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grammom
June 12th, 2007, 06:07 PM
Before--
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1D5PzJjDnXJYwCHAqQiSeFs5tCC9gM1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1D5PzJjDnXJYwCHAqQiSeFs5tCC9gM1)
After-
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1gHIRr7JiseRd5de0dGfzpSOUwSYBR_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1gHIRr7JiseRd5de0dGfzpSOUwSYBR)

I was practicing smudging again.
msbrad
June 12th, 2007, 06:13 PM
Wow that looks great. I do not think I would have ever thought of that idea from the original. Hope you are printing and framing.
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karen donnybrook
June 12th, 2007, 06:35 PM
That is amazing. Like Michelle, I would never have given the original a second glance.

Karen :)
sharlmitch
June 12th, 2007, 07:20 PM
Wow! I would never have thought of that. Nice job!

Sharon
Wendy
June 12th, 2007, 07:43 PM
Oh that is really good !! :)

Wendy
grammom
June 12th, 2007, 07:53 PM
Trust me--I didn't think of it at first either. The picture was one my niece e-mailed me. It wasn't very good quality and had very rough edges. I keep requesting close up pictures because I'd like to practice photo retouching. I was trying to make this one a close up. I started trying to smooth the edges around her face when I realized it was starting to look almost like a pastel. That's when I decided to smudge.
Thanks for your comments. :)
JulieM
June 12th, 2007, 08:04 PM
I noticed that picture in your gallery and thought it was beautiful. Now that I know how it started, I've really impressed! Great work...
AngelicKim
June 12th, 2007, 08:37 PM
Su that is great. I actually see it as perfect photo for the porcelain effect. I love that effect on close-ups.
kroberts
June 12th, 2007, 10:33 PM
Su,

You get the Smudger Award!:D You did an amazing job, it does look like a pastel. I love it!:)
Shari
June 12th, 2007, 11:07 PM
Su, that is wonderful. Is there a tutorial on that? I have only used the smudge tool for blurring out backgrounds I don't like.
Shari
grammom
June 13th, 2007, 06:22 AM
Su, that is wonderful. Is there a tutorial on that? I have only used the smudge tool for blurring out backgrounds I don't like.
Shari

Thanks guys.
Here is a link to a really good video tutorial. I've only been able to try this technique on 2 photos so far, but I hope to find the time to keep practicing. I've been too wrapped up in new printer issues :mad: that I haven't had time for the fun stuff.
Kim--I completely forgot about the porcelain effect or I probably would have tried that first. I have another photo of her that I intend to try it on. Thanks for reminding me. :)
http://www.nikoncafe.com/tools/tutorials/lisa2/Untitled.html
msbrad
June 13th, 2007, 07:32 AM
Thank you for the link. I'm still stuck on "Wow" for this.:)
I agree you get the smudger award. LIke Shari, I only use smudge for the same reasons, or..to try to make a bit of hair grow.
m
Punkinsmom
June 13th, 2007, 07:40 AM
Very nice job on the crop and effect. She's a doll!
sharlmitch
June 13th, 2007, 11:52 AM
Thank you so much for the link.

I've never tried the smudge tool, so now I'll give it a try.

You are the queen of smudge!:D

Sharon
Shari
June 13th, 2007, 01:27 PM
Oh Su, thank you sooo much for the link. I have just watched it and bookmarked. I will now watch it again and do my notes (this old brain cannot retain like I used to!!!) I actually took a rose photo yesterday I can try on that - but a person - wow - you are to be commended. Well - there goes my day - and the sun is out at the moment too!!! THANK you again.
Shari