Its Photowalk Time!!!!
Happy Monday everyone. This event is something that I think is very near and dear to me, so I was happy that it was being announced and was looking forward to seeing as many people participate. Scott Kelby is putting out his second annual Worldwide Photo Walk together on July 18, 2009. Basically, a Photo Walk is a free event where photo enthusiasts get together and walk around a pre-determined area taking pictures of the area. Afterwards, everyone goes dutch on some food and shares their pictures.

Probably one of the best things that I love about this is the community aspect of it. Here are a bunch of people that are coming together to shoot and hang out, learn from one another.. and just enjoy the company. You get some grub, you get some pointers.. and you could walk away with a great shot. (The image in the “Is Photo Art” blog post was taken during a Photo Walk).

Now, there are prizes out there to be had as well, so what I’d do is recommend you guys check out the Worldwide Photo Walk website, and sign up. With over 183 cities available, I think you guys are going to have more than enough picks to get that image out there. Also keep in mind, this isnt just limited to DSLR’s out there.. any camera will do! Matter fact, Last time I did a Photo Walk in Clearwater I had a couple of people using their cell phone cameras to take pictures. DSLR, Camera Phones, Point and Shoots, you are all welcome! I’m going to be doing the Dunedin, FL area.. starting by the boat dock. I am thinking my photo walk a little later – probably around 5:30-5:45 to see if we can take advantage of some late day sun. Hope you’ll join me there!

Masking Liquids in Photoshop
Some Photoshop users are intimidated by the idea of trying to mask or select liquids. Here is a tutorial with some helpful tips on how to get this done. Click on the link below to see Corey’s tutorial.

Masking Liquids in Photoshop by Corey Barker

Contest Time
Go to the Contact page, select the Layers Blog drop-down, then fill in your name, email address and answer to this week’s following question. Remember, the contest will end Thursday 5PM,. and the winner will be announced Friday morning.

The Contest Question: Who did the Get It Together With Lightroom 2 and Photoshop CS4 tutorial article posted here on the Layers Magazine site.

The Prize:Let’s give away a copy of Scott Kelby’s new book: Photoshop CS4 Down and Dirty Tricks as well as a subscription to Layers Magazine!

Thanks for stopping in today everyone. Be sure to stop back in tomorrow!