Moonlight
Aug 9, 2022 14:54:22 #
There are lots of how-to videos on YouTube, most of which I ignore 
So, this result is from what I already know and what I don't know. The moon (a few percent shy of full) is one of several I photo'd over the years and keep in a folder for composites. The flowers I shot in daylight last week. The beams are just low-opacity brushwork. Most of the glow and contrast are from a Topaz Studio 2 filter called "city flare" that I reduced to 50 percent opacity.
Feedback and suggestions welcomed.
So, this result is from what I already know and what I don't know. The moon (a few percent shy of full) is one of several I photo'd over the years and keep in a folder for composites. The flowers I shot in daylight last week. The beams are just low-opacity brushwork. Most of the glow and contrast are from a Topaz Studio 2 filter called "city flare" that I reduced to 50 percent opacity.Feedback and suggestions welcomed.
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srg wrote:
Thank you! If you're willing to share your "moonlight" reference, I'd love to know.Excellent. A composite that has layers of meaning to me.
To all who viewed and offered compliments, I am very grateful. Thank you!
Aug 9, 2022 19:32:32 #
Aug 10, 2022 05:31:11 #
I like this Linda, it’s a perfect composition, the flowers are beautiful and the colour is spot-on. Just wish the moon was round - a bit of Free Transform or Liquify would have it sorted soon enough!
Now, if you avoid online tuts, how have you learned to do that?
Now, if you avoid online tuts, how have you learned to do that?
Aug 10, 2022 06:20:35 #
Aug 10, 2022 06:30:59 #
Enchanting, if it were the only thing we saw in a dark room then hypnotic would be the effect.
Aug 10, 2022 06:46:07 #
magnetoman wrote:
The moon was not in full phase. You're asking me to be fanciful instead of real? I like this Linda, it’s a perfect composition, the flowers are beautiful and the colour is spot-on. Just wish the moon was round - a bit of Free Transform or Liquify would have it sorted soon enough!
Now, if you avoid online tuts, how have you learned to do that?
Now, if you avoid online tuts, how have you learned to do that?
Perhaps we should stretch it? Here's what I started with (cropped from original photo).Regarding learning, I guess most has come from years on UHH with guidance from generous members, along with fearless - ha ha - experimentation. I've also looked at a few tutorials when curiosity or frustration got the best of me.
Aug 10, 2022 06:49:34 #
dpullum wrote:
What a neat response, thanks Don!Enchanting, if it were the only thing we saw in a dark room then hypnotic would be the effect.
Aug 10, 2022 06:50:41 #
Steve V
Loc: New Jersey
Linda From Maine wrote:
There are lots of how-to videos on YouTube, most o... (show quote)
Very cool composition and love your description of the process.
Aug 10, 2022 06:51:14 #
Ken, Larry and Steve, thank you kindly! I appreciate your interest, and am always willing to share my process for what little it might contribute (I'm not one of the "pros" here ).
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