Katharine explains how she got started:

My first venture into “altering” my photos was with the “pixel explosion” effect and I have to admit, I went a little pixel explosion crazy! It was just so much fun to “explode” an image and then increase the contrast and play around with the hue adjuster to change the colors.

“Gallery Dancing Peacock” is an abstract created by using “Pixel Explosion” as well as the “Mirror” effect and then intensifying the contrast and coloring.

Then I started playing around with the effect called “Colored Edges” and I loved the textured appearance it gives. I don’t think this effect works well with most photos, but for some, it is the perfect touch.

“Southwestern Recollections” is a combination of “Pixel Explosion”, “Colored Edges” and “Mirror” effects with some dramatic changes in contrast and color adjustments. I loved how the Colored Edges effect gave the texture and appearance of a sand painting.

“Contours” is another effect that I have a lot of fun with sometimes, it’s great for creating posters. It took me awhile to find anything I liked using the “Furry Edges” effect on but when I finally did, I was beyond ecstatic! It was the perfect finishing touch to one of my all time favorite abstract creations, adding just the right amount of texture.

“You Tell Me” is probably one of the images I’ve had the most fun with. It was also my first experience using the “Furry Edges” effect. Who would have ever thought the finished version started from a weed growing out of the sidewalk!

“May I Have This Dance” is a combination of the “Mirror”, “Colored Edges” and “Furry Edges” effects, an example of how I use a little bit of this, that and everything.

When I saw Katharine’s abstracts (aka littlefeather100 at Flickr.com) I was immediately struck by how strikingly unique they were! It was intriguing to see the original image that she had applied effects to in ACDSee to render the final image. So I asked her to share her work with you here & tell a bit about how she comes to achieve it. She shared a number of images, so I will present them as a series along with insight from Katharine on how she uses ACDSee to lovingly create these fabulous original works of art.  As of this writing she has more than 150 images at Flickr that she’s created with ACDSee. Feel free to enjoy her work & leave comments there too.

“Four Peacock Feathers In Abstract” is one of Katharine’s top favorites.

Her comments about this image: “This one prints out very nicely! The completed image started with a photo I took of a single feather, and I mirrored it twice, then adjusted the contrast and color until I got the look I wanted.”

She used to have a business printing & selling her own greeting cards.  She said, “I believe that the artwork I have been able to create since I’ve started using photographs, altered with my ACDSee program, is far superior to the work I used to do, and it is my plan to one day (hopefully soon) start marketing my work again.”

I asked Katharine how long she’s been doing this?

Katharine:  “I’ve had my first and only digital camera, a Pentax Optio E10, for exactly one year.  Although I’ve been an artist and poet for years, I’d never had much of an interest in photography. Now, it is my biggest passion!

My first experience with ACDSee came about because an older program was included as part of the software that came with my camera. Then, a few months ago, my computer crashed, and when I got my new one, the owner of the computer shop, knowing how much I enjoyed the old ACDSee program, was kind enough to throw in the updated program of ACDSee Photo Manager. And, I shamelessly admit, I am addicted to it!  It isn’t just that I can edit my photos to appear as though they were taken with a far more expensive camera; I love that I can take the most ordinary looking photo, then alter it to become, what in my humble opinion, is a gorgeous piece of (usually abstract) artwork.”

I hope that you enjoy Katharine’s photo essay here! Feel free to ask questions & I’m going to invite her to answer them.

1. Select the image; Under Edit Image choose Edit Mode

2. The first thing that I’m going to do is use Selections to select the water which is the only part of the photo I want to apply the metallic effects to.

Click on Selections. Draw around the water, then click on Done.

3. Select ‘Effects’    Scroll down & double click on Sheet Metal

4. Now the metallic effect has been applied. There are a number options to adjust.

I adjusted the rounding. Mousing over the colors shows them.  Lessening the opacity makes the metallic effect less intense.

final image

original image

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These instructions will work in both ACDSee Pro 2 and ACDSee 10.

1. In ACDSee double click on the thumbnail. Under Edit Image (the pain palette icon), choose Edit Mode

2. Choose Photo Repair on the left.

3. Plan what you want to remove & what color that you’re going to replace it with.

My plan is to use:

a. the Clone tool to make the inside part of the mouth black

b. the Heal tool to replace the chin where the tongue hangs over it

4. First we’ll choose the Clone tool & make the nib (like a pen tip) a higher number so we can cover more area quickly. And we’re going to reduce the feathering.

Next I selected the color black in the photo by right clicking on it (step 2 in the diagram)

Then I brush in small strokes. The Undo button is your friend here (bottom left). Use it when you need to!

5. To work around the front teeth, zoom in using the slider on the top right.

This will allow you to carefully move your nib close to the teeth without removing them.

And I drew a line across where I will add back the chin.

6. My next step was to clone across the chin.

7. They are really circles now & I’ll use the Heal tool & increase the feathering to blend them together to look more natural.

8. The last step is to use the Clone tool to remove the tip of the tongue and then use the Heal tool.

I made sure to choose the dark color fur around the chin and also some whiskers for a natural look.

9. Click on Done. And the finished photo looks pretty good!

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Table of contents for December 07 Trip

1. Tim and Debbies travel itinerary (at a glance)
2. Sick N Twisted
3. Argentina, equestrian wonderland
4. Dust, Wind, Drama and Spanglish
5. Ushuaia, Bottom of the world
6. Polar Star, the ice breaker
7. Exploring a Cerulean Land of Ice and Stone
8. Neko Harbour, Exploring the Penguin Rookery
9. Zodiac, the Leopard Seal’s Toy near Danko Island
10. Port Lockroy, Most Southern Post Office in the World
11. Weddell Seals on a Stormy Beach
12. Wicked Winds on Spigot Peak

December 14th 2007

Surreal Light

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As the day progressed, the weather made a change for the better from the moodiness of the morning. Now with the sky breaking and leaving holes of light streaming down on to the landscape below, the drama was unfolding. We were ready with cameras in hand despite the frosty winds coming from the bow. Port Lockroy was a bit too moody for us photographically. We were looking forward to some photogenic moments beaming from the sky and we were not to be disappointed.

Neumayer Channel

Solitary Drift

It took a few hours of cruising before coming to the next destination of Orne Harbour. Guarding the mouth of the harbour, is the relatively small Spigot Peak. We see the impressive dog tooth promontory from Polar Star the icebreaker as we entered the harbour. Sheer cliffs are descend from summit to coast line unabated by any horizontal planes what so ever. Yes, that peak looked to be a challenge, perfect for an afternoon jaunt. I just hoped that the weather was going to continue to improve so that we might get a clear, uninhibited view from the top. The plan, for those who are keen on getting a little way off the water line and feel up to the challenge of a moderately steep snow slope, is to ascend the less dramatic back side. We would be guided by one of the ships mountaineering staff, Florian Piper leading the way with more of the ships outdoor guides bringing up the rear.

Spigot Peak

As we entered the harbour the dramatic scenery unfolded before us, with the clouds parting as if on cue for our arrival, bringing forth vistas unseen by us from such a close proximity. On the opposite shore from Spigot peak, the Arctowski mountain range vaulted straight from the water to unknown heights. With such a grand presence we stopped our conversations to take it all in. The clouds and spindrift are swirling over and around the massive summit, partially veiling the impressive massif from view.

Mount Arctowski

Arctowski Summit

Summit Mood

"Things are looking up" I am thinking, the hike looks like it might be a go, with blue sky opening up and raising the temperatures to the point of peeling a layer or two of clothes off.

Getting a chance to see from a higher vantage point with surroundings like this, created a deep anticipation within me. A familiar sensation, something I have felt before every adventure that posed possible dangers of the unknown, a mixture of fear, curiosity and challenge. This will be a new peak for all of us. It was a suggestion by Florian to try going for the top not long before arriving here. I guess he had been eyeing this one peak on previous excursions to this harbour.

Orne Harbour

The further we ventured into the caldera shaped bay the more the surrounding peaks opened themselves up to our evermore engaged eyes. Mist, shadow and brilliant light, all of it changing with the rapid movement of the winds still blowing in from the strait. Everywhere you looked things changed to new and ever more impressive visages. The power of this landscape has not diminished at all, despite our being here already close to a week. I wanted to see more and more and was not looking forward to heading home just yet.

Hidden Peak

Orne Harbour, Spigot Peak on the left

Again the anchor went down with the now familiar clanking of steel chain deep into unknown depths close to shore. The water was so clear it seemed bottomless, with a inviting azure blue beaconing us to come and explore. I chose to try for the summit of Spigot Peak, while Debbie considered the photo options available from the water level vantage point. She wanted to get shots of some of the seals spied by some of us upon entering the harbour. I wished her luck and with a kiss, hopped onto the zodiac bound for shore and a mountain adventure. I had bought a basic type of crampons for just this type of mountain slopes and was happy to feel that my foot steps would be all the more secure on the steep slopes of the back side. Having been on a few mountains before, I had some Idea of what was in store terrain wise. As we progressed across the bay I looked down at my fellow trekker’s footwear and then up at the ensuing slopes and was just a bit concerned. All of them were wearing various types of rubber boots, some insulated, some not. What concerned me somewhat was that rubber boots are great for getting on and off of zodiacs but on snow laden talus strewn slopes of a moderately steep nature it seemed a bit dicey. I could tell most of these folks hadn’t been on many mountain slopes and had no real idea how serious a misstep could be with such minimal gear. I chose not to think of the potential unrestricted 150 meter glissade over sharp rocks back down to the bottom shore. Instead I focused on the potential sights to be had in the very near future once we get close to the summit.

Florian Piper,     Mountain Guide

I am on the last zodiac and at the rear of the boat when disembarking on to shore. Needless to say this put me in the rear of the procession looking upward at close to 30 trekkers bound for the top. It was slow going, one step then wait a minute, then a few more steps and so on, slowly ascending the snow and rock strewn slope heading for the saddle between two peaks, one of which is Spigot peak. The slowness of the procession made me think of the pace that climbing Everest would have been like but in that case more due to the lacking of oxygen than slippery rubber boots. I was glad that they were taking their time really. This allowed me plenty of time to look around and zip off lots of shots during the slog skyward. Amazingly as we gazed up we could discern the familiar toddling of penguins, 200 meters above us! I am wondering why are they all the way up there? It looked windy and colder then many other seemingly more habitable spots closer to their food source on the oceans shore. WOW, these guys are something else. Mountain penguins! Well, I guess not many predators are going to hike that slope to get a meal.

Summit Bound

As we switch back and forth the saddle comes nearer, bringing thoughts of what the other side is going to look like from that vaulted vantage point. The views to the rear, over the bay are becoming ever clearer as the clouds diminish and our horizons expand over the encompassing mountain peaks in the distance. I am more breathless from the view then from the slow plod as I take in the vista. The Polar Star an icebreaker is looking more like a reddish spot nearer the distant shore then a ship able to hold 150 passengers. It is surrounded by comparatively large icebergs jockeying for space around the hull, sometimes grinding their way along the sides with a growling type sound, hence the name "growler" for that size of iceberg.

Growler  iceberg

Summit Bound II

As we ascended the snow steps to the saddle the slope abated somewhat making things easier. The view from the ridge is only minutes away. I guess the view has always been a big motivator for me, no matter how many summits I complete. The view from a summit allows for a unique perspective and only to those that choose to make the effort to get there. Almost an exclusive club of our own making, this creates camaraderie, a common experience to be had with the other fellow trekkers and mountaineers.

Hurry Up!

Cruz n’ Talus

Almost there

Upon reaching the saddle, I realized that there is a storm approaching from the far side with ominous black lines scouring the olive green ocean below. From my small experience at sea, I recognized this as high winds coming our way. How high, I was not sure until some minutes later. With some caution I proceeded along the saddle ridge heading for the upper slopes. Most of the trekkers were already high above me on a talus slope nearing the summit. Looking behind me I perceived more dark gray clouds ascending over the distant ridge heading in our direction. While situated in a fairly exposed area looking down on both sides the wind hit, knocking me down on to my knees while I am shielding both Nikon cameras with my hands. The blast of wind continued unabated for 5 minutes convincing me that maybe it was a good time to head back as it was hard to even stand.  I wasn’t alone. A few of the other members just in front of me were convinced that maybe this wasn’t the best day to be up here either. Fortunately the majority of us were higher up and on a lea slope not experiencing the full blast of the winds that we had and were unaware how strong the squall was. They continued on eventually to reach the summit. This is one of those points in life that we all experience, where you see that you are in a crossroads situation. You are the only one that can make the decision to head back down to safety, or add a bit of risk to achieve unknown sights and challenges. In the past I had always been one to put risk aside and push on with too many freaky stories to regale as a result. Well age being the better part of wisdom, I choose to head back down and watch what happens from below.

Storm Front

As I turned around, I went over the logic of my decision, including the sentiment that I would never likely get the chance to see this again. Maybe I was being hasty in my turning around. These are all thoughts that assail me, thoughts that I usually dismiss. I was adamant that I was not going to regret this downward decision and that I wouldn’t dwell on it later. I only hope that the others won’t be getting into a situation over their head as the clouds and wind approach and that they make it back to the ship intact. 

Mountain Rookery

Minutes before the oncoming squall I had the chance to marvel at the Chinstrap Penguins lodged on pebble nests at close to 200 meters above the ocean below. The rookery composed of 200 plus penguins hung perilously on the edge of the long slope back in the direction from which we had come. I had to wonder why they choose to nest this far up? It seems a huge effort on their part.

Approaching Squall and nesting penguins

Chinstrap Penguins on summit ridge

Arctowski Summit

Arctowski Point

While heading back down I take some time to capture some of the moody drama created by the oncoming squall on the far mountain slopes. The descent being fairly easy, I was on shore waiting for the coming zodiac occasionally looking upwards to see how things were working out for the rest of the group. As it turns out the squall ended up being violent for the first wave of wind and then abating to the point of blue skies opening up not long after. Seeing this was tough and I tried not to chide myself with regret. At least I got to shoot a few shots of the fortunate ones on the top looking over the distant sights with awe.

Summit Team on Spigot Peak

Table of contents for December 07 Trip

1. Tim and Debbies travel itinerary (at a glance)
2. Sick N Twisted
3. Argentina, equestrian wonderland
4. Dust, Wind, Drama and Spanglish
5. Ushuaia, Bottom of the world
6. Polar Star, the ice breaker
7. Exploring a Cerulean Land of Ice and Stone
8. Neko Harbour, Exploring the Penguin Rookery
9. Zodiac, the Leopard Seal’s Toy near Danko Island
10. Port Lockroy, Most Southern Post Office in the World
11. Weddell Seals on a Stormy Beach
12. Wicked Winds on Spigot Peak

December 14th 2007

Story and images by Debbie Garside 

This afternoon we had a choice to climb Mount Spigot or take a Zodiac tour. After checking out the spindrift coming off Spigot’s peak, I decided that discretion was the better part of valour and would leave the climbing to Tim. However, this time I was determined to get on the zodiac that was driven by expedition photographer ‘Danny’. The other drivers/marine biologists/historians were great, but when it came to finding the ‘money’ shots, Danny was the best. After strategically jumping place in the line of passengers I managed to position myself in the right boat.

Negotiating the Brash Ice

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We began with an excursion towards the huge hanging glaciers to look for seals on the ice bergs. Pushing through the ‘brash ice’ was fun and we came upon several crab-eater seals but they were partially hidden and would not be coerced into displaying themselves for the entourage of zodiac tourists. All the while I kept looking up at the precarious cornices and groaning glaciers, whose previously calved pieces were the size small buildings, and wondering… how big are the waves from calving glaciers? Instantly a vision of a tsunami-swamped zodiac comes to mind and I am grateful to hear Danny’s suggestion of heading to the adjacent bay.

Summit Cornice

I can not emphasize enough how insignificant one feels next to these immense glaciers. It only enhances the already eerie feeling of remoteness inherent in the Antarctic experience. Upon entering the un-named bay we were treated to spectacular mountains with glacial caves where ice meets ocean. Spindrift and frequent small avalanches remind us of our tenuous occupation here. Minutes before our scheduled return time we spotted some Weddell seals basking on the nearby ice-shelf! Danny tried to reach our expedition leader via two-way radio to get permission to stay out longer but alas she did not answer. We all agreed it was better to beg for forgiveness than miss this opportunity, so Danny steered for the shore (all the time concocting a story about a little outboard engine trouble). A VERY wet landing on the rocky shore of the 7th continent proved to be worth while, as we photographed the nonchalant poses of several beautiful Weddell seals.

Glacial Caves

Weddell Seal

Since this was an unplanned landing we had no anchor to secure the zodiac on the beach so poor Danny had to act as human anchor, hanging on in knee high waves while his passengers took advantage of an all too brief exploration of shore and seals. The zodiac began to buck and pull with growing waves and an ensuing storm with high winds, so Danny hurried us all back into the craft. As we pulled out of the bay to return to the Polar Star we were excited to see the brave climbers summit Spigot Peak. We all gave them a group wave and a cheer via radio and I thought proudly that Tim was among them. 

Spigot Peak

Table of contents for December 07 Trip

1. Tim and Debbies travel itinerary (at a glance)
2. Sick N Twisted
3. Argentina, equestrian wonderland
4. Dust, Wind, Drama and Spanglish
5. Ushuaia, Bottom of the world
6. Polar Star, the ice breaker
7. Exploring a Cerulean Land of Ice and Stone
8. Neko Harbour, Exploring the Penguin Rookery
9. Zodiac, the Leopard Seal’s Toy near Danko Island
10. Port Lockroy, Most Southern Post Office in the World
11. Weddell Seals on a Stormy Beach
12. Wicked Winds on Spigot Peak

December, 14th 2007

A Moody and Snow Laden Morning

Deep Blue

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Early in the morning the Polar Star sailed down Neumayer Channel as thick snow descended from the heavily laden skies making photography difficult. The large snow flakes transformed into water blobs on my exposed lens, inspiring constant lens cloth application with the hope that the next shot would be unblemished and clear. The light was moody, dark and mystical as we thrummed down the waterway, the diesel engines loud in the quietude of the moment.

Aqua Blue

Despite the current weather, we were excited with the anticipation of a new location soon to be explored. I am still in awe of being here in an environment with deep moods and expressive landscapes, unaffected by human intervention. I feel small as we enter the harbour. We are very much at the whim of the land. To live here, I think, you would need to develop a way of introspective listening, where the smallest vibrations reverberated a sense of changes to come. An almost spiritual perspective based on vague tingling of the mind. Something often dismissed by us in our civilized, loud and blunt city environments. A new feeling and sensation that is available if only we would listen.

Glacial Edge

Viewed from the bow, slowly a grouping of small islands emerged through the meager visibility. On one such island a small architecturally antique building stood. Looking to be of somber, dark tones with brick red trim giving life to what might otherwise be a depressing looking lodging. I am all too aware that this feeling comes predominantly from the present state of dim lighting and quiet. It might be a spectacularly situated postal station, if only we could see beyond the far shore and allow the potentially amazing mountainous surroundings to reveal themselves. Not far from Goudier Island, we once again throw our anchor into the bay,the chain rattling through the silence, finding a good hold within the sandy bottom only a few fathoms below.

Our Zodiacs are ready and being driven by our now familiar crew mates, we head off into the speckled gray seascape bound for adventures we have yet to behold on the near shores of a mostly rocky and snow covered Island. This being a rookery for many different types of penguins, birds and a few lounging seals thrown into the mix.

Port Lockroy,  Goudier Island

The first thing that comes to the fore when gazing at the few feet in front of us are the large skeletal remains of whales long forgotten. The light of the moment is so dull and uninspiring I forgo taking any images of this historical reminder of the whaling industry’s long presence here. The stark reality of our past and the dim lighting set a tone for me that was, for the moment, a little depressing. I chose to trudge on in search of more enlivening things to focus on.  Squinting ahead and following dull rust colored guano trails, we come to a gully thriving with life. Gentoo Penguins were trundling everywhere in such a comical way that it can only bring forth a comical mood. Situated in the middle of this mass of wobbly penguin movement is a stoic elephant seal looking more like a large rock protruding from the fresh snow. They are so well disguised that it would be easy to walk right by them, unless your eye caught some subtle movement that gave her whereabouts away. Again, due to the dull and uninspiring light I chose not to photograph this moment. Now as I write this, I register a small regret in the back of my mind.  

Prayer Penguin

Friendly Gentoo Penguin

Port Lockroy is a historical base that was established in 1943 as a secret WWII military operation for the British called "Tabarin" Its objective was to observe perceived German maneuverings. For the most part I understand that the men stationed here were pretty much out of the field of action for the duration of the war. After the war this base was handed over to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Initially, it was used for the scientific research of biology, geology, survey and meteorology, However, as of 1950 it focused on atmospheric studies, researching the various layers of the atmosphere involved in radio wave propagation. The base was occupied continuously until 1962, after which it was abandoned.

Port Lockroy,  Goudier Island

Old Time Pantry

Image by Debbie Garside

Coal Stove

Image by Debbie Garside

Restoration began in 1996 by the BAS and the base is now used as a penguin research station as well as a museum circa 1950 era. It was restored complete with food goods and various types of equipment used during that time. All around the station were nesting Gentoos, Snowy Sheathbills and brown Skuas. One of the current operation’s duties was to keep track of the local populations of penguins. They found that compared to areas unoccupied by humans, there seemed to be no discerning affect to their presence.  From my perspective, the penguins are not overly afraid of anything human-oriented happening around them. They were more curious than afraid.

Happy penguin

Nesting Rock and Boat Shed

Once we finished buying some T-shirts and mailing some post cards to friends and family from the most southerly post office in the world, we again loaded back in to the zodiacs to return to the Polar Star so that we might embark on our next adventure in the afternoon at Orne Harbour. There, some of us will attempt to climb a smaller mountain called Spigot Peak, while others will be exploring various fiords looking for interesting things to observe.

As we pulled anchor on the port side there was a large iceberg complete with mid-swimming pool of turquoise blue and multitudes of gentoo penguins lounging on the ice, or sometimes jumping into the ocean. It looked like a penguin playground.

Penguin Playground

Local Swimming Hole

Image by Debbie Garside 

so stay tuned for the next excerpt  "100km winds, While Climbing Spigot Peak "

as well as a chapter from Debbie Garside complete with her own images