Topaz Simplify

Lotus Bloom
Image © 2011/Denise Ippolito Photography
Lotus Bloom ~ Topaz Simplify, Cartoon filter

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Topaz Simplify is an inexpensive Photoshop plug-in. I usually use the BuzSim filter to add a bit of an illustrated look to my images. Lately I have been playing around with the Cartoon filter and the blend modes. For the Lotus Bloom above I used the Soft Light Blend mode after applying the Cartoon filter found inside Topaz Simplify. Then I added the texture overlay to the image to finish it off. I like the playful look that the Cartoon filter gave the bloom. It really juices up the colors so you may need to reduce the opacity of the saturation.

Simplify and the Path
Tree Lined Path ~ Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton NJ
Image © 2011/Denise Ippolito Photography

I used the Topaz Simplify BuzSim filter for the image above. I have always loved the effect of the filter on trees, leaves and branches. I lowered the opacity of the filter layer to 78%.

Island Beach State Park
Snow Lined Path ~ Island Beach State Park
Image © 2011/Denise Ippolito Photography

I used the Topaz Simplify BuzSim filter again for the image above. I liked the full effect of the filter on the snowy tree lined path.



This Saturday evening join Scott Vincent and me for the Manhattan Skyline Workshop

Manhattan Skyline

Join Denise Ippolito and Scott Vincent for their Manhattan Skyline Workshop on the evening of October 8th 2011. Scott Vincent has been photographing at this location for many years and has figured out all the tips and tricks for successful pre-sunset, twilight and post-sunset images. Together they will lead a knowledgeable, exciting and fun workshop full of diversity. By the end of the workshop, you will have learned how to see like the camera does for night-time photography, and you will come away with both iconic and one-of-a-kind creative images.

Location: Weehawkin, NJ
Date: October 8th 2011 with a rain date of- October 9th
Time: 5:00pm sharp-8:30pm
Cost: $195.00 pp
A sturdy Tripod is highly recommended. Now is the time to bring out your wide angle, zoom, fixed and fisheye lenses. We will work on composition, long exposures, stitched panoramas, HDR’s and blurs.


______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito


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7 Responses

  1. Don Schroder says:
    October 4, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Cartoon filter…would have never thought! Very nice treatment. The overlay works well with the subtle green in the lotus. Great job on the others, too.

    Hi Don, I really like the way the Lotus Blossom turned out, thanks.
    denise

  3. Len Saltiel says:
    October 4, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Beautifully processed Denise. This is the second simplify post today. I have it but have not ever tried it. After seeing these images, I will have to experiment.

    Thank you Len for stopping by, I think you will like the filter.
    denise

  5. Andrew McLachlan says:
    October 5, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Denise, love the effect the simplify filter had on these. They all look lovely! The lotus bloom is my favorite of the three, the cartoon filter and the texture overlay work very well together in this image.

    Thank you Andrew, I appreciate it :)
    denise

  6. Edith Levy says:
    October 5, 2011 at 3:39 am

    Fantastic shots Denise. I sometimes use the Bizsim filter as well but haven’t really tried the Cartoon filter. I think I may have to now.

    Thanks Edith :) I never use to use it but I have found lately that I like it very much.
    denise

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