Ride The Horsey, Go To Town!
Uploaded: February 07, 2013 08:05:24
Aperture f/4.0, SS 1/90, Lens 18-50mm f/2.8, Focal Length: 34mm, ISO 400, Location: home, Time- 2:04 p.m. 2/3/13
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/90 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Susan M. Reynolds
February 07, 2013
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Kristin Duff February 07, 2013 0
Good job on the edits...her folks are going to be thrilled! #10557413Dale Hardin February 07, 2013 0
What a delightful image Susan. And you did a good job of getting rid of the background, even if you did put too many hours into it.With Photoshop Elements or Topaz ReMask, this could be done in less than ten minutes. I like your first background the best. One thing you might keep in mind when doing this, is to create a shadow and a horizon line so that it looks more realistic.
Super job. Love it. #10557734
Debbie E. Payne February 08, 2013 0
I think your masking tools are great, Susan. It is a good shot without the masks but so much better with the plain/mottled backgrounds. She is so very photogenic. I'll bet you are just having a ball with her. #10558436Jeff E Jensen February 08, 2013 0
Looks great, Susan! She's a cutie! #10558634Stephen Shoff February 08, 2013 0
Nice work, Susan. I didn't notice anything out of place on the rockers. #10558709
Susan M. Reynolds
February 08, 2013
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Dale Hardin February 08, 2013 0
Thats much better Susan, but I was thinking more along the lines of the one I'm posting here. The shadows would follow the shadow lines that already exist on the rocker and about the same intensity.I didn't try to get exact, just wanted to show the concept. Since you had the girl separated, it would have been easier to put the shadow down and the replace the girl on top, but it appears you may have applied the shadow to the completed image, which is harder to do.
And on the horizon line, just a line doesn't work as well as changing the tone of the floor in relationship to the wall. Either lighter or darker, doesn't matter. Just whatever look you want. #10559193
Rita K. Connell
February 08, 2013
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Debbra Bailey February 08, 2013 0
Wow - you have put a ton of work into this! My suggestion was going to be a horizon and shadows, so I think you are on your way! Great work getting rid of the background! Very cute shot too! A wonderful memory pic :) #10559573Beth Spencer February 09, 2013 0
You have done lots of work and your edits show it. I agree with the horizon and shadows. She is gorgeous ! I think her parents will be more than thrilled. Aren't they fun? #10559896
Michael Kelly
February 09, 2013
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Peter W. Marks February 11, 2013 0
Hi Susan. I shall go out on a limb once more and say that I see things so differently than many of our friends on Phellos. A few months back I would often relate a story line which my imagination created from other folks images. But, with this image I don't need to do this as the story is right there in front of us and for the life of me I cannot understand why anyone would want to remove the very pieces of minutae that help to create place and atmosphere for KD's lovely laugh and obvious delight. You ask whether it tells a story and absolutely it does Susan. But, once you remove the original background you are left with a typical (and boring!) "Sears Photo Studio" image with its roll of pink background paper. The only story left is that she was dragged along to a commercial studio where too much was paid for a package of an 8x10 and a dozen wallet size snapshots. I joke but I hope you can follow my reasoning. Fortunately our digital images can be preserved in many forms but whilst I might not be still around to say 'told you so' I would bet that in 15 yrs time family and friends will be way more interested in the original image and the circumstances of KD being raised with your help as your kids share your home.Anthony L. Mancuso February 13, 2013 0
Super cute image Susan and great job with the edits...I do prefer Dales version with the shadow and horizon line because without them I think the girl and horsie seem suspended in space..
Good point Uncle Pete....I think the original would be fitting for the family photo album whilst the edited version would look fabulous on the wall.. #10565850
Susan M. Reynolds
February 15, 2013
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