Picture This!

Do you envision the universe in black and white, sepia, vivid color or cyanotype? Your camera does. Yes, it too sees life in artistic form, pointing out shadows that are more prominant in a story without color. Enjoying the richness of reds and greens that pop out from the scenery and making everything new look old again.

While all of what I'm about to show you can be created on your computer with software, I shot every frame as you see it. It's amazing how one building can take on a different personality with each change in color. Prior to digital cameras, these same looks would be accomplished by using filters or by playing with color adjustments in the darkroom.

These were all shot on Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios with the Nikon Coolpix 7600.

Shot using the standard setting. I'm having flashbacks of "The Cosby Show."

The vivid setting makes for richer colors like you now see in some commercials and television shows or as I've just finished watching "High School Musical 2," I noticed the colors were enhanced.

Nothing makes a photo's details stand out like a black and white print.

Cyanotype leaves only a blueish-cyan hue.

Sepia reminds us of days gone by like prohibition, the mafia, and swing dancing.

I encourage all of you to bring out your inner artist.

As I'll be attempting to blog live from Magic Meets this weekend, I will not have an entry on Wednesday, July 23rd. I'll see some of you in just a few short days!