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EarlThorfinn
02-04-2006, 10:48 PM
I'd really like to make my photos more interesting and arty, so I've given the b&w soft-focus thing a go: http://www.davegifford.co.uk/index.php?showimage=50

What do you think & do you have tips for refining my technique?

I used Paint Shop Pro 9's built in tools, using a combination of dodge & burn, contrast enhancement, clarify, H/M/S, soft focus and colourise (to give a hint of sepia). The centre was left sharp by using layers and the eraser tool.

Do you use different filters? And have you benefited from any books / online tutorials, or simply learnt through trial and error?

Cheers,
David

eon
02-05-2006, 08:51 PM
There are tutorials how to make the soft glows aroumd your subjects. I don't have an example. If I find one I will post it here ;).