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February 1, 2009

~ Update: Through the Lens ~

Next in line for the photo shoots I am doing of the ladies of Chameleon is Onyx. Her eyes seem to have similar characteristics to the gem she chose as her pseudonym. She actually has an interesting background that I may touch on one day. Here is a preview shot.


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5 comments:

  1. S@nSunday, February 01, 2009 4:27:00 PM

    This shot is gorgeous... what kind of filters are you using?
    the red background looks great in there!! really nice!! love the contrast between the black her and the red background!!!

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  2. thewyndSunday, February 01, 2009 4:33:00 PM

    Thank you Sandy! I just duplicate the original layer 2 or 3 times, apply a few different options, depending on the original image. I use Overlay, Soft light, Screen. Then I apply a blur, usually Gausian blur on the darker layer and Lens Blur on the Screen, leaving the original alone. Sometimes I throw in a lighting filter. I basically play around with it until it looks right. I mess with the transparency too. And I move the layers around to see if it changes the look of the shot.

    I also converted them to JPG since it takes up less space (smaller files) and did notice the images deteriorate a little. I start with PNG files. Hope that makes sense!

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  3. cheripyeTuesday, February 03, 2009 5:47:00 PM

    absolutely stunning shot,
    all your sims are so unique and GORGEOUS!

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  4. thewyndTuesday, February 03, 2009 7:58:00 PM

    Thanks Cherie. The camera loves Onyx. And I will admit I like unusual looks, but sometimes it is hard to achieve. I do spend a lot of time in Body Shop.

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  5. S@nMonday, February 09, 2009 8:03:00 PM

    It does make sense!!!
    I also start with PNG and then convert them to JPG, it does makes a difference in the quality!
    Thanks for sharing your tips, you basically just play with the lighting and layers! :D Thanks!!!

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