September/October extras posted
The September/October issue of Photoshop Elements Techniques will start mailing to subscribers this week, and US subscribers should see their issues arriving in the next one to two weeks, reaching most U.S. subscribers by September 8. Delivery to Canada and most other international locations should be completed by September 22. (Australian delivery times for the past few issues have been much later than other international locations–we’re trying to figure out why, but haven’t had any luck so far in reducing the delays.)
This issue has lots of fun stuff in it, including Liz Ness’ “Create Haunting Halloween Images.” Since Halloween is only a couple of months away–where did that summer go?–we decided to post Liz’s article today as a downloadable PDF for everyone to enjoy. (The full PDF of the magazine will be posted on September 1.)
You can find all of the downloads and extra tutorials on the September/October 2011 magazine page, and don’t forget to check out the Links page for the issue, which contains all the web links mentioned throughout the issue; it’s a great timesaver.
The issue’s cover is by subscriber Steve Rich, of Aiken, South Carolina. Steve’s been a long-time contributor to the galleries, and does some really wonderful work with Photoshop Elements and HDR, and this shot of an old Chevy truck was a favorite shot of ours when we were going through the Subscriber Showcase selections for the issue. You can see a shot of the original–which had to be cropped to fit the cover’s portrait orientation–below.
The cool vintage frame Steve used is from the CoffeeShop Frames 12 collection, by our friend Rita over at the CoffeeShop Blog. As Steve says, “she is awesome with actions and the stuff she creates, on top of all the creating she does, she does it for FREE.”
Nice shot, Steve, and thanks for letting us use it on the cover!
Steve
August 24, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Thank you Photoshop Elements Techniques Team for selecting my image for the cover of the September/October issue. This is a wonderful honor to be selected. This is the first time I have ever been on a cover of anything. My family is going crazy. I want to thank Rita of The CoffeeShop Blog for creating these wonderful (awesome) vintage frames. Rita’s tireless efforts do not go unnoticed.
Diana
August 24, 2011 at 6:53 pm
I just love your cover photo, Steve. I love everything about it – the subjects, the brilliant colors, and the nostalgia. It’s place on the cover is well-deserved.
Steve
August 24, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Thank you so much Diana, I am so appreciative.
Judy
August 24, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Great choice for the cover, PE Team! Steve deserves this honor. I agree that he does wonderful work!
Steve
August 24, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Thanks so much Judy, your photography is awesome!!!
Chris
August 24, 2011 at 9:26 pm
That is a really neat photo.
Steve
August 25, 2011 at 12:45 am
Thank you Chris!!
Mike
August 25, 2011 at 10:26 am
It’s a great-looking shot, Steve. A very nice cover indeed! Congrats!
Steve
August 25, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Thank you so much Mike!!
Byron
August 26, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Awesome cover shot. Love the vintage look and frame. Just found Rita’s site, and am really excited about all the actions, templates, frames, and textures available. Keep shooting and making art, its what keeps us inspired.
Steve
August 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Thanks Byron, I am a fan of the Coffeeshop Blog. Rita is wonderful for providing actions and storyboards for free. Thank you again for your comments. We are fortunate that Photoshop Elements Techniques provides this forum for folks to learn. Take Care
Barbara
August 30, 2011 at 9:01 am
Steve, Seems I needed a little patience. I found the correct username “bloomer’ and the new password. Makes it so easy. Barb Bloomer
Steve
August 30, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Hi Barbara, glad you made it in!!
Jennifer
October 5, 2011 at 11:06 am
This is a gorgeous cover Steve! I was just trying to do a similar touch for some vintage cars – can you provide a few quick tips on getting the overall “look”??
Steve
October 5, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Hi Jennifer, thanks so much for your comments. I have the image posted on Flickr. I have the image details posted with the image.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42247711@N08/6077937247/in/photostream
You can email anytime if you need additional information.
jayco2001@yahoo.com