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The Leaf


The Leaf
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Copyright: craig mcclure (mcclurec) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 7 N: 23] (59)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003
Categories: HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-04-08 10:49
Viewed: 1029
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was a scanner test that I got carried away with I guess. No particular reason for using this leaf other than it spans about eight inches. I am always looking for new ways to do things and trying to combine methods for as smooth and polished a look as possible. This was scanned on a microteck scanner at 2000 dpi in tif format (approx. a 30 mb file). In PS7, I created 3 copy background layers, deleted the appropriate amount leaving the corners and applied levels, channel mixing and plastic wrap. The three corners were then blended knocking out the white. One more copy of the background way made, the leaf cut out, drop shadow applied and an all white bottom layer made for a new background. I then applied a drop shadow to each of the corners with minimal distance to help offset their selection.
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Welcome to Treklens. I like the idea.I love the plastic effect in the second square. Very nice.

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  • zto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 946 W: 120 N: 59] (262)
  • [2004-04-08 11:06]

This was a bit of a difrent Post process work Craig. I like it. :) It seems like different things has ben high lighted in the difrent frames. My favorite would be the upper left. The colours are really lovely there.

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  • manny Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 24 N: 1485] (11941)
  • [2004-04-08 12:03]

I like the effect here. The fact that the PP work is in the scanning makes it extremely unique. Great variety of texture and colors. Welcome.

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  • Deus Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 36 W: 4 N: 102] (785)
  • [2004-04-08 14:20]

I like the outcome of this work of yours very much.
I believe I would have taken a different approach in order to achieve the same result, by selecting each corner and using the "copy to new layer" command, treat each of those individualy and applying shadow only on the bottom layer with the full leaf.
TL need some more examples of this kind of work.

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  • sunny Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 70] (246)
  • [2004-04-08 16:20]

Extremely creative idea, Craig! The result is stunning and I like it very much!

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  • cxxl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 135 W: 11 N: 73] (1335)
  • [2004-04-09 0:26]

I like this effect very much. Very well done, and well expressed. The drop shadow is also well done and not an obvious PS extra. Good stuff.

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  • [2004-04-10 5:34]

Beau travail!!!

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  • Jep Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 131 W: 16 N: 97] (585)
  • [2004-04-10 18:17]

Very wonderful and creative idea you got here - I must try to use your technique some day - thanks for sharing this fine work.

Very amazing image, Craig. I just love the effect. It's like there are four facets to this leaf here, and all are interesting and enjoyable!

So good work with creative idea. And your note is so useful. Very artistic scanner test:-)

wonderful Ps Work and good portrait with very nice lighting, and colours.
the focus and detail are perfect.
and also.. perfect presentation from you.
tfs
Haldian

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