pete61
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Post by pete61 on Sept 18, 2019 15:40:03 GMT
Hi Buckskin.
After you've dragged the first tool into you new palette you don't need the box anymore. Simply drag the 2nd tool you want down to the text of the first tool in your new palette. White lines will appear above and below that first tool text. Releasing your mouse button will place the 2nd tool below the first tool. Repeat the process as needed, for example drag the 3rd tool down to the text of the 2nd tool and release the mouse button, etc. etc.
This is how it works in DXO Photo Lab 2 Elite version. Hope it works the same way for you.
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Post by pete61 on Aug 7, 2019 22:31:23 GMT
What a splendid variety of photos to choose from! Narrowing to only 3 was quite a tussle, but my final selections are:
Ocean's Fury by HMCA
The awesome power of the sea as captured in a fleeting glimpse. This photo and it's very appropriate title bring to mind the superb seascape paintings of J.M.W. Turner. Well composed with a zig-zag leading line of rocks providing depth and muted colors that support rather than distract from the subject.
Beach Dunes by HMCA
Last Fall I was fortunate enough to spend some time along the shoreline of Cape Cod and this photo of windswept dunes and grasses triggers great memories of that day. A thoughtfully considered juxtaposition of contrasting textures and tones makes this black & white image a pleasure to view.
Bales at the Porcupine Hills by Clive
I like this photo for the way it sweeps the eye back and forth in easy curves from the furrows in the ground at the bottom center of the frame all the way back to the distant dark hill on the middle left. Repetition of the hay bales in diminishing size provide depth and foreground/middle ground interest.
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Post by pete61 on Aug 4, 2019 15:45:46 GMT
International Owl Awareness Day? " Well of course we should all give a hoot!"
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Post by pete61 on Aug 4, 2019 1:45:21 GMT
Image Title: August moon-rise at the ferry dock - Galiano Island, BC, Canada
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Post by pete61 on Aug 3, 2019 22:29:54 GMT
Image Title: The Town of Pallanza on the shore of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy
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Post by pete61 on Aug 3, 2019 20:36:03 GMT
Thanks for your positive comments, Sepiana. Much appreciated.
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Post by pete61 on Aug 3, 2019 16:42:12 GMT
The Eye of the Hurricane: (Hurricane image from Pixabay)
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Post by pete61 on Aug 2, 2019 14:08:17 GMT
I'm very pleased to see this latest update includes the histogram availability. The product just keeps getting better and better!
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Post by pete61 on Aug 1, 2019 22:32:14 GMT
Agreed, Sepiana. It's unusual for Topaz to operate with such a flurry of updates so soon after an initial product release. It would seem some intended features of Studio 2 simply weren't completed on time. Hopefully they're now done with updates that should have been included at the outset.
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Post by pete61 on Aug 1, 2019 21:48:24 GMT
Thanks to Tom for posting this interesting tutorial. I used the keystrokes distillation of steps with a few adjustments to opacities and blending modes. Then added a gradient to the sky and applied a texturizer filter (sandstone) Downtown San Francisco skyline:
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Post by pete61 on Aug 1, 2019 18:24:57 GMT
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Post by pete61 on Jun 28, 2019 16:02:34 GMT
Thought I would give it a try using the new Topaz Adjust AI after straightening and cropping to 16 x 9 to remove clutter at the bottom of the frame. Given the extreme range of light and dark tones and the obvious low sun I put Adjust AI into its HDR Style mode. Then warmed the WB temperature in the Color section and adjusted sliders in the Brightness, Clarity and Detail sections to suit. Afterward used the Magic Eraser in On1 2019.5 to remove distractions, including all people except for the photographer (I would never disturb another photographer at work! . i.ibb.co/gypw6p1/Durdle-Door1-adjustrz.jpg
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Post by pete61 on Jun 24, 2019 17:44:50 GMT
You're welcome Sepiana. I bought Topaz Adjust several years ago but found it only useful on rare occasions. I was surprised by their recent email about Adjust AI as a free upgrade, and am having fun trying it out. I commend Topaz for maintaining their practice of providing free upgrades to all who have purchased earlier versions of their software.
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Post by pete61 on Jun 23, 2019 3:47:26 GMT
Topaz continue to update earlier editions of their software with AI versions - the very latest being Topaz Adjust AI. Included in this update are versions of their Clarity and Detail products, so Adjust AI is a free update for all current owners of either Adjust, Clarity or Detail. It can be used either standalone or as a plug-in for LR/ or PS. A range of presets is also included in the package. Details and impressive examples can be found at topazlabs.com/adjust-ai/
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Post by pete61 on Jan 1, 2019 16:26:58 GMT
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