To create the effect (Using Photoshop Elements 5) I:
1) Selected the raspberry branch
2) Inverted the selection
3) Went into: Enhance > Adjust Color > Adjust Hue/Saturation (Ctrl U)
4) Checked the "Colorize" box
5) Set the "Hue" slider to 40, (the Saturation automatically set to 25)
6) Played around with Contrast, Brightness etc. until happy.
Happy shooting and God bless,
Paul
09-26-2009, 01:11 PM
denise ippolito
Hi Paul, Maybe you could give me some more info on what you did to process it and inc. your camera exif. please-Thanks. It will help me and others give you some feedback.
09-26-2009, 01:56 PM
Julie Kenward
I agree...need to hear not only how you created the image but what you did to it in pp.
From a comp standpoint I don't mind where you cut the frame off on the left side but I think I would do a little CW rotation to get the window evened out. I like the green pop against the sepia tones but wish there was a little more depth to the tonal parts - maybe some selective burning and dodging would create an even stronger look?
09-26-2009, 02:06 PM
Paul Burgess
Thanks! Info added.
09-26-2009, 02:37 PM
denise ippolito
Paul, Thanks for the info. I'm attaching a link to a thread that is very helpful in straightening out crooked buildings etc. Sometimes these old windows can be impossible to straighten. David Thomasson goes thru some good instructions and I have used this technique myself. You just need to scroll down and keep reading!! I like he effect you created. I can't help but feel the image is a bit tight on the sides, almost like you cropped something out.(even if you didn't-it has that appearance to me) I like the color pop of the greens and find alot of interest in the worn textures in the old wood w/ the paint chipping. I think a bit of burning as suggested by Julie might add to the interest. Overall nicely done. http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...sheldon+church
