Photo Art Mini-Challenges - - PHOTO ART: Mini-Challenge #26 - George's Hummingbird - Page 4

catia · #46 10-07-2003, 12:52 AM

Cheryl,

You are right. Very nice shot. I have been trying to get one of these guys for weeks.

Anyway, nice work on your version. The paper texture really "sells" the watercolor effect.

I wanted to also do a watercolor. I also wanted to maintain some detail (I love the little feet

). First, I cropped it a little tighter and ran the edge preserving smooth at 30 in PSP8. Saved and opened in PS7. I played around with a lot of stuff in PSP8 and PS7 after the smooth; but, I couldn't get anything that I really liked. So, I added a layer and filled it with 50% gray. Then ran a texture filter on that layer (loaded a custom art paper texture that I got somewhere). Set the blend mode to soft light and opacity to 35%. Flatten, etc.

Catia

ronlcox · #47 10-16-2003, 05:12 PM

Fed, cropped and framed him.

DannyRaphael · #48 10-17-2003, 10:33 AM

This is one of the nicer interpretations I've seen on this one.

~Danny~

LidoBlu · #49 10-21-2003, 08:50 PM

I haven't been through this whole thread yet but what I've looked at so far is lovely.

Blacknight I especially like what you did to the photo and can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for the details.

Danny I get a page not found when trying to get to the action you used. I like it..I want it.

Blu

DannyRaphael · #50 10-21-2003, 09:27 PM

Blu:

Thx for the link heads up. I fixed it.

You'll discover that Mike Finn has GOBS of free photo-art actions on his site. The one I used for this manip was "Oil Painting" in the "Free art actions" set (left side of screen).

Try his others. They are very impressive.

~Danny~

LidoBlu · #51 10-22-2003, 05:10 AM

Thanks Danny..I downloaded the effects and will have a look later.

Blacknight Your rendering is so special. I will be working on this technique also.

Everyone is inspiring! I'm into watercolor at the moment so I have to say a special thanks to Wanda, Steve and Cheryl. Thanks for the details. I will be trying them out today.
Loved the pencil drawing, Cheryl I'm looking forward to the steps.

I just want to say a special thanks to everyone... I had been strugging along by myself, getting mostly frustration for my efforts. Since joining the forum a couple of days ago I have already learned so much more than I would have working alone.

Blu

Cheryl H · #52 10-22-2003, 06:07 PM

Blu--thanks for the thumbs up.

If you play with the impressionist plugin, I've got a ton of custom papers and presets that I'd be happy to share. Just PM me your email address and I'll send them off to you.

Diane · #53 10-27-2003, 04:07 PM

I looked at all the pictures , all I can say is wow ,what wonderful job you all did ! I hope I can do as well.
~Diane

Diane · #54 10-27-2003, 04:23 PM

PSP, using Xero filters.

Diane · #55 10-27-2003, 06:47 PM

Adobe Photoshop, using history brush to give it a watercolor look
texture is japanese paper.

Diane · #56 10-27-2003, 11:32 PM

Buzz Pro , Oscar's watercolor in Photobrush, buzzed again
texture from Filters Unlimited.

LidoBlu · #57 10-28-2003, 02:13 AM

I opted for a Mystical lighting effect - Vine Shadow
I don't get the opportunity to use these effects often but sometimes just the right photo comes along. This was one of them.

Blu

http://whynotme.free.fr/LidoBlu/hummingbird-copy.jpg

ahutton · #58 12-27-2003, 05:28 PM

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.

I set out with this one to show the vibrations generated by this little guy, in the air and it's effect on the flowers. So I applied Paint Engine's Artic filter (one of my favorites) and when I looked at it I couldn't think of any way I could go to show the vibrations more. One filter.

AmyHutton

CJ Swartz · #59 01-01-2004, 05:45 PM

Happy New Year, everyone!

I copied and transformed and dressed a couple of these little jewels --

Very nice image, and very nice renditions by so many folks!

ahutton · #60 01-01-2004, 06:31 PM

OOOOhhh pretty, CJ. Those colors are perfect.

Amy