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  Pensive (before)
Pensive (before)

Nancy Grace Chen

  
  Pensive (after)
Pensive (after)

Nancy Grace Chen

  
 
 

Nancy Grace Chen 		 

Just thought I'd share some Photoshop tips if anyone's interested. I really liked the expression here, but I did not like the bricks in the background or the hanging chain by the window.
So I converted this to black and white, added just a smidge of Diffuse Glow (under Filters > Distort), cloned out the chain, and replaced the bricks with black.
The light on the girl's face is coming from the window. Feel free to email me with any questions!
Happy clicking,
Nancy


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August 07, 2004

 

Mary E. Hamel 		  Very interesting before and after! You did a wonderful job. The conversion gives it a whole different feel. I love learning new things in Photoshop!


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August 08, 2004

 

Lisa Clark 		  This is excellent use of PS. Do you offer tips on how to create an image that is B&W with some color added. Most people say it is easy. I must be doing it wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Best Regards
Lisa C


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August 10, 2004

 

Lisa Clark 		  This is excellent use of PS. Do you offer tips on how to create an image that is B&W with some color added? Most people say it is easy. I must be doing it wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Best Regards
Lisa C


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August 10, 2004

 

Nancy Grace Chen 		  Thanks for the comments. (: Glad it educated a couple of people. Lisa, I've posted another thread answering your question here:

http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/Discussiondetail.php?threadID=156746

Hope it helps!


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August 10, 2004

 
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