Pep Ventosa Technique

[hmca]

Oh, I like that a lot! Are you happy with it? I was going to ask you if you thought we could do it using one image. I tried what I thought would work but I obviously didn't do it right. I'm not sure I understand how you used the transform tool.....but will see if I can figure it out.

[hmca]

Tried this again tonyw. Still not sure I got it right but better than my last attempts. This time I started with the top image in the layer stack and transformed using the percentages you recommended.....blended using different blend modes an opacities. Masked back in the altar from the original image.

u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/TonysPepMethodaltarm.jpg

[hmca]

Followed Tony's transform suggestion again.......masked in the hedge in the front and the back door area.

u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/DSC0103TonysPeptech.jpg

[kdcintx]

Helen, You are making great progress learning this technique. I especially like the church scene.

[hmca]

Thank you, kdcintx. I am experimenting with the technique suggested by Tony. I really do like this look and am looking forward to trying it in-camera again.......but until then it's fun going through old photos trying to find ones that will work.

[hmca]

My friend had created the image I shared in this post.  Recently she has been working on perfecting this technique and has created some beautiful landscapes which I am sharing (with her permission) to motivate myself and anyone else who might be interested in exploring this technique further.  She explains her process this way:

" My camera will do as many as 9 shots and composite then. I used to take individual shots and layer them in elements way too complicated and time consuming. Not fun for me. I use 2 methods all of these are shot trying to focus on one spot. The other approach is much more random. 9 different shots. Could be 9 different flowers. Or the same image shot 9 times from different angles without trying to keep anything in the same spot.  I do some post and tweaking but the heavy lift is in camera for me. I do a fair amount of subtle dodging and burning to give depth."

[Howard]

Feb 24, 2022 19:01:08 GMT hmca said:

Two more renditions

I really like the second one in particular.

This is a really cool effect, I hope to give it a go.