Tobermory Lighthousekeeper: A simple concept that worked out for me. A few years ago while shooting the lighthouse in Tobermory, Ontario the lighthouse keeper appeared and I asked him...

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Feb 18, 2021 14:20:31 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

A simple concept that worked out for me. A few years ago while shooting the lighthouse in Tobermory, Ontario the lighthouse keeper appeared and I asked him if I could take a shot of him too. This is the result.

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Feb 18, 2021 14:32:59 #

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Well executed from start to finish.
I hafta think that the keeper would love a copy.

Feb 18, 2021 15:02:28 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

BassmanBruce wrote:

Well executed from start to finish.
I hafta think that the keeper would love a copy.

I generally follow up and send 8x10s when I remember to get the contact info. But, often I don't know how good the result will be till I get home. Thanks.

Feb 18, 2021 15:16:35 #

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

Excellent work, Fotoartist. Beautifully done!!!

Feb 18, 2021 15:22:39 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Thanks John, appreciate the 3 !s.

Feb 18, 2021 17:59:19 #

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

He looks like he should be the Lighthouse Keeper. Nicely done.

Feb 19, 2021 07:14:40 #

jgudpns Loc: Pensacola, FL

Well, this one turned up as awesome! Great work!

Feb 19, 2021 08:43:01 #

PattyW60 Loc: Northwest Illinois

Very nice!!

I'm still trying to learn about composites. Can you share with me the order of your layers? I'm wondering which is the bottom layer, the man or the lighthouse? If I had to guess, I would say the man would be on the layer below the lighthouse layer.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
Patty

Feb 19, 2021 09:28:46 #

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

Great work - love it!1

Feb 19, 2021 11:44:53 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

PattyW60 wrote:

Thanks. First I established a good background that had a lot of 'open' space in front of the lighthouse.

Next I outlined the portrait of the man in a different file. I used a mask to outline him but you could simply cut him out too.

I then pulled the portrait on top of the background, adjusted its size and added the layer effect of 'Outside Glow'. Minor retouches to the image were made on a layer at the very top of the composite.

Feb 19, 2021 11:46:31 #