Stop and Step
Uploaded: August 14, 2010
I used the quick selection tool and Quick Mask in CS5 to make a selection. I feathered it at 2 px. I then used Bokeh at 36%. I used Nik Color Efex Tonal Contrast and used the U point technology to mask the back ground. I also ran it through Topaz Denoise 4. I used the Patch tool in CS5 to blend the selected dirt into the blurred background. I also used the blur tool to soften the edges on the selection as a final step.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Rod Partington August 14, 2010
Great capture and D.D. work Deri! #1298219DIANE COSGROVE August 14, 2010
And all that was worth it. Well done, Deri. #8834164Deri C. Dority August 15, 2010
Thanks so much for the feedback. I am taking a Betterphoto class called Photoshop: Enhancing images and creating works of art by Deb Sandidge. This is one of the assignments. It is a super fun class.....Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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