Photo-Based Art - - Lynda Logan's Hope - Page 2

Blacknight · #16 11-29-2002, 04:25 PM

A couple of versions - similar yet different. I couldn't decide which I liked best, so...

I was GOING to reference a challenge I did (a seascape, with a family walking on a beach) that I used the same technique on as I did here, but I can't find it. Edited - found it (thanks Phyllis!)HERE

Blacknight · #17 11-29-2002, 04:26 PM

The other one.

pstewart · #18 11-29-2002, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Blacknight
A couple of versions - similar yet different. I couldn't decide which I liked best, so...

I was GOING to reference a challenge I did (a seascape, with a family walking on a beach) that I used the same technique on as I did here, but I can't find it.

I especially like the first one with the soft focus. I have downloaded it for my keeper file! I would really like to know how you did this...it's a marvelous effect! Love the way her hair fades into the background.

I couldn't find it either. It SHOULD be on this page:

http://www.retouchpro.com/challenge/...ge1/index.html

But I don't see Blacknight listed. Did you use a different name back then perhaps? I'd really like to see that seascape. If it got deleted somehow, please resubmit the challenge #1 entry, okay?

Phyllis

Blacknight · #19 11-30-2002, 11:16 PM

Phyllis - try Phil Sampson (or just click on my edited post above, whichever's harder!)

CJ Swartz · #20 12-02-2002, 02:53 AM

This pretty little girl with the puckered expression has brought out some wonderful renditions.

I think she appears skeptical or quizzical, so decided to give her something to look at -- here she peers thru a screened window at a little visitor.

lglogan · #21 12-31-2002, 08:24 AM

Okay, I know I am slow joining this challenge, but here it is. One thing I can tell you about my granddaughter is that she has a million expressions.

lglogan · #22 12-31-2002, 08:26 AM

I used the same steps as this link for Hope. Although no texture in this one.

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/sho...0437#post40437

phili1 · #23 01-02-2003, 07:04 AM

I call this Photo enhancement.

On Dpreview LIsa Neal posted this as a pencil drawing but i consider it a B & W conversion that adds a softness to the photo. It can also be used with similar effect with color.

Lynda grand children are wonderful and she is adorable.

I did this for mine.

Also, gosh when they do not want there picture taken, they give you that hey lets get this over with look.

retpmikl · #24 01-02-2003, 11:36 AM

Those challenges make me practice like I've never done before. I think I'm starting to understand a bit of that 'big' brother of Elements (the one I used up to a couple of months ago). Thanks

Now, I would like to be able to track all of my moves like Danny (I'll have to take some notes and work with a bit less enthousiasm and a bit more method).

As I remember, I used four layers with a bit of many filters and blending options : Smart Blur, Semi-e, Paint dubs, Hue/Saturation, Texture/sand. That's about it... I think.

DannyRaphael · #25 01-02-2003, 12:36 PM

Mikl:

Really glad to have you join us at RetouchPRO. Like DPReview, lots of nice folks here who are willing to help and there is plenty to learn.

Nice job you did on this interpretation. Keep doing these mini-challenges. We really appreciate it when new members jump right in on these!

Again, welcome aboard!

~Danny~

GOLDCOIN · #26 01-02-2003, 01:15 PM

Retpmikl

Wow......Your colors were something. As the pix unfolded, half expected the little one to say "hello!" Hope to see more of your renditions of our different posts.

Welcome......

phili1 · #27 01-02-2003, 07:04 PM

MIki, very nice job and welcome. Hey the fun is in the enthusiasum ( I think I spelled it wrong) About half of what we dream up we can't remember. Just have fun. these guy have taught me eons.

phili1 · #28 01-02-2003, 10:26 PM

CJ and Lynda very nice but its not hard with a great subject.

My whole house is pictures of my six grandchildren. I love being a Poppy. When I am down I think of them and my day is great again.

lglogan · #29 01-03-2003, 12:09 AM

I know what you mean, Phil. My granddaughters light up my life. I just wish I lived closer so I could spend more time with them. I know this is Hope's forum, but I just have to throw in a picture of Anna too.

platscha@cs.com · #30 01-03-2003, 01:10 AM

That is really nice, thanks for the info, hope you start recording the info like Danny does, yours are really great to share.