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June 2011

Jodi M. Walsh

 
 
 

Dale Hardin
 

So nice to see you entering images again Jodi, and a fun one it is. Love the diagonal comp and the dilemma of who is waiting for who?

I have a couple suggestions, the first being the line coming out of the toys head. The easiest way to "fix" this would be to simply clone the grout where it crosses the vertical line. Then burn the remaining grout to match the rest.

I'd also suggest adjusting both the shadows and the highlights about 10% but not at the same time. Do one, the shadows, stamp the image and then do the other. Finally add a bit of sharpening to the entire image except the gravel.

this is cute and I like it very much.


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July 11, 2011

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  this a very cute image jodie. I agree with the adjustments that dale suggested. I notice the pipe coming out of the toys head right away. looking forward to seeing the edit


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July 12, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  I agree with Rita and Dale. The narrow pipe needs to go. There is still plenty of good lines left in the nicely done image without it. It is good to have you back, Jodi.


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July 12, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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  The suggestions sound good to make this fun shot even better. I like it and the title fits perfectly with the shot.


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July 12, 2011

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
  It is a cute shot Jodi and makes me wonder who is waiting and what are they waiting for? WLTSDS


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July 12, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Yup, WLTSDS. I really like your POV and composition.


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July 13, 2011

 

Jodi M. Walsh
 
 
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so here are my changes, as Dale suggested.

i cloned out the gap in the bricks and tried to make the adjustments to the lighting. i'm not very good doing those adjustments in PSE.

Dale, let me know if this is closer to what you were talking about.

i ended up loving this session and have gotten so many great images. and while mom was not happiest with the little guy bringing his penguin, I know she's enjoyed that I was able to use them in these :-)


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July 13, 2011

 
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