Almost 3D

[SteveColclough]

I was playing around with an image of my son and the result (not quite finished) looks almost 3D. Check it out. I think it looks cool.

[ladybug]

great picture. You are right the effect is fantastic.

[Martha]

It does look really neat! How did you do it ?
Martha

[smiles]

Oh my, That is beautiful. I would like to try that technique, would you share?

[ladybug]

I really enjoy taking photos of flowers and nature. (no yunguns). I would really be interested in the technique you used. Most of the time when i come up with something really good. I can't rememeber how i did it.:confused:

[dina]

Great job! I too am interested in the technique if you are willing to share.

Dina

[SteveColclough]

Hi all. Glad you like it. I first duplicated my backgroung layer. With this new layer highlighted I then selected Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur. I forget how much blur I applied but it was plenty.
Then I selected my eraser tool and carefully erased the blur from the flowers and my son. And that's it!

I was thinking I might be able to enhance the 3D effect if I erased the blur from half the flower stems and leaves. MAYBE. I'm going to give it a go when I have time.

[quillabee9]

Looks great; it's always fun to sort of experiment. Good job.

[smiles]

Steve, Thanks for sharing your technique!

[Martha]

Thanks for sharing how you did it
Martha

[apasskey]

Fun Steve - I tried what you did and here is the result:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1LYTAmk58hWfsCVXWI5Sj2muLcTdzj_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1LYTAmk58hWfsCVXWI5Sj2muLcTdzj)

I think we tried something like this awhile back and we all thought it made things look miniature!
Andie

[AngelicKim]

Nice job Steve, well deserving of one of the Editor's Choice today.