Making of: Pier - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/08/2006 05:53:55 AM · #1

Making of: The Pier

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On the picture page I was kinly asked by

wavelength if I could create a walk-through on this piece. Seeing as it wasn't much I figured I might as well write it up. Hope you enjoy & I'm looking for a DPC mentor as I've never taken a photography class in my life! Any help is appreciared :) Let's start:

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Image 1: The original, duplicate x 2.
Image 2: Conversion to B/W. Adjust levels, Play with Contrast, Use Dodge & Burn selectively.
Image 3: Apply Blur brush in background, sharpen brush in foreground, use stamp to remove any items which you'd like (in this case the raft).

Image 4: Apply Gradient Overlay to put emphasis on foreground
Image 5: Use 2nd duplicate of original, gaussian blur, adjust color balance & contrast (might want to do step 7 first in order to see your changes as you do them)
Image 6: Apply Gradient Overlay to put emphasis on foreground

Image 7: Apply the layer style Multiply to the color layer
Image 8: Final PS Structure.

It's a short walkthrough, but there also isn't much to do :) You should be able to do all this in 15 minutes. Hope you liked it and feel free to post any questions below (or even show your results)!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/08/2006 07:24:41 AM · #2

Very well done.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/08/2006 11:17:30 AM · #3

A great run down of your technique. Thanks for sharing!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/09/2006 12:47:03 PM · #4

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated :)

Ken

Canon EOS-7D

10/09/2006 12:58:35 PM · #5

Thanks - you make it seem so simple!

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/09/2006 01:42:15 PM · #6

The final result is great!

Thanks for sharing

Raynox Pro Digital 0.66X Wide Angle Conversion

10/09/2006 06:09:43 PM · #7

No probs, glad you guys like it :)

RolandB

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/09/2006 06:15:49 PM · #8

Just wanted to add my thanks for your sharing your technique. I'm always trying to improve my shots, and this will be a wonderful aid.