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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Masked

The other day Sandra (Mad Snapper) sent me a link to a you tube video that showed how to make masks in photoshop elements. Of course I had to play around. I would share the link to the video but I apparently deleted the email and don't have the ambition to go hunt down the video.

I started out by making the mask and it looked like this


I dug in the archives for a suitable picture and after applying the mask and some textures I got this.



Then I had to do some more playing. Here I have the before and after. First is the picture straight off the camera with no adjustments at all followed by my altered version.

I just love playing around with pictures. Amazing how many different looks you can get from one shot.
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    It's amazing what you an do with a picture, to make it look more interesting. Great job!

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  2. ChristineFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Oh wow! I really love what you did to the second photo of the old barn!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    I think even Zorro would be impressed!

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  4. TamagoFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Your masked pictures are beautiful! I love these before and after ones. Amazing how one image can get different faces!

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  5. LinFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Okay, so Jerry's comment made me laugh--just don't tell him, okay?

    You are so good with Photoshop!

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  6. MadSnapper n BeauFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    what makes me MAD is I send you the link, and you do it and i do it and yours is always better than mine. for some reason mask and texture just don't come easy to me. i understand how and do it, but yours looks like art and mine looks like a two year old did it.

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  7. DonnaFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    These turned out great Ann!!
    hughugs

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  8. RemingtonFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Very neat!

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  9. Sheryl HastingsFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I love playing with masks! I have a few that I've made and that I've purchased. They really add a lot to a photo without taking anything away or becoming overwhelming.

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  10. SandeeFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I'm on that boat in the first picture. Yes I am and we're getting ready to leave the dock and go for a spin. Want to come along?

    I love how you play with these pictures. Awesome.

    Have a terrific day. My best to Duke. ☺

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  11. Golden Woofs! SUGARFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Woof! Woof! masking is something mom always gets confused ... it is just too much work. You did a great job. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    In this case, contrary to my usual stance, I like the altered photo best...

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Very Good. You and Sandra are both so talented... Great job, Ann.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. BeadedTailFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Pretty dang cool Ann!

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  15. Marie February 28, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    These are fantastic! I Love the first one! It is amazing what you can do with one picture! Really cool, Ann!

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  16. DeeMarch 1, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Impressive first try :)

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  17. DeeMarch 1, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Impressive first try :)

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  18. ReeniMarch 1, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    When I read the first part I thought it was going to be masks for people's faces! Bwahahaha. Those are cool! I'd love to learn how to do this.

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  19. HelenMarch 1, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    they look amazing! absolutely love the one with the boat.

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  20. DonnaMarch 2, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Those look terrific! Love that mask. I keep meaning to do some of my own custom masks and it keeps getting bumped down in the to-do list, LOL.

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  21. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSMarch 4, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Hello Ann I just discovered your lovely blog through Betsy. I love how you alter your photos. Do you have classes to teach how to do this??? I would love to learn how to be more creative with taking photos and altering them. Thanks for you help. Hugs Judy

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  22. SharkbytesMarch 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    I haven't played with masks much. I should try. Very nice.

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