I like these kinds of images. Do you know if it is possible to do them Elements9? I just got a copy, bundled with some hardware, and have not had a chance to explore it yet. This would be one reason to do so.
Absolutes, Elements can handle a shot like this easily because it supports layers, transforms and blend modes identical to PS. I predict more people will gravitate to Elements (and similar programs) because PS has become a subscription service that only professional really need. Elements and Lightroom make a great combination.
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I keep seeing things here – a face, an upside-down tulip, jaws, a ladder. (Full disclosure: I have had extra coffee this morning.)
I may have had a little too much caffeine when I processed this. In any event, it was a fun project and I’m pleased with the outcome.
I think I stepped on one of those this morning . . . it crunched like a dried twig.
I probably should remove this comment since these are considered to be an endangered species but I think I’ll let it ride because it’s pretty funny.
. . . I hear they can be made on a whim . . . how endangered can they be?
That’s the point; whims are endangered!
Wow you did very well Ken!
Thanks, Chantal.
I like these kinds of images. Do you know if it is possible to do them Elements9? I just got a copy, bundled with some hardware, and have not had a chance to explore it yet. This would be one reason to do so.
Absolutes, Elements can handle a shot like this easily because it supports layers, transforms and blend modes identical to PS. I predict more people will gravitate to Elements (and similar programs) because PS has become a subscription service that only professional really need. Elements and Lightroom make a great combination.
Great! Now to find the time to learn some more software…