Slow Going
So… I think I might be crazy.
I want to learn photoshop. I don’t know why, but I do. Oy, I think I’ve actually flipped my lid!
I started out with Photoshop CS4. I haven’t had much time to learn it or even play with it. The other day though hubs was telling me to start with Photoshop Elements. Learn that first and then proceed on. So he loaded PSE8 on my laptop and away we went… but it’s not quite that easy.
I downloaded a few actions to help me out and they are fun to play with, but let’s get serious… How in the heck am I going to learn anything. So I bought a book. A lot of people recommend Scott Kelby so that’s where I went, plus I’ve bought some of his photography books and they are easily read and understandable.
So, in my mission to start learning PSE8 I chose a photo.
Subject A:
Don’t ask me why this is the photo I chose, but, it is. Simple as that.
This wasn’t even taken with my big Nikon, but the Nikon Point and Shoot that we have. My mom took it in Hawaii while we were waiting to go parasailing on our 1st anniversary.
So Here is the photo after I got done playing with it…
I think it looks better… at least we all look like we have a tan, right :).
Here’s a second photo:
And… now edited….
Now, do we think I’ll remember how the heck I did this come tomorrow?
What do you think of this photo, did I do ok? or was the original the better choice?
I think the photoshopped pictures are so much more vivid!! Looks great! xo
The colours in the photoshopped pictures stand out so much more.
Nice work!
Looks like you got the hang of some of those photoshop features!
Both of your altered pics look great!! You did an awesome job!!
LIke the colors in the photoshopped ones . Have fun!
I agree, the second photos look better.
Merry Christmas! 🙂
Looks like you are getting the hang of photo shop. Both have more vivid colors.
Photoshop is so confusing- it isn't too hard if someone sits you down and walks you through it – but otherwise it seems almost impossible at first. I personally love Lightroom- easiest of the three. But have fun and keep trying it nd you will soon be a pro.
I have Elements, and am still learning it. There is alot to it, for sure!
I don't like editing every photo, but some defiantly need a boost here and there. And it can be alot of fun to play with! Did you download PW's actions?