Sam&Agnes2.jpg
by Makka

Comment:

Originally posted by dwterry: Cool effect. Photoshop only ...? Or did you get one of those lens babies?

Ok, I'll come clean on this one for you Dave. I actually stuffed the shot a bit as I had my shutter speed slightly slow so there were a few sections of motion blur. I really really liked the shot and their expressions so I wanted to try and use it. I selected an oval section around the couple in quick mask mode and filled it with black and guassian blurred it at 75%. Then jumping back to standard mode I used the motion blur filter (I can't remember what % now) and this is how it came out. Pretty simple but it gave the effect that I wanted, and covered up the blurring well. The rose petals falling from the top were taken from another photo just before this. I just put the picture behind the main layer and masked them through.

Message edited by author 2007-09-11 22:10:05.

Looking Out
by Ubersteiny

Comment:
This looks great. i really like the processing you've done. This would look great up on a wall!

Look Mum, one hand!!
by Judi

Comment:
Ahhh...back on the winners list I see! Great shot and well done to Kita for being brave! Good work all round and congrats on the ribbon!

Zianna 2
by Makka

Comment:
I wouldn't say it was forced. Zianna was great to work with and was going through all these crazy expressions. She tends to follow the emo culture and I was expecting her to turn up with that sort of clothing range but she brought all this totally different gear. But, it didn't stop her from working those sorts of expressions you'd expect so I guess that's why it seems a little 'wierd'! This was a sort of sneer that she did!

The black corner
by TOY

Comment:
Outstanding photo and definately love the lighting. Excellent shot and great finish!

EDIT: And I can't believe the low votes on this one...crazy!

Message edited by author 2007-08-08 07:40:30.

Where the sky meets the land
by Judi

Comment:
Great shot. Excellent. And yes....you did beat me....just!! ;)

Platinum
by librodo

Comment:
Viewing this just makes me realise how much I have to learn about lighting! Awesome shot and congrats on the finish!

Portrayal of a Soul
by Judi

Comment:
I like this photo and the way it's processed. The only thing that eats at me is that it appears a little red/orange? I love the sharp focus and detail of the eyes and the crop. Should of finished higher in the rankings but that's DPC for ya! Great shot!

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
by Brad

Comment:
Excellent shot! A 30" x 40" print will definately kick arse! Great work!

Lost in green
by Windtale

Comment:
Awesome location and excellent exposure. Congrats!