Ahhh Spring: I mentioned in another post I wanted to try and composite a swing into this tree. That was some tedious work masking that swing. I think it still looks not quite right but...

kenievans Loc: Dallas

I mentioned in another post I wanted to try and composite a swing into this tree. That was some tedious work masking that swing. I think it still looks not quite right but I'm not sure how to fix it. Other than that I think its a nice peaceful rainy spring day.

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fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

The first thing that strikes me as not being right here, is the branch is not as level to the ground as swings are usually hung. Riding one like this would be lopsided. In other words the ropes should be the same length.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I think it's the angle (from our viewpoint) of the seat too:

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I adore this scene and your pp overall.

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

kenievans wrote:

I mentioned in another post I wanted to try and composite a swing into this tree. That was some tedious work masking that swing. I think it still looks not quite right but I'm not sure how to fix it. Other than that I think its a nice peaceful rainy spring day.

Your other b/w had the swing on a single line like we had when I was a country boy in Massachusetts. Perhaps that would solve your issue.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

pmorin wrote:

Your other b/w had the swing on a single line like we had when I was a country boy in Massachusetts. Perhaps that would solve your issue.

Perfect. Solves the issue.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

fergmark wrote:

The first thing that strikes me as not being right here, is the branch is not as level to the ground as swings are usually hung. Riding one like this would be lopsided. In other words the ropes should be the same length.

I think you are right. I matched the slope of the ground and it should have been level.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Linda From Maine wrote:

I think it's the angle (from our viewpoint) of the seat too:

I will have to play with it. I'm not sure if angling it the other way works until I see it level as well. Thanks for trying it.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Linda From Maine wrote:

I adore this scene and your pp overall.

Thank you ma'am. I used a HDR preset in Topaz and then backed it down about 50%. A little HDR goes a long way.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

pmorin wrote:

Your other b/w had the swing on a single line like we had when I was a country boy in Massachusetts. Perhaps that would solve your issue.

That would certainly give it a reason to be crooked.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

What patience you must have. The masking might have been tedious but you done good Keni. One thing that would add to the realism is to wrap the ropes back under the limb and tie them off.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Curmudgeon wrote:

What patience you must have. The masking might have been tedious but you done good Keni. One thing that would add to the realism is to wrap the ropes back under the limb and tie them off.

Jack I ain't that good. Wrapping and tying virtual ropes is a little above my payscale. 🤣🤣🤣 I bet there is a tutorial for it out there somewhere though.

Toleman

Once you educate the natives the battle is lost. The huge dose of processing has obliterated detail and no one would guess this was a composite. So unless you value the gold star for masking work, say zilch next time and bask in the plaudits from them that just does not know.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Toleman wrote:

Once you educate the natives the battle is lost. The huge dose of processing has obliterated detail and no one would guess this was a composite. So unless you value the gold star for masking work, say zilch next time and bask in the plaudits from them that just does not know.

Toleman I think the PP Forum tries to be about teaching and learning so discussing the techniques and processes you use is central to that process. I wouldn't know the little bit I know today if it were not for the these types of discussions and demonstrations to pique my interest and fire my imagination. Hopefully I can do the same for someone else.

"You don't take a photograph, you make it." - Ansel Adams

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Toleman wrote:

Once you educate the natives the battle is lost...

Please explain, Toleman. Given your short posting history on UHH, I don't want to mis-interpret.