timm27 Loc: Earth

Thanks for your time and easy to follow tutorial. Plus, your photo and textures in this post are great!

Red Sky At Night

Because I’m way behind the rest of I’m not sure about all of the tools etc you used , but the transformation of your image is stunning. Thanks for sharing your steps.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

A nice straightforward tut that’s easily followed and does a great job. Thanks for sharing Crichmond.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

My pleasure!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

The original post is under the “The Exploration of Digital Artistry” section.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-581838-1.html

Thanks for asking!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thank you!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Well, that's a plus!

Thanks!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

My pleasure!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Photography, for me is a journey. It’s an adventure! It has taken me to some amazing places and allowed me to memorialize some amazing events. I’m not in competition with anyone, so I don’t view myself either behind or in front. I’m just on the trail, enjoying the walk, taking in the beauty, savoring the view. Sometimes I add or polish or improve a skill; at other times I realize I’ve lost or forgotten or am simply inept at some other aspect of the art of photography.

I approach music, and writing the same way.

I’m glad we’ve met, here along the way! And I wish you nothing but the very best!

Good travels!

Thanks for sharing!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

My pleasure!

Red Sky At Night

This is one of the nicest and most respectful responses that I’ve received on UHH. It is my honor to have “met” you.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thank you!!!

LiamRowan Loc: Michigan

This is a great post! Where I think most of us with little to no experience will fall short is trying to figure out your use of multiple textures. We can see them in your screen shot, but please consider adding some discussion about why you choose multiple textures and what the variety achieves (I know these are not the actual textures used but I'm sure the same questions would apply).

Also, you mentioned that (#6) you begin working with "each Texture Layer individually by: a.) Selecting a blending mode [typically Overlay, Soft Light, or Multiply.] b.) Adjusting the opacity. c.) Adding a layer mask. See Image #3." Are you blending just two textures at a time, then blending another and another? Is there a logic to the order? Any info to clarify my confusion on this process would be greatly appreciated! Thx.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Hi!

Thank you for your question.

The reason I chose to use multiple textures on this image was purely a creative choice. In fact, the whole process of image adjustment after capture is filled with creative decisions for me.

I felt that this particular image needed some additional punch. There was neither science nor formula for my decision. I simply went to my collection of “textures” and selected a handful to experiment with. My choice was based on textures, shadows, and tones that I thought would work with my image. After that it’s all experimentation.

Regarding blending 2 textures at a time — I generally start with a single texture. And then adjust it via blending mode and opacity until it simply “looks good” to me. After I’m satisfied with that texture I will proceed to another and play with it to see if it adds anything. If it doesn’t I delete it. If it does I keep it. That’s pretty much the process. It’s a collection of creative choices. It’s a process of experimentation. There’s no science. There is no formula.

That being said, if I felt the need or had the creative nudge I would group several textures together and experiment with blending modes and opacity, or other available Photoshop options/techniques to see what I could achieve.

It all boils down to what “looks good” to me.

So, for me, it’s not so much logic as it is creativity that involves choices of color, lighting, tone, shadow, etc. and then putting them all together to finalize my image.

I’m not sure this explanation satisfies your inquiry, but it’s the best I have to offer. I hope you find it helpful.

Thanks!

LiamRowan Loc: Michigan

Thank you so much for these additional insights. The artistry of your results sure has made me both excited and determined to master textures. I looked at your site--there is just so much inspirational art there. How wonderful of you to share your thoughts and approach with others.

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