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Title: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 25, 2017, 04:50:37 PM
Hi Gang. Good to be back. Here's a new one. Wonder if this was a newspaper/mag pic? After some trial and error, this is where we are. All comments welcome.  :)

(https://s2.postimg.cc/64qqrwj9h/2017_07_Men_O.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/64qqrwj9h/)

(https://s2.postimg.cc/6is2ri3d1/2017_07_Men_WIP_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6is2ri3d1/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Mhayes on July 26, 2017, 12:30:52 AM
Shadow, I'm betting newspaper, but since I didn't see it when it came in--I'm not sure. Nice adjustment.

Margie
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Post by: philbach on July 26, 2017, 11:25:18 AM
Hi Shadow I was just wondering if you copy your adjusted layer to the next layer up and use overlay as the blending mode.  You might be able to improve the adjustment.  By using a layer mask or by adjusting the opacity of the layer.  Just a thought.
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 26, 2017, 11:33:59 AM
Thanks Phil! What a difference your suggestion made!
Here's the WIP with the adj layer copied and mode set to Overlay. I used the Apply Image (x2) to protect the highlights. If you want to see an in depth on Apply Image, check out https://phlearn.com/tutorial/use-apply-image-photoshop/

(https://s21.postimg.cc/bhud7eldj/2017_07_Men_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/his24h7zn/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Lynnya on July 26, 2017, 03:09:55 PM
Hey shadow looking good... I'll have to try that..thanks for tip. :up: :up:
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Post by: Shadow on July 26, 2017, 03:38:01 PM
You are most welcome. Sure saved time with this image.
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Post by: Tori803 on July 26, 2017, 05:42:32 PM
My grandparents had that same tile in their kitchen!
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 27, 2017, 07:24:26 PM
Ah Tori ...hope it brought back lots of good memories seeing it.  :)
Here's the latest. Sure would appreciate a good once over. What needs tweaking? Thanks all.

(https://s11.postimg.cc/br51fju1v/2017_07_Men_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ac3gqtsyn/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Hannie on July 28, 2017, 02:54:40 AM
Wow Shadow, looking good!

One small pick, the man seated on the left almost appears to have a rather large behind.   :)
Perhaps if darken the side of the armrest a little?

:up:

Hannie
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 28, 2017, 10:22:57 AM
Thanks Hannie. Poor guy. No one wants their backside blown up like that.  ???  Does this look more realistic?

(https://s11.postimg.cc/s1yawom2r/2017_07_Men_5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ayxeklvj/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Hannie on July 28, 2017, 03:11:59 PM
Shadow, I believe that the side of the armrest is covered and not open?

(https://s3.postimg.org/d45moywgv/shadow3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d45moywgv/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 28, 2017, 05:34:14 PM
Thanks Hannie. It looks better that way for sure. Here's the final unless something else jumps out at someone.

(https://s17.postimg.cc/6ldd6b623/2017_07_Men_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6ldd6b623/)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Lynnya on July 29, 2017, 08:38:34 AM
Looks very nice on my tiny screen shadow :up:
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Post by: Hannie on July 29, 2017, 08:58:56 AM
Great job Shadow!

Hannie
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Post by: philbach on July 29, 2017, 11:24:28 AM
Well done Shadow!
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Post by: Shadow on July 29, 2017, 12:36:07 PM
Thanks Gang! Your tips sure helped.  :)
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Post by: Candice on July 30, 2017, 10:46:22 AM
Now that's a find gaggle of geese... I mean group of men!  ;)
Title: Re: Men
Post by: Shadow on July 30, 2017, 11:09:16 AM
 :funny: