Palm Tree Selection

[denise ippolito]

I used the good old fashioned selection tool in PS. I created the gradient on a separate layer and then masked in my palm tree. The BG bottom was cluttered. I used several layers at reduced opacity to create the top area and then finished off the image w/ Flaming Pears Swerve.

original capture was with the 15mm fisheye lens.

[Indranil Sircar]

Very creative, Denise. I love this fish-eye perspective of the tree. The gradient bg is beautiful but the flaming pear effect takes it over the top!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Indranil!

YIKES! I JUST NOTICED I POSTED BEFORE THE 24 HOUR RULE-OOPPPS 100 lashes for me. sorry folks-won't happen again.

[Steve Adkins]

Thanks for the example of selection, denise. Love the desert colors and "morning at the oasis" feel.

[Andrew McLachlan]

This is quite nice Denise, I too like the flaming pear effect. Nicely captured

[Kerry Perkins]

Love this one Denise, you got a real "California dreamin'" feel going on. Detail like this always makes for a challenge no matter what method you use to select it. Nice work and I love that swervy filter...

[Judy Howle]

I love the fisheye view. Nice work on the tree selection and background. The swerve filter rocks!