My New Illusion

[NMarti]

I wanted to explain this one. It's actually part of my homework for the collage course but I was thinking ahead - like Dave showed us in the plan ahead tut. I took a soccer ball with me to the shoot and had them hold the ball. Once I was focused I had my sister remove the ball quickly and shot the picture. Both of the couple's are cutout of a tree lined background. I made the background and then used Wendy's tut to make the globe. I wanted a "glow" to it so I did a stroke outline on a new layer and then used gaussian blur and erased the fingers so it appeared as if they were holding the globe. I had the text on it "What Does the Future Hold" and then tried "A Look Into the Future" and neither really impressed me so I erased it. I still may do a tad more editing but maybe I should leave well enough alone.
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=12674

[kevq]

Nancy,
brilliantly done.
IMO, leave it as it is.
Kev:) :)

[kimh]

Nancy that looks wonderful.
Thanks for sharing!
Glad everyone is enjoying the classes.
Kimh

[Bob_Benner]

Now that is really nice, well done. I agree with Kev, it is absolutely perfect the way it is.

[Robyn]

That's wonderful Nancy. You have created something quite special.

Have I missed something with my Collage class homework? My Pizzazz homework includes the use of orbs. :confused:

[jo]

Wonderful image, Nancy!

[karen donnybrook]

Nancy,

That is absolutely brilliant. I bet you are very, very pleased with it. I would not change a thing.

Karen

[Pauline]

Nancy what a neat idea!! It's funny how PSE has changed the way we also take photos! At my niece's wedding I was taking pictures with collages in mind also.

[NMarti]

Thank you so much everyone. I'm thrilled it worked. Pauline - I was trying to come up with something different to do for them and all I could remember was Dave saying to "think ahead" and it just stuck. so when I saw the soccer ball on the way out of the door - BINGO - the idea struck. Scary isn't it how Dave sticks in our brains....:p :D

Robyn - no nothing in there about orbs but wait till I count up the layers. ;) Sara wanted lots of layers and this has blends, selections, and more.

[ktnoon60]

Wow Nancy its gorgeous!! Have they seen it yet, I bet they love it.

Terry

[AngelicKim]

Nancy, absolutely beautiful. I agree with everyone else, I wouldn't change a thing.

[Bama Gambler]

Spectacular!

[freezeframe]

Nancy - Great job!!! I, too, think it looks great just the way it is, but if you do make changes we will probably all be back saying "we love it!" :D

[Pauline]

Isn't it great when once in a while a brain storm hits!! In my case I wish it happened more often. I was on a roll yesterday and seem to be rolling backwards today!!

I think I'm just getting sick of looking at these wedding pictures I'm working on! I've told myself that once I get the card finished, I'm done. If any inspiration hits between then and when I deliver the gift then it's gravy.

[tbrannon]

Nancy,
Totally love love this.
GREAT IDEA!
And great follow thru on that idea.
Oh chalk this up on my list of favorites.
GREAT GREAT JOB!
I bet the kids loved it and can't wait to show their friends.

[mom to 4]

Nancy! That is terrific! What a cool idea!!! Amazing!!!! You really did a great job!!! Looking at the second pic in your gallery...what was changed?????

[lindajay]

Oh, Nancy -- it's just an amazingly lovely piece of work. You deserve a big "bravo" for that one. I love it.

[kim2900]

Nancy,

What a great idea! In fact, your entire gallery is filled with terrific effects! You are very talented.

Great job!

Kim

[jazzfisher]

Nancy,
You never fail to amaze me!!! Amazing!!!!
I'm not worthy!!!
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/clap.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[NMarti]

Gosh guys :o This is better than getting image of the week.:o :D Thank you all so much.

Colleen - there is another thread that shows the original of the image. I took out a cornfield and added a lake.

[jazzfisher]

Yeah, Colleen--she made the lake & the fountain too!!!!:eek: :D :D :D

[kroberts]

FANTASTIC and very unique work! I'm sure they will love it:)

[Pauline]

Nancy I must confess that I stole your Mother's day card idea to make the wedding card for my niece. Thanks! The brain isn't functioning too well these days, but it's not too difficult to copy. :D

[mrod]

That is a great idea and job, Nancy. Very sweet. I must say, that idea opens up a lot of possibilities, doesn't it...

Mike

[NMarti]

Is sure does Mike. I have about 3 different ideas using that same pose so we'll see how they turn out.

Pauline - no problem at all. Actually I made the card for Wendy as a thank you for something she helped me out with and then converted it to a mother's day card when I ran short of time to make one.

Sherry.:D :D

Here's the original blooper. I pushed too far when trying to pre-focus before my sister grabbed the ball. The look on my nieces face was too funny - "I can't believe I'm looking at a soccer ball with this dress on" Lucily I got 3 shots before she bust out laughing.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/13c9702jDX2O8HfTdFmUzpN0aLorv0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=13c9702jDX2O8HfTdFmUzpN0aLorv0)

[kayser]

Nancy! This is terrific- I love it when you get these creative streaks (but somehow they last a realllly long time for you!) Thanks for sharing, it's great to see something someone created from scratch- from planning out the photo shoot to taking the photo, and then making a collage using so many different techniques. I think that's what PSE (and this forum) is all about. You really take the tuts and lessons to the next level!

[cathy]

Nancy, it is WONDERFUL!

[mel]

What a neat effect, I love it!!

Excellent work Nancy :) :)

[NMarti]

Thanks Mel, Cathy and Kay.
My sister called me this evening and said Trisha put it on her My Space page and now about 40 kids so far want to know how they can get one. :eek: Hmmm.... maybe I see a special effects booth for next years homecoming.;)

[kayser]

That's quite a compliment- when teenage kids want you to design something!

[ktnoon60]

Nancy, there's a business opportunity waiting to explored. I'm sure they would be a great keepsake.

Terry

[ktnoon60]

Nancy the new modifactions are wonderful, they really add to the effect. Your new page with Auggie is awesome. Here's a new link.
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=12752 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/../gallery/view_img.php?id=12752)

Terry

[Wendy]

Nancy ...

Oh I just love it .... very nice work indeed !!! it looks great :)

Wendy

[NMarti]

Thank you Wendy and Terry. I did forget to post the new link.:o

I do love the new Auggie page. He worked just perfect for what I had in mind (partly because I have about a million pictures of him) ;)