Fran Yates
March 2025 - Winter Peace
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About the Image(s)
I really played with this photo.
We had a beautiful white snow recently. I wanted to try to convey something otherworldly.
It is a composite of 3 photos.
1st, I thought of creating an ORB out of a snow scene. I used the tree scene to make the ORB.
What to do with it? I thought snowballs. Then a snowman. Finally, I put the ORB in place of a water feature. Then I added the deer inside.
Finally, I used filters in Topaz Studio 2 to try and convey an otherworldly feel.
Not sure I accomplished it ??“ Your thoughts and ideas are welcome.
13 comments posted
Great Composite!
I would love to know how you made the orb!
I think you were very successful. One thing, though, the shadows don't exactly match the light source. Posted: 03/03/2025 10:53:16
I would love to know how you made the orb!
I think you were very successful. One thing, though, the shadows don't exactly match the light source. Posted: 03/03/2025 10:53:16
Thanks, Sylvia. You are right. I can take the shadows out.
Making an ORB is easy and fun to try.
1. Open the image in PS
2. Duplicate the Layer
3. Crop to a square
4. Select Filter>Distort>Polar Coordinates>Polar to Rectangle
5.Image Rotation>Flip Vertical
6.Filter>Distort>Polar Coordinates>Rectangle to Polar
And Voila! Posted: 03/03/2025 11:08:03
Making an ORB is easy and fun to try.
1. Open the image in PS
2. Duplicate the Layer
3. Crop to a square
4. Select Filter>Distort>Polar Coordinates>Polar to Rectangle
5.Image Rotation>Flip Vertical
6.Filter>Distort>Polar Coordinates>Rectangle to Polar
And Voila! Posted: 03/03/2025 11:08:03
Thanks! I am going to try the orb!
Posted: 03/03/2025 11:16:45
Posted: 03/03/2025 11:16:45
Have fun! Posted: 03/03/2025 14:02:58
Fun image with the snow. I am thinking, in the orb, the deer is a bit tilted, maybe rotating so the deer is walking on even ground in the middle? Adding snowflakes might be fun too. I use Topaz Studio 2 also. Smart Photo Editor is another fun program. Posted: 03/06/2025 10:19:55
Thanks, Jan. You are right about the straightening the Orb. My first thought was to create several orbs as snowballs rolling down the hill. I think I took the orb to cover the fountain from there. And I will try snow. Thanks! Posted: 03/11/2025 12:40:40
There are many ways a creative image can be shown. it is up to the artist to make the final decision. Here I would think that the deer as shown gives the impression that the deer is making the orb roll, just as a hamster does with a wheel. Posted: 03/23/2025 19:22:40
Beautiful!! Just do not send the snow to the UK, hate it!!
I think you have created a stunning image. I especially like the light rays coming in from the top left.
Well done. Posted: 03/07/2025 11:49:13
I think you have created a stunning image. I especially like the light rays coming in from the top left.
Well done. Posted: 03/07/2025 11:49:13
Thanks, Angela. I love 1 good snow a year to walk around with my camera. Everything is fresh, quiet, and beautiful. Then, Winter can be over. Posted: 03/11/2025 12:42:09
I like what you have done - very creative. I think the light rays from the left are great. Well done Posted: 03/08/2025 14:43:59
Thanks, Debbie. If I try snowflakes I think I will need to take out the sun. Posted: 03/11/2025 12:43:13
What a creative image. I can imagine this mage in a gallery. To me you worked hard to get all the objects working together.
very well done. Posted: 03/11/2025 16:26:31
very well done. Posted: 03/11/2025 16:26:31
Thank you, Peter. Posted: 03/11/2025 19:33:55