The Tourist
Uploaded: February 08, 2010
MT -March 2010
(RE-Sub)
This Is My Brother!
!!! THE TOURIST !!!
I Did Something Fun With this One.
Using PSE7 Lasso Tool I Singled Out
Several Things Separately To Play With The Colors.
His Face and hands, His Hair, His Jacket, The Rocks & The Logs.
I also used the liquefy tool to thin his face and better define his neck.
I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS TYPE
OF DDR BEFORE AND IT WAS VERY REWARDING!
I am going to show you
BEFORE/DURING and AFTER SHOTS HERE.
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TV 1/640, AV 2.8
(DDR) 0607
FRACT for Effect and SMUDGE (For Home made Frame)
Re-Submit Jan 2011
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Laura E. Swan
February 08, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
February 08, 2010
UB. #8364804
Dominick M. Dimacale
February 08, 2010
Dominick #8365080
Kay E. Mahoney
February 08, 2010
Stefania Barbier
February 08, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 08, 2010
Yes, there -IS- a face on the mountain, Usman! Did you all see it? Like a giant ghost face made of snow! OooOOOOOooooo! :D
I loved this comp, Michelle, and am glad you guys seemed to as well! Composition is really fun for me.
As far as the special effects here, they are all new to me except the frac filter. Lasso is a WONDERFUL, tool. Using it for selective coloring is an AMAZING capability to have and I am sure this lasso thing can do even more things that I don't know about yet.
Monnie this stuff seems intimidating and difficult at first but when you realize you can have way more control over the outcome, it's so great to understand the capabilities and possibilities. PS can make an average image into a great one if we understand the TOOLS in our TOOLBOX!!!
Many images just need a little wrenching! HA!
Even the curves program will brighten and enrich a photo that is otherwise just average. It doesn't have to be used to alter it much. Just enhance! Make it shine or pop! The UNSHARPEN TOOL is amazing this way as well!
Mr. Tree...I am a good little sister. I always do my best to cover my brothers back. He is a handsome man and there is just no need to allow him to go without a MAKE OVER if I can help it! HA!
Ron-If you read that carefully you will know now if he is older or younger than I am. :D
I'm glad you all enjoyed the colors and work done here. It was a lesson for me in PS that I hope turned out eye pleasing! :) I like the semi cartoon look here.
Thanks so much, each of you, for the visit!
-Laura
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Shelly A. Van Camp
February 08, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 08, 2010
Thanks for the wonderful encouragement! It really does add to my inspiration. (Tammy, you are so sweet. The Queen, Hey?)
Yes Carol! Like Lays Potato chips! You can't eat just one! That's funny!!!
I appreciate the visits!!!
-Laura #8366904
Nancy L. Green
February 08, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
February 08, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 08, 2010
Thank you both very much. :D
Very happy to show you the steps. Glad you enjoyed them and I hope I can be of help in some way by doing so.
-Laura #8367363
Laura L. Gonzales
February 08, 2010
Reynaldo D. Reyes
February 08, 2010
Christine Lobsinger
February 09, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 10, 2010
It's funny, too, because I do several adjustments and effects with it and I always come back to this same general look for these images of the lake. It just feels right to me to attain this particular look. :)
Pat, I will check. Thanks! I lassoed his face and hands and was able to go to color adjustments for HUE (PSE7) and took the orange skin and desaturated it. It seemed to work like a charm. It as a really neat tool to discover!!
I enjoyed all of your comments very much! Thanks a lot guys! I appreciate it more than you know!
-Laura #8370246
Laura E. Swan
February 15, 2010
Yeehaw!!!!!!!! 
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Patrick Rouzes
March 18, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 20, 2010
You guys are such a wonderful support system. I feel so encouraged by you kindnesses!
Thank you all so much!
I think of how limitless creativity can be if a person really understands their PS programs and it's totally exciting and mind boggling all at once!
Thank you for your support! Each of you!
-Laura #8468063
Mitch Spence
March 22, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 22, 2010
So nice to see you visiting! Hope all is well!
-Laura #8472183
Ken Smith
March 28, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 28, 2010
Thanks so much for the visit to my gallery today!
-Laura #8490939
Ann Coates
April 05, 2010
Laura E. Swan
January 31, 2011
Your kind words mean a lot to me.
-Laura #9204962
Laura E. Swan
June 01, 2011
I scramble my photos all around in my gallery sometimes just to stir up the dust!
I used a lot of filters on this one.
Happy that you like it, and thanks for the visit.
-Laura :D
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