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Immersed in the Landscape


Immersed in the Landscape
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Copyright: Otto Rapp (TheMystic) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1117 W: 31 N: 1452] (5762)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Camera: Canon Powershot TX1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-17 13:02
Viewed: 791
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I am skating on thin ice with this one, but hope to get away with it: if you CLICK THE IMAGE, you get a panorama shot from our last weekend trip to Waterton Lakes National Park. I just thought the usual small pic of a panorama is kind of boring with the borders to bring the picture dimension to the upload size ratio of 1:2.5, so I thought I try something different by cloning in a mirror reflection with myself emerging from it.
It was a very nice warm weekend with lots of wildlife around (not counting us!). As you can see, Upper Waterton Lake is still very frozen (and I am up to my ears in it, lol).
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Addendum: Linda asked about how I did this, so not to keep this exclusive, here it is:
First of all, read the info about Panoramas
I use a automatic stitch program in my Canon Software package that came with my new camera.
From the panorama info above, you can see that the ratio that allows you to upload a larger version is 1 : 2.5.
After you stitch and downsize (separate picture save - 800 pixels wide) you will find that you have room left to add to the height (at 800 pixels that would be a total height of 320 pixels).
I just enlarged my canvas (black bg, anchor on top) to 320 pixels height. Save as.
Bring up the previous version 800 pixels wide. Flip vertically. Go to picture size. Uncheck 'constrain proportions', then re-size height to the size of the black strip you added in the previous step. This will now look like a mirror image on a slanted surface. (you can do similar also with the rectangular selection tool: select, right click and go to either 'free transform' or 'skew'). Save as.
Go back to the 800x320 picture, highlight the black strip, cut and paste the vertically flipped/compressed height (slanted Mirror image)
Keep the area selected. You can adjust with curves etc, - I also did some spotlight to darken the outer edges of the mirror image.
Deselect after adjustments are satisfactory. Save as.
I then brought up my portrait and cloned it in roughly. Use the history brush to 'erase' unwanted stuff.
After adding some shadow with the burn tool, I then used the 'Liquify' program to make ripples around my head.

The instructions pertain to my version of Adobe Photoshop 7 - you might have different software, but I hope you get the drift.

You have to downsize the original large stitch to the max allowed in the panorama instructions above.

Upload the small, cloned version, then follow the link in edit to upload the large panorama (max 400kb).

Voila!
Urfaust, c_rapp, shelbeesmom, Beger, Regiomontana, Refugee, PierreFrigon, thor68, vandana2923, Hormon_Manyer, crhieatt has marked this note useful
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To Regiomontana: PanoramaTheMystic 1 05-07 12:00
To WMcK: placing myself in the imageTheMystic 1 05-07 11:56
To PierreFrigon: July tripTheMystic 1 04-18 11:21
To Refugee: warming upTheMystic 1 04-18 11:20
To pozaru: switched off the pointsTheMystic 1 04-18 11:18
To Werewolf: hard winterTheMystic 1 04-18 11:16
To shelbeesmom: must tell meTheMystic 1 04-18 10:21
To kickback: whatever turns my crankTheMystic 2 04-17 13:49
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hi otto, your large version is an aamzing sight to see, i would of settled for that (who knows about the resizing though,) so this with your head thrown in as if drowning well...ok!
whatever turns your crank! its all good though i like your imagination!!!
take it easy or just take it any way you can get it!
scott

Otto

original idea te felicito interesante trabajo

I really like every your crazy work!!
excellent idea.. and so interesting composition!!
the large version (serious post) is really great..
full of details.. a beauty for my eyes!! thanks
ciao Marco

haha, didn't read the note, i click and have been surprized to not see you in big, a good pano, fine quality and sharpness
regards
jo

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3415] (15131)
  • [2008-04-17 19:30]

Hi Otto,
Impressive and original work, as usual! Brilliant idea well exploited.
The large version is well rendered with many fine details too!
Congratulations! Annie

The panorama is impress! Surrounded by nice montains!
If you used the Liquify effect here... It take all it sence :)Winter was hard with you this year... Be patient... Defrost is almost finish. It was even very hot today!
Good humor :)

Hello Otto,
I choose to see this as you're emerging, not drowning..!
A great landscape and fine post processing...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3350 W: 689 N: 1923] (16151)
  • [2008-04-17 23:57]
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You never stop to amaze me !!!
The large version is breathtaking and the small one is another gorgeous proof of your superb creativity.


have a great weekend,
v
ps.Sorry, I've switched off the points

I am glad you survived. I love the way we can click the image and see the other photo. Not too many genius around, but in TL there are several as you are. TFS

Lorena

Haha! Brilliant! Excellent PP work, superb use of the technology to create a surreal and compelling view ... and an entertaining one at that!

Cheers!
Rew

Clever artwork on the smaller image Otto and the large version very impressive. Good colour and superb light. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Happy Birthday Silke’...is it warming up there yet?

Hi Otto,
Good to see the emerging Mystic :-) Excellent and wonderful PP art. Like the landscape which is beautiful. It looks like you try to swallow the river. An image which makes me think!
Excellent posting my friend!
Hans

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 735 W: 8 N: 1671] (6448)
  • [2008-04-18 3:49]
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The large version of the background is really awesome, Otto. Your creativity by placing yourself into to the image is so much fun. Your pp work , as always is perfect. Your artistic talent again very apparent. Well done.
Warm Regards
Wanda

OH WOW!! How did you do that??? I think your the FIRST to do this one Otto!! You are the master! What a VIEW on the large version and really, if you will throw up a hand, I'll pull you out of the water before you go under! Amazing how you did this...you MUST tell me..... email me.... hee hee!
B-) B-)
Linda

Heeeey where are you!!!??? did you dipped in the ice water????
You absconded under the ice!-:)))
Thank for share it and with the funny ton.
Have a nice weekend.
Evangelos

LOL!!!! So there goes the July trip :-).
Excellent capture and PP work.
Love the large version.
TFS
Pierre

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 382 W: 85 N: 711] (4375)
  • [2008-04-18 14:02]

oh, otto, i hope somebody pulled you out in time..*g* i really love your creativity, amazing pp-work again, makes me
smile, and the panoramic shot - breathtaking! what a view,
and still covered in snow with the lake covered in ice -
and we should have 20°C on sunday.... wonderful job & best wishes from cologne, thor.

Hello Otto,
Beautiful PP done to blend yourself with nature.
Love the larger version too. Excellent details and nature. TFS
See youi n July.
Vandana
later

WOW!!!! That is crazy but great!!! Hope to get as good as you are... Hopefully I can count on your help.

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  • bigil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 4 N: 55] (1357)
  • [2008-07-21 17:16]

Travail fantasqique Otto. Merci. GILLES

Hi Otto,
Creative and brilliant PP-work on an otherwise brilliant image. Very nice landscape (on the large version), and perfect realization of a crazy idea on the normal sized pic. Bravo.
Best regards from Hungary, László

Otto,
Fairly bonkers - but nevertheless entertaining image!
Regards
colin

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