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DSS #61 - thoughts?

lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
edited October 17, 2010 in The Dgrin Challenges
I went ahead & entered this cuz this weekend is going to be hectic, but thought I should ask for some C&C so hopefully I can fix it Monday. Thanks!

From drawing to prototype
1048573138_khwpy-M.jpg

Here's a second rendition:
1048584258_XssZ3-M.jpg
~Lillian~
A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
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    lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    hi there,
    ok so 56 views and no comments--it was about to be 57 and no comments, but I figured I would try to put into words why it was hard to comment for me.
    While I like the shot, maybe it's the title that's confusing as I don't see a drawing anywhere.
    Also the pp where part of it is silver the other part gold is confusing to me--I feel as though I'm missing something. The second PP version is even odder, the silver part looks futuristic and the gold part looks like something from the past--the funny thing is I like it--but I don't get it.
    Liz A.
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    angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    Whats to fix? I was stunned when I saw this in the Gallery!

    Just over the top for me, and yes! I like!thumb.gif
    tom wise
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    angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    While I like the shot, maybe it's the title that's confusing as I don't see a drawing anywhere.
    .


    I suspect the drawing reference is the "blue-To" component/s.
    tom wise
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    lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    angevin1 wrote: »
    I suspect the drawing reference is the "blue-To" component/s.


    Good to know--thanks.
    I do like the imagine I just didn't get it, but the "blue to" explanation helps.
    Liz A.
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    Thanks Liz. And yes, Tom, that's what it's supposed to be. This is another one where the photo doesn't look like the image in my head! I was attempting to make a transition from a blueprint type drawing to the actual photo, but not being so great with photoshop, the drawing end, well, doesn't look very "drawn". I was happy that I got a smooth transition, but I guess I need to look for an action or something that will convert the photo to a drawing & try again. And I don't know that it really matters, but the shot is of the inside/back of an anniversary clock.
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    angevin1 wrote: »
    Whats to fix? I was stunned when I saw this in the Gallery!

    Just over the top for me, and yes! I like!thumb.gif

    Thanks Tom! I didn't see this earlier (just jumped down to the last post). I still wish the blueprint side looked more "drawing-ish".
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    Here are some links I found for a drawing like image in photoshop:

    http://www.graphic-design.com/Photoshop/drawing/index.html

    http://www.graphic-design.com/Photoshop/pencil_sketch/index.html

    http://www.techtut.com/Tutorial/Photoshop/38-From-Photo-to-Drawing.html

    http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut011.htm

    http://bati1975.deviantart.com/art/Pencil-Draw-Photoshop-Action-93249233

    http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
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    angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    lkbart wrote: »
    Thanks Tom! I didn't see this earlier (just jumped down to the last post). I still wish the blueprint side looked more "drawing-ish".


    I have no idea if it's possible ....But I think you achieved it with Color. Which to me, makes you a very crafty soul. Using color to send a message versus spelling it out is right up there!thumb.gif
    tom wise
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2010
    Thank you for all the great tuts Tatiana!! Just what I was looking for but haven't had the time yet. And thanks again Tom - I appreciate your thoughts. I'm happy with the one I entered, but may play with it some over the weekend to see if I can make the image more fit my mind's eye.
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    So I reworked a different shot using some of the tuts above & this is how it came out - better or worse than the first? Thanks for the comments!

    1051675047_9kNfF-M.jpg
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    Very creative approach to the theme. I like the more drawing like aspect of your last version, but prefer the blueprint toning of the first images. Any way to blue tone the last version?
    Halite's Smugmug Galleries
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    tinamarie52tinamarie52 Registered Users Posts: 954 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    I like this version the best.

    Chris
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    travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    I like this better
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
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    kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,279 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    I like this better, too.
    Kate
    www.katetaylor.smugmug.com
    "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain
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    SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    Yup - #3. Very cool!
    SandiZ
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    Thanks Halite, Chris, Tatiana, Kate & Sandi. I do think I'll try to blue it up a little, didn't realize it was so pale. Thanks again!
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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    JR303JR303 Registered Users Posts: 135 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    Like this one a lot. Good on theme, good job with the drawing.
    http://www.johnreed.smugmug.com
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    lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2010
    Thanks John - it's always fun learning something new!
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
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