First Elements 8 attempt!

[pbrr1der]

This was my first attempt at photoshop of a picture of my degree that I just got. Let me know what you think

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Thanks for lookin!

 

[pbelarge]

The degree is better, but the grass is kind of dark.

Also practice some and clone the grass from the frame of your degree.

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

The degree is better, but the grass is kind of dark.

I agree...

As an example...

Using Gimp, I adjusted the levels and enhanced the color to get this result:

 

[pbelarge]

Now take the grass from Busrideer and the degree from the OP and the result will be a nice shot...Oh, don't forget to cut the grass.

 

[pbrr1der]

I purposely cut back on the saturation to bring out the subject, which I kind of like. To me the actual certificate really pops. But I didn't try editing it with more saturation, which would probably look really good. I think adjusting the curves was what brought out the degree, i don't remember.

It is amazing how much better you can make a basic boring photo look soo good! I'm excited to learn more, the program is soo big though.

 

[Retro_10s]

It is amazing how much better you can make a basic boring photo look soo good

True - but it's nothing compared to the feeling of taking a Good photo that doesn't need editing in the first place. nothing compared.

 

[pbrr1der]

It is amazing how much better you can make a basic boring photo look soo good

True - but it's nothing compared to the feeling of taking a Good photo that doesn't need editing in the first place. nothing compared.

I agree 100%