Refraction
These photos were taken at my cousins wedding 10th November 2007. I wasn’t the official photographer, honestly doesn’t really appeal… I did however enjoy taking some more candid photos during the reception.
The background photo, glass on table was taken while passing some time. The image in the glass is of the Bridesmaids listening intently to the Best Man’s speech. This photo was taken without the flash using my 70-300mm lens (along with a host of other cool shots), in a fairly dark room.
My ISO was 3200 and Aperture 4.0
To put the bridesmaids into the glass & appear as a refraction:
○ Background image is obviously the glass
○ Pasted new layer .. the bridesmaids
○ Set opacity so you can see glass background
○ Select and free transform – warp .. to fit gass
At this point I used the eraser at 11% on the lower section of the image, and then more around the rim of the glass to return the 3D feel.
○ Bridesmaids layer .. Blend mode = Overlay at 88%
Had alot of fun with this one trying to make it look believable.
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Glen Allen
wonderful idea well executed.
Melissa Ellison
very great idea I like it very much!
suefel48
Stunning!!!..
Kuulei2you
Darren, Fabulous job, and you make it all seem so easy! :-)
Lois Romer
cool idea
BigD
Well done with the software editing. That’s using your noodle.
Di Jenkins
So very clever! Thanks for sharing your tricks too! I bet your shots turned out better than the pro’s!
Susan van Zyl
Love it! Love how you explain the process…...I am learning so much, thanx!
Lesley Hill
Stunning job with this shot!
fdgl65
wow, highly creative and so cleverly done :)
Nancy Polanski
It’s a fantastic exercise in Photoplay! Thanks for the step-by-step procedure. I may give it a try one day.
Sheryl Kasper
You are very creative. Wonderful job and thanks for including the directions on how you achieved this effect.
Michelle Whennan
Very clever – like it a lot.
Thank you also for the tech info – look forward to having a play
Periwinkle
How cool is that…party in a wine glass!! Love it.
Kimberly Palmer
Awesome technique you did here…...... amazing!
tazzytiger
glad to see we never stoip learning and trying new things. Congrats Darren
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Yool
Very cleaverly done Darren ….love it!
Blair Wainman
Very creative composition! Well done, Darren!
Autismmom
very cool!
mikej
Totally awesome capture! Never thought of this. How very cool!
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speachless You are awesome.
Heather Nel
fabulous … true genius with the lens
kneeknee
this isa wonderful pic
Jodie Carruthers
What a clever idea! That’s brilliant : )
Zoraida Pesante
Great Work! Excellent!