This is a photo I took at Santa Monica Pier (see original below) and then re-worked to give an analog black and white vintage effect in TopazLabs.
Analog on the Pier by Mike-Hope
This is the original photo shot into the sun.
Original unprocessed photo
if you’d like to know more just let me know…
Thanks for taking a look.
Mike Hope
Had a great trip out to Vasquez Rocks near Aqua Dulce last weekend. It was late afternoon but managed to get a few shots before the sun went down. It is definitely worth a trip.
Vasquez Rocks Vista by Mike-Hope
Vasquez Rocks by Mike-Hope
Vasquez Rocks Sundown by Mike-Hope
Vasquez Rocks Sundown 2 by Mike-Hope
Vasquez Rocks Cloud Formation- by Mike-Hope
Vasquez Rocks Last light by Mike-Hope
Also, just down the road there is a Farm Sanctuary where you can visit for an hour or two and find out some very interesting, and sometimes disturbing, facts about the animals and how they arrived at the sanctuary. Definitely worth a visit and the folks at the sanctuary really do a great job in caring and looking after the animals.
Thanks for taking a look and have a great day out!!
Mike-Hope
A sunset with lifeguard hut. I used a motion effect centered on the hut to give this effect. Thought you might like it…
Sunset in Motion by Mike-Hope
Thanks for stopping by,
Mike-Hope
Hi all,
I just tried out Blurb to publish a photobook (Photographs by Mike-Hope) of some of my black and white shots. It is up on Blurb right now and thought you might like to take a look. I am going to publish it in tablet form too so it will be easier to review and download through Amazon (only if you like it of course). If you have any comments or any of the photos take your fancy let me know…
The Black & White of it…
About the Book
Just travelling around over the past 8 years or so, snapping places and images of interest that I felt might look good in black and white, or near black and white as in some of the photos. A varied collection of some 72 pages that I hope you enjoy…
Mike-Hope
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Also available in the Amazon and Apple iTunes Store in Ebook and Apple iPad format
Just uploaded a rework of New Dawn. Laid back relaxing down tempo track with ambient ocean and bird sounds. Sounds like you are on the edge of a tropical forest with the ocean near by. Hope you like it…
Mike-Hope
Hi all,
We were down in San Jan Capistrano last weekend and I came across these water lilies in the Mission area. They were so colorful and reminded me of Monet’s famous water lily collection I had viewed earlier in the year whilst visiting the de Young in San Francisco, so I gave it a bit of a painterly feel. Hope you like it…
via San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies Photograph by Michael Hope
San Juan Capistrano Water Lilies is a photograph by Michael Hope which was uploaded on September 17th, 2017.
Thanks for taking a look,
Mike-Hope
A Grand Canyon early morning shot just as the sun was coming over the east rim and reworked with filtered effect to enhance the mood. Hope you like it…
Grand Canyon Awakening by Mike-Hope
Thank you for taking a look…
Mike-Hope
Vida provides literacy programs to their makers.
They learn to read, write, and do basic math
and build a better life for generations to come.
Thanks for taking a look,
Mike-Hope
Mike-Hope
Posting some designs on Vida, check it out, here is part of their story…
Part of the proceeds from all the sales go to worthy causes of your choice …
so… get involved post your best work and make a little extra too!
Enter at Yor Own Risk by Mike Hope
Thanks for taking a look and check out more art at VidaVida
Mike Hope
Hi all,
These unique Wedding Video Albums are for anyone getting married or planning that special occasion and would like a truly unique keepsake for their wedding party and guests…
Wedding Video Albums is the first product of its kind, allowing you to hold, cherish and share with friends, family and loved ones all of the video footage and digital imagery from your big day. Not only that, each one is individually personalized and printed exactly how you want it, before being hand assembled one by one in the UK and shipped directly to you.
I can personally vouch for the quality and attention to detail of these wonderful keepsakes for all your special occasions. The Wedding Video Albums make the perfect addition to any wedding. If your planning a wedding ask your wedding photographer or wedding planner if they have the Wedding Video Album available. For more information check out the UK website at Wedding-Video-Albums
Thanks for taking a look and don’t forget to check out the site…
Mike-Hope
Mike Hope on Redondo Beach 