I don’t know where the time goes. It is time for week 2 of May’s photo for Robyn’s challenge over at Captivate Me.
I have only done a simple edit this week. I have a Dummies guide to Photoshop CC so was doing some reading about selecting colours. So with this knowledge I deleted the background and added a new sky with clouds. I do think it brings out the apples a bit more.
Tell me what you think about this week. I am open to some constructive criticism. I would love some advice on what to do next, just for me to learn new techniques.
https://robynsfineart.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/one-four-challenge-may-week-2/
https://marshaleith.wordpress.com/2015/05/10/one-four-challenge-for-may-cottage-life-week-2/
https://aperture64.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/one-four-challenge-hanging-blossom-monochrome/
One Four Challenge – May Week 2
Walt Disney Concert Hall – week 2
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i really like the new background and yes i think it makes the apples ‘pop’ more
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Thanks so much
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Nice work on adding the new sky in and for a first attempt it is pretty good. the blue of the sky does work well to boost the colours of the apples and the green leaves.
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Thanks Ben. The book has been really useful. I also added a little more sky too, to add the feeling of looking up into the top of the tree – sorry not really expressing my creative process that well.
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I wouldn’t say it wasn’t done well, as a first attempt it’s good.
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I know. There are a few issues with the outlines. It was my first time but as you say you need to practice.
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Good move with the change of sky – tones down the blown out effect of week 1. Have you thought of a tight crop on an apple?… Just an idea!
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Thanks for that tip. I did think of that as well. We have a competition here in Hastings celebrating our fruit bowl of New Zealand Heritage. For that I have edited another photo and did my usual outside of the square work. I will post photos of them next week with my next post.
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Raewyn, before I read your post, my first thought was – the apples really come forward in this version. Good job. I like it!
Food for thought – Ive been messing around in the filter gallery – there is lots in there. Im guessing its in CC as well. Yes a crop could be a good trial and also blending modes. Have fun! 😃😃
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Thanks Robyn. There are many possibilities. I have thought of cropping. But will also show something different next week as well.
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Sounds great Raewyn – looking forward to it 😃
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Good job with that sky!
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Thanks so much.
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I admire anyone who can delete a sky and replace it. You have passed my skill set already! I should get the Dummies book. Last I looked, they were out of print for CS6.
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Thanks Marilyn. It is always a work in progress. I have also found the videos useful. I have learnt to merge several photos for panorama in Lightroom and it was a matter of stop, start, check out other videos before I managed it. Will write about it tomorrow. I went to a local bookshop and ordered the book. And I do need it as well
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this edit really improves the photo…I have not yet tried to do such a drastic edit on any of my photos yet!
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Thanks so much. It was the only edit I did. I had a good look in the book and then held my breath and worked it out on Photoshop. It took two attempts to get this. Now it is a matter of remembering how I did it.
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I like the addition of the blue sky. You’re right – it really makes the apples pop. 🙂
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Thanks so much
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