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Tina_B
January 28th, 2009, 07:15 PM
What do you think. I wanted to add a frame but everything I added did not look just right so I left it without a frame.
Tina B
SharLamb
January 28th, 2009, 07:20 PM
The window IS the frame! That's why nothing looked good I bet. I'd leave it with just a narrow stroke.
gcherry
January 28th, 2009, 07:23 PM
I think it looks perfect just the way it is. Nice shot!
bfcoughlin
January 28th, 2009, 10:11 PM
The textures are unique and lovely. I don't think it needs a frame.
Chesney
January 28th, 2009, 10:25 PM
I love it how it is - the texture (and image) are wonderful! I think a frame would distract form the image!!
mljrbg
January 28th, 2009, 10:25 PM
No frame needed. It looks great.
NMarti
January 28th, 2009, 10:47 PM
Tina I love it just the way it is. Great texture and composition in the window frame. Beautiful work! What are you using it for? I can see a wonderful card, book cover or calendar there.
jo
January 29th, 2009, 07:57 AM
That's gorgeous! No frame needed.
Alberta
January 29th, 2009, 12:24 PM
Wow! Great picture. I agree with everyone else, no frame needed.

Please share how you did this. What filter? What version of PSE? I would love to know.
Tina_B
January 29th, 2009, 01:09 PM
Wow! Great picture. I agree with everyone else, no frame needed.

Please share how you did this. What filter? What version of PSE? I would love to know.
I have PSE 5
Here are the steps I used

1.open the photo you want to use

2. Layer>new fill layer ( I used a pattern from Obsidiandawn.com) it was a grungy looking pattern.

3. Blend mode multiply

4. new blank layer
Choose a brush that you would like to use I used a swirl brush I had in my file. I set the opacity about 70% . Use the brush on the blank layer so you can remove it easy if you don't like the one you chose.

That was it. You can play with different brushes and patterns to see how it changes the look of the photo.

Tina B
vawitt
January 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM
I love the swirls and the old bottles. GREAT job!
Tina_B
January 29th, 2009, 07:48 PM
thanks for all the imput. It sure helps me out to know what others think.
Tina B
christellf
January 30th, 2009, 10:36 AM
I love your result on this one. Looks like your creativity is back.
Christell
dales
January 30th, 2009, 08:04 PM
Fantastic shot. Nothing else needed as it would take away from what you have already.
Vesta
January 31st, 2009, 09:22 AM
Really great work!
Tina_B
January 31st, 2009, 11:32 AM
:) thanks to everyone for the support. I feel at last like I am heading out of the dark days of winter. I have trouble every year at this time and it seems to be such a struggle to just stay going some days.
Tina B
Deborah
February 1st, 2009, 07:56 PM
Very good image Tina. Thanks for the tutorial also
I agree with everyone no frame.
Great Job