Crop Challenge #20 Comments

[Jancy]

Please post your comments on photos here.

Post your images HERE (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?p=331417#post331417)

Jancy

[Aussie Nan]

Thanks Jancy for a beautiful image. I am looking forward to working on it tomorrow (have visitors staying over until then)

With all that has transpired over the last week I was so relieved to see the challenge was still posted. I think it is the first step to 'getting back' to what we are all here for - having fun and extending our knowledge. thanks

Toni

[Jancy]

All the crops look great Looking forward to seeing more. :)
Jancy

[Aussie Nan]

Seems Pixentral is experiencing a few problems, I can't upload my challenge. Will try again later.

Toni

[Jancy]

Toni,
Seems to be working now.
Great crops everyone :)
Jancy

[nkeevers]

Jancy, great picture to work with! And I like all the effects everyone has done so far!

[victry1]

Hi all,

I was looking at the pictures and think they are all pretty awesome! I'm wondering though, how did Aussie Nan keep the duck and change the background to black & white??? Guess that one was my favorite.

I'm going to give it a try despite the housework that is calling my name! haha.

Eleanor

[Aussie Nan]

Hello Eleanor,

Glad you like my slant on it, and so nice to be asked how I did something, I am always doing all the asking:)

After making any adjustments to lighting colour etc that I wanted I just duplicated the layer. I then turned the duplicated layer into black and white (I did it the easy way, Enhance/ convert to black and white) and used the eraser to bring back the colour of the duck.

See how you go, and just ask if you have any problems.

Toni

[mkctlc2001]

Toni,

I love your cube. How did you do it and is it hard? :confused: All I know how to do is the basic edit / crop. Thanks

[Aussie Nan]

Hi Marilyn

The cube is a free download from Panos. It's a bit of a cheats way of doing things :) but I liked it, and sometimes easy is good! You can actually purchase one as well that allows you to have 3 different images on the one cube. Here is the link

http://www.panosfx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=47

Toni

[victry1]

Hi Toni,

Thanks! That made it so easy! I would have separated the duck on its own layer using extractor or selection but that was so much easier. A little tough on the foot and leg since it was so narrow and was a little concerned about erasing too much, but, what they hey-nothing ventured, nothing gained. Sure appreciated your help.

[Aussie Nan]

Your're welcome Eleanor. There is another way.......using a layer mask....and then painting back in the duck. This gives you a lot more freedom to make mistakes. (I use layer mask if the image is imortant to me.) If you're not familiar with using a mask I will try and hunt up an easy tut for you. Just let me know.

Toni

[mkctlc2001]

Toni,

Thanks for the link! I can't wait to get home to play. My only concern is the installation. This will be my first, not sure I understand what all is to be done. I maybe writing back if I get stuck. Will let you know how it goes.

[Jancy]

Everones crops are fantastic. I, myself, need to try another especially with the little lonely ducks!

[victry1]

Hi Toni,

I'm not sure about the masking-if you have a link to a tutorial I would gladly accept it. I have SO very much to learn.

Thanks,

Eleanor