how to create this photo effect?

[ahkit81]

hi im trying to create this photo effect...but im not sure how to do so.
can anyone please guide me. im new to photoshop..currently im using photoshop cs2
effect sample ->untitled.JPG
picture sample ->untitled2.JPG

thanks

[Brian2]

Something like this?

Convert picture to greyscale, create new white layer, set opacity to 65, you're done.

[palms1]

Hi ahkit81 and welcome could you post a bigger photo as not quite sure what the style is you want IF this is it it is simply

image >adjustment > desaturate
make the background a layer by
double clicking on the layer ( in the layer pallette )
reduce the opacity to 50%
and Flatten

Well that is one way there may be others, but do post a larger image help is here if you need it and very cute baby

Palms

[palms1]

Good timing Brian must of crossed posts

Palms

[Brian2]

Both ways suffice I suppose

[ahkit81]

thanks for the guide.before i post up here ..i did try out the step before.but it doesnt look good.

yup.that a cute baby..i found that picture when i was surfing the net. ithe bigger picture can be see at http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...1/47820991.jpg
another sample effect is at
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/ahkit81/pg07.jpg

this is what i have done
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...1/P1010304.jpg
and the actual picture is at
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...P1010304-1.jpg