Before and After - The Weekly Editing Challenge

rrblint wrote in post #19227060
It's replica of THE TEMPLE OF VESTA in Rome.

Then it needs a bunch of Vespa's parked out in front of it

rrblint wrote in post #19227060
It's replica of THE TEMPLE OF VESTA in Rome.

Thank you! At first I thought it might be the memorial at Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed. Sort of similar.

I have finally got Luminar AI to work on my Dell laptop (+large monitor) This is my first attempt with this editor; still feeling my way around but I like its clean interface. Exported the result to Photoshop for perspective correction and a bit of dehaze. The ACR dehaze seems to be more effective than the Luminar slider.

As always, made with GIMP, lots of layers to re-construct the dome, then a lot of fun , please check the layers below.

Reservoir Dog wrote in post #19227542
As always, made with GIMP, lots of layers to re-construct the dome, then a lot of fun , please check the layers below.

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Now that's my kind of concept. Dome being launched into space. Love it!

rrblint wrote in post #19227549
Now that's my kind of concept. Dome being launched into space. Love it!

Thanks a lot Mark, I very much appreciate.
I should add that your picture was very inspiring, when I saw the dome and the column/pillar, I told myself "this is a launching pad!"

rrblint wrote in post #19227032
Harry I guess you mean me? Don's not available, so I guess I'll take it.

Congrats to Mark (and Don) - nice treatment. Thanks to Martin for the originals to work on.

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And a cousin at Versailles ...

Where is everyone? This is a gorgeous image to work on.

Here's my 2nd try. Change the time of day and replace sky with Luminar AI!

Stiga wrote in post #19229365
Where is everyone? This is a gorgeous image to work on.

Here's my 2nd try. Change the time of day and replace sky with Luminar AI!

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I was wondering the same thing Martin. Shadows to raise, highlights to lower, Keystoning to be corrected lots to do. Very nice sunset/sunrise version here's my straight version.

Still with GIMP, A second iteration as I felt it was missing something
and even a third below this post (I just changed the background and added a trail on the 3rd one, only getting crazier )

energy sphere = 4 layer in screen mode, then settings are in the name of layers below
Lightning brushes are here => https://www.deviantart​.com …ightning-Brushes-62510796

Background from there https://www.enjpg.com …outer-space-background-9/
Thor from there https://media.istockph​oto.com …bvneemvoQ7qJwVg​SNzKEugHA=
Yes I deleted the previous post, without Thor it was not really finished and it was just a background change
So, my last delirium tremens (sorry this photo is so inspiring, thank you Mark)
I added Thor super charging (a lightning energy ball without Thor... -> something feels wrong )
OK, I'll stop after this one

Stiga wrote in post #19229365
Where is everyone? This is a gorgeous image to work on.

i can't agree more.
BTW, nice job on the straightened columns.
IMHO, the AI of Luminar needs more training, but it's nice to see what can AI do nowadays, it's very promising.

Reservoir Dog wrote in post #19229695
i can't agree more.
BTW, nice job on the straightened columns.
IMHO, the AI of Luminar needs more training, but it's nice to see what can AI do nowadays, it's very promising.

I used ShiftN (free but Windows only) for correcting converging verticals. No fiddlinmg or estimating by eye, it's a one-click automatic job and works v well 90% of the time. However, it does become confused if you present it with a normal lighthouse!

Well, I guess we're about done here. Thanks to both participants this week. I liked all the edits about equally well, but I'm going to award Reservoir Dog the top prize this week for his sci-fi inspired creativity. Congrats and take it away Patrice!