Happy Pi Day everyone!

Yes, once again it is that most awesomest of days, that most celebrated of holidays, Pi Day!

Pi, as you may know, is the mathematical ratio between the diameter of a circle to the circumference of the circle. It is equal to 3.14159... (followed by an endless sequence of numbers). So, in the third month, on the 14th day, at 1:59 in the afternoon, we eat some pie and sing "Happy Birthday dear Albert", because Pi Day happens to be the birthday of Albert Einstein.

So have some pie, sing Happy Birthday to one of the greatest minds who ever lived, and bask in the warm glory of Pi's glorious warmth.

Also, a few entries ago, I did a feature thing in my journal in which the first ten replies would get features. Well, I didn't get ten, but I am sick of waiting, so I'm just going to give features for those who did reply.

So three people, and three deviations from their galleries.

jdoem

He doesn't have any deviations in his gallery, alas. We should hit him until he posts some.

wilderBeest

Solitary Moment [link]

A wonderfully simple composition with bright, bold colours. It feels so tropical!

Island Connection [link]

Another great composition, using near perfect symmetry. Add this with the wonderful light of golden hour in the evening, and great colour saturation throughout, and you've got a fantastic image.

Old Wreck [link]

A great composition again. This uses the contrast between machinary and nature to great effect.

messysprings

Envy [link]

A great contrast between the black cat and the green wall. And a great expression on the cat too. I have a fondness for black cats, btw.

Pinks and Yellows [link]

Beautiful soft pastel colours make this a gentle and elegant piece. A wonderful close up look.

Almost Flying [link]

Great use of contrasting colours in this, with pink leaves coming down into a solid blue sky.

Finally, I'm thinking of doing a few tutorials about non-destructive Photoshop work, such as dodging and burning and other such things you can't get with adjustment layers. is there anything in particular you guys are interested in? Let me know, and keep an eye out for them soon!


Here are the links to my tutorials:

Shutter speed, Aperture and ISO: [link]
Basic Exposure Settings: [link]
White Balance: [link]
Bracketing: [link]
Program Mode, Aperture Mode, Shutter Mode and Manual Mode: [link]
Non-Destructive Dodge and Burn: [link]