P J Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The subject of how do I? regarding photoshop etc. comes up a lot in different threads so post them all here and I am sure that the other posters will try their best to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 It's not so much a 'how do I' but more of a 'what could I' question. I took this yesterday of some dead Ivy hanging over a wall as I walked past a house.. a very quick and subtle point and shoot shot so that the owner didn't think I was a weirdo Anyway for some reason I like it but feel it's lacking a certain something.. maybe a bit of light... I don't know but it needs 'something' doing with it. I had a bit of a play with it in photoshop but it looked naff. WHAT WOULD YOU DO OR SUGGEST? (Please don't say bin it ) free to copy it and change if you want to ......this is the original picture with no changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 not gone too abstract, but had a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Had another attempt by adding water, water droplets,vignette of the frame plus light colouring. [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've done a couple of quick edits in Lightroom Dizzy, not great but see what you think. Algy's didn't last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 This is a link to a great set of hints, tips and advice for photography beginners. Have a look if you like free help and advice it is really informative. http://www.digital-photography-school.com/21-settings-techniques-and-rules-all-new-camera-owners-should-know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 How do you mean PJ, Algy's did'nt last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 sorry Algy I when) made my post your 2 images weren't there, just a photo bucket logo saying files missing. They are back now so probably just a Gremlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 No problem PJ, it was me that made a c**k up in uploading Had another go but looks as if Dizzy has either gone shopping or taken Hubby to the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 It looks a little like a mangrove swamp Algy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 There you are Dizz, see what happens when you leave it in water for too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Helloooo... I'm back Good ideas and thanks for trying them out I'm going to sound critical and really ungrateful now but here's what my 'eyes' think of them. Not being rude or anything as obviosuly I am just an awkward bugger Algy Not too keen on the first one as to me it is a bit too brown. I like the colours of the ivy in your second one and love the water but I'm not keen on the green vignette but then that's probably more to do with me not liking the colour green. I absolutely love the water in your third one and the reflections etc. How did you add that and can I do similar in photoshop ? I really like the ivy too although I might like a bit more of it.. I'm not sure maybe it would be too much eh? PJ I like the colour on the leaf in your first one but I'm not too keen on the rest of it (again only my view) as everything else seems to have been lost. Your second one is really nice and maybe you could put the coloured leaf from the first one onto your second one for me to see and then Algy could use the same one add his water too. I don't ask for much do I I can't show you what I've done with it as the couple I tried were absolutely awful so how on earth I can be slightly critical of yours is rather embarrasing I'll have a play tomorrow again although I could just pinch yours off here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 We must have been posting at the same time Algy.... nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Similar to No.3 with different wave pattern and misting of the edges, unless you have water effects in your Processing tools index you won't be able carry out the alterations to your pics Dizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I like the misting round the edges and can't make my mind up which water I like the most So far I haven't managed to find 'water effect' on photoshop Did you do it in ACDSee Pro... if so I might save up and buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 ACDSee it was Dizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Which version of ACDSee ? 12 or Pro or another ? I googled and found out that it can be done in photoshop but heck it is really long winded and the tutorial is 5 pages long just to add a couple of ripples. I thought you would just duplicate the photo, flip it under the other one and press a few filter buttons. It was so long winded that nearing the end of my half hour attempt to add a bit of water and just as I was adding my final displacement file (that I had to create and save first) it gave up and couldn't do it as apparently my PC no longer had enough available RAM I only had photoshop and its files plus the internet open to read the tutorial. Will try again later as I'm sure there must be an easier way to do it in PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thought I'd post the link though as the site is really good for tips and tutorials on Photoshop... might be useful for you Wingnut too although I wouldn't bother trying the water effect for now http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/water-reflection/page-4.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Pro Dizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Ta.. how much and where from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 A birthday present a couple of years ago via the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Anyone tried GIMP? It does everything bar make a brew. Downloaded it last year (FREE) but still trying (not very often) to suss it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of it... I'm not into downloading free stuff though cos I'm paranoid about my pc getting hacked or worse I may be brave thought if its good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of it... I'm not into downloading free stuff though cos I'm paranoid about my pc getting hacked or worse I may be brave thought if its good It's the bees knees Diz. Just beyond my present brain cell. And it's genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I've never used it but I've heard is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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