Redo of Hummingbird in poor light - as an oil painting
Feb 9, 2019 20:32:49 #
OK, I decided to try a redo on my hummer in poor light. That noise was just getting under my skin.
I played around, tried Topaz Simplify but none of its gazillion painting filters worked for me so in desperation I went back to Photoshop and browsed the menus. Under "Filter" > "Stylize" I found "Oil Paint". I like it! Then I tweaked the tones a bit to make the feathers and the "swirly" brush strokes look good and here it is. Then I included the first version so folks don't have to hunt for it to compare. Someone asked about the background. It is a weathered board fence about 25' behind the bird, in deep shade.
And on the "oil painting" you really need to Download to see it at its best.
I played around, tried Topaz Simplify but none of its gazillion painting filters worked for me so in desperation I went back to Photoshop and browsed the menus. Under "Filter" > "Stylize" I found "Oil Paint". I like it! Then I tweaked the tones a bit to make the feathers and the "swirly" brush strokes look good and here it is. Then I included the first version so folks don't have to hunt for it to compare. Someone asked about the background. It is a weathered board fence about 25' behind the bird, in deep shade.
And on the "oil painting" you really need to Download to see it at its best.
Feb 9, 2019 21:12:55 #
Feb 9, 2019 21:27:59 #
pesfls wrote:
I much prefer the first. But that’s me. Nice work.
Thanks a lot.
Feb 10, 2019 01:16:33 #
Feb 10, 2019 01:19:15 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Beautiful work, Jerry. I'd print and hang!
I am trying to decide what paper, or even canvas, I have roll of Red River's canvas 13" wide. I do know it will be one of my prints for this month's photo club meeting.
Feb 10, 2019 02:34:57 #
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Feb 10, 2019 13:41:52 #
There is, of course, no way to compare the photos. The second one is an example of taking marginal lighting conditions and creating a good photo. The first one however is an example of PS skills of the highest degree. You have created a Cool Dude off for a night at the club.
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+Feb 10, 2019 14:59:29 #
robertjerl wrote:
OK, I decided to try a redo on my hummer in poor l... (show quote)
I like both of them! Thank you for the processing info. Something new to try.
Feb 10, 2019 15:18:30 #
DOOK wrote:
I prefer the first, Jerry--much better detail around the head. 
Thank you
Feb 10, 2019 15:19:27 #
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Feb 10, 2019 15:20:27 #
kpmac wrote:
The painting redo is the nicer image to me.
thanks very much
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