Thursday, August 02, 2012

The Theme is Doors

Photo Art Friday theme this week is doors.  Since I love doors, I have a stash in my archives.  I pulled 

this one, cropped it and played with it.  It is the main entrance to the Xavier del Bac Mission in Tubac,

 AZ


Following are the steps

  1. Duplicate the image
  2. Blend in soft  light
  3. Levels adjustment for brightness
  4. Pdpa soft reflections  texture blended in hue
  5. Simplify layer, clone out some spots
  6. Radial noise gradient
  7. Lens flare filter
  8. Layer mask to remove gradient from exterior of building

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21 comments:

  1. Kaylene4:09 PM

    Hi Marilyn thank you for your comment, that ray of light has given an extra dimension to the image, well done.

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  2. André Lemay4:12 PM

    Very nice picture, makes you wondering what is the other side of the door... the past or future?

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  3. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.4:39 PM

    A magical image as a result of some magical, digital manipulations. Thank you for sharing your work with Photo Art Friday, Marilyn.

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  4. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.4:48 PM

    I meant to thank you for using the Soft Reflections texture, Marilyn. :)

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  5. Lissa Forbes6:35 PM

    What an interesting effect you got in this image, Marilyn. Love how you're playing with new techniques! ;->

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  6. Inspired By June8:05 PM

    Nicely done, Marilyn! I love the extra dimension you gave this beautiful entrance!

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  7. NatureFootstep1:35 AM

    Interesting door indeed. Nice work. :)

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  8. ormbunke5:04 AM

    Wonderful Photo!

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  9. Pat6:13 AM

    Beautiful, arched entry. Something magical lies behind that door!

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  10. Anonymous7:20 AM

    wonderful processing. it looks great, so magical!

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  11. Linda Gibbons10:11 AM

    Wonderful photo, and the processing makes it fairy tale magical!

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  12. Currie Silver11:12 AM

    indeed it is a magical moment!! gorgeous!
    thanks for the "recipe" too. I always wonder and love the how-to!!

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  13. Danielle1:10 PM

    Pretty cool processing!!!

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  14. Kim Stevens1:17 PM

    Well, this is incredible, magical actually!

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  15. Janith3:18 PM

    Very mystical...

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  16. lorik4:14 PM

    This has a mysterious and magical glow! I love it. And interesting to read your techniques too. Thanks for visiting me as well :)

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  17. Ida4:34 PM

    First that is a fabulous looking door. Second your processing is just delightful and really gave this a magical feel.

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  18. Leovi7:07 PM

    Charming and full of beauty, I like.

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  19. Prairie Jill10:52 PM

    This is lovely! The colour is so soft and beautiful, and I love the lens flare effect.

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  20. Laerte Pupo7:12 AM

    It is a very nice work and a beautiful door.

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  21. Bridgit's Bell11:46 AM

    Thanks for visiting Bridgit's Bell. I shared your door post on FB!

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