Oyster Creek

[Dave Woeller]

I thought I would revisit some of my Oyster Creek files and Topaz Simplify to achieve a sketchlike feel. This actually started out as an infrared image that was OK but nothing special (note lack of clouds :() I used the edges tab in simplify to get close to where I wanted to be. After applying that filter I used selective color (neutrals) to increase blacks to get the marsh to stand out a bit more. I always appreciate comments and suggestions, thanks for looking.

[denise ippolito]

Dave, I love the sketched look and think that the scene is lovely. Some may want to see a bit off the bottom to get the edge of the marsh coming out of the corner, but I think it's fine either way. Nicely done and thanks for sharing your workflow.:)

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Dave, I like this as presented. I love the sketch effect and the black and white really allows the viewer to appreciate the details.
Best,
Nicki

[Dave Woeller]

Thanks Denise and Nicki, I appreciate your thoughts.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the sketched look and the basic COMP. I'd go for a PANO with some off the top and some off the bottom as suggested by Denise.

[Dave Woeller]

Thanks for your thoughts Artie, I'm going to play with some narrower crops as suggested above to see what kind of feel I can get. Thanks for your time and thoughts.

[Arthur Morris]

You are most welcome. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[Kora Baker]

Your clever PP work yeilded great results, Dave. Love the look. Interested to see how denise's suggestions pan out. (No pun intended!):)

[Dave Woeller]

Thanks Kora, Here's one of the alternatives that I felt good about. It gets the marsh coming out of the lower right corner as Denise suggested, removes some dead space at the top, and keeps the horizon line in a fairly good spot. Does this present better?

[Arthur Morris]

Love the pano look. I think though that you overdid the bottom a bit. I would leave the white edge of foam or whatever it is at the base of the reeds. Still love the Topaz Simplify effect.

[Kora Baker]

The pano look is great, Dave. The cropping has made a big difference. I can see what Artie means about the 'white foam' or whatever. Perhaps you could achieve the same impact by selecting that part from the original, copying and pasting via a layer over this one.:)

[Dave Woeller]

I can go back and adjust the crop down just a bit as soon as I get a few spare minutes. I tend to agree that the bottom could come down just a touch. Thanks for the guidance.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Dave, the repost is awsome. I love your Simplify technique and appreciate your sharing your workflow:)