Phil Perkins Photography

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Tag: Technology

  • Treasure Hunt

    Located several light-years from Earth, a remote planet housing precious gemstones scattered on a sandy surface also maintains an unusual tower used as a mining outpost. Visitors are advised to use caution and follow all rules, where posted, including a one gemstone per person limit.

    You can see more by visiting the following galleries…


  • Into The Cosmos

    Let your imagination explore the cosmos on a futuristic golden spacecraft! My digital artwork is available on a variety of out of sight products which you can discover in these shops:

    Thanks very much!


  • Digital City

    Digital City

    This hi-tech city may exist on the motherboard of a computer, in a future time, or perhaps somewhere on another world. And, what is that orange sphere? In consideration of such mysteries, reasonable advice may include visiting my shops at Redbubble, Pixels, Society 6, ArtPal and Tee Public. Thanks!


  • Macro Shots

    Welcome to my first experiment using a mirrorless camera with an inexpensive Canon-FD-Lens-Mount-to-Nikon-Z-Camera-Mount adapter.

    I always wanted to try my old lenses, formerly paired with a Canon AE-1, on a new camera. However, with lenses made by different companies, I’d (wrongly) assumed that each would require a unique adapter.

    In fact, only the lens mount fitting matters. So, with this series of photographs, I’m using a Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro lens made by Tokina.

    I’ve also applied a scaled-back version of my usual post-processing routine to these photographs, shot as RAW files, using Affinity Photo.

    Notes

    Because this is a dumb adapter, both autofocus and changes to aperture are no longer available in-camera and must be made manually.

    In order for my camera to retain IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization), information such as lens number, focal length and maximum aperture, had to be assigned in the Set Up Menu as Non-CPU lens data. I also assigned a Function Button to use as a shortcut.

    Without autofocus, I’ve found it helpful to use Focus Peaking, which superimposes a selected color to highlight areas in focus. Depending on the primary color present in any given scene, one may assign a contrasting color for improved visibility.


  • Modern Art

    Modern Art

    Abstract Fractal

    This contemporary digital artwork features a paper-thin fractal design with an aquamarine color, floating in space. It looks equally cool behind glass in a frame on a wall, or on a t-shirt. You can see a wide variety of products available when you visit these shops:

    It also makes a great gift-giving idea! I appreciate your visit, thanks.


  • Pieces of Time

    Digital art depicting the mechanics of time, based on a photograph of vintage clocks. You can discover many cool prints, gifts and apparel items when visiting the following galleries…


  • A Clip of Comedy

    A Clip of Comedy

    Regarding lawn care, homeowners commonly experience procrastination. And that’s understandable, after all, as hours on the weekend represent more valuable time. By the same token, it’s also true that most people are happier with the appearance of well cared for yards.

    So, I’ve come up with a nifty solution for this dilemma by inventing a new product, which combines the technology of a metal detector with a weed whipper. This way, I can keep my lawn looking good and at the same time make some spare change on the side!

    © 2022 Phil Perkins


    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from pexels.com.


  • Metallic Centipede

    Disjointed reflections of a mysterious metallic object streaming across the sky cast a blue hue upon an otherwise desolate, frozen tundra, where time stood still…

    If you have the time, make sure to stop by my shops to discover some really cool, out of this world merchandise featuring my digital artwork –


  • Defying Gravity

    Digital artwork featuring reflective metallic cubes defying gravity to float above the hi-tech circuitry of a computer motherboard…or, something like that. You can discover much more on a variety of great products available when you visit the following shops:

    Thanks very much!


  • Centipede From Space

    Centipede From Space

    Three dimensional digital artwork depicting a giant metallic centipede with glowing green eye from outer space, streaming through the atmosphere to crawl upon the frozen tundra of planet Earth. What happens next is anyone’s guess?!

    As you ponder the seemingly endless possibilities, consider dropping by my shops to discover some out of this world, really cool stuff!

    Thanks very much!


  • Time Portal

    Time Portal

    The future. The past. Take your pick, adjust the dial, lock into position and press the green button labeled “GO”. It’s that easy. Although, it should be noted that, while this technologically advanced portal through space and time can take you anywhere, you may never return to the present. Just thought I’d mention that. Have a nice trip!

    But, before you go, make sure to visit the following shops to discover some really cool merchandise – posters, t-shirts, coffee mugs and so on. Thanks!

    Below you’ll find a product of which I own several and can recommend. If you’d like to see what it is, you can take your chances and simply press the green button labeled “GO”. It’s that easy.


  • Futuristic City Scene

    Futuristic City Scene

    Digital depiction of a technologically advanced city built on top of an expansive computer-motherboard. You can enjoy many different products featuring this fantasy landscape, when you visit the following shops:

    Sample Products…

    Wall Murals

    Available at Society 6

    Size: 8′ x 8′ and includes four peel-and-stick adhesive panels. Panels are removable without sticky residue.

    Comforters

    Available at Redbubble

    Sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king. Printed on top, with back side white. Machine washable. 100% polyester.


  • Space Debris

    Space Debris

    During the early years of space exploration, astronauts were privileged to enjoy a wide open cosmos of brilliant stars, planets and satellites. That was then. Unfortunately, such travel in modern times has become quite hazardous, as abandoned debris set adrift in space poses serious concerns for safety.

    Yet, an idea which shows great promise as a remedy has been advanced recently by a Baby Boomer working for NASA, seeking to rekindle the technology developed in 1961 by Wile E. Coyote, Super Genius.

    Well, maybe not. Nevertheless, you can enjoy my digital depiction of junk in space on a wide variety of cool products – prints, apparel, mugs, device cases, home decor, etc. – when you visit the following galleries:

    Thanks very much!


  • Planetary Reflections

    When I woke up early this morning, to my great surprise, I observed that Planet Saturn had somehow been relocated inside of my computer, reflecting on the motherboard and featuring a vibrant green coloration?! I thought to myself – this can’t be…I must be imagining things – and so, I closed my eyes and went back to sleep.

    Later, I discovered that my computer was working as expected, and that the only evidence of this surreal scene could be found in the following shops, on a variety of cool merchandise…


  • High End Front End

    High End Front End

    This close-up photographic capture features the front end of a very expensive, high-performance automobile. Please remain behind the decorative stanchion barrier ropes, and do not touch the car! However, you’re welcome to visit my galleries for some much more reasonably priced prints, gifts and apparel…