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how can I make this picture pop?

Last post 05-01-2008 10:37 PM by pattyg. 15 replies.
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  • 04-28-2008 9:54 PM

    how can I make this picture pop?

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    Hi everyone... this is the first photo I'm putting out there for critique... I like it, but would like to know how I can make it better.... thanks for any input.. feel free to play with it as much as you like!

  • 04-28-2008 10:14 PM In reply to

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    I'm certaintly not an expert but heres my play. cute pic!
    Emily Anderson
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  • 04-29-2008 12:14 AM In reply to

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    This si my first attempt to  play with anyone elses picture but I did try it.  I am not sure that I really did anything to it though


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  • 04-29-2008 12:15 AM In reply to

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    wow, it really looks blue on here but didn't on my computer.

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  • 04-29-2008 1:00 AM In reply to

    • LaDair
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    Re: how can I make this picture pop?

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    Here's an idea.

    LaDair 

  • 04-29-2008 6:18 AM In reply to

    • Kimber
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     Wow, LaDair!  I was going to play, but why bother?  Your play rocks! Wink  Very, very nice!

    Kimber

  • 04-29-2008 7:46 AM In reply to

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    WOW! That is exactly what I envisioned!!! The problem is, I am just learning photoshop and don't really have any idea how you got those results! I know how to do basic editing, but have not ventured into plug ins or actions yet. (someone on Mpix recommended knowing how to do the edits first manually, then moving on) I know it may be too much to ask exactly what you did, but can you point me in the right direction please? I am looking for those bright, shiny, blue eyes that pop off the page and the skin tone you provided is perfect!

  • 04-29-2008 11:25 AM In reply to

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    I tried doing a conversion using the Sapphire Blue action and then restored the color to the young'n. Added a bit of softening... Then added the border...


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  • 04-29-2008 11:32 AM In reply to

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    very cute baby!! the eyes are really nice. heres my play


    Melissa

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  • 04-29-2008 12:16 PM In reply to

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    thanks for taking the time to play with it... I love to see all the different ideas... it also helps me to know that I did things ok in the camera and just need to learn the different editing tools. I can't wait until I have some idea of what you all are talking about with the different conversions...etc!

  • 04-29-2008 12:19 PM In reply to

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    Melissa.. I checked out your website and it is beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to play with my photo... I love it in sepia, too, but especially how you made his eyes sparkle! I can't wait to learn all of those editing tricks!

  • 04-29-2008 12:51 PM In reply to

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    thank you... if you want to do what i did to the eyes... all i did was make a new layer... change the mode from normal to screen...drop your opacity to your liking...then only apply it to the eyes.

    the conversion I use here is actually an action I bought from my friend Noelle... I use it ALL the time..and I love it..but i can tell you if you ldo a search for Gabiesmom (she's a member here) she actually posted a really cool way to do convertions..

    Melissa

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    PM me if you want to see my website. If i post it here...Google shows forum posts and i don't like that.

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  • 04-29-2008 10:01 PM In reply to

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    Well this is my first time playing with someone else's pictures...but here is what I got. Let me know what you think!!!

     

     

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  • 04-29-2008 10:32 PM In reply to

    • TiffD
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  • 04-30-2008 1:23 PM In reply to

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    Thanks for the GREAT tip on the eyes.....I have tried it out on several of my photos and I love how it makes them shine! I think it will make a big difference in my photos! I really appreciate your advice and taking the time to reply. I'll look into Noelle's conversion.... BTW, thanks to everyone who chimed in... I had no idea I would get that many responses!

  • 05-01-2008 10:37 PM In reply to

    • pattyg
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    Re: how can I make this picture pop?

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    Tracy, you've gotten a lot of nice plays on this shot.

    Just keep playing and practicing in your editing program...keep reading and paying attention to what Mpixers have to say...they have some great ideas to help you learn.  I've learned a lot on here.

    Just a simple contrast adjustment can make a photo pop and brightening the eyes can also make one pop.  It's just learning how much to do, so that's where the playing/practicing part comes in.

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