1. Lily Pads; 9.24.2010; 1:26 p.m.; Rexburg, ID; f/4.5; 1/500;
Sony DSC-H7; Brightening and sizing in Photoshop
I took this picture in the campus gardens. When taking the picture, I focused in on the lily pads, so the water and shadow were dark. To lighten the water in the second picture, I used the Adjustment Layers in Photoshop. Under the Adjustment Layer icon, I selected levels. Then, in the blending mode palette, I chose screen. Doing this once didn't lighten the water enough. So, I copied the layer to double the effect. This completely washed out the lily pads, but made the water lighter. So, I masked the lily pads on each layer to give back the color from the original picture.
1. John Deere; 9.24.2010; 1:25 p.m.; Rexburg, ID; f/4.0; 1/160;
Sony DSC-H7; Filter effect and sizing in Photoshop
This picture was also taken on campus in the gardens. To make the John Deere vehicle look like a painting, I converted the first picture into a smart object in Photoshop. Then, I went to filters and added the palette knife effect to the image. I wanted the John Deere car to stand out, so I masked the filter on the trees and surrounding grass.
Interesting what you did with the lilly pads. With the John Deer you could have also used poster edges. It gives a good feel. I like that you masked out everything except the tractor.
ReplyDeleteI like how you made the tractor look like a panting and how you left the rest of picture normal.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with the lily pads. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job getting rid of the shadow on the Lilly pads!
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