Zebras

amica999 · #1 01-16-2011, 11:22 AM

Went to the zoo today as we were lucky: no snow, no rain and almost 10° (plus that is :-) ) Almost all of the habitants were fed and really lazy, so not too many fun pics. As I saw these I was reminded of Palms as she enjoys Zebras pics so much. So here they are for you all to play with :-)

lkroll · #2 01-16-2011, 01:33 PM

Definitely love Zoo captures Amica. Thanks for sharing and the play. I did have to extract and change the background (ref: http://www.fontplay.com/freephotos/f...x100408-12.jpg). I first thought I could get away with just using Impressionist, but didn't like that result alone so I fed that result into FotoSketcher Oil Pastel Sketch preset and then blended it back in.

Click here for complete rendition; attached is a lower quality crop.

amica999 · #3 01-16-2011, 01:49 PM

Looks great Lyle! I love going to the zoo because of the abundance of modells :-) Unfortunately they do not always provide great backgrounds :-( Your masking is great btw :-)

amica999 · #4 01-16-2011, 01:58 PM

Here are some more :-)

Veralisa · #5 01-16-2011, 09:33 PM

Amica, wish I was at the zoo, too! We've moved away from the NY area & I sure do miss the Bronx Zoo.

LOVE zebes! Had so much fun with this one I saved the whole PS file so I can get back to it again. Masked out bkgrnd, added a super pattern then played a little w/ blending modes & texture. Thanks.

amica999 · #6 01-17-2011, 12:11 AM

Glad you had fun, Veronica! That sure is some psychelic background :-) Works well

0lBaldy · #7 01-17-2011, 01:07 AM

Veronica that background reminded me of This... (turn sound OFF.. best at full screen.. stare at the center for at least 30 seconds, a minute is better or wait till it says "look away" then look at your hand that's holding the mouse or pen..or anything you think is stationary! )

amica999 · #8 01-17-2011, 05:05 AM

Looking great, OB, both :-)

palms · #9 01-17-2011, 07:17 AM

Amica i think you are enjoying this winter a bit more than usual by going to the zoo, are you encouraged at all ?

I am not complaining though great photo's

a ahb from me

Palms

amica999 · #10 01-17-2011, 07:24 AM

No dear, you are mistaking

I have waited till all the nasty snow was gone (there were masses

) and it wasn't all that cold. I haven't pressed the shutter since our Madeira trip and was desperate to do so. It was a nice change and I do believe I will do it again next winter - visiting some place with more civil temperatures like around 20° that is, fabulous climate not too cold nor too hot.... Love the sea, but am no beach fan (tanning/swimming) so it's perfect :-)

Lovely work I must say

lkroll · #11 01-17-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by amica999

Looks great Lyle! I love going to the zoo because of the abundance of modells :-) Unfortunately they do not always provide great backgrounds :-( Your masking is great btw :-)

Thanks Amica. Sort of used a variation (adapted to GIMP) of Chip's 10 second masking technique (but it took 10 minutes for me; lol).

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=34120631

lkroll · #12 01-17-2011, 11:47 AM

OK Amica; I call this one Stringy.

Click here for complete rendering; attached is a lower quality crop.

Peter S · #13 01-17-2011, 12:48 PM

This ones for Lyle, just to get him into another Binge.

A ZebFRACra

Peter

lkroll · #14 01-17-2011, 12:51 PM

Been on a recent water binge lately, so why not.

Click here for the complete rendering; attached is a lower quality crop.

lkroll · #15 01-17-2011, 12:53 PM

Posted my water before seeing your Frac Peter. Very nice. Haven't quite figured out how to fake Fractilus yet, but it's still fun trying. Learned a lot from that experience which led to my water renderings by the way.

Peter S · #16 01-17-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lkroll

Posted my water before seeing your Frac Peter. Very nice. Haven't quite figured out how to fake Fractilus yet, but it's still fun trying. Learned a lot from that experience which led to my water renderings by the way.

But your getting close.

Peter

lkroll · #17 01-17-2011, 01:00 PM

Maybe fine for Horseshoes and handgrenades Peter, but I still would like to get Fractilus figured out short of just buying it (which is always a possibility if I can find decent work (i.e., other then working for a fast food restaurant; haven't broken down to do so yet and the savings that I've accumulated for tha past 5 years won't last forever). Hope the economy gets better and some decent opportunities come to my home town (taking care of Dad and that's my priority right now).

amica999 · #18 01-17-2011, 01:02 PM

Really great renditions!
Lyle, yes you are getting close to Frac, do like both of them alot!

Peter, you little teaser :-) Great work

lkroll · #19 01-17-2011, 01:11 PM

Thanks Amica; just PMed you too.

amica999 · #20 01-17-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lkroll

Thanks Amica; just PMed you too.

You all can do what you want with the images! Have fun

Veralisa · #21 01-18-2011, 08:44 PM

(I forgot the Pelican was in the Zebras folder).

Lotsa detail, ala Topaz Adjust.

amica999 · #22 01-19-2011, 12:08 AM

Veronica, that looks promising, but a little small to see full details. Lots of colors came out, that's for sure :-)

palms · #23 01-19-2011, 09:34 AM

My attempt at the pelican

Palms

amica999 · #24 01-19-2011, 12:18 PM

Striking, Palms. I faved it on FB :-)

lkroll · #25 01-19-2011, 02:50 PM

Well, my quest for Fractilus lead to creating embroideries and that led to creating this cool Lissajous like Guillouche render technique (well I think it's cool anyway; lol). some of you might remember the arcade game Qix. So that's what I will now call it. A Qix render. lol

0lBaldy · #26 01-19-2011, 04:25 PM

Palms !!

A Snap Art Pelican looking for lunch from me..