The Lovers

[KenCo]

Statue at the Blacksmiths courtyard Gretna green.

http://www.kensphotography.poijoy.com/images/Forums/New/The-Lovers-colour-1.jpg

Original
http://www.kensphotography.poijoy.com/images/Forums/New/The-lovers-original.jpg

C&C Welcome.
TFL.
Ken.

[jewel]

Wow, I think that is just incredible Ken! The first one is simply stunning.
What kind of processing did you do for that kind of outcome? Very nicely done, and nice to see you around.

jewel :)

[matty]

i think i prefer the original Ken, lovely statue

[Janice]

That first one for me too.... I love it. :clap:

[Keltic Ice Man]

You came past and didn't stop in for a cuppa :nono: ;)

Well I really like the sculpture in real life :) - and the first take of it I think is excellent.

Might be worth approaching the shop and seeing if they will sell it as a postcard.

Thanks for sharing - and giving inspiration

Allan

[KenCo]

Thanks guys....
What kind of processing did you do for that kind of outcome?
Really simple Jewel, just having a play around.....
Just don't ask me why I did it like this......
Curves layer: small contrast but raising the midtones.
Levels: Correcting as needed but again raising the midtones.
Brightness and Contrast: About 20% contrast and adjusting the brightness +5 I think.
Duplicate the background layer and gaussian blur about 15 change layer properties to screen, lowered opacity and flatten.
You came past and didn't stop in for a cuppa :nono: ;)
Ahh maybe next time Allan. :)
Thanks again.
Ken.

[Catdaddy]

I mush prefer the processed image, Ken. Works really well, but doesn't necessarily look like a photo... Not sure if that's what you were trying to achieve...

[KenCo]

Not sure if that's what you were trying to achieve...
Thanks mate...Not necessarily what I was trying to achieve, just what came about.