Lost in the Dinghy and Sandbox

squirrels · Apr 25, 2013

I tried feathering selection and tried blurring the mask but came up with halos around Capt Ron and Mr. Squirrels both ways (which I should have seen coming), then GIMP lost its will and had to get the CTRL ALT DEL.

I think I once saw somewhere how to shrink a selection, so I'll try that before feathering next time and see if it makes a difference once I'm on speaking terms with GIMP again. Or if there is a way to blur or feather in only "in" and not "out."

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Must perfect GIMP skills to meet RonLane's model release requirements!

Josh66 · Apr 25, 2013

I like them as is. Surreal.

ktan7 · May 9, 2013

Pretty cool edits!

squirrels · May 9, 2013

Thanks, I have been having way way too much fun with them. Mr. Squirrels peeks over every now and then, rolls his eyes, and shakes his head.

amolitor · May 9, 2013

These are cute, but I find the compositing somewhat jarring. Have you considered how to make the inserted images more ethereal, or fantastical? I'd consider muting colors, blurring/softening, placing them in the frame translucent, and maybe deliberately askew, like ghosts or dreams lost in the wrong dreamscape, or something.

That's just me, obviously, but perhaps my idea will spark an idea you like.

DarkShadow · May 9, 2013

wow I think there very cool shots..The first I think there heading in to the bermuda triangle turn that dinghy around or be lost forever.

squirrels · May 9, 2013

Thanks guys! Dark Shadow, I love the bermuda triangle comment!

amolitor said:
These are cute, but I find the compositing somewhat jarring. Have you considered how to make the inserted images more ethereal, or fantastical? I'd consider muting colors, blurring/softening, placing them in the frame translucent, and maybe deliberately askew, like ghosts or dreams lost in the wrong dreamscape, or something.

That's just me, obviously, but perhaps my idea will spark an idea you like.

Amolitor, you are right. I've been working on my composites and I'm getting better at selecting and masking but they are still jarring (see http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/general-gallery/326873-ferry.html). I need to practice toning it down a little at least. I'll take another look at ferry, since I still have it out and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the advice!