Where is Ben?

Fisheye Panorama

I was just spending some time processing more images from Route 66 when I ran across a three shot panorama that was shot with my 15mm fisheye lens. Older versions of Photoshop would not be able to stitch such a distorted panorama, but Photoshop CS4 was up for the job. If you want to learn about all the great new stuff in CS4, be sure to check out my newest book which covers all the new features.

This photograph was taken in Shamrock, TX at a restored gas station that is currently being used as the chamber of commerce building. You can see my bus parked on the right edge of the frame. I visited this location for a second time just a few weeks ago. 

As usual, you can click on the photo to see a larger version.

Heading back to the bus

I'm about to return from a trip that brought me to Boston, New York, Baltimore, New York and Miami. I'll be flying back to Dallas today, which is where the bus is parked. Previous to this, I followed Route 66 from Los Angeles to Tulsa, OK. 

I'm thinking of staying put for the next two weeks so I can spend time processing more Route 66 images and catch up on life. 

The image above is a composite of about 30 shots, each of which are lit with just a flashlight. I shot this at a recording studio in NY and composited the image on my flight to FL. That's Troy who owns the studio standing in front of some of the albums that were recorded in his studio. 

Nominee in B&W Spider Awards

An early black and white version of my Grease Monkey's Paradise image was one of the nominees in the Black and White Spider Awards. 

It looks like I'm able to post pictures once again, so here's the one you missed from my last post:

I'll be making a loop up to Santa Fe, New Mexico tomorrow and then will be headed into Texas as I continue my travels along Route 66.

Don't forget that my new Photoshop CS4: Up to Speed book is now in-stock on my on-line store.