Summer Came Early

[Judy Howle]

This was made March 10! No leaves on the trees yet. I used Topaz Adjust and Topaz Simplify at a low level. Then I duped the layer and used the Oil Paint filter at a low level and reduced opacity a little, then I masked the "cute" guy. I also added 3 textures and masked the guy on all of them to some degree.

[denise ippolito]

Judy, Nice job with all the filters and layers. I like the colors and the scene, I can't help but wonder if a more level water/tree line would look good. That water looks awesome BTW!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks much Denise. I think the tilt is cool and adds to the "fun" effect. At any rate, I didn't save it without the tilt crop so I can't post another version without cutting off a lot of the photo.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Judy.

Agree with Denise ... again!!! on the tilt, but also agree with you as it is Y.I.Y.V., as they say!

[Judy Howle]

Aw c'mon guys! Tilting is fun and my cousin who is a pro photographer even does them at weddings for some of the candids and all the young, hip clients and friends love 'em. I guess like anything else, some people like 'em and some don't! I used to hate fisheye photos and now I want a fisheye lens and if I can ever sell my 300 f4 I'll get one. My cousin also uses fisheye for some wedding candids and they are very good!

[denise ippolito]

Aw c'mon guys! Tilting is fun and my cousin who is a pro photographer even does them at weddings for some of the candids and all the young, hip clients and friends love 'em. I guess like anything else, some people like 'em and some don't! I used to hate fisheye photos and now I want a fisheye lens and if I can ever sell my 300 f4 I'll get one. My cousin also uses fisheye for some wedding candids and they are very good!

Judy, The tilting is a fun addition and if it is what you intended then I can learn to appreciate it . I will have to try to incorporate it a little more, thanks for pulling me out of my dull routine.