Corel PSP X3 Ultimate, how's 70% off sound?

Corel Paint Shop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate is on sale right now for 70% off the normal price of $99!  That's right, PSPX3 Ultimate for $29.99.

I don't usually do deals but I thought this one was well worth the blog.  PSP may not be the industry standard as is Adobe's PhotoShop CS5, but it is very comparable, has an easier learning curve, and it won't cost you your left arm and your first born son.

If you are learning the ropes of the photo manipulation game, here's your chance to get  a great program to test your skill with.  PSP has such features as object extractor to isolate objects, smart carver to take out those pesky distractions like background people and things, take out red eye and scratches, change from photo to painting, and my favorite, thinify!

Strawberries Pt. 1: Photo Project

I just got my new remote flash in and decided to take a few low light photos.  As you know, low light makes most photos look like poo, even with a flash sometimes.  The problem is, you can't possibly hold the camera steady enough to not blur or develop some grain in your low light photos.   Or you end up drowning out the picture with a flash that is too bright.

Of course, there are new pocket cameras out  that have special low light settings, but since I (mostly) use my DSLR, I have to go another route to get natural looking lighting for low light.  I use a manual setting and a low aperture f5 and ISO 100.  I use a tripod and remote flash trigger to minimize shaking.  The two don't cost much and if you want to get some beautiful night shots and night cityscapes, they are the best way to go.   

I'm trying to photograph something everyday.  I started a small project on strawberries.  I'm playing around with textures and light and, photo manipulation of color.  Tell me what you think:

Stumbled Upon some Cool Sites for your Approval

MotivatedPhotos.com

I'd like to begin by saying that I love Stumbleupon!


    I just found this site.  Well, heard about it and looked it up.  Anyhoo, I found it, signed up, and found myself, 6 hours later, going, "I'll go to bed in a minute."  I had to force myself to turn off the computer.  It was like trying to get Dracula to eat garlic.