Four Friends

[road runner]

I had two separate photos of four friends - problem is they wanted one photo containing the four.

Well first challenge was to create the background using the two photos; then I cut out and pasted the four friends into the backgrpound. The originals were too shapt (unflatering to the folks). So I used Dave Huss' Tutorial to soften the friends. Then I applied the Filter>Lighting technique. For a final touch, I applied the dry brush tool.

Hope you can appreciate the difference between Photos 1, 2 and Final!

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/uploads/8710.jpg

roadrunner

[karen donnybrook]

Roadrunner, that is really great. If you had not said the third image was a "montage" of the top two, you wouldn't know. Your friends will be delighted with the finished photo.

[Mary]

Good job Road Runner! That really worked well.:)

[ktnoon60]

Looks good roadrunner.

Terry

[Wendy]

Oh that is nice work ... Well done !! :)

Wendy

[road runner]

Thanks guys and gals!

I didn't do anything too fancy cause the folks wanted to have it matted and framed.

When I printed it out to 5X7, I tried two different papers. First I used Eposons Color Life (Semi Gloss) which did a good job as usual. Then I printed it again on Hulet Packards Premium Plus (Semi Gloss), and it really made things pop. Epson's was usually my first choice, but I read somewhare that the manufacturer's premium papers with the printer's manufacturer's ink makes a big difference.

I said all that so some folks having troubles with their print quality could consider using the manufacturer's ink instead of third parties inks. colors and definition should really pop. I never sacrifice on ink or paper.

Have to get back to the drawing board; have a nice day!

roadrunner

[Byron Gale]

It is a good example of Elements strengths... of course, the guy behind the mouse had a lot to do with it!!

[Deborah]

Roadrunner

Thanks for the tip....I've used several different papers..
I thought Kodak was nice, using Kodak Ultima (with colorlast) until I tried HP paper...the heavest weight is the best. something around 10mil
If you want to try something cool, try printing on canvas cloth....I use it several times when adding works of art my grandkids make....first I scan, then add a little text...then print sometimes frame

Deborah

[road runner]

Thanks Byron!

And thanks for the heads up about the canvas Deborah; where do you ordrer the canvas for printing? You are right about the heavier weight (premium grades) being the best to bring out the color and contrast. Also the colors are more accurate. Probably because the dye is better absorbed.

Another tip - let your prints dry down for about twenty-four hours, then look at them uder the light you will normaly be viewing them. You will be better able to analyze the results. By calibrating your monitor, you will get better results when using third party printing services.

Keep on ticking!

roadrunner

[mom to 4]

Raodrunner:

That looks great! Nice job! I did that last year when taking an 8th grade picture....long before I got my PSE4 and LONG before I knew of the forum! I had to put a kid into the picture that was absent. It worked pretty well, no one realized he wasn't there when the picture was taken! There are a few coaches my daughter would like me to photoshop OUT of pictures!!!! :D That's fun too!:eek: :D

[road runner]

I know what you mean Coleen; long before photoshop, Iwas requested to remove relatives from wedding photos! :rolleyes: ya never know what lurks in peoples minds. Photoshop make things easier though.;)

roadrunner