Our host this week is Tracy and she has asked us to create some marvelous surrealism mayhem with our photos. This sounded like so much fun so I decided to play along this week. It also meant brushing up on some Photoshop techniques and getting creative. In any event, don’t believe what you think you see.
First up is a photo I did of my grandson several years ago. I think he was around 3 years old. I was learning how to move and transport images in and out of photos and thought it was really cool to place him with this red dragonfly.
The image above is one taken on a typically crowded day at the beach. To be honest, the original picture is nothing to write home about but I like the painterly touches added and especially love the woman in the blue hat.
The photo above was taken several years ago and is one of several of a series of a great white egret coming in for a landing on a very gray day. Here, I’ve duplicated the bird, reflected it and smoothed out the reflection in the water to make it appear as if they are dancing or at least going in for a hug.
This photo started out as some overhead beams and using a Photoshop effect I’ve not used before, I think I’ve given this an underwater effect.
And lastly, I had so much fun with the technique above, I decided to try it again. This photo started off as a psychedelic gradient I did years ago and I think because of the colors, it’s my favorite from the series – but then again, it could be the egrets.
Thank you Tracy for the prompt. You’ve inspired me to play some more with Photoshop.
You can see responses from other bloggers here: https://reflectionsofanuntidymind.blog/2022/07/24/lens-artists-challenge-209-surreal/
You can see more of my photography here: http://photographyinpearls.photoshelter.com
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Wonderful job Gina.
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Thank you!!
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Excellent Gina! My favorites of the set are the first and last. Your grandson looks like a little pixie! Have you shared that one with him? Bet he’d get a kick out of it!
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Thanks Tina! No, he’s not seen it yet. I’d forgotten about it but will show him the next time he’s here.
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These are all fabulous, Gina. I’m a bit concerned for your grandson though! It’s a great photo. I rather like the beach scene too, but like you, I can’t decide whether my favourite is the egrets or the psychedelic gradient given the water treatment. Gold star.
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Thank you! I really had fun with it. A great prompt.
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My pleasure.
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Great work Gina! I loved them all, but especially the one with your grandson and dragonfly. I think you had fun with this challenge. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Anne! It was a fun challenge.
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You are an expert photoshopper, Gina! Wonderful job, and I am also into the first one with your grandson!
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Thank you so much! A little rusty but I’m happy with the finished product.
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Fantastic. It gets better through the post, and that last one is truly stunning
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Thank you! So glad you like them!
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A fabulous response to the challenge Gina, I especially love the egrets and your grandson with the dragonfly 😀
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Ha! LOVE the grandson. GREAT selections ALL.
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This is a great selection of pictures, Gina, you are so talented and good with PS! I love the beach scene and the dancing egrets. Beautiful work!
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I love your photos, Gina!
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