First attempt at PS, C&C?

[crimbfighter]

I have no real training on Photoshop, but have played around a little. I have several years of experience with different CAD programs from my days as a Tool & Die Maker, which I think helps a little, but not much. This was my first real attempt at improving upon a photo. The first is the original, and the second is my edited version. Any suggestions on how I did/what I could do differently? Feel free to edit!

P.S. Can anyone recommend a good book for dummies on Photoshop?

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Thanks much!

 

[Kofman13]

i love number one, i could have cropped it where the curve starts but thats just my preference

 

[stev]

I perfer the original one.

 

[crimbfighter]

Hmmm, guess it's back to the drawing board... Thanks for the input, though

 

[dak1b]

i like the original one more. i like how you can see where the curve begins. gives your eye more running to do.

 

[Robin Usagani]

photoshop for dummy? YOUTUBE! Seriously! do a search for each tool you see on your screen.. for example "photoshop magic wand", "photoshop pen tool", "photoshop make boobs big" LOL.. Also you need to check out adobetv.

 

[crimbfighter]

Thanks for the tips. Especially with YouTube, I never would have thought of that one! I think I went at this photo from the wrong direction. I made up my mind first that I wanted to convert something to black and white, then I went on a treck to find the best shot to fill that desire. As a result I think I tried to induce something in to the picture that just wasn't there. I guess at my level, I need to start with the picture in front of me and see what I can do with it rather than working backwards from the end result I have in my mind. I think I'm many photo shoots away from developing that level of foresight.

 

[o hey tyler]

P.S. Can anyone recommend a good book for dummies on Photoshop?

Thanks much!

I think I may have found what you're looking for.

 

[AlexL]

dude, the color on the original was so good. I don't think you want it to be B&W!

 

[crimbfighter]

P.S. Can anyone recommend a good book for dummies on Photoshop?

Thanks much!

I think I may have found what you're looking for.

Touche...

 

[lunaaa]

i prefer the original one,i like the idea too.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

P.S. Can anyone recommend a good book for dummies on Photoshop?

Thanks much!

I think I may have found what you're looking for.

Touche...

Yep yep!+1

 

[burstintoflame81]

I agree, first one had better color, and the crop completely ruined it. Just because you CAN photoshop a picture, doesn't always mean you SHOULD. I would definately try youtube though, and some books at your library, depending which version you have.