Creative interpretations: Rocky Morning

[Duv]

Here's the second pic.

Cheers
Duv

[Jeff L]

A different look. I used the Flaming Pear Infared, inverted it and did a little layer blending.

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Duv

Hi Guys!

I'm not sure that I understand this forum yet. Is it about how many filters etc you can use or are simple techniques that you think make an interesting pic valid? I've submited 2 pics. The first I stretched the photo to place the chair closer to thirds. Masked the chair and ran a slight radial blur to strengthen the chair and the sweep of the overhanging branches, then increased saturation. The second image I ran what I had done thru PhotoArtMaster. I tend to prefer the simplicity of the first but what do you think? I really like the variety I see here from everybody!

Cheers
Duv

Most people probably start out in this hobby by applying one or two native filters from Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro or whatever program they are using. As skills develop many choose to create effects that aren’t so easily recreated. Some decide to experiment with combinations of filters and/or plugins or, like you, acquire standalone dedicated programs like PhotoArtMaster. Others tinker with actions or scripts to apply labor intensive combinations of effects.

RE: Is it about how many filters etc you can use?
How one reaches a final result doesn't really matter. It can be a complex series of steps, including various combinations of filters, plugins and/or brush strokes (even across applications) applied to one or many layers or a relatively simple process.

I’d say it’s not about how many filters one can use, but how one uses the tools at hand. The final result is a function of the artist.

RE: Are simple techniques that you think make an interesting pic valid?
Absolutely. Keep in mind “interesting” is a relative term, as is “art.” Different strokes for different folks.

This is more of a "how I did it" forum and not so much a "give me constructive feedback/suggestions for improvement" venue. The "Critiques" forum is where one can get that type of feedback.

What you've done here fits right in and your descriptions would be helpful to someone just starting out, which is what we look for.

Hope this clarifies things a bit. By all means feel welcome to continue to share your creations and methods.

BTW: You can post up to 5 images per post. After you click the "upload button" (and the upload completes), you can browse to another pic and upload it, too.

~Danny~

[Duv]

Thank you Danny! I've always been a bit of a minimalist and was feeling a little intimidated by the huge range of filters that seem to be available out there. Anyhow, I see now a lot of not so filtered efforts that makes me realize the huge range of talent and possibilities of this forum. Anywhooo, here is a cooler effort using a combination of Xero Emphasis and Impressionist filters with Soft Light snow added and a contrast intensifying curves adjustment.

Cheers
Duv

[jch71566]

Beautiful, Duv! I think this is my favorite one.

-Jeff

[Duv]

Thank you Jeff! Playing in amongst all this creativety is quite addictive.

Cheers
Duv

[jch71566]

Duv,

Would you mind giving a little more detail on the snow?

-Jeff

[DannyRaphael]

If I hadn't shoveled a lot of this recently, I'd like it a lot better! (LOL)

Seriously, a very convincing effect, Duv. Well done.

~Danny~

[jch71566]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

If I hadn't shoveled a lot of this recently, I'd like it a lot better! (LOL)

Ahhh... The joys of living in Texas. It was 68F yesterday, and we expect 71F today. And, we had about 2" of Snow on Saturday -- just enough for a snowman and a snowball fight! No shoveling!!!!

-Jeff

[ahutton]

I really liked all, but Jeff and Cheryl have my vote for interesting takeoffs. I did mine with VP pointillism pretty strong, and on another layer xero lineart. VP Pointillism loses all the details if you don't put them back in with another layer.

AmyHutton

[jaykita]

PS7 combined with photoartmaster. First changed hue and saturation in ps7.

[DavidC]

Here's another version. A little too pixelated but not enough res for anything tighter I think -

David

[DannyRaphael]

Very nice rendition, David. I'm delighted you found us!

~Danny~

[jaykita]

For this one i used the impressionX software.

[kiska]

I did all kinds of things.
PS
invert
h/s
filters-crosshatch,fade. waterpaper,multi
Painter
oil, chalk, photo grain, blur
PS
select chair-h/s
invert-channel mixer, photo filters
blends
kiska