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Posted by dianarebman on Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:58 pm

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A rather dreary day in Portland.  Thought I'd give these crazy Rockhoppers a try!

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by Ron Day on Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:18 pm
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Wow, Diana, you have out done yourself. These rocking penguins are so animated. They are just superb. Please tell us a little about how you created this masterpiece. 
 

by dianarebman on Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:45 am
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Thanks so much Ron! I'm not a very sophisticated Photoshop user so I don't always know the correct terminology. First I processed the image to be the best it could be as a straight nature image. It had reeds in the background that I felt were too busy so I thought it might work as a creative image. I used the Expressionism Topaz Studio filter at a bit of a reduced opacity. I really liked the Rockhoppers but not the background. So I created a completely black layer and then with a layer mask allowed only the Rockhoppers to show through. That's it.
 

by ADKShooter on Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:59 am
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I'm usually not attracted much to post processing animated types of images but this is an exception. On top of the layering that you mentioned, the additional vignetting is a perfect addition to bring your eye directly to the animated expressions of the Rockhoppers. Really a terrific image that is the perfect use of post processing technique.
 

by Mary Brun on Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:34 am
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Dearest Diana, in addition to having captured a truly original shot, you have done an incredible work!
Great work!
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:26 pm
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Brilliant work, Diana! You have managed to turn these little clown rockhoppers into a positively demonic trio!

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by david fletcher on Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:41 pm
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This is just so cool! Fabulous image Diana
Make your life spectacular!
 

by Ron Day on Fri Dec 04, 2020 4:02 pm
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dianarebman wrote:
Thanks so much Ron!  I'm not a very sophisticated Photoshop user so I don't always know the correct terminology.  First I processed the image to be the best it could be as a straight nature image.  It had reeds in the background that I felt were too busy so I thought it might work as a creative image.  I used the Expressionism Topaz Studio filter at a bit of a reduced opacity.  I really liked the Rockhoppers but not the background.  So I created a completely black layer and then with a layer mask allowed only the Rockhoppers to show through.  That's it.

Thanks, Diana. Great job!!!
 

by dianarebman on Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:51 pm
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Many thanks to all of you for your nice comments!
 

by John Labrenz on Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:06 pm
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Amazing!!!...and very cool!
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:22 pm
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I think you have plenty of photoshop skills from the looks of this!! Wonderful amusing creation-such expression! Someone should create a musical album just so they can use this picture (with your permission, of course!) Soooo creative. :)
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