A Work in Progress: Catch Of The Day



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step 1 of 8

My photo of my miniature oriental Garden. Second photo shows the position in which it was taken (dog thought it was playtime)

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 1

step 2 of 8

snapshot of trees and sky taken over the fence seen in the first photo

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 2

step 3 of 8

removed fence, unwanted trees and background

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 3

step 4 of 8

added sky picture behind

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 4

step 5 of 8

Slight HDR adjustment (on account of my not so hot camera) + some color adjustment

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 5

step 6 of 8

levels, curves and brightness/contrast adjustment + some blurring to blend the two photos a little better.

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 6

step 7 of 8

Some painted highlights at low opacity on a layer set to overlay

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 7

step 8 of 8

giving a little more contrast.

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Step 8

Final result

Creation of Catch Of The Day: Final Result

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