self paced spare time photographer and online wanderer

Permalink Data on Flickr.Via Flickr: two weeks ago I was confronted with my data in a hard way. My large storage device “Drobo” refused to operate after I upgraded it with another 2TB drive. The drive became unresponsive and after a while it did came back giving me the opportunity to retrieve some data…since this was my largest storage device I had to make sacrifices to the data I could retrieve, so I had to delete all my movies, series and software I had collected over the years. Luckily I did manage to backup my photography work. That same week my laptop died and it has been sent back to Apple for repairs. Fortunatly I do hold regular backup sessions, but it’s still a hassle and I’m once again aware that all data is fleeting, and no storage medium is safe from harm. Photo’s can burn, disk drives will fail…it’s time holographic data crystals are made…at least they seem stable enough….
Permalink Zombie on Flickr.Via Flickr: didn’t feel like doing a photoshop edit, but ended up with an edit anyway ;-) It’s always a good day for zombies…brrrr #Zombie
Permalink London Workshop August 18 2012 on Flickr.Via Flickr: I’m hosting another London workshop this august 18th! So if you’ve missed your seat at my previous workshop here’s your chance to grab your seat at my August workshop. Seats are limited to a maximum of 10 so get your seats now!! check the link below for details:dracorubio.paspartout.com/pages/workshop
Permalink Anglia on Flickr.Via Flickr: From our visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour, this is the Flying Ford Anglia, where you could get behind the wheel and try giving it a spin. I thought it fun to do an edit with it. The Hogwarts model is the actual one from the studio too. the before and after image can be found here: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=408260169207014&set=a…
Permalink 110.2012 Cheerio London on Flickr.Via Flickr: today is our last day in London, tomorrow we fly back to Holland to see our house and kitties again. It was a wonderful week and we had lots of fun, I had and gave a great workshop AND I finally found myself a bowler hat that fit perfectly on my head. Thanx London and see you back in august! taken with my iPhone, edited in PS ;-)
Permalink 101.2012B The Gentleman on Flickr.
Permalink 100.2012 Octavian on Flickr.Via Flickr: Octavian was a distinguished gentleman who moved his way through London’s upperclass. He was always invited at parties and soiree’s where his humor and wit was the talk of the evening. For some reason he was never invited to diner parties. Some would say this was due to his unethical table manners. textures by: cgtextures tentacles by: browse.deviantart.com/?q=stock%20tentacle&order=9&amp…
Permalink 96.2012.2 on Flickr.Via Flickr: second shot from today, kinda liked the simple and clean edit here
Permalink 96.2012 “Sailor” on Flickr.Via Flickr: My great grandfather Byron was a great sailor before he became a time traveller
Permalink 94.2012 against the grey on Flickr.Via Flickr: I was hanging up a new window blind this afternoon, when I noticed that it was actually the perfect type of grey, and it rolls out. Instant cheap background!! Too bad I would need to move the cabinet to use it as such… But I did take the chance to use it for a shoot before I put everything back. This is actually a test shot, before I got all dressed up for my initial idea, but I liked the look and just had to give a go at processing it. I loved how it turned out. I’ll save the other shot for later, as it does look awesome too…
Permalink 90.2012 Active Mind on Flickr.“Active Mind”Via Flickr: My mind can be a tricky thing at times.
Permalink 76.2012 Seated on Flickr.Via Flickr: coming home and sitting down for a cup of coffee is guaranteed to get me some attention and friendly lap sitters.
Permalink Gentleman Fury on Flickr.Via Flickr: Received my awesome Mumford & Sons Lion Track-Jacket yesterday and just loving it!!! Had a great day today, went to Amsterdam to visit the Apple store to have my iPhone checked, fearing it would have to be repaired and I’d lose it for a few weeks. But nothing of the sort. They found a hardware defect and I just got a new one, just like that…so happy my buttons work again and how the service was!! have a great weekend everyone! 
Permalink 54.2012 Connected on Flickr.Via Flickr: running amock with textures again ;-) Just love these edits. Want to learn how to edit like this too? Sign up for my London Photoshop Masterclass now! Details are on www.dracorubio.com/pages/workshop textures by cgtextures.com
Permalink Dracorubio Masterclass London 2012 on Flickr.Via Flickr: Details for my Photoshop Masterclass have been updated on my site! Head on over to www.dracorubio.com/pages/workshop and get yourself a seat on my Masterclass. Seats are limited and there’s already a line forming in my mailbox learn to master photoshop in a creative way and enhance your photography to the next level. Under the guidance of Dracorubio you’ll learn how to use brushes and textures to create fire and magic and add detail to you image. You’ll also learn to look at your image and see where the balance is, what needs to be added and how your composition can improve with color and texture. For the workshop I’ll be doing a few edits as an example, and you’ll be able to see me tackle some tricky editing. You’ll learn to use custom brushes, textures and color correction in Photoshop to aid in telling an awesome fantastical image. You’ll leave the workshop with a renewed knowledge of making a compelling image, the use of brushes and textures and a good sense of producing an amazing shot, either for artistic purposes or for commercial work. The textures and brushes we’ll use are yours to keep, as is the magical knowledge I’ll bestow on you.London April 29 2012 Location: Central London Location (exact location will be announced soon) a minimum of 8 participants is required for the workshop to take place price: £ 175,- (including lunch and drink) 50% of payment to be made before 1st April 2012, 50% at the start of the workshop. payment preferably via PayPall contact me for other payment options dracorubio@dracorubio.com