Redesigning the Past

Redesigning the Past
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This was a fairly easy job, but I thought that due to the fact that the source image is quite difficult, the easiest way was to use the pattern on the wood. So I did a selection of that pattern and put it on top of the Parthenon columns. Changed blending mode to hard light and then duplicated laye...

For: wood carving contest

» Comments: 25
» Score: 58.96%
» Rank: 1 out of 9

Flamingo Toy...

Flamingo Toy...

I got the image of a spring and selected it using the pen tool. I put it over the flamingo in the source image after I made it bigger. I used the ctrl+Shift+I+ Del method to cut the flamingo into the spring shape. I played with the blending modes and opacities to get the spring to look more like th...

For: flamingo contest

» Comments: 22
» Score: 63.19%
» Rank: 4 out of 33

Underwater Solitude...

Underwater Solitude...
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Reconstructed fish out of source image, added undewater backrounds, blended, added lights and shadows.

For: bath filling contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 60.05%
» Rank: 3 out of 13

Last Elephant...

Last Elephant...
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I selected pieces from source image, reconstructed elephant based on source 1, merged all elements, placed sky backround, added shadows using different grey brushes on a separate layer and changed blending mode to hard light. Added some gradient adjustment layers for coloring, corrected some areas ...

For: drum beats contest

» Comments: 26
» Score: 61.77%
» Rank: 2 out of 15

Life as a Geisha...

Life as a Geisha...

I recreated the kimono and the umbrella out of source image. Added sky backround and extra lanterns on top of image. Played with adjustment layers for coloring, shadows and highlights. Credits to "xstockx" on Deviantart for an absolutely amazing stock that I'm in love with! Please vis...

For: lanterns contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 58.69%
» Rank: 4 out of 13

The Lanterns Tree

The Lanterns Tree

I selected one of the lanterns from source image, copy/paste numerous times, resize, flip and positioned them differently in the tree. Selected leaves from another tree image, warped, resized and positioned them differently on and in between branches. Masked them to create a better blend with the b...

For: lanterns contest

» Comments: 13
» Score: 58.46%
» Rank: 5 out of 13

I Love GUCCI...!

I Love GUCCI...!
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This was a very meticulous job, so working under a huge zoom most of the time was very helpful. I selected all letters using the pen tool. I added them onto the face close up (source 1), after removing the initial pendant by using the clone stamp tool. I made letters more shinny and silverish b...

For: gucci contest

» Comments: 19
» Score: 58.09%
» Rank: 1 out of 13

Message from Faraway...

Message from Faraway...
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I felt like doing something different...something that I couldn't quite put my finger on myself....! Hope I succeeded! You tell me....lol! Alien reconstruction entirely out of source image. From the female portrait used I kept only the face and built everything around it. A lot of colouring proc...

For: bath filling contest

» Comments: 26
» Score: 63.66%
» Rank: 2 out of 13

Wild Dreams

Wild Dreams
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As the source image is not very clear, I focused on one portion of the chicken that looked bit better to me and selected it. From that selection only I have created different shapes for my lion's hair. I used a lot of warping, resizing, flipping, rotating, masking in order to create diversity and b...

For: sleepy chick contest

» Comments: 24
» Score: 62.52%
» Rank: 2 out of 18

Nightmare in Breadland...

Nightmare in Breadland...
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I used parts of the source image to reconstruct the two characters based on the initial dolls image presented as source number 1. I added shadows/highlights using different grey brushes and I colored some parts of the two characters. I have created the moon and the land out of the top bread in the...

For: bread stack contest

» Comments: 45
» Score: 67.29%
» Rank: 2 out of 20

Ultimate Sponsorship

Ultimate Sponsorship
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I selected each of the whiskey trademarks on the barrels and added them onto the ball. Used warping, resizing, and the great Ctrl+Shift+I method to help me better position the logos keeping track of the initial squares on the ball. I will explain this in details in my SBS...which I'll be posting...

For: whiskey barrel... contest

» Comments: 34
» Score: 61.21%
» Rank: 1 out of 10

Minuscule Encounter...

Minuscule Encounter...

I have reconstructed the butterfly and the ladybug based on two images taken from "stock.xchng" using the selection of the main poppy in the source image. Recreated a close up from the poppie field backround. Used a lot of adjustment layers for colors, lightning, gradients and brightness...

For: poppie field contest

» Comments: 15
» Score: 58.37%
» Rank: 4 out of 29

The Protected City

The Protected City
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My source of inspiration was the city from Stargate series (I'm not a big fan, I just liked the city). My main goal wasn't to replicate this city, but to create one of my own, therefore I have added some personal fantasy elements. I have build the city entirely out of parts from the source image,...

For: dome contest

» Comments: 21
» Score: 59.69%
» Rank: 2 out of 7

Home Sweet Home!

Home Sweet Home!

I created all mushroom house elements from source image as per SBS, added backround, grass, sun and rendered a dreamy look by using two sets of brushes: lens flare and light beams brush. Most of the images come from an endless source of stock at "stock.xchng": http://www.sxc.hu/home. ...

For: baby foot contest

» Comments: 40
» Score: 62.79%
» Rank: 4 out of 41

From Venice...with Love!

From Venice...with Love!

Have used the most clear poppy selection from source image to create little bouquets. After this I have placed them around the Venetian mask. Added pixie dust brush from http://rl-brushes.deviantart.com/ , and some really cool flare brushes from http://www.finessefx.com/index.php Also added a pi...

For: poppie field contest

» Comments: 18
» Score: 57.7%
» Rank: 6 out of 29

The Blue Odyssey...

The Blue Odyssey...

For me blue can be a fluffy cloud, the serene sky, a magic eye, the refreshing water, a precipitant comet in space, a delicate flower, a free butterfly or the simple and sincere smile of a child! I feel like blue surrounds me everywhere and combining all of the above helped me create "My Blu...

For: blue contest

» Comments: 14
» Score: 61.39%
» Rank: 5 out of 58

Waiting for a Magic Sign...

Waiting for a Magic Sign...
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I used a great picture of a porcelain little girl and recreated her by using different selections from image source. For the backround I have used a forest landscape provided so kindly by Colourize Stock on Deviantart. Please visit author for other great images: http://colourize-stock.deviantart....

For: antique lamp contest

» Comments: 30
» Score: 65.46%
» Rank: 2 out of 18

For Pizza....Lovers!

For Pizza....Lovers!
top 3 entry

Now...this is definitely a wedding cake for all pizza lovers around the world...! Lots of masking on this one (top pizzas with fluffy edges). Initially I wanted to replace the red roses with sausages or chips, but then I've changed my mind cause I think the roses are a must when we talk wedding ...

For: ultimate pizza... contest

» Comments: 31
» Score: 56.79%
» Rank: 2 out of 13

Ultimate Pizza Pie!

Ultimate Pizza Pie!
top 3 entry

I used two pizza images, one for the tray that it was in and the other one for the crispy edges which I didný quite like in the first pizza image. After I merged and masked the two pizzas, I simply started to add different components. The catch was definitely to mask them as good as possible a...

For: ultimate pizza... contest

» Comments: 29
» Score: 57.3%
» Rank: 1 out of 13

Let me Entertain You!

Let me Entertain You!

I used the image of a clown and rebuilt it using parts of the source image. I colorized it in a really strong manner as I think clowns are supposed to be all merry and very colorful! I know there is another chop in contest using the same idea, but I was working on mine right when that one got ...

For: gumballs contest

» Comments: 23
» Score: 59.77%
» Rank: 9 out of 40

Infernal Tea Time....!

Infernal Tea Time....!

I have created the skull cups and teapot using the skull from image source. Using warping and resizing I reshaped the skull after the initial shapes of the cups and teapot sources. I didn't quite know what backround to choose for them so I was looking for a cofee table. And then I ran into a great ...

For: cursed gold contest

» Comments: 31
» Score: 62.05%
» Rank: 7 out of 40

Under Cover Beauty

Under Cover Beauty

Welcome back PST family! I think I speak for all of us when I say that not having PST for a week....was devastating, it was like I've lost the reason for which I sit down in front of my computer every day! We were reborn like a Phoenix and will grow stronger and stronger! I would like to ta...

For: bolts contest

» Comments: 30
» Score: 61.05%
» Rank: 5 out of 25