Picture of the Day - September 1, 2009

"Apple Glow"

Photo courtesy of Robert Schwarztrauber.             (Click on the photo for a larger view) There is natural beauty in most all of God's creations, and our human eyes do a pretty good job at taking it all in. Sometimes however, a camera just doesn't quite capture an image the way our eyes see it, and other times just a little "tweaking" can help enhance the natural beauty that is already there. That's where image editing software, props and a little photographic creativity come in. A great example is today's picture. It features nothing more than a plain "Golden Delicious" apple, but in a way that most of us have probably never seen before. Here is photographer Robert Schwarztrauber to tell us about it: "One of the challenges we photographers face is how to best express the beauty of that which our Creator has given us. There is beauty even in the small, simple things we see every day. But often we don't take time to notice. I'm sure we've all heard the phrase, "God didn't make no junk." Our world is filled with beauty, often not casually observed. There are vast rewards available to those who will take time to look for that beauty - with an attitude that expects to find it."    --Robert Schwarztrauber Click here to view Mr. Schwarztrauber's lighting tutorial detailing how the beauty of this golden apple was expressed from within.     Visitor Comments... Name: Gordon Brugman Town: Gatlinburg, TN Having already read your great lighting tutorial I was pleased to see this wonderful image featured on TodaysPhoto.org. This is a very imaginative lighting technique. Thanks for sharing, Robert!     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA What a really cool picture Robert!! WOW, there so much detail and the glowing effect is just out of this world. I am reading with great interest your tutorial on how you did this. Thanks for sharing that!! I also just spotted your Photoshop Tip Cards. They look like they would be a great tool to own!!     Name: Kathy Beach Town: Maryville, TN Simply lovely. What a way to start September. Thank you Robert.     Name: Brenda Voories Town: Alameda, CA Amazing image today Mr. Rouse! You must have the most wonderful job in the world, getting to sort through all of those amazing photos and pick out the ones you want to feature. And you do an absolutely awesome job at it too I might add.     Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA How neat!!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"