Save on Plug-ins - and awaken the artist within
Aurora HDR – Like to create dramatic HDR images - images that don't have the over-processed HDR look? Check out Aurora from macphun. I used Aurora to create this HDR image of Devil's Punchbowl on the Oregon Coast. My link takes you directly to the checkout page to save $10.
Topaz Impression
Topaz Impression - from Topaz Labs - is a new addition to the set of plug-ins I use and recommend to my workshops students. Totally originally impressionist-like images are possible when you combine a few clicks (on a preset) of a mouse with dozens of slider adjustments.
Save 15% off Topaz Labs products! Just use my code - rsammon - when checking out. Save big time on the bundled collection!
Topaz Labs – Save 15% off Topaz Labs products! Just use my code - rsammon - when checking out. Save big time on the bundled collection!
Speaking of savings, save a bundle on a bundle while you are on the Topaz site. Here's a link to my latest Topaz Webinar - Awaken the Artist Within.
Perfectly Clear is a must-have plug-in for portrait photographers - but it can also work wonders on landscape images.
Save 10% with this code – Rick10 – upon checkout from the company's web site.
Perfect Eyes, also from the makers of Perfectly Clear, can also help you create your best portraits ever.
Again, save 10% with this code – Rick10 – upon checkout from the company's web site.
Alien Skin Software offers several cool plug-ins - including Exposure, SnapArt, Blow Up and Bokeh – that can help you create artistic images with just a few clicks of a mouse - or taps of your stylus. I used Exposure on this image. You can save 10 percent on individual plug-ins or save a bundle on the Photo Bundle. Use this code - RSA1010 - upon check out from the Alien Skin Software site.
ON1 Software offers a cool plug-in collection- for giving you one-of-a-kind creative images.
One of the latest release in the world of stand-alone programs/plug-ins in onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite , which includes Enhance, Portrait, Effects, B&W and Resize - along with Layers and Masks.
Quick tip: Apply plug-in effects selectively.