Zerepa

Selective Color: reading glasses

2010-02-17T14:27:00.001-08:00

reading glasses, originally uploaded by Amanda Perez-Carroll.

This photo was manipulated in Photoshop CS3. The DoF is a product of the shot taken with a Nikon D200 (details below) but the color isolation was done is PS CS3. It isolate the pink in the shot I used the magic wand and selected all the areas around the pink frames (also inside the frame when the book underneath can be seen) I then used the black and white function and Volia! the pink frames are isolated against a black and white background.

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Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: Fired, Return not detected

File Size: 3.2 MB
File Type: JPEG
MIME Type: image/jpeg
Image Width: 3872
Image Height: 2592
Encoding Process: Baseline DCT, Huffman coding
Bits Per Sample: 8
Color Components: 3
X-Resolution: 300 dpi
Y-Resolution: 300 dpi
Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Date and Time (Modified): 2010:02:14 22:41:18
YCbCr Positioning: Co-sited
Exposure Program: Program AE
Date and Time (Original): 2010:02:11 23:03:38-05:00
Date and Time (Digitized): 2010:02:11 23:03:38
Compressed Bits Per Pixel: 2
Max Aperture Value: 5.7
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Light Source: Unknown
User Comment: A.M.Perez
Sub Sec Time: 69
Sub Sec Time Original: 69
Sub Sec Time Digitized: 69
Color Space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip color area
CFAPattern: [Green,Red][Blue,Green]
Custom Rendered: Normal
Exposure Mode: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1
Focal Length In35mm Format: 300 mm
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: None
Contrast: Low
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Soft
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
Compression: JPEG (old-style)
Global Angle: 30
Global Altitude: 30
Copyright Flag: False
Photoshop Quality: 12
Photoshop Format: Standard
Progressive Scans: 3 Scans
XMPToolkit: Adobe XMP Core 4.1-c036 46.276720, Mon Feb 19 2007 22:40:08
Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
Creator Tool: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Metadata Date: 2010:02:14 22:41:18-05:00
Format: image/jpeg
Color Mode: 3
ICCProfile Name: sRGB IEC61966-2.1
Viewing Conditions Illuminant Type: D50
Measurement Observer: CIE 1931
Measurement Flare: 0.999%
Measurement Illuminant: D65
Color Transform: YCbCr
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
Flash Return: Return not detected
Flash Mode: Unknown
Flash Function: False
Flash Red Eye Mode: False

pink bokeh texture

2010-02-10T12:06:00.001-08:00

pink bokeh texture, originally uploaded by Amanda Perez-Carroll.

This texture is free to use. If you do use it I would appreciate a link back and would love to see what you created with it (you can post a small photo in the comments of this post).

To use this texture right click and save to your computer this image:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4346234571_0290b00b89_b.jpg

If you would like to see more of my free textures for Photoshop check out my collection on flickr.

frog3

2009-12-11T13:15:00.001-08:00

Camera: Nikon D60
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Flash: Flash fired, auto mode

Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution: 72 dpi
Y-Resolution: 72 dpi
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Date and Time: 2008:07:25 21:08:46
YCbCr Positioning: Co-Sited
Date and Time (Original): 2008:07:25 06:29:39
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:07:25 06:29:39
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 2 bits
Maximum Lens Aperture: 50/10
Metering Mode: Pattern
Sub-Second Time: 40
Sub-Second Time (Original): 40
Sub-Second Time (Digitized): 40
Color Space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip colour area sensor
CFA Pattern: GREEN BLUE RED GREEN
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1/1
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 300
Compression: JPEG
Image Width: 3872 pixels
Image Height: 2592 pixels

Walking Out to the Ocean

2009-12-11T13:10:00.001-08:00

Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

File Size: 5.3 MB
File Type: JPEG
MIME Type: image/jpeg
Image Width: 3872
Image Height: 2592
Encoding Process: Progressive DCT, Huffman coding
Bits Per Sample: 8
Color Components: 3
X-Resolution: 300 dpi
Y-Resolution: 300 dpi
Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Date and Time (Modified): 2009:09:25 19:25:33
YCbCr Positioning: Co-sited
Exposure Program: Program AE
Date and Time (Original): 2009:09:20 15:10:05-04:00
Date and Time (Digitized): 2009:09:20 15:10:05
Compressed Bits Per Pixel: 2
Max Aperture Value: 4.0
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Light Source: Unknown
User Comment: A.M.Perez
Sub Sec Time: 41
Sub Sec Time Original: 41
Sub Sec Time Digitized: 41
Color Space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip color area
CFAPattern: [Green,Red][Blue,Green]
Custom Rendered: Normal
Exposure Mode: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1
Focal Length In35mm Format: 82 mm
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: None
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: High
Sharpness: Hard
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
Compression: JPEG (old-style)
Global Angle: 30
Global Altitude: 30
Copyright Flag: False
Photoshop Quality: 12
Photoshop Format: Progressive
Progressive Scans: 3 Scans
XMPToolkit: Adobe XMP Core 4.1-c036 46.276720, Mon Feb 19 2007 22:40:08
Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
Creator Tool: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Metadata Date: 2009:09:25 19:25:33-04:00
Format: image/jpeg
Color Mode: 3
ICCProfile Name: sRGB IEC61966-2.1
Viewing Conditions Illuminant Type: D50
Measurement Observer: CIE 1931
Measurement Flare: 0.999%
Measurement Illuminant: D65
Color Transform: YCbCr
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
Flash Return: No return detection
Flash Mode: Unknown
Flash Function: False
Flash Red Eye Mode: False

Puzzle Piece Navigation

2009-12-11T13:03:00.001-08:00

Graphics I designed for my homepage navagation for a class project which can be found at The Art of OOP.

Climate Change You Decide

2009-12-11T12:42:00.001-08:00

A design proposed for a class project which can be found at Climate Change Website Usability.

White Christmas Christmas Card

2009-12-04T21:28:00.001-08:00

This vintage black and white photo is available on Chirstmas card and postcard at Cafe Press. The inside of the card is blank so you can write your own Christmas message. Check out the Zerepa Store at Cafe Press to get yours today.

Free Beach Brushes for Photoshop

2009-10-31T13:52:00.000-07:00

This set of Photoshop brushes will work in PS CS3. There are eight brushes and they range in size from 584-2500 pixels. They were created from images taken by Amanda Perez-Carroll. If you would like to download them go to the Beach Brushes download page.

These brushes are free for personal and commerical work. Credit is appreciated and if you would like to share your work with Zerepa please do so in flickr. To share your work in flickr click on the preview link above and place a small image in the comments section of the brushes you used.

If you found these useful donations are always appreciated. Enjoy!

Nature is Meditation Bookmark

2009-06-20T09:54:00.001-07:00

This bookmark features shadow design that sits on top of a faded pink Chinese Characters texture (which is available for free use check out the textures section of Zerepa Designs for more info). To order this bookmark check out the Bookmarks Page.

Photography by Zerepa Designs

2009-06-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

A.M. Perez-Carroll’s photographs have been used for stock photography for travel websites. They have also been used as a template for some graphic designs and other artwork. Some of her photographs are featured on prints and postcards and can be found on both Imagekind, Café Press and Lulu.

Also since A.M. Perez-Carroll has a large collection of Disney World photographs many have ordered print for the personal albums. If you would like to order prints or gifts with any of A.M. Perez-Carroll’s photograph email Amanda at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.
Some places you can find photographs by A.M. Perez-Carroll:

Flickr
JPG Magazine
Now Public: Crowd Powered Media

Zen: All Things Girl July/August

Pedestrian Bridge: All Things Girl May/June

Which Way?: All Things Girl May/June

All Things Girl Mar/Apr

Mockorange "The Links We Create" CD Art

My Cameras:
Name: Nikon D200
Type: DSLR
Megapixels: 10
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens

Name: Nikon D300
Type: DSLR
Megapixels: 12.3
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens

Name: Nikon D60
Type: DSLR
Megapixels: 10.2
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens

Software Used: Picasa, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks

Zerepa Designs Products at Café Press

2009-05-24T08:51:00.001-07:00

Although you can buy many of our print products bulk from Zerepa Designs now many of our products are available in small quantities from Café Press. From t-shirts to postcards you can now find our products on Café Press. Check out the links to see our Café Press products…

Business Cards

2009-04-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

Our most popular product here at Zerepa Designs are Business and Traveler Cards. We print only full color, high gloss cards. You can have your own logo, photo or one specially designed for you by Zerepa Designs put on the front and back of all our cards.

Another popular product here at Zerepa Designs is the Traveler Card. A Traveler Card is just like a business card except that it is geared towards fulltime or part-time RVers who would like a card that they can hand out to fellow RVers to stay in touch. Because of the person information that is put onto a Traveler Card (often people want their full names, home address, RV information, phone numbers and email address) no customer samples will be listed here. Instead I will show you a basic template (it can be modified to your specifications) and some of our most popular background choices.

Above is the typical Traveler Card template that people request. The white background will be replaced with a photo or graphic of your choosing. Here are our most popular requests.

Additionally we can put any of the 50 US state flags, Marines, Air Force, Navy, or Army logos faded into a background and place your information in the template form above it. Some also request the textures designed by Zerepa Design for their background as well. We can also put any other photo you have as a faded background (provided that it meet the minimum pixel size and resolution). If you need photographs of you or your RV taken for your Traveler Card we also provide portrait services. Please see our photography page for more information.

Prices:
Both business cards and traveler cards are a flat price whether designed for you by Zerepa Designs or printed for you by Zerepa Designs. We offer 1000 cards (full color gloss) for $150. You will have your cards mailed to any address you can receive mail at within 2-3 weeks after design confirmation (you will be shown a JPG of what your card will look like and be asked to initial that all the information is correct). If you would like to have a set of cards made for you please contact us via email at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.

Bookmarks

2009-04-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

Every time I begin a new book to read I always find myself looking for a bookmark. No matter how many bookmarks I have I tend to lose them, leave them in books that I later trade or give away to a fell reader who needs one. Because I often find myself looking for a bookmark I decided that I wanted a pretty, inspiring sturdy bookmark. Below you will find a few of my bookmark creations. Currently we have Christian Bookmarks, Buddhist Bookmarks and Disney Bookmarks. Soon there will be Book Review Bookmarks available. Check back often because I will be adding more designs as I make them. Each bookmark is 2 inches x 8 inches and is printed on glossy note card stock. For Prices see below. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

I will also make specialized bookmarks with your photos (you must own the rights to the photo) logos and favorite quotations or company information. Please contact me if you would like more information about my bookmarks amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.

Order Bookmarks:
To order bookmarks use the drop down menu below. When prompted put in the name of the bookmark (names of the bookmarks featured on this page are listed below). If you are having a bookmark designed for you choose the amount in the drop down menu and put SPECIAL ORDER in the bookmark name prompt. After you purchase your quantity contact Amanda or Norwood at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com with the following information…

1. Attached JPG or GIF you would like on the bookmark
2. Business information or quotation you would like on the bookmark
3. Special Instructions for the bookmarks .

You will be contacted in 2-3 days with bookmark proof.

Bookmarks Featured on Page 1:
Pink Garden Seek Peace Traveling Buddha

Bookmarks Featured on Page 2:
Weekly Zen 1 (Buddha) Weekly Zen 2 (Green Flower) Weekly Zen 3 (Red Flower)

Bookmarks Featured on Page 3:
Magical Minnie Magical Mickey Gosh! Bookmark

Bookmark printing is full color both sides on 14 point card stock with a High Gloss Coating.

About Zerepa Designs

2009-04-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Zerepa! Here you will find information about the artist and photographer Amanda Perez-Carroll and her designs and photographs. Zerepa offers the art of Amanda Perez-Carroll for sale as prints, t-shirts, mugs, Sigg Bottles and more products. In addition to the various products you can purchase on Zerepa you will also find tools to create your own art. From free Photoshop textures, effects and paint brushes to tips and tricks for using Photoshop. Our hope here at Zerepa is that you will find inspiration as well as technical help for your own creating digital art and other mixed media.

Zerepa also offers web design and new media marketing services. Zerepa offers many services for individuals and small businesses. From the graphics to personalized logos we will help to make your web environment comfortable and inviting to your customers or audience. We also offer business cards services.

Zerepa Designs is the creation of A.M. Perez-Carroll and Norwood Carroll. It provides many creative services such as graphic design, photography, digital art (as well as tips and textures for your own digital art), and business cards for travelers.

A.M. Perez-Carroll is a Software Engineer and Writer who has been designing, maintaining and copyrighting for many websites since 2004. Much of the work you see in this portfolio is the work of A.M. Perez-Carroll unless otherwise noted. A.M. Perez-Carroll is a traveler and writer who will soon be working on a PhD in Literature. She blogs weekly at www.amandasweeklyzen.com.

Norwood Carroll is an MBA Marketing and ITS Management Masters student. He works on SEO and New Media Marketing. He also takes the occasional photo.

The programs used by Zerepa Designs include:
Photoshop CS3
Dreamweaver
Flash
Illustrator
Textpad

To contact Zerepa Designs email amanda@zerepawebdesign.com

America Lives in Every Man Postcard

2009-04-01T07:37:00.000-07:00

America Lives in Every Man Postcard, originally uploaded by amandavisualzen.

This postcard features the American Flag flying in the air with a Woodrow Wilson quote about the spirit of America in everyman who works for the destiny he chooses. To buy this postcard go to the postcards page and input “America in Every Man” in the prompt. This image is also available on Cafe Press both as postcards and greeting cards American Cards by Zerepa Designs.

Faith in Flowers Postcard

2009-04-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

Faith in Flowers Postcard, originally uploaded by amandavisualzen.

In celebration of May Day 2009 this postcard was designed. It is called “Faith in Flowers.” It features a small area of focus on pink and white flowers. The background is a soft blur of flowers. It also features a quote from William Wordsworth about having faith in the fact that flowers enjoy the air they breathe. To order this postcard see the postcard page and put “Faith in Flowers” in the prompt. This image is also available at Cafe Press both as a postcard and greeting cards Faith in Flowers by Zerepa Designs.

Monet White Flowers Postcard

2009-04-01T07:15:00.000-07:00

Monet White Flowers Postcard, originally uploaded by amandavisualzen.

This postcard features a small area of focus on tiny white flowers. The background is a soft blurred green of plants and flowers. It also features a quote from Claude Monet about inspiration coming from nature. To order this postcard go to the postcards page and input “Monet White Flowers” into the prompt.

Postcards

2009-04-01T06:49:00.000-07:00

We sell a variety of postcards. Our postcards include the photography and or graphic design of A.M. Perez. The current styles available are Flower Postcards, Animal Postcards Christian Postcards, Buddhist Postcards, American Patriotic Postcards and Disney Postcards. Each Postcard will not only have a beautiful photograph or graphic from the collection of A.M. Perez but they will also have inspiring quotes. The back of all the postcards look like this…

Here are just a few of our currently available postcards. To read about the individual postcards go to the postcards description page Check back often for more varieties and free offers. (I can also make personalized postcards. Please contact me at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com to find out more.

Postcards For Sale:
Faith In Flowers
Monet White Flowers
America in Every Man

POSTCARD SIZES:
4.25 x 5.5 Postcards
4 x 6 Postcards
4.25 x 6 Postcards

BUY POSTCARDS: (Price includes (4/4) full color both sides)

Free Textures for Photoshop

2009-04-01T06:02:00.000-07:00

Below are textures that I created for use as layers in Photoshop creations. I am sharing these layers on flickr. There are free to use with a link back to www.zerepawebdesign.com or http://www.flickr.com/photos/avisualzen/. If you want to use any of the textures below for a project you must go to my textures collection on flickr. Please share your creations with me in flickr by leaving a link to your creation in the comments section.

Get these free photoshop textures from the Zerepa Designs Textures set on flickr.

Digital Art

2009-04-01T05:48:00.000-07:00

Digital Art can be many things. My digital art is art created from photographs, graphics, layers and textures in Photoshop CS3. Below are my Digital Art Portfolio Pages. If you would like to find out more about the creation of each piece of work you can visit my Digital Art Collection on flickr. If you would like a print, greeting cards or other gifts of any of the pieces below please visit my gallery at Imagekind.

Digital Art Prices:
Please visit my Imagekind Gallery for prices and products available.
If you have any questions or comments about the art you see here you can email me at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.

Contact Zerepa Designs

2009-04-01T05:41:00.000-07:00

If you would like to use any of the services of Zerepa Designs or have general questions please contact Amanda via email at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.

If you find you like to support Zerepa Designs here are several ways you can…

Photography and Art by A.M. Perez
Books by A.M. Perez

Graphics- Web and Print

2009-04-01T05:27:00.000-07:00

Graphics are an important part of any website or blog. The graphics alone can set the mood of the site and depict the message. When I create graphics for your blog or website I take into consideration any existing logos you have what you would like the message of your site to be and the ideas that you have for the future of your site. I will create graphics not only for your blog your website but also for business cards, traveler cards, t-shirts, mugs and other gifts. Below are some of the graphics I have created.

View Static Graphic Design Images

Many of the graphics above are currently active on various sites. Here is a list of sites where you can find the above graphics…
www.disphotos.com
www.disneyworldpintrading.com
www.mousebeat.com
www.youth-group-discounts.com
www.amandasweeklyzen.com
www.zerepawebdesign.com

Graphics Prices:
Prices are based on the project. If you would like to find out more and have a graphic designed for you email me at amanda@zerepawebdesign.com.