Submission for Photoshop Fixes Challenge #30

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Submission for Photoshop Fixes Challenge #30
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Image by Sino Banes
My submission for Photoshop Fixes Challenge #30.

Sources used:

1. Original photo, from the group contest’s thread: www.flickr.com/groups/1012591@N25/discuss/72157622733797072/

2. Dark Forest, from g.naharro: www.flickr.com/photos/gnaharro/2138883682/ [CC]

3. broken branch from Lydia Elle: www.flickr.com/photos/24557420@N05/3963825224/ [CC]

I used a Wacom Pen & Touch, a lot of masking, had some fun with the colors. It took me about ~30 minutes of straight PS work.

I’m only just learning how to use the Wacom Tablet =)

Going Crazy With Photoshop
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Image by Michael in San Diego, California
You can do some really strange things with images in Photoshop. On this image, I duplicated the background layer 2 times and changed the layer blending mode. Then I zoomed in each layer by a certain amount and also rotated each by a few degrees to the left from a center nodal point that I selected. Then I masked out all the changes to the center rear portion of the image so that it looks as it did originally. The result sort of makes it look as though the building is collapsing, but it is confusing to look at because the back portion in the distance is unaffected. It’s like a double exposure on all but the distant archway.

These types of manipulations can really do some interesting and strange things with certain images.

If you’re interested in knowing the exact details of how this was done, just email me.

Yellow flower. (Photoshop: Dark-Strokes).
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Image by dirkjankraan.com
Yellow flower. (Photoshop: Dark-Strokes).

10 comments to Submission for Photoshop Fixes Challenge #30

  • nigeldalton

    Nicely put together Sino Banes.
    Wacom pens are great to use aren’t they? I’m only just learning like you.

  • ms.lizzz

    The lines in your composition give the subject matter an energy that suggests an impending motion. The bird rests on a branch that seems to be a continuation, or at least a repetition, of his feathers. Nice balance. It makes me feel like the bird is ready for takeoff.

  • J M Ross

    A lovely composition, the colours work well.

  • Randy Son Of Robert

    I can imagine the photographer trapsing through the forest and coming upon this maginifent creature (with a big ol’ hunking white lens, of course). The bird looks attentive, but not startled and seems perfectly at home in this forest setting. Nice work Sino.

  • MaxMonn

    great job masking. i just got a pen and touch too and i love it. it really speeds up the workflow. the background suits the bird nicely

  • Sino Banes

    Thanks for all the comments :-)

  • natureloving

    Wonderful, great shot, nice perspective

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  • shelley04

    I’m guessing Balboa Park here. Very interesting, I’d never have the patience.

  • Jerri Johnson (in/out)

    INCREDIBLE COMPOSITION! Please consider posting this on an invite-only pool dedicated to MAGICAL imagery. This photo is pure magic!
    This capture is truly Magical

    Show its magic to us!

  • Kerstin I

    beautiful work!
    AWESOME SHOT!! I saw your wonderful picture at:

    DELICADA BAJO LA LA LLUVIA

    FLOWERS_INSECTS_AND_BUTTERFLIES//FLORES_INSECTOS_Y_MARIPOSAS

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