Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

well haven`t visited for a while head down busy getting ready for next weeks show but now can relax ..phew!
her are a couple of new faces the others can be seen on the previews pages.. yes 2 whole pages on my website!! :redface:
hugs
Jane
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I know I`ve been away for a while am in the process of selling and buying houses!
but here are my two nominations in the readers choice awards

calipso rose in the dressed bear category

and flights of fantasy in the miniatures category

congrats to all others who have been nominated ! exciting stuff  :dance:  :clap:  :clap:
hugs
Jane
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aww thanks guys , this pair didn`t stay long they wandered off to  ohio    :hug:

just finished these bears , they are a special commision
introducing ...

spring blooms , champagne summer, autumn leaf and winter sparlke

here is a little set called rosed bud and moss , they are from my wandering elves collection I hope you like

I`ve had my head down a bit getting ready for the spring shows but I`d like to add my congratulations to all those nominated for  both golden teddy and toby awards! well done all of you !! :dance:  :clap:
hugs
Jane
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hi sarah and gemma
your camera will only take a pic as a jpeg , you can save via your photo editing programme to a tiff file .
I have a 7mp camera but only use it at that setting when i`m sending pics into the magazines , or want to print out the best quality photo  I can .  As long as you set your camera to the highest quality , resolution , white balance , exposure and the macro setting you can then pics should be great . But you will be able to take less photos with your camera at the highest quality settings ..mine drops right down to about 7!
For web images I use the camera at 4mp and only save as a jpeg for the same reason as tim states ... the file size of a tiff is massive and takes up loads of space . Also 300dpi has nothing to do with your camera , and everything to do with the quality given by the printer thats why the mags prefer tiff images as they contain more info . Always save the original the image  as a jpeg  then you can go back and keep playing with the pic till your happy with the result . Hope that helps
hugs
jane
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hi gemma
please !!! don`t change the image on the pc !! the quality won`t be made any better start with your camera .You need  good lighting , preferably daylight and open up your camera to let more light in , that is the exposure compensation,  I usually have mine set to +1.5 ... also make sure the white balance is set to daylight . I have a light tent that helps too ...you can find one on ebay don`t forget the macro feature! they are not too expensive
hope that helps
hugs
Jane
Ps save as a tiff image if your emailing them rather than a jpeg , a tiff holds more information and is better for glossy mags . A jpeg image may come out pixalated in print!
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