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 10/10/2006 11:10:57 AM · #1


I'd really like to do this up well, but my post-editing skills are poor at best.

Could anyone suggest how to approach this?

Detailed Photoshop steps would be great, too, if you have the time/inclination to include them.

Thanks a bunch.
 10/10/2006 11:19:51 AM · #2
heres my shot at it.
not sure what you are looking for. i'll add the details in a sec.
 10/10/2006 11:24:16 AM · #3
forgot to sharpen. heres the version with USM



dodged the stump as mentioned:
it's a haloing nightmare now. lol. I dont have the patience to do it right. that's sad .;P

Message edited by author 2006-10-10 12:21:34.
 10/10/2006 11:24:57 AM · #4
That's really cool.

Thanks a lot for the details, too.

It just makes me realize how much I have to learn about post-processing.

Thanks again, jaded_youth!
 10/10/2006 11:25:52 AM · #5
Originally posted by Fromac:
That's really cool.

Thanks a lot for the details, too.

It just makes me realize how much I have to learn about post-processing.

Thanks again, jaded_youth!


no problem thats jsut a quick like 3 minute edit. you can definately do it yourself. it's pretty easy.
 10/10/2006 11:56:44 AM · #6
Great job Crystal!

It might be good to burn the log down just a bit as well. It's light colored, which attracts attention, and the texture is pretty interesting with the increase in the contrast.
 10/10/2006 12:14:08 PM · #7
My attempt at it


editing is similar to Crystal, but I made the colors darker
- burn the log
- levels in soft light
- channel mixer layer to convert to b/w
- copy background on top in 'color' mode
- another levels for final touch
- sharpen
10/10/2006 12:23:25 PM · #8
Originally posted by gaurawa:
My attempt at it


editing is similar to Crystal, but I made the colors darker
- burn the log
- levels in soft light
- channel mixer layer to convert to b/w
- copy background on top in 'color' mode
- another levels for final touch
- sharpen


Beautiful job. I like how you made the background less prominent but didnt have to blur it like i did. VERY nice.
 10/10/2006 12:23:30 PM · #9
These are great. It's tough to choose between them.

I'll take a run at it and post what I come up with.

Thanks for all the help.
 10/10/2006 12:52:04 PM · #10


My version is a little dark too. Not always a good thing for kid portraits but I think the texture and color in the trunk and hair just screams out for it.

I used multiple curve adjustments with masks, color balance and sat for tonal changes, esp to the skin, faded gaussian blur layer, and some minor touchups.
 10/10/2006 12:56:33 PM · #11
Originally posted by TrynityRose:


My version is a little dark too. Not always a good thing for kid portraits but I think the texture and color in the trunk and hair just screams out for it.

I used multiple curve adjustments with masks, color balance and sat for tonal changes, esp to the skin, faded gaussian blur layer, and some minor touchups.


oh cool!! you cloned out the flowers on the tank I see! awesome job.
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