Azalea Cluster
by John Boretos
Original Photo
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with the artistically rendered version
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Azaleas Using Photoshop
7 & Artistic Filter
Here is how it was done.
Scan Image into Adobe Photoshop 7.01
Set size to 4”X6”and Resolution to 300 dpi
Adjust Brightness & Contrast via: Image > Adjustments >
Levels
Use slider bar for best highlights, mid-tones and shadows
Adjust Color: Hue/Saturation
Save a Copy and work on the new copy
Clone black spots out of leaves
Emphasize the stamen selecting one with the magnetic lasso
followed by : Edit > Copy > Paste
Place each on a separate stamen location and move them into
place with the move tool as you add them.
Use File > Transform > Rotate to align them in their natural
location.
Reduce all layers to one: Layers > Flatten Image
Select best rendition via:
Image > Adjustments > Variations > Mid-tones set to medium
fine.
The More Magenta choice was selected as being the most
pleasing.
Produce Creative Effect
via: Filter >Artistic > Paint Daubs
Settings: Brush size 14, Sharpness 14, Brush Type Dark Rough
Final Adjustment via: Image > Adjustments > Brightness &
Contrast
Brightness @ +10, Contrast @ +10
Sample green leaves with eyedropper tool to use as a border
Edit > Stroke @ 3-5 pix, Inside, Normal, 100% opacity
Save
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