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Old 06-07-2011, 02:29 PM
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Pics of China

Hello everybody!
Hope you're doing well. I'm finally back home and thought you might enjoy a few pictures of Asia.
Here goes...
Have fun
Sylvia
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:25 PM
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Welcome back and some wonderful pics as always. I'm on the road right now, but can't wait to get home and start playing with these.
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:12 PM
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Interesting images to work with -- thanks, Sylvia !!

Used Topaz Simplify and Adjust...
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Old 06-07-2011, 09:32 PM
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Really enjoy playing with you cool captures Sylvia. Thanks for the play. Might try a few more at a later time (very tired this evening for whatever reason).
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Old 06-08-2011, 12:22 AM
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Welcome back Sylvia and thanks for the great pics for play.Here's my first try.

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Old 06-08-2011, 12:23 AM
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You always take great pics Sylvia.

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Hi Joe

Your picture is amazing. How did you make it look like this painting?

Thank you and best regards

Yves
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:13 AM
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Yeah Sylvia is back ( bet you aren't that happy about it though ? but not long till November)
great photo's, here's a start from me
super versions posted so far

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Old 06-08-2011, 05:03 AM
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Hi all,

Thanks Sylvia for the great pics..
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:28 AM
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Hi Joe

Your picture is amazing. How did you make it look like this painting?

Thank you and best regards

Yves
Hey Yves I used the AHB brushes from Vitaly's watercolour tutorial here-
http://pike.jimdo.com/piker-watercolor-tutorial/

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Old 06-08-2011, 01:38 PM
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Well I tried to do something with this one but not 100% (not even 50%) happy with it. Posting it anyway Sylvia. Again, thanks for the play.
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:05 PM
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So cool, China images, I love it !!! Thanx for sharing Sylvia.
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:49 PM
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Amphisoft's Xylograph/FotoSketcher's Pen & Ink Sketch blend for this one Sylvia. Toned it at the end.
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Old 06-08-2011, 03:09 PM
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Thought I would try a little Inkscape to add gloss effects to this one.
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Old 06-08-2011, 03:35 PM
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Nice pics, Sylvia. I'm really taken with the boat one.

I love those old chinese watercolours, so ...
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Old 06-08-2011, 03:41 PM
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Had to finish the quintuplet, so here it is.
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Old 06-08-2011, 05:27 PM
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I see you guys have been busy! Great job!!
I have thousands of pics on my hard drive, I'll try to post some more later on...
Sylvia
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Thanks for posting the photos, Sylvia. I'm enjoying all the versions posted so far.

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Old 06-09-2011, 07:44 PM
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Welcome home Sylvia, and thanks for the fun pics.

I'm enjoying them all too, including yours Fran.
I'm remembering how addicting this can be.
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Old 06-09-2011, 10:10 PM
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Hello everybody!
Hope you're doing well. I'm finally back home and thought you might enjoy a few pictures of Asia.
Here goes...
Have fun
Sylvia

Hi Sylvia: Thanx a lot for sharing your nice photos. In case you want to see my renders, click on my link signature... I appreciate your kind gesture... Keep having fun!
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:12 PM
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Silvia, Thanks! I love to travel the world vicariously thru your photos. And I truly do enjoy looking at so many different variations by everyone. Here's mine (Topaz Simplify and Adjust plus adjustment layers) for both:

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Old 06-10-2011, 11:27 AM
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Thank you all for the very nice comments.
I had a wonderful time in Thailand and China (6 months!).
I'm glad you enjoy the pictures I post. I'll post some more soon.
Sylvia
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:33 PM
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Two more. For better resolution click on my link signature...
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One more.

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Old 06-10-2011, 05:35 PM
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Beautiful stuff!!
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Old 06-11-2011, 04:36 AM
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Two more
one using the pst ( pattern stamp tool i just know Craig will ask again ! )

and the other a mix with fractalius

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Old 06-11-2011, 01:03 PM
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Got any pics of the Chinese people Sylvia?

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Old 06-11-2011, 03:21 PM
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I just posted 10 of them. They should keep you guys busy for a while
PS: I love your night rendition
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Great job Joe!
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Old 06-12-2011, 09:12 AM
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A pencil & color art.
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