Maaaam ...

richiedean

Maaaam ...

A compilation of 7 images, mainly from the stunning area around Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National park, Wales, UK.
I thought that I’d try and tug at a few emotions with this one …..... when out walking you always hear the lambs calling thier mums when they manage to wander off and get seperated ….....

Software ~ Adobe Photoshop CS3

Tutorial for the DigitalArt Compilations group

I opened the seven images that I intended using.
I chose my background image.
Using the lasso tool, I selected an area off another image and then dragged it onto the background layer using the move tool.
Once it was in position I then added a layer mask to it, after selecting a soft brush and picking black I brushed out any unwanted areas of the dragged image.
I repeated the process with the remaining images.
Everytime you drag an image on, photoshop creates a new layer and to ensure each image tied in, I adjusted the levels for every one.
Once I had all of the components in place, I merged all visible layers.
I then duplicated the layer.
Now it was time for the dodging, burning, curves, unsharp mask and render filter.
Finally merge visible layers and save .
Copyright 2008 Richie Dean

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Maaaam ... by richiedean
Maaaam ... by richiedean
  • joak

    joak

    ya cruel bugger ye might o found an image wi a wee bridge oan it for the wee lamb!

  • richiedean replied

    Ha ha, I couldnt do that joak …. I’d have to rename it to stampede …. !!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    Lol!! This is superbly done Richie :-))

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sylvia … love this place, gives me endless inspiration …. :))

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Wonderful image- bravo x

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Anita … :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Consider the emotions tugged :)

  • richiedean replied

    oooo, I’m glad it worked Mel, thanks … :))

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    Beautiful Richie…Snowdonia is a lovely place…

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Janis, so glad you have experienced it, I particularly like Beddgelert and surrounding area, it’s a mecca for hikers and mountain walkers, with 14 peaks above 3000ft just down the road, I find it difficult to keep away, in fact, I’ve spent quite a few weekends there over the past few months !! Thank you …. :))

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    beautifully well done, what a fantastic compilation, looks like a really good painting, so very well done you. hugsxxx

  • richiedean replied

    Hello hilary, thank you very much, glad you like it :))

  • frogster

    frogster

    Wonderful image Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Hey cheers Larry !!

  • WhartonWizard

    WhartonWizard

    its a work of art, very much like a painting, very good work !

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks a lot WW !!

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Yep definitely worked for me too! Fantastic top notch image

  • richiedean replied

    That’s good Chrissy, I want to get those Ahhh’s going …... :))
    Thank you …..

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    Tis easy. Get the young lamb to do the RB jig across the rocks – I’ll show him how!

    Nicely pieced together Richie – You appear to be seeking more and more images for inspiration and I would just love to sit and watch you put one of these together.

  • richiedean replied

    Ha, that lamb is considerably smaller than you and the water is usually just a trickle at that point, but due to the low cloud scraping the mountain tops, it became a raging torrent and I would pay good money to see you do the RB jig across it ….....
    Looks like I’ll have to compile a tutorial DVD …... cheers Stuart ..

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    I think this image is one that says it without words.. And with true art.. Great work Richie..
    Chuck..

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Chuck, appreciate your words there mate …....

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    I have some wonderful memories of Snowdonia, but thankfully not of stranded sheep! But great story built here…breaks my heart!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Louise …. I’m surprised by how far people have travelled to see my little speck of the world ….. :))

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    Harsh, yet beautiful. That poor little lamb! The countryside is gorgeous where you live, i’m jealous. :)

  • richiedean replied

    I wouldnt worry too much Lynn …. it’s only pretend …...
    Thank you ….. :))

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful image and scenic, very well done.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    beautifully done

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Looks like a painting. It’s so soft and beautiful. Great comp too.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Teresa, that’s the effect I try to aim for …... :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Stuart is right Richie, the RB jig will save him for sure, if not i will have him for sunday dinner :)
    A masterpiece from you yet again my friend.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Michael …... mint sauce ?

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Mel is right..consider the emotions tugged :) beautifully done Richie

  • richiedean replied

    I love affecting people ….... thank you Jacky :))

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    I love everything, it’s brilliant the way you have put it together in such an effective way it doesn’t look contrived at all and the autumnal colors are fantastic…...mastercraftsman!

  • richiedean replied

    Well you’ve got me floating round the room here Jacqueline, great praise indeed …... thank you :))

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Just beautiful countryside wonderful shot!

  • richiedean replied

    It is a special place Tracy, thank you :))

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Absolutely beautiful…magical work…..love it….

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Tracey, so glad you like it …. :))

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautiful work.

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Your work is unmistakable, this is simply beautiful.

    Wales was never like this when I visited lol …. and I have many times – looks like I’ll just have to return with a new eye ;)

  • richiedean replied

    Yes come back Ann, you might spot a richie dean landscape !!!

    Thank you very much …. :))

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Lovely compilation, it’s really worked brilliantly.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Alice, it only took me about 4 hours ….... :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Of course Richie, you can’t have lamb without mint sauce, roast tetties and veg and a little gravy mmmm :)

  • richiedean replied

    Starters ?

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Wonderful capture

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks Antanas !!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    I am a prawn cocktail fan, then for dessert it must be either sticky toffee pud or rhubarb crumble with custard LOL

  • richiedean replied

    Cripes Michael, you like your grub dont you ….. I’d be full after the prawns, lol …..

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    You need plenty grub to be able to throw trees around all day, well when i say all day , you have to take time off for lunch and morning break and time off for photographing bugs and fungi, not forgetting the views from work that Stuart really loves me taking to remind him what the countriside looks like compared to the carpark where he works LOL

  • richiedean replied

    I see what you mean, you must expend a lot of energy in that hour of frantic tree throwing …....

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Nearer 30 minutes but i am glad you recognise hard work LOL

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Excellent in every respect

  • richiedean replied

    your comment makes it all worthwhile, thank you …... :))

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    severn images this is genius mate

  • goanna

    goanna

    Haha, I agree with Joak :-))
    Where’s the wee bridge so the poor wee lamb doesnae have tae get wet?

  • richiedean replied

    well goanna, I thought I’d try an create a wee bit o drama here …. so a wee bridge woudnae do it fa me …. am I right ?? ......

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful work!

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    Great compilation and storyline.

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    fantastic work !

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    love it love it love it !! :)

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Excellent work in all aspects. I love the concept and composition.

  • goanna

    goanna

    ach, true and you’ve got me there – tha poor wee lamb needs drama!
    Ah, weel, the crow’sll gather soon enough!
    And sure it’s a harsh old world and beautiful too that you’re showing us!
    Falls about laughing at my poor attempt to put on an accent…I’m an Aussie, what would I know about accents?
    Great job and I appreciate the effort that goes into these digital collages! :-))

  • richiedean replied

    You had me fooled goanna, I thought you were from the Highlands ….. :)) Thanks …

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Inspirational richie! Love your work :)

  • richiedean replied

    I’m happy to hear this inspires you Holly, it’s very encouraging ….. thank you very much :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful work richie ..aw… that poor little baa lamb – teehee – you are sooo good at this!!
    ding
    ;)))

  • richiedean replied

    .... even more encouragement …... so glad you gimme that ding … :))

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    masterful and such emotion!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    super work

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Lovely atmosphere! And seamlessly done!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    I had missed this one Richie – now I understand your latest upload! Wonderful story-teller shot!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Wow…. 7 images! You’ve brought them together so well!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Rosemary ….. much appreciated :))

  • adgray

    adgray

    Gawd they’ve been separated for a month??? the lamb’d be dead by now! lol

    Gorgeous image tho! ♥
    Bravo! ☼

  • richiedean replied

    It just took a while to upload the other image that’s all adg …...
    thank you …... :))

  • redrosedigital

    redrosedigital

    You are brilliant at this! Each of your works of art, including this one, looks absolutely seamless. The painterly effect is an added bonus.

  • richiedean replied

    Hey thanks Rosanne, your comments are very much appreciated and encouraging …... :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Joak’s comment is hilarious!! This is a beautiful composite!!

  • richiedean replied

    Yes, I had to chuckle when I read joak’s comment …...
    Thank you Sharon :))

  • DaveBassett

    DaveBassett

    Absolutely superb art work. I thought it was a painting at first – excellent processing.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Dave, if I could paint like this I’d be a better artist than I am at the moment … !!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    fabulous art work really lovely and yes it’s tugging at the heart strings!!

  • richiedean replied

    Glad its doing its job Pamela, thanks …............ :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations Richie on your feature in Dimensions

  • richiedean replied

    Wow Sharon, I’m honoured, you’re very nice to me, thank you very much …............. :))

  • franticflagwave

    franticflagwave

    This image so speaks to me, wonderfully composed. Reminds me of the 23rd Psalm

  • richiedean replied

    Its good that you get something from it Barbara, thank you …........ :))

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