A Work in Progress: ....and still they come...



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....and still they come...
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Original image


step 1 of 5

Needed a tree in leaf if I was to use poppies so used this one. Arranged over the tree in the source image. Kept the hedge as well.

Creation of ....and still they come...: Step 1

step 2 of 5

Found suitable poppy field. eventually duplicated it about 3 times and merged to get the effect I wanted.

Creation of ....and still they come...: Step 2

step 3 of 5

Found black and white pic of war cemetery. It took HOURS to carfully isolate each cross - there must be an easy way but I don't know it yet!

Creation of ....and still they come...: Step 3

step 4 of 5

This is the finished result. Much blending and levels used throughout the process.

Creation of ....and still they come...: Step 4

step 5 of 5

I may have put this one twice now - sorry!

Creation of ....and still they come...: Step 5

Final result

Creation of ....and still they come...: Final Result

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