Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What a Neat Book!


I got to get away for a few minutes at lunch time today so I headed to the bookstore. While strolling along my favorite aisle, Photography...Hahaa....(not that I've done much in the way of improvement) I spied a book called How To Cheat in Photoshop....WHAT??? Brother, I had to look at This!!Lolol. Looked easy....SO, I bought it. See the photos above? See the electric lines running through the second one? I learned how to remove them!! I think I see some of the lines but I was starting to get cross-eyed! And yes, I think I over did the sponge action on the wisteria blooms a bit but I was afraid to change tools at that point so I just saved the photo. It's not a professional job...and I need tons, more practice! But, I did it! Now I need to go out and take some more shots of other things I can remove...Hahaaa....The book says it's for PS9 but it works for PS3 to PS9. It doesn't take much to make me happy...Now where is that coffee cup.......

28 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

Fun but seems a lot like work.

kimberly said...

that would be wonderful to have....but i need to start a little before that i think!!! :-)
xoxo
kimberly

Dolores said...

Oh my gosh.... how beautiful!!! I absolutely LOVE Wisteria....... you've made this one look gorgeous!

Hugs,

Anonymous said...

You did a great job!! Hurry up and take some more pictures!!

GypsyFarmGirl said...

I need that book too or we need to load up and go to TN to see Ms. Donna for some lessons! lol Photoshop is so frustrating to me.

bichonpawz said...

GREAT job Donna! I think it looks just fine!! Much better than I could ever do!!

Karen M said...

I think you did great! As soon as I get this darn school and CPA exam behind me, I plan to take some photography classes somewhere, because it just ain't happening on my own.

Jeanette said...

I definitely could use that book! You did a good job removing the wires from that picture.

Sally said...

Great job, Donna! :)

Ms. Becky said...

Donna, you are such a true delight. I just love your attitude and wish that you were my next door neighbor. I'm seriously considering getting that book. I hope you have a grand day Donna.

Out on the prairie said...

I was just talking how you don't always see those lines until too late. The purple could tone down a bit. Lovely share, I will forward photos to you for repair.

Paula said...

Wow! That's neat you can take stuff out of pictures like that!
(If I send you a picture of me, will you take 30 pounds out of me?) *snickersnort*
Miss Donna, you are on your way to being Photoshop Master of the Universe!

Ann said...

Hooray for cheating :) I have to admit that I have that same book except mine in for photoshop elements 7...lol I haven't looked at that book in quite some time, I may have to pull it out again

Donna said...

Wow, what a neat trick! You are just so good!

Hugs,
Donna

Donna said...

Hahaha, I cheat and remove stuff all the time! Glad that you found that book and you're already having fun! We want to see MORE!!!

Jenny said...

Oooooh I love wisteria! I took pictures of my neighbor's today! Purple is awesome. Hugs 2U girl!

Debbie said...

I'm impressed! I can't use it at all, so a book won't help. Thanks for sharing yours. The wisteria is beautiful!!

Donna said...

Thanks Guys! Y'all are SO Kind! And that purple is Awful!Hahaaaa...
Hope you are having a great day!!
hughugs

Daniela said...

Awesome job kiddo. YOu did great. I don't have the patients to work with photoshop. I have it, but never used it..

Latane Barton said...

Don't you just love a challenge. Can't wait to see what pictures you 'cheat' on next!! Great first try.

Joan said...

I love working with my clone brush in my software ... it's like magic.

Debbie Lo said...

Gosh, I had no idea you could remove somewhat "imbedded" items from a photo. (Then again, I'm not much of a photographer.) That's really impressive! Can't wait to see what other applications out of that book you use and apply to photos! :-)

Garnetrose said...

You do such a lovely job with Photos now. I hope you enjoy the book.

Patricia Preston said...

You did a great job! I love wisteria.

Caroline said...

Sounds great but a little beyond me....

Dick said...

Nice work, it must be a very good book.

Pamela said...

I've wanted to learn photoshop techniques, too -- but I just haven't made time to do so

Cakebrain said...

Oh gee, I need me that book. I have no luck figuring out much without a decent book...even though you can learn everything by googling! I learn by just doing but adobe photoshop is such a huge program, it'll take me too long and I want instant results! I often use Picasa.
I like the idea of being able to remove stuff and pop certain elements. Good job with the colour of the flowers!