Very nice work, Moose. I'm just dipping my toes in the water. I realize
there are a lot of techniques to be had, and I'm not willing to go beyond
those provided with PSE. I will watch for other images that can benefit,
and try to get some more practice.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Mockingbird via Layers
> On 4/23/2013 10:38 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> Chuck Norcutt was kind enough to walk me through the process of applying
>> Layers to alter undesired background characteristics. Although
>> PSElements 11 procedures are slightly different from full PS, I was able
>> to accomplish my first layered image. I'm sure I could do better with
>> more experience, but I think this poor Mockingbird has seen enough web
>> time.
>
> Not yet. :-) Chuck's method can work, but it requires a lot of hand work
> brushing with a hard edged brush and
> considerable care.
>
> You can see the halo of partially blurred background around the bird and
> unevenness of blur application in the background.
>
> I used more sophisticated tools/techniques, some of which may not be
> available in PSE, to get a better result with less
> work than doing it all with painting.
> <http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/Nichols/Mockingbird_in_Color.htm>
>
> Blurry Moose
>
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