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Pensive (after)

© Nancy Grace Chen

Pensive (after)

Uploaded: August 07, 2004

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Nancy Grace Chen August 07, 2004

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 #155740

Mary E. Hamel August 08, 2004

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! #694876

Lisa Clark August 10, 2004

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 #697350

Lisa Clark August 10, 2004

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 #697353

Nancy Grace Chen August 10, 2004

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! #698533


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