Photoshop contest - lake scene

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The main challenge was to mask the waterfalls and to create a displacement map for the water with ripples.

reaprevenge [lvl 12] [vp 1000] [ 213]:

A strong piece of work, hope to see this in the top 5
(169 days ago)

stofvinger [lvl 17] [vp 1000] [ 68]:

Looks very good and thanks for the SBS. I learned something from it.
(169 days ago)

Giulia [lvl 8] [vp 396] [ 16]:

it's magic!
(169 days ago)

CMYK 46 [lvl 20] [vp 1000] [ 44]:

Impressive work indeed...
(And yes, the SBS is far better than most...thanks for that too).
(169 days ago)

aheman [lvl 11] [vp 172] [ 0]:

I like the colors esp..nice touch w waterfall n ripple Rock @waterfall looks cutout, change another 1 if possible
(169 days ago)

TaniaD [lvl 21] [vp 1000] [ 43]:

too cute
(169 days ago)

sebas1 [lvl 12] [vp 195] [ 7]:

wonderful work!
(169 days ago)

Claudiolky [lvl 41] [vp 1000] [ 90]:

awesome
(169 days ago)

ruppelman3 [lvl 22] [vp 1000] [ 39]:

a beauty
(169 days ago)

giallo86 [lvl 19] [vp 1000] [ 293]:

very nice atmosphere
(169 days ago)

beaneze [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 586]:

very nice
(167 days ago)

solkee [lvl 25] [vp 2000] [ 818]:

Nice work, I love the colors.
(166 days ago)

marmee54 [lvl 13] [vp 1000] [ 73]:

Lovely work...
(166 days ago)

AngelBeastFX [lvl 5] [vp 519] [ 21]:

Colors are wonderful. Wish I could go there.
(165 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

congratulations!
(165 days ago)

laulei [lvl 26] [vp 1000] [ 126]:

Congratulations, beautiful entry.
(165 days ago)

khingkhing [lvl 34] [vp 1000] [ 12]:

congrats
(165 days ago)

step 1	step 2	step 3	step 4	step 5
step 6	step 7	step 8	step 9	step 10
step 11	step 12	step 13

sources used for this entry:

• 1: waterfall1
• 2: waterfall2
• 3: stones
• 4: mossy stones
• 5: sky

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final score: 70.2 %

votes placed: 341

submitted: 169 days ago

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A man seeks revenge on the king who murdered his family.along the way he meets a witch who claims she can help him in his quest because the king also killed her sister's in front of her.

I like little stories with my manips =),All stock used with permission,Please check the SBS I've submitted to see how this was created from the original.

Comments and Critique are welcome!

rijkjavik [lvl 23] [vp 1000] [ 167]:

very nice
(170 days ago)

CMYK 46 [lvl 20] [vp 1000] [ 44]:

Not much source here...highlights on castle opposite from light source...
(170 days ago)

robvdn [lvl 17] [vp 2000] [ 234]:

good job, very good and original! maybe you can tune down the white in the witch? Give it a more brownish colour?
(170 days ago)

madamemonty [lvl 16] [vp 2000] [ 828]:

Nice image, I agree with robvdn the white on the witch is too bright. Your source links for the witch and barbarian are not working.
(170 days ago)

author:

cmyk46 the castle is MEANT to be dark,the ps action colors make it that way. Thank you madamemontythe links work now and I'll try to tone down the witch her dress is to white O_o.
(170 days ago)

CMYK 46 [lvl 20] [vp 1000] [ 44]:

My point was that if you just flipped the castle, it would match the light source...it'd still be dark, but on the correct side...
(170 days ago)

lordymail [lvl 16] [vp 1000] [ 53]:

it's a wonderful image I really like it, lovely colors, but unfortunetly in the final result the source is invisible...
(170 days ago)

lordymail [lvl 16] [vp 1000] [ 53]:

he ment to flip the castle not the whole image
(170 days ago)

author:

Hope that's better now.
(170 days ago)

lordymail [lvl 16] [vp 1000] [ 53]:

the shadow of the witch is on the other rock
(170 days ago)

author:

I'm not changing it anymore,PST members you decide whether you like it or not,Because I like it,and unfortunately I'm NOT changing it anymore so it's your decision.
(170 days ago)

lordymail [lvl 16] [vp 1000] [ 53]:

I told you I like it the way it was and it is now don't change it it's good the way you made it!
(170 days ago)

author:

@_@ everybody confuses MEEEEEEEEE
(170 days ago)

lordymail [lvl 16] [vp 1000] [ 53]:

don't listen to everybody, be yourself and don't let yourself to be influenced...
(170 days ago)

author:

True D:
(170 days ago)

Claudiolky [lvl 41] [vp 1000] [ 90]:

the light at the castle is wrong!!!! think about the light direction at the sky.... and is very difficult to recognize the PST source without the SBS.....

The light at the back of the man is wrong and the nun too.....

You need to restart and think about the light.. excuse me but now is a great mess of lights!


(170 days ago)

freejay [lvl 31] [vp 1000] [ 240]:

Great colors.......the light source on the foreground is opossite to the background....also the white on the witch is way too bright. Its up to you if you want to listen to experienced choppers comments and take them constructively or not. If you are not sure, then try looking at the commenters own work....thats a good indication whether you should take their advice or not..

(170 days ago)

author:

Look people,I know the light isn't all that great and it's been addressed as so,I don't NEED MORE COMMENTS ON THE LIGHTING,stop being negative,if one person has already said it,it doesn't need to be said again,comment or don't it's your choice. Either you like it or you don't you don't have to vote for me there's plenty of other people here.This piece isnt meant to be the greatest of all time it's a submission of my imagination and in my imagination,there are bright colors and scenery like I said you either like it or NOT and if you have something negative to say don't comment at all.
(170 days ago)

wazowski [lvl 15] [vp 2000] [ 232]:

Well, I like the colors for sure. It adds sth to the type of image. I barely dare to say (afraid that the author will get a nervous breakdown) but in CASE you feel like changing sth after all, then reconsider the place where the guy's standing. Right now he seems to stand on his toes (especially his right foot), because according to the shadow the stone goes down (vertical), so in fact he couldnt stand there like that...For the rest, well done! (I'm pretty sure for the next entry, the author will skip the last sentence from the author's description )
(170 days ago)

author:

I believe I will,Some pieces that people submit are fine as is,it's the fact that it doesn't fit OTHER people's desire how does that make someone an artist if they have to change what they think is a great piece? >_>
(170 days ago)

adriansin88 [lvl 10] [vp 1000] [ 26]:

Eww... NO NEED TO ARGUE !! hehehe... Nice idea
(170 days ago)

Emma81 [lvl 8] [vp 1000] [ 167]:

You said "...critique are welcome".
(170 days ago)

author:

I may have said critique is welcome,but it doesn't mean I won't ask why or state my opinion on it >.>
(170 days ago)

lycra [lvl 5] [vp 159] [ 0]:

well wont tell anything only one thing it looks nice but the light part?
(169 days ago)

maoroko [lvl 8] [vp 0] [ 14]:

the light....ahmm ok..this is well done, just save this one no more undo,
(169 days ago)

k_vohsen [lvl 10] [vp 1000] [ 118]:

great concept- and best of luck author
(169 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

agree with Emma - you asked for everyone's opinion - you've got it. Sometimes we don't read other comments before leaving ours so you have to read same criticism over and over again. Make comments private if they hurt you or change entry description 'I've done my best, no criticism please' instead of asking for it. Nice entry, nice mood, lovely colors.

And hey, could you please introduce me to this gorgeous guy?
(169 days ago)

ruppelman3 [lvl 22] [vp 1000] [ 39]:

You make a great job, love it, and let it like that, is your personal touch
(169 days ago)

author:

LOL If I knew him personally I'd introduce you to him and I will make the comments private,if they hurt I would've deleted the submission O_o
(169 days ago)

Reddwarf16 [lvl 14] [vp 14] [ 0]:

Love the feel and the story. One thing is bugging me though and I think the witch seems too large compared to the warrior. I know she's on a ledge but it seems the warrior should still be more imposing. Nice job.
(169 days ago)

gopankarichal [lvl 23] [vp 1000] [ 32]:

I like this entry. There are some lighting problems(technically), but still the entry is one of the best and beautiful in this contest.
(169 days ago)

nisha.gandhi [lvl 5] [vp 1000] [ 115]:

nice job....
(166 days ago)

AngelBeastFX [lvl 5] [vp 519] [ 21]:

My kind of picture
(165 days ago)

k_vohsen [lvl 10] [vp 1000] [ 118]:

congrats!!
(165 days ago)

Emma81 [lvl 8] [vp 1000] [ 167]:

Congrats
(165 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

congratulations
(165 days ago)

author:

W0000 thanks everyone 2nd place *jumps* Thanks for all the criticism and whatnot I will take it into consideration on my next work =D
(165 days ago)

step 1	step 2	step 3	step 4	step 5
step 6	step 7	step 8	step 9

sources used for this entry:

• 1: The witch(Tasa)
• 2: The Barbarian(Mjranum)
• 3: The Castle(iainvenn)
• 4: The Boulders(micromoth)
• 5: The Birds(tangerinie)
• 6: The Sky(anamu)

final score: 67.2 %

votes placed: 441

submitted: 170 days ago

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source 1 - brtsergio

source 2 - rowan72

giallo86 [lvl 19] [vp 1000] [ 293]:

eheh smart and well done!!
(175 days ago)

hyperorbit [lvl 35] [vp 1000] [ 696]:

And someone else got one of him getting the loch ness monster. Unheard of.
(175 days ago)

CMYK 46 [lvl 20] [vp 1000] [ 44]:

Better than him getting you, eh? (I think he'd be making some ripples...)
(175 days ago)

piko100 [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

Good job with the black and white.
(175 days ago)

author:

Now with the ripples/waves as you can see at the SBS 5... sometimes little detail makes a big difference . I made the waves using burn / dodge tools and
blending options
(175 days ago)

adriansin88 [lvl 10] [vp 1000] [ 26]:

Very nice work with the waves...
(175 days ago)

crmhpfan [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

Very clever idea...
(175 days ago)

unkskitty [lvl 12] [vp 1000] [ 29]:

Nice idea. Nessie's reflection could use some work. Use the mountain reflection for guidence. Nice job!
(174 days ago)

rijkjavik [lvl 23] [vp 1000] [ 167]:

great
(174 days ago)

TaniaD [lvl 21] [vp 1000] [ 43]:

good job and idea!
(174 days ago)

marmee54 [lvl 13] [vp 1000] [ 73]:

...very original...super work Author
(173 days ago)

darkshellie23 [lvl 7] [vp 10] [ 0]:

good idea
(173 days ago)

Kampanita [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

I like this one the most. Great job with the ripples/waves!
(173 days ago)

yamahaR6 [lvl 3] [vp 0] [ 0]:

The dream off every photographer. But the mountains reflect on the water, and Nessy doesn't :S
(172 days ago)

MJCP [lvl 10] [vp 1000] [ 4]:

High score from me, i would say you were there.
Now run for your life!!!

(171 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

top entry
(171 days ago)

khingkhing [lvl 34] [vp 1000] [ 12]:

u r dame good in these kind of worked.. these is so cool
(171 days ago)

AngelBeastFX [lvl 5] [vp 519] [ 21]:

Great idea and Great job.
(171 days ago)

vickydbz [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

lols... nice!!! ^^
(171 days ago)

Arlo [lvl 13] [vp 2000] [ 206]:

Yep, Nessie does need some reflection, but great job on the rest.

Nice revision on the reflection.
(170 days ago)

author:

now with the reflection improved.

But, due the mountain reflection(dark part), the Nessie reflection must be like I made( not to strong). Pay attention at the reflection from the neck (appears more due the high)....
(170 days ago)

reaprevenge [lvl 12] [vp 1000] [ 213]:

kodak moment!!!!
(169 days ago)

robvdn [lvl 17] [vp 2000] [ 234]:

just wondering who's got Nessy, the guy on the image absolutely didn't he missed his chance
(166 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

I expected it to get better place, congratulations anyway!
(165 days ago)

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step 4

step 5

sources used for this entry:

• 1: source1
• 2: source2

final score: 62.7 %

votes placed: 453

submitted: 175 days ago

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thx to schweizer for the source1

CMYK 46 [lvl 20] [vp 1000] [ 44]:

Looks good...maybe you can teach me a few of your masking secrets
(171 days ago)

FairyGardens [lvl 15] [vp 1000] [ 97]:

really nice
(171 days ago)

author:

CMYK - please take a look at the source1 . I did my best masking the tree.
(171 days ago)

khingkhing [lvl 34] [vp 1000] [ 12]:

this is wowzer..great worked master
(171 days ago)

vickydbz [lvl 1] [vp 0] [ 0]:

nicely done!!
(171 days ago)

freejay [lvl 31] [vp 1000] [ 240]:

Good work, well done
(170 days ago)

giallo86 [lvl 19] [vp 1000] [ 293]:

very precise
(170 days ago)

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