I always laugh at the filter called “Topaz Simplify” because I hardly think it’s simple. There are lots of presets, but to me they are presets that are used to create layers on top of other layers in Photoshop. Of course, isn’t that always the way? It’s just that with this filter it seems not as straight forward as the others, but perhaps it’s because I don’t use it very often. Hmm it’s a conundrum! A filter in effect called “simple” is so confusing I stay away from it! Honestly, it’s almost like a metaphor of learning lessons in life.
Anyway, that’s my philosophy for a Sunday morning. Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!
The Simple Truth
Laura Macky Photography 
October 11, 2015 at 8:53 am
Nice bit of philosophy on a Sunday morning, Laura 😉 Looks like trouble under the Carquinez Bridge?
October 11, 2015 at 9:53 am
Thanks Jet. And yes, I quickly snapped and moved along. 🙂
October 11, 2015 at 9:37 am
Have a great Sunday as well! Nice post to think about
October 11, 2015 at 9:53 am
Thank you Pura. Glad it got you thinking. 🙂
October 11, 2015 at 10:18 am
Hi Laura wonderful picture.
October 11, 2015 at 11:33 am
Hiya Robert! Thank you so much. I’ve gotta check out your blog. I’m missing so much in my stream. 😦
October 11, 2015 at 10:26 am
Fabulous!
October 11, 2015 at 11:33 am
Thanks Cindy!
October 11, 2015 at 11:15 am
I just put up some photographs relating to a competition. You should start entering yours into some.
October 11, 2015 at 11:33 am
Did you? I’ll go check it out. Thanks Alex. 🙂
October 11, 2015 at 11:44 am
I just entered some, thank you!
October 11, 2015 at 12:54 pm
I do once in awhile. Usually I enter to get shown in a gallery but I did upload six to this flickr group. 🙂 Good luck! hehe
October 11, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Laura, you’re way more adventurous than I ever am. Your pictures are artwork.
Blessings ~ Wendy
October 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm
Thank you Wendy. 🙂 I really appreciate that vote of confidence!
October 11, 2015 at 6:18 pm
a happy home for some one (?)
October 12, 2015 at 9:20 am
That net is probably a bed.
October 11, 2015 at 8:55 pm
What did you do to the old bridge?
October 12, 2015 at 9:21 am
Sssh it’s a secret :/)
October 11, 2015 at 11:38 pm
Exactly why I use Simplify; for subtle enhancements in the original picture
October 12, 2015 at 9:22 am
Yep
October 12, 2015 at 3:00 am
Excellent work Laura.
October 12, 2015 at 9:22 am
Thanks Laurie 🙂
October 13, 2015 at 12:06 am
You’re welcome Laura. 🙂
October 12, 2015 at 5:00 am
I find a lot of the Topaz features confusing…I know you like Restyle, but exactly what it does and how to work it seems a bit muddled…I have not used Simplify yet…now you have intrigued me…
October 12, 2015 at 9:24 am
I do love my restyle! I think impression and glow take care of any simplifyesque looks or doing things in PSCC. I think I’ve used it three times only. Let me know if you get it and how you like it
October 12, 2015 at 5:47 pm
Thanks – spent the day at Mass MoCA today – great time…and loads of images too 🙂
October 12, 2015 at 9:09 pm
Looking forward to seeing them!
October 13, 2015 at 3:43 am
I may be able to use them on my Blog as the space is a former fabric dye mill and electronics manufacturing spot…abandoned, but repurposed.
October 13, 2015 at 7:26 am
Oh that would work out well wouldn’t it.
October 12, 2015 at 3:21 pm
The picture is amazing! It looks very modern – kind of like a contemporary painting. Love it!
October 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm
I’m so happy to hear you feel that way about it. I tried a new spin on things and glad to hear it worked out. Thank you!
October 14, 2015 at 1:46 pm
I agree with you, but then I think all of Topaz is too complicated for its own good. I bought the complete package with, I think, 13 separate programs and each program overlaps the other.
October 14, 2015 at 2:04 pm
Wow 13 programs???? I had no idea there were that many!
October 15, 2015 at 1:04 pm
Oh, yeah!
October 14, 2015 at 10:14 pm
Simple. Yeah, not a metaphor for my life. I know nothing of Photoshop…so it’s all difficult even when it’s named Simple. Like life.
October 15, 2015 at 8:00 am
Totally like life. Mine too.
October 15, 2015 at 7:49 pm
!!!
October 17, 2015 at 11:22 pm
Splendid.
October 18, 2015 at 7:27 am
Thanks much Tommy. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
October 18, 2015 at 9:55 pm
I had a great weekend, Laura. Thanks for mentioning it. Hope you have a great week. Keep that camera well oiled.
October 19, 2015 at 7:49 am
I’m getting back up to speed lately. Thank goodness. 🙂 Enjoy your week too!