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Collection: Overlay II
Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2008

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Comments: 14
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 I used 2 additional texture images for this. I used one of ErinM's concrete stains images from the last Texture/Overlay side challenges, and one of philup's scratches images from the last Texture/Overlay side challenges.

While the image was still in layers, I selected the background of the original image and darkened it, plus I shifted the hues. I used multiple layers of the orig image with one or more of the textures already added (via multiply, darken, overlay). I erased parts of the overlays that were encroaching on the closest petals. I added a layer of LucisArt and a very gentle layer of Aetherize filter (by Flaming Pear). I dodged and burned sections of the petals to even out the light. I used color balance, levels, replace color, selective color, and brightness/contrast. Toward the end, I added a layer of gaussian blur, then erased the closest petals so that they remained in focus.

Hope this helps - it's probably as clear as mud! ROFLMAO

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 02/05/2008 11:26:51 AM
Jimmy, this is absolutely beautiful. The colors, the textures - stunning. It's either like the flower is becoming stone or emerging from stone. Love it.
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 02/05/2008 09:10:20 AM
fan-bloody-tastic !!!
just love this image .. contrasty with the flower and the grungy looking textures .. the colours are sublime .. :)
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 02/05/2008 08:36:31 AM
Thanks for adding the steps in your process, it is very interesting reading. I think I will do the same, because for the experts like you, it'd make it easier to critique. Your overlays portfolio is inspiring to look through.
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 02/05/2008 06:36:16 AM
You've gotta clue us in on some of your processing steps on these. You have such a talent for turning the mundane into a masterpiece.
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 02/04/2008 07:20:33 PM
This is really dynamic , love the lighting in this.
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 02/04/2008 06:04:29 PM
This is pretty cool looking, and I like the perspective. Startling contrast between what you started with and how it ended up. The colors of the wall texture go very well with the subject.
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 02/04/2008 05:01:45 PM
outstanding...
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 02/04/2008 02:49:36 PM
Stunning and dramatic! Love those water droplets as an extra punch.
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 02/04/2008 01:14:28 PM
I'm liking the faded grungy feel.
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 02/04/2008 01:04:21 PM
This is perfectly beautiful.
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 02/04/2008 11:13:38 AM
great colour
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 02/04/2008 08:56:08 AM
LOVE IT Faved!!!
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 02/04/2008 08:43:35 AM
Well, that's just beautiful.
I love seeing what you started with and what you ended up with.
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 02/04/2008 08:42:23 AM
I love the pink and brown and how it creates such an antique effect. YES!! Would make neat postcards.
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