Hi Denis !! Let me be the first to welcome you to Caedes !! I hope you enjoy your time here & I'm looking forward to seeing more of your artwork.
Lauren

Nope, the primary program I use is Apophysis. Go to apophysis.org & download, it's freeware so it won't cost you a penny. Satin Pillow was made in MBF Lite & that too was a free download. Then there's TieraZon, that'a a common program used too, though I find both of those other programs unwieldly & difficult. I guess I just haven"t worked enough in them. On Art Class & Lady Sings The Blues I then went into PhotoShop & cleaned up the graininess by clicking "noise" & then "despeckle". It gives some images thar metallic shine that I like. Phoenix was done in Apophysis & cleaned up in PS. If you go to the duscussion board & sift through everything, you will eventually find a list of recommended software. You can also ask for help from other members, everyone is willing to help. If you download Apophysis, personnal message me (PM) & I'll give you the rendering settings that Jacqueline kindly gave me .
As for PS, I haven't played with it enough to make images tho' other, more talented people here have.
Good luck !!
Lauren

What are the settings you're using when you render an image ? Use these....size-----1600 x 1200....quality-----2000...radius-----0.4 ....oversample----1. I got those from Jacqueline & I keep 'em written down in a notebook by my computer. As for why your images aren't renderin jpg format ??? I'll have to think.. Where do you have Apophysis ?? It's on my C drive under program files.....& I don't have this problem. Let me ask around.

Also, do you have Microsoft Photo Editoron your computer ?And what's your operating system ?

Are you exporting flame or exporting upr when you render ( make an image ) ? Use export flame, that's where you'll make your size adjustments & your rendering settings. If you use export flame it should automatically make your image a jpg.
Lauren

When you go to make an image, go to file, scroll down to export flame & click on that. Doesn't that work ?

Hiya Denis =) Thanks for your comment on "Going On a Treasure Hunt" glad you liked it

Cheerzzzzz to you too !!! Glad you see how easy it can be, just time comsuming, to render. You can also use a program like " infraview " to change a picture's format. Jacqueline does all her renderings in PNG format & then she converts to JPG. So have fun !!!!
Lauren

Hi Denis,

Thanks for your kind thoughts and view on "Legend of the truth", Im glad you like it fellow Countryman. Stay safe & well Nik ;-)

Hi, Denis! Thanks for your gracious comments on "Treetops!" So glad to know you liked it! Wen

Thank you Denis for your comment on "Life Begin Again":-)

Denis, you found "Cloud Burst". Thank you for sharing your opinion of it:-)

Thanks for the comment on Boiler External, glad you like it.

When I said: Great idea, I meant the interesting angle of your shooting the sundial to gather the architecture, if this is so important LOL Take care and keep up your nice work.

Hello Denis..nice to meet you ! I´m very thankful that you let me know about your feelings and your experiences from mushroom-picking after seeing my image Wood Harvest ! Thank you ! It is great to walk around in a deep forest looking for these "eatable gold" - chanterelles are my favourites, but I recognize about ten other kinds that I like and I think I know which ones could mean death and pain...lol. See my picture "Beautiful But Dangerous" and do not pick any of them if you happen to see them in a park in London..lol. Cheers ! -- Arne --

Hey Dennis ^_^
Thankyou so much for your sweet words on my site...I'm glad you like my work! :]
Have a wonderful day and best wishes,

Fae x

P.S. sorry this reply is a little late....I'm very caught up in work at the mo ;]

Hello again Denis. Thanks for taking a look at those dangerous but beautiful shrooms I mentioned above . I agree with you. Green moss makes a much more pleasant background than grass and needles. I´m glad you liked this image - I especially like the light.
Welcome back. -- Arne --

Hi Dennis, I really appreciate your comments for 'Snow Treats'. :^]

Hi Denis ! Of course I remember you ! Glad to see your back !
Lauren

thanks Denis! I wondered if you would look and see it! lol! I took that photograph last Sunday in Manchester. Patti

Thanks for the awesome comment. On my friends house 2006©
Take care.
ANDY

thanks Denis for stopping by and posting on my gallery - much appreciated

cheers - Phil

Thanks for the comment on my "Gravity." Glad you like it.

Thanks a lot for the generous comment on "Crystal Faction" - it's greatly appreciated...

Hey Denis,

Thanks for the rocking comments on 'Pine Creek 2' I really appreciate it.

Denis,
Thanks for the props regarding Still Waters, they're much appreciated.
-Gregory

Hi Denis..thanx for your comment on my Weaving posting..yes, I did use PSP on this. I love that weaving effect very much. Its a lot of fun to mess around with it and come up with new stuff. So glad you liked it....verena

Denis,
Cool that you dig my bridge image. twas done using a crosstar filter. Dig?
fotobob

hey denis thax alot for the comment you left on 'star' tell me if you have any ideas to enhance that picture please take a look at some of my other pictures ps and yes i did use apophysis thx ,lilblacfro

Hi Denis, no I'm not from the UK, I'm from Holland(just a little swim away,lol)
Have a nice day
Jacky

Your right.. the editing i did on saturated 2.0 was done in PS. It's complicated i guess.. but after using it for 2 years.. i know more now than i once did.. still a long way from being able to use it properly.

PS you might wanna read the user info before you comment lol....

too bad about no scanner... surely you have a friend that does though? Anyhow let me know if you have a new pic you really want a comment on..

hey man thanks for the comment. Not quite sure what you said, but i'm sure it was a compliment lol. being older than God himself, i missed out on the texting age lol.

I am assuming you asked was it photo shop i used, which in that case, the answer is no. I used paint Shop and Fireworks. Both great products that seem to do the job for me. Thanks again for your comment.

Andy

Hi Denis, Thanks for stopping by Peek-a-Boo, your support is very much appreciated.

Hi Denis, many thanks friend for stopping by to view "Sun Laughter", and "Venus"! In both cases, you left very kind and happy words for my pleasure! I appreciate your thoughts and your comments always! Thank you again, and I will be looking forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Marilyn

Hi, yes I did that weaving photo in PSP9. I love the effects it will give, try it out sometime. THanx so much for your comment...Verena