Photoshop Help Please - Flip Background (?): I've tried without real success... could one of the Photoshop gurus help me flip the background keeping the portrait the same, but...

adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

I've tried without real success... could one of the Photoshop gurus help me flip the background keeping the portrait the same, but flipping the background so the flag is in back of my right shoulder? I've seen some of you background changes that were pretty amazing. THanks!
-Mick

rheat56 Loc: Maine

here ya go :)

YourFlip

adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

rheat56 wrote:

here ya go :)

Thanks... I could've done that. I need to keep the portrait and just flip the background... Thanks anyway.
-Mick

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

adlerburg wrote:

rheat56 wrote:

here ya go :)

Thanks... I could've done that. I need to keep the portrait and just flip the background... Thanks anyway.
-Mick

so then ask yourself "how would i keep the portrait the same and flip the background.....then go do it

rheat56 Loc: Maine

maybe re-take the photo put flag on other side.... LOL JK :)

Frank S Loc: Nampa, Idaho

adlerburg wrote:

I've tried without real success... could one of the Photoshop gurus help me flip the background keeping the portrait the same, but flipping the background so the flag is in back of my right shoulder? I've seen some of you background changes that were pretty amazing. THanks!
-Mick

Hey Mick,

I'm no guru, but I gave it a try.
Is this more like what you're looking for?
Hope it helps.

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adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

docrob wrote:

adlerburg wrote:

rheat56 wrote:

here ya go :)

Thanks... I could've done that. I need to keep the portrait and just flip the background... Thanks anyway.
-Mick

so then ask yourself "how would i keep the portrait the same and flip the background.....then go do it

I tried using the "magic wand" to carefully select the portrait... cut it, then flip the background, then paste. That all worked, and looked not at all natural. I did see some folks that swapped out backgrounds with a portrait in the foreground that looked great... as though the picture was shot that way... just looking for some help here.

adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

Frank S wrote:

adlerburg wrote:

I've tried without real success... could one of the Photoshop gurus help me flip the background keeping the portrait the same, but flipping the background so the flag is in back of my right shoulder? I've seen some of you background changes that were pretty amazing. THanks!
-Mick

Hey Mick,

I'm no guru, but I gave it a try.
Is this more like what you're looking for?
Hope it helps.

Yes.. thanks Frank. That's about as close as I got... still under scrutiny one can tell. But if that's the best we can get, I'll use it! I just wish the person who took the shot realized the flag was on the wrong side in the first place! Now just trying to "un-ring" that bell!

Frank S Loc: Nampa, Idaho

adlerburg wrote:

quote=Frank S quote=adlerburg I've tried without... (show quote)

Mick, Im brand new at this post processing...I hope the real gurus can step in and help.

phoneguy55 Loc: upstate NY

after making your selection, play with "refine edge" to soften that "cut out" look. Sometimes it helps to just use the "blur " tool with a small brush set on 50% opacity, and run it over the edges, to soften the harsh lines. I think you are pretty close already, so maybe these tips will help.

Lucinda Loc: Columbus, OH

rheat56 wrote:

here ya go :)

Why do you want the flag on the other side?

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Lucinda wrote:

Why do you want the flag on the other side?

What she asked......
Pat

adlerburg Loc: NY's Capital District

Jay Pat wrote:

Lucinda wrote:

Why do you want the flag on the other side?

What she asked......
Pat

Correct flag etiquette is flag over right shoulder. I figured that out after looking at every politicians picture... nobody has it over the left. Unfortunately, I connected those dots after the picture was done... I'm not going back to the portrait studio if I can just flip the flag.
If you can show me that right or left doesn't matter... I'd be overjoyed to let it be!

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

adlerburg wrote:

quote=Jay Pat quote=Lucinda Why do you want the ... (show quote)

Good enough!
Thanks,
Pat

tomtrauberman

The problem is when you flip the background only the highlights and shadows are reversed. Makes it look unnatural.