Selective Coloring

[Tumeg]

I just learned how to do this...
So I decided to do it (lol)
CC is appreciated!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradcapote/sets/72157603476822112/

#1
Third attempt (added some color boosting, the blue is the reflection of glacier bay)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2117539464_5cf12f76d3.jpg?v=0

#2
Second attempt:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2116705879_3380e08d8a.jpg?v=0

#3
My first attempt: (little messy)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2117460510_6ac1e6afa5.jpg?v=0

[gary88]

#1 - I think this would be better without the blue reflection in the eyes. Distracts me too much

#2 - Great shot, I like it

#3 - Great for a first attempt, but the photo itself lacks an interesting subject

[Tumeg]

I have about 10 selective color photos on the flickr page that I posted on the OP...
Take a look!
Thanks for the comments\suggestions.

#1 - I really think the reflection is amazing, that you can see the reflection of the glacier in her eyes... but yeah, it is a bit distracting.

#2 - I also really like this one, but I may only color one flower next time...(to re-do it)

#3 - Yeah... I am starting to dislike this one, lol... I rushed a bit, so some of the other leaves\branches are colored...

Thanks again!

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Great job on all 3!

[tomd]

Tumeg,
did you use a tutorial or book to learn this technique?

[Tumeg]

Someone posted on these forums how to do this, someone replied with a website, and I just read that... why? You want to know? Here is the site. I used Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI, but the tutorial is made for photoshop:

http://www.photos-of-the-year.com/articles/colors/

[Baadil]

I like #2.