I added a few different treatments to this. Lighting effect,find edges,snow, then some brush pre-sets. This image I took at Sandy Hook specifically with this card design in mind. Of course they never really come out as originally envisioned by me.:)
Theme: Sanderlings on the Beach
I added a few different treatments to this. Lighting effect,find edges,snow, then some brush pre-sets. This image I took at Sandy Hook specifically with this card design in mind. Of course they never really come out as originally envisioned by me.:)
Denise, This should print out perfectly on the horizontal card design. The placement of the birds and tree are excellent. How long did you have to wait to get the shot?
I really like the snow in this one. It has the larger and smaller particles that look more realistic than what I have been getting. How do you achieve that?
Thankyou Patti for the kind comments. I saw the Sanderlings lining up together and thought how cute it would look for my card, I spent about a half an hour trying to get one I liked. After seeing this completed I should add some detail to the lone Sanderling,which I probably will before print. I downloaded an action by Dave Seerum(sp?) off the internet for the snow. Just google it-you should be able to find it. If not you can always add the snow on a seperate layer and mess w/ it till you get it the way you want. Sometimes I add a motion blur to it.
Here is a repost-Any better? I didn't like the blurry Sanderling on the right.
Last edited by denise ippolito; 11-18-2009 at 09:06 AM.
Thanks Denise. I'll check out the action.
I love the repost!!! I actually didn't even notice the blurry one, but I do like the replacement. Looks like they are all waiting for Santa the same way I did as a kid - sleeping with one eye open.
I've been looking for phrases to put on whatever card I end up with and found this one...
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale
It seems to fit your card, although I know you are as good with words as with your artwork, so I'm sure you already have the words to put inside.
Patti, That is perfect and I will use it if that is alright with you!!!
So glad you like it and would love it if you use it.Originally Posted by denise ippolito
I found another phrase (author unknown) that I am trying to get a photo to work for, but so far I don't have any night shots that work. I am trying to turn a daytime shot into a night shot for it, but it's stretching my abilities. The phrase is...
A silent night
a Star above
a blessed gift
of Hope and Love
If anyone can make this one work - have at it. I'd love to see some tries. If I ever get mine presentable, I'll post it.
Patti
Great work Denise! Love the repost! You are going to have a "sandpiper christmas":)
Hi Denise:
Great shot and card completion.
Very classy
Uncle Gus
Thanks folks, I appreciate it.
Patti, Thanks for the extra sentiment, really nice words.
I really think this has xmas written all over it, if repost had a 37 with USA under it it, in top right corner, it would make a lovely christmas stamp..(Paul is a collector)
like a fine embossed cotton paper......nice effect young lady
Paul and Dave, Thankyou both for your kind words.
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