Terry Walters, EPSA
About the Image(s)
Current Title “Violin Roots” but I really need something better.
A second image for the upcoming ‘Musical Instruments’ competition at the local club. A lot has gone on for this composite and what I need is a better title.
Firstly the Violin was photographed on its own and cut out from its background. The tree was in a local park. Using a distortion map I wrapped the texture of the tree onto the violin, It was then distorted and put into Topaz Adjust to get a crisper look, then moved into position across the tree. Masks were used to get it to blend together.
The tree (or more its background) was copied to get more simple branches, an extra leaves were added to the top. I then used Color Balance on the trunk to match the colour of the Violin.
Sounds quite straight forward re-reading the above but in reality it took ages before it was scrapped and I started again, I should get at least a point for persistency.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
7 comments posted
If I were to make a suggestion, it might be to add a bit more tree roots or branches to the bottom left portion of the violin, so the transformation would not be missed by the casual observer.
Is "The Roots of the Violin" stronger than "Violin Roots"?
So thrilled you are working so creatively in your photography! You have mad skills, Terry!   Posted: 01/12/2022 09:01:27
The decorative "F holes" and tail piece add a little pareidolia to the mix, with a "scream" like mouth near the bottom.
Some title ideas:
Melodies of Nature
Nature's Strings
Nature's Instrument
The Fern and the Fiddle (ok no ferns here but sounds a bit like an English pub no?)
Fronds of Fiddles
The Bard of Branches
The Trees Are Alive with the Sound of Music
  Posted: 01/14/2022 15:34:16
  Posted: 01/22/2022 13:48:22