OF PREY

by ANN WEHNER

Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/annwehnerdigitalartistry/

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DAZZLING LIGHT

I’VE CONQUERED THE WORLD

by EDWIN L EUNG

New Zealand

https://500px.com/elkynz https://artboja.com/art/ola8i6/

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FREEDOM RUNS

by BRONWYN KENMIR

Australia

www.smiletime.photography https://artboja.com/art/bpr5pe/

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V I N E YA R D B R E A K FA S T

MORNING FOG

by GER ARD WHEL AN

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/abf48i/

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ANTI- SMOKING

PRO- SMOKING

by MAUREEN MA XWELL

Australia

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BL ADE PURPLE

by SUE MASTERSON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/g6gt11/ https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/

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V I N TA G E B L A D E

by SUE MASTERSON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/g6gt11/ https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/

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MISS JACQUIE b y S H A R Y N WA L K E R

Australia

https://www.changeoffocus.com.au https://www.facebook.com/changeoffocus

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TOUGH GUY AND GAL MUD R ACE

by JACK MCK ENZIE

New Zealand

h t t p s : // w w w . a r t y p h a r t y. n z h t t p s : // w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / a r t y p h a r t y. n z

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Y E S T E R D AY ’ S FA R M H O U S E

W H AT ’ S U N D E R T H E H O O D

by THYS JE ARTHUR

New Zealand

https://www.tgagraphics.co.nz/ https://artboja.com/art/wpqa4m/

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H EL EN A KER S TR O M

BLUE EYES STEPH 105

DON’T BOW DOWN

INDAH REFLECTIVE

by HELEN AK ERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://www.instagram.com/ha2260/

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FIGHT

PUMPKIN 107

ON THE NOSE

H E AV E N S E N T

by HELEN AK ERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://www.instagram.com/ha2260/

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JANA

SAKTI GROWL 109

LIONESS WITH BA AKO

by HELEN AK ERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://www.instagram.com/ha2260/

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TRUNK CURL

I have had an emotional year with the death of my father in January. I haven’t posted many photos on social media this year. But the ones I have posted are a timeline of my feelings.

As you can see with my images they portray a range of emotions. During the rollercoaster of the year you can see lots of angry images, submission with the elephants to calm with Indah the Tiger licking her paws. As an emotion came up I would find an image to help me get through the pain. Working on it with textures and actions over the hours helped me heal and calm down.

Also, I would go out to the Zoo to get to my happy place and my glorious animals would make images materialize for me, like the elephants pushing each other and the cocky. I would then go home and work on them. I am very blessed to have my zoo so close to my home.

I am an emotional photographer and love finding the soul of the animal. Digital art gives me a wonderful outlet to make my photos artistic creations. I love exploring the process of textures and composites to finish off my images.

My daughter Stephanie gave me the most amazing dream on the morning of her 32nd Birthday. The image of her was how she came to me in the dream, 8 years old with her shy sweet smile and the most luminous blue eyes. The image of an Angel.

Helen Akerstrom

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F L AT B U T T E R F L I E S

by COLIN K IL LICK

Australia

https://driftingleaves.net

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THE ROULE T TES

SEND IN THE CLOWNS b y J O H N K E L LY

Australia

http://www.instagram.com/myphotosbyjohn

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VA L A

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL

New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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VERINA

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL

New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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TA M A R I S L A N D I I

by TRISH HOSK IN

Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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TA M A R I S L A N D I I I

by TRISH HOSK IN

Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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RED CAPPED ROBIN

by SUE MAPLES

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Australia

L O O K I N G AT Y O U

by SUE MAPLES

Australia

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DE AR JOHN

LOOKING OUT

by MICK ROONE Y

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Australia

M A C AW T O A D O R E

PHE ASANT COUCAL

by ROBYN G ARNE T

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/pg/artmrjg/photos/

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SOULFUL EYES

by CHRIS BARNES

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Australia

C H ER EE S M I TH

CHERRY BLOSSOM 123

LE AP OF FREEDOM

by CHEREE SMITH

Australia

https://darkcherrydesign.myportfolio.com/ https://www.artboja.com/art/w7aph5/

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FA L L E N A N G E L 125

SEEING FREEDOM

MERMAID CALLING

by CHEREE SMITH

Australia

https://darkcherrydesign.myportfolio.com/ https://www.artboja.com/art/w7aph5/

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D R E A M A M O N G T H E S TA R S

ANOTHER WORLD 127

5TH ELEMENT

QUEEN OF DR AGONS

by CHEREE SMITH

Australia

https://darkcherrydesign.myportfolio.com/ https://www.artboja.com/art/w7aph5/

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MONSTROUS HE ART

After getting into photography during a dark part in my life, since then, I have never put the camera down. While I was doing a graphic design course I started to fall in love with the capabilities of Photoshop and turned more towards photo artistry and digital art.

I love to surround myself with worlds of fantasy, whether that is through fairy tales or through terrifying worlds of horror. Besides being a creator of images, I also create worlds and characters through written stories.

Cheree Smith

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WA L K I N G T H E D O G S

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

ht tps:// www.SmartArtPlace.com ht tps:// artboja.com/art/7qn7s6

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A L ADY AND THE DOGS

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

ht tps:// www.SmartArtPlace.com ht tps:// artboja.com/art/7qn7s6

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FA D I N G M E M O R Y

by CINZIA HAR T

www.cinziahart.com

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Australia

TIMELESS PR AGUE

by CINZIA HAR T

Australia

www.cinziahart.com

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WHERE IT STOPS

by BIL L OL DHAM

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/

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CITY STREETS

by BIL L OL DHAM

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/

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GUARDIAN

E N D O F D AY S

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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H O B A R T F I S H I N G B O AT S b y C R A I G E WAT S O N

Australia

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THE EGG b y WA R R E N M AYA L L

New Zealand

www.warrenmayallphotography.co.nz

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THE HOG b y WA R R E N M AYA L L

New Zealand

www.warrenmayallphotography.co.nz

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http://tinyurl.com/artisitsdownunderpublic

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