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BitterSweet
2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 20:34
This game is to help those of us who are trying to learn new tricks when it comes to editing.

Here's the breakdown of the game. I will post a picture that I choose, resized to exactly 800 pixels maximum on the long side. Outside of being resized it has to be unedited...meaning no adjustments to any levels, it has to look like it did as it came out of the camera.

The game will last 48hrs and whoever can produce the best edited image (as judged by me) will be picked and it'll be their turn to post their unedited picture for all of us to take a crack at.

The participants must have there "Image Editing OK" turned on and they must provide at least a simple breakdown of how they edited the image, some entrants are a little vague on this point, please give us all details so we can learn and share tips. For instance if you use the unsharp mask tool or Smart Sharpen, provide us with the adjustments you used so others can try them out.

You can post multiple images, but the first image you post will be the one that is judged - all other images will be considered for knowledge and tip use only.

Also, please keep all comments, be they positive or negative, to yourself until after the game has ended.

If you happen to be the winner of the game please start the next one with the title of the game and the following number. For example…the next game should read (Before and After #27.)

This is all about having fun so have at it!!!

This game will end on Tuesday March 4, 2008 at 9:00PM EST.

Ok so I don't have a whole lot of great photos for this. So here is a picture of some ducks that I took. Have fun :)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii244/Devilslilvamp/ducks.jpg

TheSonofDarwin
2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 22:48
Rotate & Crop
Bi-Color: Brown 2
Fog - 59%, Layer set to Multiply
Layer of black, Darken only the top
Flatten
Color: Green, 0, -29, 0, 100
Selective Saturation, 40% mallard head+beak, same for reflection
Tonal Contrast, 25% Opacity
Clone weed from front of female
Border via Canvas Size

SilverHCIC
2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 23:23
Clone away branches & pine needles in front of ducks.
Selective saturation of green for male
Selective sharpening (USM 65,1,1) for female
High-pass filter @ 30 pixels blend @softlight to make image crisp like morning/daybreak
Increase contrast of water to enhance reflections and clarify water via layer mask @ 30%
Add border, resize to post

jb_browneyes
3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 18:36
clone out distractiong branches.>
quick select ducks> adjuct hue/sat> inverse
feather>filter> smart blur
flatten> filter> lighting effects> crossing down (17)

Flywing
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 13:58
crop
Ortonized image
drop shadow

suzyb
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 15:11
I flipped the birds. ;)

Cropped.
Made a selection around the ducks. Copied that to a layer and flipped it so they're facing the other direction.
Used the cloning tool and the healing brush to blend everything together. Not perfect, especially in the reflections...but hopefully enough to fool at first glance.
Levels.
Contrast.
A little saturation in green and red added...blue taken away.
Overall noise reduction.
Selective sharpening on the ducks.
Border.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2311092554_3ede013af9_o.jpg

monty28428
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 15:12
You flipped the bird! :shock::shock:

BitterSweet
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 20:25
Ok so the winner is

1st - SilverHCIC- I really liked how it almost has a painted look to it.
2nd - TheSonofdarwin - I really like the colors you did
JB_browneyes- I liked the crop but just thought if it was sharper it would be better. I know it's because of the picture though so don't worry :)

Suzy I really like the flip and just couldn't stop laughing.

Congrats everyone and I'm looking forward to the next one.

TheSonofDarwin
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 20:54
Congrats Mr. Iodoethyne!

Edit: Bah, that's an I and not an L. I fail at wit ;)

SilverHCIC
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 20:58
Congrats to all. ... I particularly like Suzyb for "Flipping the Birds!!" LOL.
B&F # 29 will be up soon. I want to find one that will really test your PP skills!!

SilverHCIC
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 22:10
OK, Before & After # 29 is up. ... Let's see who can salvage that picture best!!

firu3000
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 22:13
Congrats to everyone!!

suzyb
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 22:47
Suzy I really like the flip and just couldn't stop laughing.

Congrats to all. ... I particularly like Suzyb for "Flipping the Birds!!" LOL.

You flipped the bird! :shock::shock:

I'm glad y'all found that amusing. Good to know I'm not the only slightly warped one around here. :lol:

And congrats to you, SilverHCIC! Your new one looks like a challenge.

Flywing
5th of March 2008 (Wed), 09:40
Ditto on the Congrats.