My fantasy image.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

This is the first time I've attempted combining images to create what would be a perfect scene for me.

It's a combination of comet Lovejoy from Dec 2011 a sunset shot after a storm and my 18mm widefield of the milky way.

I'm happy with this image for a first attempt.

Cheers,

Justin

[Larryp]

That's excellent, Justin-I love it!

[rogerg]

nice :)

[el_draco]

Three slugs of Drambuie and I can see that anytime... :-)

[Astroman]

Nice one Justin!

[kinetic]

That is lovely Justin.

can you tell me how you did the blend?

Steve

[dutch2]

Excellent job, I'd be rapt if I could do a combo like this.
Well done.

[ourkind]

Love it!

[MortonH]

Really nice but my brain is struggling a bit with the red foreground. Maybe if you added Mars the size of the full moon it would explain the red glow :P

I am particularly impressed by how you've blended the comet over the Milky Way. :)

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Laurie!



Thanks Roger!



Yep, nothing like a wee dram!!



Thanks Andrew!



Thanks Steve!

I used Louie Atalasidis tutorial on masking, thanks Louie!:thumbsup:.

http://www.atalas.net/masks-for-photoshop

There are probably other ways to do it but this worked well.



Thanks Ingrid!



Thanks Carlos!



Thanks Morton!

There's a reason for the foreground having a red tinge, it's a sunset shot after a storm.

See image.

As I said, fantasy image reflects my taste.

Cheers,

Justin.

[MortonH]

That sunset shot is great too! :thumbsup:

[astronobob]

Dig it Justin, that is really coool :thumbsup:
I did similar with a former boss and his energy saving hot water heaters with a lightning shot, saving elect, but he didnt like his body, so i put his head on Arni, Lol , ,
I should try something more serious like yours, very inpiring result Justin:thumbsup:

[Ross G]

Hey Justin...show your wild side!

A beautiful photo.

Great concept. Great composition. Great colours.

Shows us more.

Ross.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

cool Bob and thanks!

Your boss would have to be happy with that body.



Thanks Ross!

Actually you were the inspiration, after seeing your compositions.

Cheers,

Justin.

[kinetic]

Thanks Justin!
I had a play with PaintShopPro myself, trying to translate Louie's great tutorial
(big fan of your stuff btw Atalas!)
PSP doesn't quite handle layers and masks exactly like PS. :(
I will have a go on my daughter's computer, that has PS, thanks
Justin!

Steve

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi Steve,

Look forward to your results.

Cheers,

Justin.