Peggy Nugent
About the Image(s)
I've been enjoying the fall colors here very much, and so turned to some recent shots for this image.
I started with the tree, taken with a rotating camera movement. I used Liquify to exaggerate the flow of the leaves at the ends and to add a wavy texture in the ground surrounding the trunk. I put the second original (an in-camera multiple exposure) above it twice, in hard light mode for the layer at the top of the frame, and upside down for the copy at the bottom of the frame. I added the cloak from Orig 1 and the hair from last month's image on another layer. I applied a Topaz Glow filter at lowered opacity and added a vignette.
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8 comments posted
I agree the dark branch is distracting, thanks for the suggestion. I somehow managed to overlook it.
And welcome to the group!   Posted: 11/10/2024 18:13:33
Yes, that dark line is distracting; I'll figure something out for that.   Posted: 11/10/2024 18:16:01
I have done a mock up using your image. Its based on the brightest and standout thing on the image has to be the subject/story.
1. I have reduced the contrast, saturation and texture of the frame around the story.
2. Have masked the story with a graduated circular mask, where I increased the brightness, texture, etc
3. Increased the contrast on the girl to bring her forward of the tree and slightly reduced the saturation on her hair to blend.
In summary I have tried to emphasis the centre and reduce the background, to make the story pop out from the rest.
Hope you dont mind me rehashing your image, but I love the idea and concept and also the composition so much. Bruce x   Posted: 11/11/2024 14:42:55
I have to admit that I added the girl as an afterthought because I felt it lacked something with just the tree, but I love what you've done. I'm definitely going to follow that up. Thank you!   Posted: 11/11/2024 18:57:52