A Work in Progress: Pull Me Push You



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Pull Me Push You
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Original image


step 1 of 5

First step was to create a duplicate layer of the original image. I flipped this layer using edit > transform > flip horizontal.

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Step 1

step 2 of 5

I applied a mask to the top layer, masking out the head and front legs.

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Step 2

step 3 of 5

There was some show through from the second layer, so I used the clone stamp in the marked area to hide some of the front legs and fill in some gaps of wool.

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Step 3

step 4 of 5

When I was happy with my masking, I applied cloning to random stones to break up any repeated patterns. Last of all I applied a photo filter adjustment layer to give the image some warmth.

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Step 4

step 5 of 5

My first attempt at this image resulted in a 'mirrored' background effect so I had to solve the problem using my masks more effectively and trying a different technique. I am happy with the result.

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Step 5

Final result

Creation of Pull Me Push You: Final Result

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Comments

author says:

Woops! There's a shadow to the left that is out of place. I'll (try to find some time) to fix that and post an modified version. Thx all

(5 years and 3697 days ago)