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The New Content Aware Fill Tool in Photoshop CS5 is magical!
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This tool is amazing and I watched in wonder as it produced its magic on some examples in this video. If you do a lot of post processing on your images you will love this tool. I can't wait to get my hands on Adobe Photoshop CS5 which is due out on 12 April 2010.
Tips on Lenses for Nature Macro Photographers Video
I came across this video by professional photographer Roy Toft who is from San Diego, USA and even although he is demonstrating techniques on how to shoot macro photography.
I’ve totally fallen for this photographer’s work – allow me to introduce Greg du Toit
I knew I was looking at something special as soon as I arrived on this professional photographer's website which is totally white with no banner, no frills, no flash intro.
Free eBook – 13 Tips for Better Wildflower Photography
I downloaded this free eBook which has some handy tips on taking photographs of wild flowers. Written by Steve and Vic Berardi.
Polar Obsession by Paul Nicklen
National Geographic photographer and biographer Paul Nicklen has been making bold expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic for many years, documenting the lives and habitats of leopard seals, whales, walruses, polar bears, bearded seals and narwhals and how they are threatened by climate change.
Purchase gorgeous Wildlife Art eZines and help Save the Planet!
If you love animals, nature and art you will enjoy these quarterly eZines published by Oz Wildlife Art. These gorgeous magazines are designed to be read using your computer which eliminates packaging, postage, paper and printing which is good news for trees and the planet.
Pano Awards – Epson International Photographic Competition 2010 – Call for Entries
The inaugural 2010 EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and software such as PTGui and Adobe Photoshop has resulted in an explosion in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The Pano Awards aims...
Oz Wildlife Art Blog included in 50 Amazing Nature Photography Bloggers
I got a lovely surprise to find out my blog has been included in "50 Amazing Nature Photography Bloggers" which is on a site that aims to find the top online photography schools and colleges.
Royalty Free Resource Photos for Artists DVD Rom out now!
This DVD Rom contains 460 high resolution, 300 dpi photographs of animals, insects, flowers, birds, feathers, reptiles and fish. These photographs have been taken by Lesley Smitheringale and are totally copyright free for both personal and commercial use so you can use them as reference for your artwork, in scrapbooks, projects, wallpapers etc.
Nature’s Paint Box eZine Issue 5 out now!
This eZine just keeps growing and this edition is jumbo sized with 62 pages of inspirational goodies for you to enjoy. I would like to thank all of the talented artists who have very kindly contributed to this edition.
Still time to enter Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2010
Now in its 46th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is an international showcase for the very best nature photography. The competition is owned by two UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing and championing the diversity of life on Earth – the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Being accepted into...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 stripped of his Title
I've just caught up with this news which is really sad, not only for Spanish photographer, José Luis Rodriguez but also for the competition itself and all of the other participants. The winning "disqualified" photograph of an Iberian wolf jumping over a gate is suspected to have featured a "trained animal" which the competition rules will not tolerate.
Breath-taking Birds by Andrew Zuckerman – Featured Artist
I sat mesmerized and enthralled the whole way through this video and it is a sheer visual delight.
Creative digital artworks for Global Warming- Featured Artist
I came across these artworks which I thought were not only very creative but also effective in raising awareness of the problem evolution and the environment faces due to global warming.
Macro photography techniques by LordV – Featured Artist
I have admired the macro photography of Brian Valentine (LordV) for a few years now since I discovered his jaw-dropping work on Flickr. I also did an article on Brian in my Nature's Paint Box eZine Issue 4 where he kindly agreed to be a featured artist.
What is graphite – Art Media Guide
I was recently asked the question re. my kookaburras drawing which is currently in progress “What is graphite?” which inspired me to add a new category to my site called Art Media Guide. Being an art teacher to Middle and Senior students for over twenty years now (eek!), I have certainly had plenty of exposure...
Australian Wildlife, Landscape Artists and Photographers Wanted
Do you want more publicity for your artwork and to network and meet fellow Australian artisans? If you answered yes to these questions then we would like to invite you to the brand new Oz Nature Niche Site.
New Year, New Site, New Shop
I have been incredibly busy transferring my website over to a new server which is always a little bit stressful. At the same time, I have decided to change my site name from Lesley Smitheringale Fine Art to Oz Wildlife Art. Please update your bookmarks to my new site!
Capturing Critters Through the Lens – Tutorial
I often think that there is a misconception out there that photography as an artform is easy, especially as there is an excellent range of cameras which do a remarkably good job even set to auto where we can just shoot away to our heart’s content.
Free Christmas Wallpaper available to download
The final free wallpaper for December in my series which showcases some of my photography. This month’s image is a photograph of the bottom of my Christmas tree from last year which has been enhanced to create the dreamy, magical essence of Christmas. It is available in three sizes, with and without Calendar dates. Free...
Bats as you’ve never seen them before!
These photographs taken by British wildlife photographer Kim Taylor are causing quite a stir and no wonder. They have to be seen to be believed. Bats as you’ve never seen them before!
Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
I am thrilled to say that my photograph “Canoodling in the Mist” has been shortlisted in the current Click! Photography Competition run by Steve Parish Publishing. Canoodling in the Mist – shortlisted in Click! Steve Parish Photography Competition
Minding the Triplets Graphite Drawing
This original graphite drawing is available now in my shop. This drawing is unframed, size is 14 x 11 inches (a standard ready-made frame size), done on acid free 110 GSM cartridge paper. I was inspired by a family of black-winged stilts I saw at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and these gorgeous chicks were so cute,...
Issue 2 of Nature’s Paint Box eZine now available
The second edition of this gorgeous, quarterly electronic magazine is now available to purchase and download.
Lean on Me “highly commended” in Wildlife Portraits Competition
I have just heard that my photograph “Lean on Me” of a pair of rainbow lorikeets was selected as “highly commended” in the Wildlife Portraits competition run by Will Burrard-Lucas and his younger brother Matthew. Here is the article from Burrard-Lucas Blog site
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I am a trained artist, teacher and photographer who specialises in wildlife. This blog showcases my work and regular garden guests diary.
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