Safe Harbor
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Alwolfe
September 18, 2017
I can't believe what I just looked at. What a wonderful post edit photo. Absolutely stunning!
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rickyenofsky
January 22, 2018
I thought I posted how I did it in response to the person who commented before you. But I don't see it, so let me try again. On the original photo, I ran a photoshop action that gave me a black and white transparent sketch of all the objects in the photo.This is the uppermost layer. I then erased the portions of the photo that I didn't want. Under these two layers, I placed a green background and a yellow background that I blended in photoshop. Above these combined background layers, I placed a schematic sketch of ocean currents that I lightened considerably so it's just barely visible.I thank you most kindly by the way for your generous comment. I don't understand why my previous post didn't seem to work.
CharlesPSchaefer
January 22, 2018
Fantastic work. you have found out the secret to success. P.S. wish I could figure out how. Don't tell. the competition is fierce. Too bad you do not answer the comments. Charles S.
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rickyenofsky
January 22, 2018
I thought I posted how I did it in response to the person who commented before you. But I don't see it, so let me try again. On the original photo, I ran a photoshop action that gave me a black and white transparent sketch of all the objects in the photo.This is the uppermost layer. I then erased the portions of the photo that I didn't want. Under these two layers, I placed a green background and a yellow background that I blended in photoshop. Above these combined background layers, I placed a schematic sketch of ocean currents that I lightened considerably so it's just barely visible.I thank you most kindly by the way for your generous comment. I don't understand why my previous post didn't seem to work.
CharlesPSchaefer
January 23, 2018
Thank you for your response, The work on photo shop is fantastic. Charles S.
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llowzz
March 18, 2019
Congratulations on your Peoples Choice win ! This is one of my favourite shots on VB !!
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SteBil30
February 05, 2022
incredible creativity. WOW, kudos to you and your ability to stand out in the crowd!
shellyg
November 13, 2023
Congratulations on winning the Chatter Award challenge. Beautiful post edit…can’t keep talking about it😉
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kurtsnyder
November 14, 2023
A very interesting image, Ricky! Congratulations on your challenge win!! Kurt 😀
Herbert_A_Franke
Apr 07
I can only congratulate you on this great image processing. It is fantastic. Greetings Herbert😀🙏
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Behind The Lens
Location
My wife and I were vacationing with friends who had recently moved to Camden, Maine.Time
We were strolling around the harbor area mid afternoon in August of 2013.Lighting
The afternoon lighting was somewhat muted because the day was somewhat overcast. The absence of wind and muted colors gave the scene a slightly dreamy feel.Equipment
I normally shoot with a Canon 60D. However, for this particular shot, I actually used my Iphone 4!.Inspiration
I love the seacoast and the towns that dot the shore. Every harbor has a unique quality that is so inviting to me.Editing
This image is ALL about post processing in Photoshop. I took the original photo and converted it to an outline drawing on a totally transparent background. I layered this underneath the original photo. On the photo itself, I erased the portions I wanted gone, leaving the boat and a portion of the dock intact. This revealed the line drawing underneath the photo. Below these two layers, I placed a green background that had a schematic drawing of landmasses and ocean currents. Unless you look closely at the composite, you are not even aware of the schematic. Underneath all of this, I layered a mottled yellowish background that I blended with the schematic background to give the appearance of "clouds". I also lightened the schematic so that it wouldn't overwhelm the photo with the appearance of additional lines.In my camera bag
Although it doesn't pertain to this particular picture, I normally carry 10-22mm, 18-135mm, 55-250mm, and 150-600mm lensesFeedback
The ability to manipulate your photos in Photoshop gives you the ability to explore new ways to present your images. Even otherwise uninteresting photos can take on new depth and interest.
