Waiting, watching

© Scott A. McDaniel

Waiting, watching

Uploaded: August 01, 2008

Description


Instead of blending a texture, I blended a second photo.

Picture of my son as the base layer then I took a picture of a window with raindrops on it with a cloudy sky and a patch of sunlight poking through. Used Levels to darken the window layer a bit and then blended the 2 images using vivid light.




Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Christina N. Seuser August 01, 2008

What a wonderful effect Scott, very well conceived and executed! #971291

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 01, 2008

SCOTT..EXCELLENT PRESENTATION HERE.

KARU. #6256334

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 01, 2008

Great image and work, Scott.


Dominick #6256412

Destiny D. Seelatsee August 01, 2008

amazing work! has a mysterious feeling to it! #6257338

Angie Sidles level-classic August 01, 2008

WOW Scott!! You have mastered this technique!! This is really amazing work! I absolutely love this combination. Beautifully done! Your son is so adorable! #6257460

Scott A. McDaniel August 01, 2008

Thanks Christina, Karu, Dominick, Destiny and Angie. I really appreciate your feedback. #6258716

Joan Powell August 01, 2008

Perfection !! #6259100

Sheila D. Bottoms August 01, 2008

Wow Scott!! I am proud of you. You are really doing well with your textures. You have found something you like and I can really tell. Beautiful job and just plain amazing!! #6259199

August 03, 2008

Great shot Scott. I love the look on his face. #6266829

Nicole Granville August 04, 2008

Scott,
Again, great layering effects. Looks fab. #6268421

Jennifer L. Taranto August 07, 2008

what a sweet little face!! awesome job blending these 2 images!! great b&w tones too!! #6283469

Shari Kelly August 07, 2008

wow---this turned out fantastic...
Great work here Scott..Shari #6284093

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 11, 2008

Excellent image, Scott. He is very cute, with beautiful eyes! #6300141

Scott A. McDaniel August 11, 2008

Thank you soo much Joan, Sheila, Rachel, Nicole, Jennifer, Shari and Mariann. Your comments make my day. #6300314

Shannon D. Miller August 11, 2008

Another WINNER! You are so talented Scott! This is BRILLIANT my friend! I don't know what else to say other than, I LOVE IT!!!! Shannon~ #6301991

Scott A. McDaniel August 11, 2008

Well Shannon, as always, you are too kind to me. The check is in the mail. :) #6302050

Kate Baumgartner August 17, 2008

Excellent image, Scott. Amazing capture and effects. Congrats on the ep. #6324312

Erin Kirsten August 18, 2008

Phenomenal image!! LOVE that you shared how you did it. Thank you!! #6330528

Renee Doyle August 20, 2008

I just love what you have done with this Scott!!!! Stunning! #6335643

Scott A. McDaniel August 20, 2008

Thank you Kate, Erin and Renee. You are all too kind. #6340204

Kimi A. Phillips September 22, 2008

CONGRATS, my friend!!!:) #6488757

Renata Gusciora September 22, 2008

Big congratulations again,Scott!!!Wow!!!:-) #6488967

Sheila D. Bottoms September 22, 2008

Dang Scott!! You cleaned up big time. Proud of you. #6489193

Scott A. McDaniel September 22, 2008

Thank you very much for all your comments and especially all the help I've received. #6491104

Shari Kelly September 22, 2008

ALRIGHT SCOTT!!! BIG CONGRATS TO YOU MY FRIEND!!! Shari #6491164

Renee Doyle September 22, 2008

Fantastic!!! Big congratulations to you Scott!! #6495776

Angie Sidles level-classic September 24, 2008

YAY! Congrats on this beautifully textured Finalist!! You know I love it!! Great work! #6505430

Keith L. Clayton October 09, 2011

Great job on this one! You have a wonderful gallery! #9725538

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