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	THANK YOU Betterphoto I thought the best way to say THANK YOU to Jim Miotke and his Betterphoto staff was to share a technique that Colette Metcalf shared with me. If you want to see the entire write-up then get a February 2005 copy of Popular Photography & Imaging and read “Something’s Fisheye” by Debbie Grossman starting on page 48. You’ll have to experiment to find the right photo to apply the fisheye technique to but I found that ones with vertical lines and a bit of depth worked the best for me. Murry Grigsby

Murry Grigsby

1) Do your normal post processing and then Image>Mode>8 bits/channel>Click.
2) Background square must be black behind the foreground white square.
3) Change marquee tool to elliptical shape (hover or right click for choices).
4) Place curser cross in upper left corner, hold shift and drag out a circle to size.
5) Place cursor in circle to get move icon and move circle selection to any spot.
6) Select>Inverse>Click.
7) Press Delete key.
8) Select>Inverse>Click.
9) Filter>Distort>Spherize (leave @ 100% & normal)>OK.
10) Image>Trim (default setting okay)>OK.
11) Image>Canvas Size>Percent>Width 150>OK.
12) Do your normal downsizing and sharpening before upload to BP.

My step-by-step is for a PC so you MAC users will need to make the appropriate changes to some of the key names I used. The author, Debbie Grossman, says this works in Photoshop 6 and above, Elements 2 and above and Paint Shop Pro. It’s a nice way to get that fisheye look without buying an expensive fisheye lens and having to carry yet another lens in a bag that is already too heavy.

I do appreciate Jim, his staff and of course all the other fine photographers and artists that share their know-how every day by posting and continue to inspire me to keep my photos fresh and fun. THANKS everyone!!

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February 21, 2005

Dan Holm

Wow!! I absolutely love it, Murry!! OUTSTANDING image and an excellent tribute to the fantastic BP staff!

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February 21, 2005

Paul Michko

Magnificent, Murry. Thanks for the technique rundown. Great sentiment too.

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February 21, 2005

Gene Spears

WOW - very cool effect, well done and thanks for the instructions!!

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February 21, 2005

Donald K. Cherry

NIce image, effects and sentiment, Murry!

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February 21, 2005

- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Super job, Murry!!!!!

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February 21, 2005

Diane Dupuis

Love it Murry! Thanks for sharing! Can't believe you beat me by being first to upload today!!

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February 21, 2005

Donna J. Taff

Beautiful, Murry!!!

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February 21, 2005

Allan L. Whitehead

Terrific sentiment, effect, and sentiment, Murry, I concur 100%. Very well done, my friend - Allan

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February 21, 2005

Dorothy Neumann

Thanks for sharing, Murry! Great work!

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February 21, 2005

Wally Orlowsky

Great effect, Murry. Thanks for the tips.

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February 21, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Dan, Paul, Gene, Don, Carolyn, Diane, Donna, Allan, Dorothy and Wally! I may not get up early but some times I stay up early and you might have noticed that this was simplified in Photoshop CS :0)

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February 21, 2005

- Diane Addonizio

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Great image, Murry !!!

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February 21, 2005

Cindy Paquette

Awesome Murry, just awesome!!

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February 21, 2005

Mellanie

wow, this is so cool, murry!

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February 21, 2005

Darren K. Fisher

What a sight for the eyes. Wonderful colors and use of effect here Murry. Thanks for the tip on how you came about this beauty.

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February 21, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Kiane, Cindy, Mel and Darren!

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February 21, 2005

- Adilson F. Ferreira

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Fantastic image Murry!!!
Great composition and terrific effects!!!

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February 21, 2005

Karen Engelbreth

Great work, Murry!

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February 21, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Adilson and Karen!

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February 21, 2005

Carla Metzler

Well done, Murry! Thanks for the instructions!

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February 21, 2005

Patty Razonable

Very unique and creative, Murray!!

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February 21, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Carla and Patty!

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February 21, 2005

Terry R. Hatfield

What A Transformation Murry,Love The Ps Work:-)

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February 21, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Terry!

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February 22, 2005

Colleen Braun

congratulations...

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March 15, 2005

Stan Kwasniowski

Murry, congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski

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March 15, 2005

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Congrats again, Murry!

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March 15, 2005

Murry Grigsby

Thanks Colleen, Stan and Debby!

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March 15, 2005

Marsha S. Smith

You're on a roll, Murry! Congrats again.

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March 15, 2005

Gene Spears

this is totally cool!! congrats again, Murry!

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March 15, 2005

- Kelly Abernathy

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I just love this one Murry! Congrats on a great finalist! -K

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March 15, 2005

Colette M. Metcalf

LOVE it Murry!!!! Congratulations to you!!!

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March 15, 2005

Donna J. Taff

Congrat's, Murry!!!

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March 15, 2005

Nobu Nagase

Congratulations again, Murry!!!

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March 15, 2005

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Congrats again, Murray! Love this.

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March 15, 2005

- Robert Mann

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Super job on this, Murry! Many congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB

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March 15, 2005

Stanley J. Contrades

Excellent technique and effects, Murry, and CONGRATULATIONS once again!!
Much Aloha,
Stan

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March 16, 2005

Cathy Gregor

Congrats on the outstanding digital fisheye, Murry! And THANK YOU for sharing techniques you've learned! Good luck in the next round!
-cathy

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March 16, 2005

Alan L. Borror

Congratulations on this unique finalist, Murry!

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March 16, 2005

Murry Grigsby

THanks Marsha, Gene, K, Colette, Donna, Nobi, Brenda, Rob, Stan, Cathy and Alan!

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March 16, 2005

Donna W. Neal

Another congratulations Murry on a well deserved finalist.

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March 16, 2005

Sharon Day

Congratulations on another excellent finalist, Murry!!!

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March 16, 2005

- Linda D. Lester

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Congratulatios!.... ..Excellent photo and thanks for the lesson, Murry

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March 16, 2005

Terry R. Hatfield

Hey Murry!!Congratulations To You On A Great Finalist!!

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March 16, 2005

Karen Engelbreth

More congrats, murry!