Image Pharting

Lord Vetinari · June 12, 2005

Someone on another forum coined the term Pharts for pics that have been severely got at in photoshop (ie photoshop Art). So the process of doing this is called Pharting. I suspect images of this type have already been shown here, but how about posting some of your efforts.
Here's a few of mine.
The first couple are taken of a galileo thermometer in strong sunlight- the first one taken purposely completely out of focus. Last one is just a flower that has been got at. All with my 105mm macro lens.

tmlphoto · June 12, 2005

I like them all, but #2 is my favorite. Abstract, but with some detail. #1 works very well as an abstract.

Lord Vetinari · June 12, 2005

tmlphoto wrote:

I like them all, but #2 is my favorite. Abstract, but with some detail. #1 works very well as an abstract.

Thanks.
I liked #2 as well- thought it looked like a dali-ish sea scape- but sometimes my imagination runs away with me.

Higgmeister · June 12, 2005

#2 stands out for me
It looks more like a drawing than a photo, nice effect. Recognizable, yet not quite.

Me like

.

Chris

Lord Vetinari · June 12, 2005

Higgmeister wrote:

It looks more like a drawing than a photo, nice effect. Recognizable, yet not quite.

Me like.

Chris

Thanks Higgmeister.
Come on someone else must have done this to some of their pics!
Here's another one I've just done saving another failed flash shot. Coloured etching style (itching style?)

nzmacro · June 13, 2005

Ahhh, no never

Said the spider to the flies

The power of the mighty ant

Anyway, nice work up there Brian, especially the fly, but then I'm a fly nut.

Danny.

Lord Vetinari · June 13, 2005

Oh they are absolutely stunning Danny- what software did you use?
BrianV

nzmacro · June 13, 2005

Photoimpact 10 Brian. I also use PS, PSP, Corel Draw, Bryce and a few more specialised graphics software as well. My favourite though and IMO the most versatile is Photoimpact.

All the best Brian and just keep those flies coming, you are one heck of a macro shooter.

Danny.

tmlphoto · June 13, 2005

I'm kinda embarrassed to post this after looking at Danny's stunning work. This was a salvaged shot that was grossly overexposed. Just played with the levels and constrast to get this look. I enjoy some of the effects you can get trying to salvage mistakes.

Lord Vetinari · June 14, 2005

Wouldn't be embarassed- thats a great shot/enhancement.
Often think salvaged shots look better than normal shots because of the odd lighting etc you get.
Brian V.

nzmacro · June 14, 2005

Heck no Thomas, I take mine to the extreme for certain reasons, so don't go by mine.

Excellent effects you have in this. Its very high key and thats always tough to hold, here its done really well. The colours have been well saturated and yet still work. The best thing of all, is the concentrated stare from those fixed eyes. Thats a magic look, a learning look,ya just can't beat it. The face tells a story in this one Thomas.

Danny.

tmlphoto · June 14, 2005

nzmacro wrote:

Heck no Thomas, I take mine to the extreme for certain reasons, so don't go by mine.

Excellent effects you have in this. Its very high key and thats always tough to hold, here its done really well. The colours have been well saturated and yet still work. The best thing of all, is the concentrated stare from those fixed eyes. Thats a magic look, a learning look,ya just can't beat it. The face tells a story in this one Thomas.

Danny.

Thanks guys. I'll try and drag out some other "saves" if I can find them.

rahmonster · June 15, 2005

Hmmm....so many to pick from...I spend way too much time playing with PS..
Here's one I did tonight

Image Pharting

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