The background is good. Is this the curves tool you were using or something else. I must explain that I still use Micrografx Picture Publisher and am still learning PS equivalents.
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/13/05 3:41 PM >>> Just got to looking at this thread. I liked what Shel did too, but I preferred the full frame composition as you originally had it. I thought it might look nice with the background defocused and pushed down in value a bit ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/try1gdg.jpg Eh, it's fun to try different things. :-) Godfrey On Mar 13, 2005, at 8:40 AM, Steve Desjardins wrote: > Thanks to all who replied. I like this combination the best. > > > Steven Desjardins > Department of Chemistry > Washington and Lee University > Lexington, VA 24450 > (540) 458-8873 > FAX: (540) 458-8878 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/11/05 12:17 PM >>> > Hi Steve, > > Here's a Q&D adjustment using gaussian blur on the fireplace grate and > a > somewhat tighter crop. The area around the hair could be a lot better, > but > all you wanted was an idea, right. Bill's crop, while a good option, > eliminates the background fire, which, imo, adds a nice, warm touch to > the > portrait. > > http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/try1a.jpg > > Shel > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Steve Desjardins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Q: I find the metal top of the fireplace distracting. I can't see > to >> fix ti with just cropping. Any other suggestions? >> >> http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ >> > >
