This is #2 of the 365 Days In Pictures I will be doing this year. I love this picture but hated that it was dark and had a ton of clutter around him and Bud. I knew that this would be a challenge in its self to make it how I wanted it but I was willing to take on that challenge.
I first cleaned up the photo (contrast levels etc...) Then I added the summer vintage action to lighten his skin tone then I tackled the clutter. I used the clone tool and the spot healing tool. I am not that good at doing it because the tiles were not lining up. So to hide that I added 2 or 3 different textures and lowered the opacity to my liking. sharpened it and then cleaned up the noise and was finished. (did all of that in PSE 8)
It took me about an hour to figure it all out but I am over the moon happy with it because it turned out to be what I wanted.
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I so do not enjoy having to take out the clutter in the background, such a pain, but I think you did a pretty good job there! :)
ReplyDeleteWay to stick with it and make it the way you want!
ReplyDeleteWow that is dedication! But it turned out great, adorable shot!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! Wonderful job! Thanks for linking up. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's a wonderful edit!!! I love that the clutter is removed....and good for you for figuring out a solution...I am NO good with the clone tool yet!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously impressed with the cloning work - well done!
ReplyDeleteWow…what you did here is so amazing. The photo is beautiful, definitely worthy of a frame.
ReplyDeleteLove it! If only my critters would let me use them as pillows...
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love the photo and great job on the cloning! I need to learn more about PSE8 because I could not do that! Very inspired now. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great edit!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I just started this project of 365 please pop over if you can http://flowerphotography1.blogspot.com/ . I LOVE your header!!! And am Joining your blog. Look forward to having a look around and seeing more of your work.
ReplyDeletelove your edit!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up!
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You really did a fantastic job! Hope I can get there at one point!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, love the texture!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, too cute!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks awesome! I'm envious of those that can use photoshop and make it look like it's nothing!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo. Love the soft / warm / cozy edit, makes me want to snuggle up too :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on this edit!!! And laying on the cat with that little bare butt...lol...too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great edit too. :)
ReplyDeletesmiles,
rachel
so sweet
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and such a great edit!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Is that a little bum I see? And the cat! Wow... Such an awesome shot. I think it's perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely edit. Cleaned up perfectly too. (You were right about the clutter and darkness.) Thanks for sharing! Here is my entry.
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job!!!
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