I took this at the beach recently and wanted to do a blur but didn't have any filters with me and I couldn't get a very slow shutter speed. I used a slight Gaussian blur, Topaz Buz Sim, Portrait Smooth and Mild Color then dup layer with a multiply blend and finally a Vibrance layer. I loved the turquoise colors in the original image but the colors were very muted and I wanted to bring them out.
Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions appreciated.:S3:
07-24-2011, 06:12 PM
Nick Palmieri
Very nice effect. I love buz stim...Thanks for sharing your process.
07-24-2011, 08:05 PM
Joe Senzatimore
Looks like a water color. Fine job. Should make a beautiful canvas print.
07-25-2011, 06:25 AM
denise ippolito
Cheryl, Lovely piece of art you have created. I like the soft color palette and the wave curl.
07-25-2011, 08:20 AM
Bob Miller
Cheryl.....very nice watercolor feel to this!
07-25-2011, 09:26 AM
Roman Kurywczak
Hey Cheryl,
Great tones and colors! The effect is fantastic too! The pano crop suits the image .....so works great overall for me!
07-25-2011, 02:48 PM
John Ippolito
Cheryl, I love the soft colors. Love the comp, wave, and overall balance. This is very, very nice.
07-25-2011, 07:41 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Thanks everyone for your comments. They are much appreciated:S3:
07-29-2011, 10:30 AM
John Storjohann
Cheryl, I really like this image...it reminds me of a trip I took to Sanibel years ago. The pastel treatment of colors and softness are wonderful...a serene image.