Through a window...

Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 10 October 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

On one of our Am3 friend's blog was a very impressive collage that was from an action downloaded for PS. I can't remember whose blog that was but thank you because I really LOVE this action. I could do this process myself but this action saves me TIME!!! It was designed Panos Efstathiadis and if you copy and paste this address you too can have this action....http://www.panosfx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=26

Our friend Dimitrios has suggested another theme!! I've posted his message here so that we may all share in this great idea!!

Dimitrios says:

Ok my am3 friends
YOU HAVE Asked for it. A new theme for your talents to be put into action.
Wall graffiti always fascinated me. A strong message is given, an art is produced for all to enjoy free of charge or maybe it can be ugly.
So go out , look around, small or big does not matter, find the graffiti that impresses you, photograph it and show to the am3-world this great form of expression or dislike if you think it does so.
Please post your contribution with the title
GRAFFITI DAYs
on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 NOVEMBER 2007.
ADVERTISE the idea to as many of your am3 friends as possible.
Best photo-regards,
DIMITRIOS

You can view my gallery of images and calendar for sale at: cute but stupid . I'm slowly adding more to the site and if there is something in my portfolio you would like to purchase but is not available on my site just contact me and I'll make it available.

I appreciate all visits and comments and thank you always... ;-)

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Comments (24)

Lost Valley View from Kamloops, Canada

Beautiful Amy really beautiful!! I like this processing. It does give the sense of a window!

10 Oct 2007 5:13am

@Lost Valley View: Thank you so much LV!! ....come back soon...

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Cool processing!

10 Oct 2007 6:07am

@Zing: It is a cool trick, eh?!! Thanks, Zing!

e. from Washington DC, United States

Wow, really neat processing effect. This is great!

10 Oct 2007 6:50am

@e.: Thanks e.!! I really like the effect, too.... ;-)

kaushal from Netherlands

Interesting effect!

10 Oct 2007 7:17am

@kaushal: It is so interesting. With the right image it can be so great. Thanks, Kaushal!! Loved your post today!

hans from Austria

great work
hans

10 Oct 2007 8:18am

@hans: Thanks ;-)

Nobody from Here and There, United States

Canadian Amy , this is the POLICE, come OUT with you CAMERA UNLOADED !!! Step away from the COMPUTER and GET DOWN on the FLOOR !!! WE have your pixels SURROUNDED !!! ...... LOL....... SUPER DUPER processing here Amy ......man you people on here have such wonderful toys to do some pretty FABULOUS things to your WONDERFUL photos !! I guess I am going to have to step up my game now ! GEEZ !! ....lol....

Have a great day A-migo ;o)

10 Oct 2007 9:22am

@Nobody: You are such a delight Rob!! I could just hug you for your enthusiasm!!! (and incredible sense of humour!!) Thanks so very very much!!

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

It is so cool! I like it1

10 Oct 2007 9:58am

@Stunner: Thanks Stunner!!! I really do like this effect... hope I don't overuse it! ;-)

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

Thats neat and cool, I must try it myself. I used to have a programme to do the same thing, but it was for creating prints ready to dye-sublimate onto ceramic tiles. You chose a top image to use with it too, the subject matter suits the action perfectly.

10 Oct 2007 10:00am

@Richard_Irwin: Thank you Richard!! I have to admit that I do really like this one, too. I was so happy that Amir had the info to get this action as it does just take way too long to do!!

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Hey girly!
Very cool processing...and well done.

10 Oct 2007 11:01am

@Jen: It is cool!!! Really loved your experiment today... !!!!
Thanks my dahling!!!

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Incredible image work! Could be the cover of your photo book in the making.

10 Oct 2007 12:11pm

@Viewfinder: THAT is such a sweet thing to say... Thank you so much Viewfinder!! And I really loved your post today!!

Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Ah, now I understand what you were talking about. Cool! I'd like to do something like that, but for real - so you end up with a giant sized wall mural!

10 Oct 2007 2:44pm

@Roberta: Now that WOULD be cool!!

Amir from ?, Iran

It was me who presented it. You have done a great job and chosen a nice photo for the purpose.

10 Oct 2007 3:24pm

@Amir: Amir!!! You know, I thought it was you but didn't want to say it was if it wasn't... does that make sense?! LOL I am soooo glad I saw this on your blog because I sooooo love how much time it saves me. Sometimes "labour of love" is a misnomer for projects like this. And it did turn out quite nice, too... Thanks!!

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

That is so cool! BTW, I have a few really good garitti items from San Francisco. Those folks really know how to do it.

10 Oct 2007 3:47pm

@MontereyJohn: In little ol' Rocky Mountain House (pop. 7300) there isn't much for graffiti but I do have an interesting option that I'm going to post... I hope.. Thanks John!!

Ale Triskele from Torino, Italy

Ciao!..cool composition and great color! bravissimo!

10 Oct 2007 4:13pm

@Ale Triskele: Thank you so much!! ;-)

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Excellent!!!

10 Oct 2007 10:08pm

@Craiger: Thanks Craig!! Great to see you back... ;-)

lissa from New York, United States

These leaves are perfect for this style. I might even try the action as well.

10 Oct 2007 10:34pm

@lissa: Thanks lissa!! It is a fun process to do!!

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Very nice effect indeed!

10 Oct 2007 10:43pm

@Reza: Thanks Reza!

Dave MacIntyre from Toronto, Canada

Now that is cool!!

11 Oct 2007 5:23am

@Dave MacIntyre: It is such a cool action!! There will be more... ;-)

Bron from Canberra, Australia

Wow! I like this. Does this action work in PS Elements amy? Bron

11 Oct 2007 9:49am

@Bron: Hey Bron!! Thanks bunches!! Glad you like it.. it is a cool effect.

I don't know if it works in Elements... but I'm thinking it won't as there are some functions that are in CS2 that you can't do in Elements. Does Elements have an actions palette? If it does then you may be able to use this action. But I'm not sure if you can drag one image onto another in Elements... that's really necessary for this effect.

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

very impressive work amy I like it

11 Oct 2007 4:29pm

@yiannis krikis: Thank you so much yiannis!! We're crossing paths yiannis... I respond to your comment to come back and find a new one... so High Five across the waters, eh?!!

Markus from Reading, United Kingdom

Incredibly nice work, amy!

11 Oct 2007 10:00pm

@Markus: Thanks Markus!!

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

yo cutes--great jobbie on this image--very cool effect--ace result
billy's used a similar effect from paint.net--here's an example..
same method all automatic--billycheapskate...http://bronzebilly.aminus3.com/image/2007-04-19.html

11 Oct 2007 10:51pm

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

sorry pal this time...http://bronzebilly.aminus3.com/image/2007-04-19.html

11 Oct 2007 10:53pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: I remember this one and it was so GREAT!! I'll be playing more with this action 'cuz it's just too cool!!! Thanks billybuddy!

Sashimi Bhoy from Adelaide, City of Churches, Australia

Wowsers! This is something I could definitely get into, particularly with some of the more abstract images that require a bit of...umm...hmm...thought, yes that's the word I'm looking for.

Maybe we can organise a 'What The Heck Is That?' scenario with interested parties posting one photo a week devoted to using this style. It is a thought on the rotisserie (sp?) of time.

15 Oct 2007 4:55am

@Sashimi Bhoy: That's a pretty interesting idea... I think you should run with that, Sash. This technique/action is so cool. I will be posting more of these. Thanks, my man!!! Still waiting to hear if I won the trip to Mars, tho'... ;-)

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