January 4: Photo blended into background

Discussion in 'MOC 10 Challenges' started by FarrahJobling, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. bjthomas

    bjthomas We will rock you!

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    I actually have a different page started using this exact technique ... BEFORE this challenge was ever posted! BUT, alas, the photo is from last spring, and so I had to "convince" my dear hubby to set out on an adventure today and bring me back a picture that I could blend to my heart's content. I asked, he delivered :)
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    (@FarrahJobling The photo is blended with the background plaid paper, and I also "cut" out the silhouette so that he didn't blend in as well. If this isn't quite in keeping with the challenge, please let me know and I'll play around with another picture.)
     
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  2. bestcee

    bestcee In love with places I've never been to

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    I don't use gimp, so I can't test this out. But I did find this video, and the gradient result looks similar to what I did in PSCC to get this look.
     
  3. rach3975

    rach3975 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the great challenge--love that this was an easy technique I can see myself using again!

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  4. bestcee

    bestcee In love with places I've never been to

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    Which PSE version do you have? That might help us help you out. I did find this video where the gentleman explains really well how to use the gradient in PSE.
     
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  5. bcnatty

    bcnatty Disney - it's all for the kids!

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    Always love your photo challenges
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  6. Electra

    Electra Shutterbug

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    Thanks Farrah for another technique! It is one I need to practice, but I surely do love blending photos, so practice I shall!
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    04_01_MOC10_2_cinziahart.jpg

    Two blended papers - one snowflakes the other white lined texture
    Thanks for the challenge
     
  9. Nemla

    Nemla Stretching my skill set

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    Try looking at Christas ( cfile ) tutorial for PSE I am guessing it is similar (same effect not same tool as PS ) Farrah linked it in the first post.
    Or if that fails erase the edge of the photo at different opacities (in lines ) so the paper underneath gradually starts peeking through. It is a long time ago I tried gimp,but it is more similar to Photo Shop Elements than to the actual PS.
    Hope it helps.
     
  10. Nemla

    Nemla Stretching my skill set

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    You have to click on the actual mask to work on it.
    If this does not help, use the eraser.
     
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    chloe_digiscrap Well-Known Member

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    When I took this photo yesterday I immediatly thought it would be perfect for this challenge!
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  13. mywisecrafts

    mywisecrafts Pollywog

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    I love gradient blending.... I actually double blended this photo as I wanted my plant to be the most focal part.
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    bjc Trophy Wife

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    bbachand Well-Known Member

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    This is a technique that gives me fits but I really like it. I understand it in theory but I can never quite get it the way I want it. Thank you for making me practice! :-)
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