CS3
Via Masks
Gradient Map
Levels
Usm final sharpen
Brightnes/Contrast
With all the photos with black or white or colored backgrounds, I cannot see how by viewing this photo it was picked out for validation, when there are at least 26 photos with plain backgrounds showing no elements supporting the product.
My Processing was done by selecting and using the gradient map, sliding the location slider to 52% had I only gone to 57% a very faint outline was visible.I wonder if the person who asked for validation did the same with the other photos of the same finish.
Disqualification Details
You may not use ANY editing tool to move, remove or duplicate any element of your photograph that would change a typical viewer's description of the photograph (aside from color), even if the tool is otherwise legal, and regardless of whether you intended the change when the photograph was taken.
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Too bad, Brian. I really like this shot. The color of the background complements the computer screen nicely. I like the still life arrangement. Nice clean, clear image.