Above: SOOC image
Below: After playing around in PS Elements
I often have fun playing with photos that are just so-so SOOC. I don't really care how they turn out, and somehow I find that liberating. I just fool around, trying things I normally wouldn't on a photo I really like. Sometimes, it pays off, and I end up with a neat image and some new skills in my tool belt.
For the above image, I adjusted the white balance and exposure a bit, made a "screen" layer, and then added a texture. I tried "popping" the eyes, but then he looked like a vampire or some weird undead creature, so I left those alone :).
Looking forward to seeing everyone's Before/After over at Stacy's Theme Thursday.
8 comments:
The eyes look soooo much better that I don't think they need popping at all! I love the texture/screening effect!
I totally agree...I love playing with photos to see what I can do to "save" them. :) Yeah, I don' think his eyes need popping, either. Very cute!
Love your B/A edits! I find editing relaxing, too...
I LOVE LOVE the tongue LOL that's just too cute, and seems from the picture - so him!
just lightening the photo made his eyes pop! i love the texture, too!!
I agree. What you did made his eyes pop enough. Great job.
Yay! I can now comment.
Oh, I like the end result! Very nice! I agree, his eyes already popped with your color adjustments.
BTW - I love the new header too.
Wow! The eyes in the after shot are just stunning!
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