Greetings -

Hi, I am new to RetouchPro and am glad that I found this site. I am looking for help with project. The image that I am trying to retouch is of Wrigley Field. It's a shot from the grass and looking up into the outfield. I am looking to ad some weeds to the shot (it's for a weed killer) and need some advice on how to execute this. I have tried a little of everything (compositing) and it hasn't worked. Any advice?

Thank you all.

Cheers.
David

Hello David and welcome. Would it be possible to post the picture mentioned in your post?

DC

Thanks for writing back. I tried, but I can't get it to be 100KB (without it ruining it completely and just end up looking like a blur). Sorry for the setback. Any advice?

Thanks again.

Using Image > Image size (or equivalent), what is length & W (in pxl) and resolution ppi of the original?

Optionally do you have a pBase or other online gallery where you could upload it?

I have posted it on flickr for everyone to take a look. Let me know what you think. Thanks for your time and efforts.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12660611@N06

What type of weeds did you want in the grass. Tall-short. How many and where did you want them? I tried to composite a few and I think that would be the way to go. What program are you using for the retouch? I really can't say that what I did is very good, but didn't want to spend a lot of time not knowing the type of weed and its placement. I am posting a copy of the original image just in case someone wants quick access to give it a try.

dc

I think dandilions are the way to go.

-Guy

To answer a few questions...

I am looking for short weeds, something that stands out, powerful and somewhat distracting. I want them to cover the field. I am just using Photoshop on my G5. Are people using other programs? If so, what?

I am struggling with how the weeds would look naturally grown in. Any advice?

Also, is there a way to post a hi-res image on here?

Thanks for your time.

P.S. Just an FYI, this is for spec work and isn't for anything being published. I am in portfolio school, hoping to get a job as an Art Director. Thanks.

I think dandilions are the way to go.

Guy, that's great! VBG

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Hi Guy,

Is the URL below the inspiration for your dandelions? I was considering this. You did a fantastic job.

http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/PPDL/images/dandelions.jpg

dc

Hey Guy,
Nice job with the dandelions. I guess that would be enough dandelions to make a few bottles of dandelion wine.
Ray

Indeed it is.. I knew the yellow would stand out, and that photo matched perspective quite nicely.

-Guy

I am looking for short weeds, something that stands out, powerful and somewhat distracting. I want them to cover the field. How about Guy's solution? Wrong kind of weeds? Comment on what you like/don't like about his approach. Do you have some example weeds you're trying yourself. (Upload to flckr, too.)
[Excellent job, Guy!] :)

I am just using Photoshop on my G5. Are people using other programs? If so, what? Many people use Photoshop, others use Paint Shop Pro. Some use Elements; a few use The Gimp. If you can't do it in Photoshop, it's probably not doable with any of the others.

I am struggling with how the weeds would look naturally grown in. Any advice?How familiar are you with the use of layer masks and blend modes? Off hand it seems to me these would form the basis for a Photoshop approach.

Also, is there a way to post a hi-res image on here? Unfortunately not. The site owner established the 100kb maximum.