A little zoom blur

[Snowdust]

Came across a tutorial and and thought I would try it to an older picture in my library.

Did it work?

[lputman]

Whoa! That is so cool!

You must share the tutorial.

[wulf]

I think it is a great effect, which works well to create a frame for the main subjects, and you have applied it well. Perhaps you could be a little more subtle with the drop shadow? Otherwise, I think that is all good.

While you are processing the picture, it might be worth toning down the shadow of the bottle the lady is holding. It might be just me but it looks a touch rude

Wulf

[Snowdust]

Wulf -

Thanks for the feedback. I get so wraped up in creating the "big picture" that I often overlook some of the details that I could correct. Rather than lighten, I decided to just remove the shadows you pointed out, and a few others from the bottle. Came out pretty good if I do say so my self.

I can't find the tuturial any longer, but it is quite simple. Will type up what I did first chance I get.

[Tajemi]

Looks good great colourful shot to work with too... well done

Originally Posted by wulf

While you are processing the picture, it might be worth toning down the shadow of the bottle the lady is holding. It might be just me but it looks a touch rude

Wulf

LOL.... trust you to notice!!

[wulf]

You've done a great job on removing the shadows - I don't think I would have spotted anything amiss with the second version unless someone had given me a clue of what to look for. There ought to be some shadow from the bottle because of the way light works but its loss is not obvious.

Wulf

[Snowdust]

Just realized I never posted how I did this for anyone who cared.

Using PS

1. I duplicated the layer. Just cause you always should. Named this layer blur
2. Duplicated that layer again and name it frame.
3. On the Frame layer, use the rectangle marque and draw around the object you want framed. Select>transform selection. Tilt it how you like. Inverse selection, then delete. You will be left with your framed image on a blank backgroud. Invert selection again so now your framed image is the selection and apply stroke. Use border and drop shadow of your choice.
4. On the blur layer, apply zoom blur of choice
5. Create what ever adjustments level layers you need to on top of all these. I applied levels and curves.

There you have it. Hope you create something neat.