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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 15, 2023 3:32:03 GMT
This morphed out of Lillias's cool triple exposure thread. It is still a WIP. Comments welcome. Work in progress  Original trumpeter swan photo from March 2022  Original sundog/cloud photo, March 12, 2023  I do not like this region....will revisit.  |
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Post by dandc on Mar 15, 2023 3:41:59 GMT
No matter the technique used I like it!
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Post by Lillias on Mar 15, 2023 10:42:24 GMT
Oh love this pontiac1940 . Looks fabulous enlarged and displayed on my big screen. As regards the part you are not so happy with - I think that could be dealt with quite easily by adding a mask to the swan layer and using a soft brush at a low opacity just gently brush over that part of the wing to blend it in with the background image. I love the addition of the water in this one. Had I thought of that it would have been the third image to make mine a triple exposure...but I didn’t!  |
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Post by jim0004 on Mar 15, 2023 10:55:24 GMT
This is terrific! WIP? I want to see the finished product.
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pontiac1940
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 15, 2023 13:33:55 GMT
I think that could be dealt with quite easily by adding a mask to the swan layer Thank you all for your positive comments. Lillias, I still had a layer mask on the PSD file and tweaked that area a wee bit. I also played a bit more with some other areas and enhanced the water reflection below the swan. Unless you see something glaring, I am done with this. Thanks again, Clive  |
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Post by Lillias on Mar 15, 2023 14:08:53 GMT
I think your changes as regards the shadow/reflection gives the image that bit added depth. I would be ecstatic if I had created this Clive. It's beautiful.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 15, 2023 14:13:09 GMT
I think your changes as regards the shadow/reflection gives the image that bit added depth. I would be ecstatic if I had created this Clive. It's beautiful. Aww, thank you Lillias.  I was lucky to have a reasonable swan photo to meld with the wispy sundog cloud. Thanks, Clive |
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Post by hmca on Mar 15, 2023 14:31:25 GMT
I agree with Lillias, Clive. You did a fantastic job. What makes it extra special is that you had taken both pictures!
Oh, and I hope you'll consider adding this to your gallery.
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pontiac1940
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 15, 2023 18:38:14 GMT
Thanks everyone. I must add. I would never have been incented to do this without all of your wonderful examples and suggestions over the past five years. I am a bit out of my comfort zone doing this but perhaps one day I won't be able to take photos so the experience is good. Whereas I never used the triple-exposer or the double-exposure techniques, I did use layer mask for the main edits. (When I see all of the layers and masks my mind explodes.  ) I also did some highlights (refection/shadow) with a soft brush set at low opacity and cleaned up some small area with the clone tool. Thanks, Clive |
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Post by hmca on Mar 15, 2023 19:13:17 GMT
but perhaps one day I won't be able to take photos so the experience is good. So true! That's why I'm so glad that our forum offers lots of opportunities for members to learn new techniques and share their work.....however or whenever it was created. |
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Post by kdcintx on Mar 16, 2023 2:35:43 GMT
Fantastic work, Clive. I love it.
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Post by jackscrap on Mar 16, 2023 5:59:38 GMT
Absolutely beautiful Clive, and I think you picked the perfect trio of images to combine.
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Post by blackmutt on Mar 16, 2023 23:24:10 GMT
Stunning, Clive!!
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Post by VickiD on Mar 17, 2023 1:39:39 GMT
Love your final image, Clive...and enjoyed your journey!
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