Dad took this picture.
Cool, but I didn't like the background (not very piratey like you would expect to see when hanging out with Captain Jack Sparrow) and I needed to get rid of the date stamp.
This is my first attempt at a pretty complicated edit. I've combined three different photos (beach - not in Duluth, but rather in San Diego; the "red sail" ship - a photo my dad took at the festival that both of my parents really liked; and the photo above).
I'm planning to redo it, taking more care with the cutting of the original photo, and working with the color a bit more. I like this because it shows that the image that I see in my head is possible.
Any suggestions or tips? I'm using PSE8. And I am a real novice. (which is probably obvious from the edit)
I'm enjoying stretching my skills each week... and though most days I really see what I want to do but absolutely can not make it happen, I keep getting better. It just takes perseverance! Just like my parents always told me.
If you like my shots, you need to visit Pixel Perfect for more before and after fun! And if you want to play along all you have to do is show us your SOOC (straight out of camera) shot and then the edited version. Link back to Pixel Perfect and link up your post below! Feel free to share with us your editing program and camera gear too!
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