Deep Blue
This entry was posted on Jan 22 2008
This was a fun exercise in Photoshop filter application. Many times, filters are overdone and abused, causing the image to look worse than it did originally. However, when applied in moderation, they can produce interesting results.
The image here was shot with my camera phone, as usual, and then edited in Photoshop CS. After a bit of cropping, I added a level adjustment layer to even out the colors. Then a single, overhead light was rendered to brighten up the center and darken the edges, adding a little more depth and drama. After that, I added a 40% pinch distortion, followed by a gentle ocean ripple. All of this was then covered up with a layer of clouds set to 15% opacity.
The image itself was a snapshot of the setting sun’s rays between the clouds as seen from my office window. (I get some great sunsets.) While the original shot was nice, I didn’t want to post another sunset photo. So I inverted it and applied the steps above, producing something that looks more like water than air.
With that said, I task you to start thinking of strange and unorthodox ways to capture photos with your camera phone. After that, try something even stranger in your favorite photo editing software. With a little imagination (and sometimes a lot of moderation!), you can produce something far beyond the ordinary.
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Thanks for stopping by. I’ve been a bit preoccupied lately, so forgive my absence and late comment replies.
Wasn’t Deep Blue a computer?
Nice image though.
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how about a before and after?
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You are forgiven as long as you continue to take sweet shots like this one…. me like!
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I really enjoy photos that are enhanced by any artistic measure to deliver the viewpoint of how you believe it should be. Thanks and keep no limits as your inspiration. Five stars for sure…
well, I had a great intro written for this re: a Jules Verne novel that this photo brings to mind, but it disappeared, so there is a photo in your email instead, I’ll bet you could make this image appear to be a heck of a storm too! xx scape-goat-waitress
This is one of my top three all time for the site!
Joe likey! Hey, I reworked my photo, the initial attempt was amaturish and I needed sometime using the tools to perfect my skills which are of course deft. I just started downloading free filters for my photoshop and I have found all these free brushes and more, I am excited to say the least.
Beautiful job, Pete!!
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Hey, by the way, how do I get a little picture/avatar thingy for your site?
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Very nice shot. I have a particular love for sky shots. One has to be particularly creative and skillful with lighting, composition to do it, though. You’ve captured this one very well. By the way, I’ve left you a present here: http://sfgirl-thealiennextdoor.blogspot.com/2008/01/new-years-meme.html
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You do some fantastic work, that picture reminds me of something shot from in the sky looking down at earth or something. I have also posted about this blog in my first ever Friday feature, I hope you don’t mind.
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awesome!
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Chica: Thanks for the feature post! I really appreciate it.