Smiles-Great Job!

[BeckyS]

Hi Smiles,
I haven't had a chance to be on much lately, but I just wanted to tell you that you did a great job on this one: http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=23424

It is gorgeous!

[Tina_B]

Smiles
very nice, so soft and dreamy looking.
Tina B

[msbrad]

Wow, that is darling. Love everything about it.
m

[nkeevers]

Beautiful job!! The dreamy look and the faint colors of the flowers I love.

[John L Gray]

Smiles,

WOW! The image of the little girl is excellent and what a great mood you have created with the color tones. Great job.

John

[Shari]

Shari (I think your name is the same as mine - I pronounce mine Shar(eee) as in Sharlene. I went to comment on this yesterday and I think my phone rang. Just precious. One that is crying out for framing I think. I think we all have to have a picture wall in our homes to show off the wonderful work we do. I do include myself because you have all taught me so much and I do have some hanging in my home. I even change winter and summer photos because the artist lives right here!!! Now Shari you get that sweet little girl framed.
Shari

[Diana]

Now that is just beautiful! If this doesn't get IOW, something's wrong. Everything about it just shouts "Professional." It reminds me of some of the top photographers' displays at big malls. I always stop and look at their images to get ideas. The little girl is a doll.

Diana

[AngelicKim]

Shari, what an adorable image. Great job. I agree with Shar"eee";) It should be framed and on a wall. Or better yet, a gallery mount.

[smiles]

Oh my, I am overwhelmed. Thank you all for the great compliments! This is my step granddaughter. When I finished it I immediately called my daughter, I asked her to get online as soon as possible so she could see it. I was so proud of the final results. Now that you'll have complimented on it so well, I am even more proud! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh, I am about to call my daughter! Yes I know it's late, but I Just have to tell her what you'll have said. Thanks again!

[smiles]

[QUOTE=Shari;287366]Shari (I think your name is the same as mine - I pronounce mine Shar(eee) as in Sharlene. I went to comment on this yesterday and I think my phone rang. Just precious. One that is crying out for framing I think. I think we all have to have a picture wall in our homes to show off the wonderful work we do. I do include myself because you have all taught me so much and I do have some hanging in my home. I even change winter and summer photos because the artist lives right here!!! Now Shari you get that sweet little girl framed.
Shari[/QUOTE

How about that same spelling & pronounciation! Now that's is unusual. Thanks for the compliment! I hope to get this framed soon, I will probably hae one done for my daughter for her birthday in September! She is so crazy about the girls, you would never know they were not hers.
Oh Shari, how are you doing?

[billz]

Shari - That's really wonderful! (Maybe if we're all extra nice you'll share your technique??:D)

Very nicely done!!

Bill

[smiles]

Hi Bill,
First of all let me say thank you for the compliment!
I first tweeked my image as if I was going to print it just as is was. I then decided that I didn't like the hand rail showing so I used several selections to cover that up. I then went through the selective coloring technique, merge down> next I add sepia tone> sharpen tool (heavier on the roses). Experiment with the opacity.I filled in the empty areas with a couple of different brushes (Will look them up If any needs them). I selected the color of my brushes from the background. Used some grunge brushes (erase) around the edge. I selected where I had erased (should be transparent)>stroke outline> 2 pixels!
I know this is not the best directions, but I tried to make it simple. Just let me know if someone need my help!
Thanks again!

Oops I wanted to include the original photo!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1lWrRIJ5GsMdYMEYyIlSovSR1Vl7iv_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1lWrRIJ5GsMdYMEYyIlSovSR1Vl7iv)

[Wendy]

I have been busy the last few days so I have only just seen this thread ...

The image is stunning !! and I love the way it looks ... you have made a great job of it !!

... and what a pretty step Granddaughter you have :)

Wendy

[smiles]

Thank you Wendy for the compliment. She and the little redhead in my gallery are sisters, they have been through alot at such a young age. Their biological mother opted for drugs instead of them. So when I try to work on their photos, my emotions tend to overwhelm me. Oh let me get off that subject didn't mean to get carried away.

Thanks to all for the compliments.

[susangreen]

What a great picture! You did a wonderful job in creating just the right mood. That's a real keeper.

[cats4jan]

what a beautiful creation - the right color choice for the right subject matter
Needs to be framed and hung

[Orphanannie]

Smiles,

That image is so nice, it really deserves to be IOW. I can relate to the mis fortunes of these little girls. Great Job!!!!

[CarolR]

Smiles - the picture is precious. Your technique on this one really makes it special.

[smiles]

Susan, Janice, Andrea and Carol, thank you'll for the wonderful compliments!
I can't wait to get it on my wall!

[Tom K]

Hi Smiles,

Simply beautiful.

Tom :)

[Cmcburnett]

Smiles, that will be a photo to hand down through the generations. Great job.:p

[smiles]

Thanks for the compliments, Tony and Charlotte!

[Simone]

This is absolutely gorgeous, Smiles. Can't say anything new from what everyone else has said - to be kept and framed. Stunning, wow.

[westiemom]

Smiles, this is a beautiful photo. It has such a lovely, old fashioned look to it. You definitely should frame this.

Anita

[smiles]

Simone and Anita, thanks so much for the wonderful compliments!

[Wendy]

Hi Smiles ...

So sorry to hear about the problems they have had in there short lives ... but the good thig is that they are now safe, secure and loved. :)

... and they have the best step Grandma in the world :)

Wendy

[smiles]

Thank you Wendy, I hope they feel the same way! I love them so much!

[dbarta]

WOW, the picture of your grand daughter in the red and white checkered outfit is fantastic. What a great job you did on that. If there would be any way possible could you give the technic or effect you did to get the great results. Really great stuff.
Don Barta

[smiles]

Hello Don, I'm glad you liked it. I used the homework lesson week 28 (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26798). I also tweeked the contrast and size! Just ask if you have any other questions, some of us will be glad to help.

[Martha]

Smiles, that is such a beautiful picture! You really did a fantastic job on it!
Martha

[smiles]

Thanks Martha for the kind compliments, I am currently wainting on the print so I can put it on my wall!!

[karenjean]

Smiles,

Very very good work. Now spill it, I want to know how you did it. I would love to have a few of my kids pictures done like that. Pleasssssssssssseeeeeeeeee tell me how.....

Karen

[smiles]

Hello Karen and welcome! I posted my directions here (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showpost.php?p=287631&postcount=12), they are not written like the pro's but if you have a problem, let me know!Thank you for the wonderful compliment!