Creative interpretations: Sailboats at the Dock

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by xplorer

With such inspiring productions I just had to have a go at this picture.
My interpretation involved :

Removing traffic sign ( and its reflection )
Duplicate Layer
BuzzPro 1 - simplification
Buzzpro - mono Edges on duplicated layer - increase contrast - overlay mode
Virtual painter - watercolour - on Duplicate layer - 50% opacity
Texturised layer at about 40% opacity

Enjoyed the attempt so much I shall try more of these interpretations

Welcome back, xplorer.

With results like this, I'm glad you'll be coming back for more!

[Neve]

Great result Manju, unusual texture finish.

Xplorer - terrific result, effective!

[CJ Swartz]

Xplorer -- I really like that one too!!

Everyone has made this scene so appealing that I wanted to try it also --

mostly separations using Color Range, then added the sum of the parts without the original, ran Dry Brush on one copy, then added the original at lower opacity on Hard Light to rebuild some structure. Added a layer of Note-papered white and a colorized layer both erased away a bit to reveal the boats thru a fog.

[zip022]

I'm just not understanding impressionist settings, Danny. What do you mean by MSFT then followed by custom settings....?
Thanks in advance,
Deb

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by zip022

I'm just not understanding impressionist settings, Danny. What do you mean by MSFT then followed by custom settings....?
Thanks in advance,
Deb

Hi Deb:

Great question and thanks for asking. In rereading what I wrote I realized I could have made that clearer. Sorry about that...

For each of those layers I used a modified version of the Detailed Monochrome variant from the Pencil Sketch category
* In the Impressionist dialog click the "More options" button
* In the dropdown menu (top/left), choose Size (short for "brush size")
* I changed the "Number of Sizes" value from 3 to 1.
* In the box below I changed the width value to 2. It doesn't matter which of the two boxes you change.

These changes, in effect, tell Impressionist to use only 1 brush size whose width is the same throughout. Normally there are multiple brush sizes.

Keep asking if you run into other questions. I can tell you're eager to learn and I'll be glad to help whenever I can.

~Danny~

[zip022]

Now I will go give it a try, as you probably figured out, I liked your attempt best and wanted to recreate it....
Deb

[Neve]

I duped original layer and applied (Filter) Flaming Pear's/Pixel Trash/Cross default setting.
This turned the water black so I just erased the black and parts I didn't want.
Merged both layers.
Impressionist/"Jaykita's WC A" setting which I find works really well on darker images (at least for moi...)

[jaykita]

Ooooh, Neve!! I LOVE this one!! Something I'd be proud to display in my living room. Grrrreat Job!

[Neve]

Thank you....

[TylerRB]

I haven't done any PS work for a few weeks now and spent my time getting back up to my norm instead of remembering the steps I took.

I ALWAYS do adjustment layers with various masks of Selective Color, Levels, and Curves, that's for sure.

I played with Glowing Edges and Photocopy changing the layers blend modes and fading the effects.

Also, I tried some compositional cropping, which is rare for me in the forum. But, I like the result.

Tyler

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by TylerRB

I haven't done any PS work for a few weeks now and spent my time getting back up to my norm instead of remembering the steps I took.

I ALWAYS do adjustment layers with various masks of Selective Color, Levels, and Curves, that's for sure.

I played with Glowing Edges and Photocopy changing the layers blend modes and fading the effects.

Also, I tried some compositional cropping, which is rare for me in the forum. But, I like the result.

Tyler

Glad you found your way back, Tyler. I see you haven't lost your touch.

Nothing wrong with a little creative cropping once in a while! A great crop often transforms an average image into a special one.

[Janet Petty]

These images are inspiring, colorful and fun. Very energetic and great to look at. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I'll be able to join you in full mode again soon. You guys make me itch to get back in the swing of things again.

Janet

[TylerRB]

Danny

Thanks! It's good to be back looking at everybodies work and continuing to hone my skills.

Tyler