Original image
step 1 of 19
Mask the "marble"
step 2 of 19
Apply gradient map
step 3 of 19
Apply Gaussian blur to main background
step 4 of 19
Mask the birdbath-turned-garden-stand using pen tool
step 5 of 19
Mask a second layer of just the front of the bowl to sit atop the gazing ball
step 6 of 19
Choose a chunk of grass from the original birdbath image to create a transition
step 7 of 19
Duplicate the grass section 3 times, merge all to create one new layer. Adjust perspective. Duplicate layer after resizing. Apply Gaussian blur to top layer, then mask to transition depth of blur
step 8 of 19
step 9 of 19
Drop in second scene in general area to create reflection for gazing ball
step 10 of 19
Liquify using "bloat" tool to create the sphere shape
step 11 of 19
Using "marble" shape as a guide, trim the bloated park scene to size.
step 12 of 19
Add extra shine with "fuzzball" brush and white paint on separate layer. On another layer on top, add a sparkle.
step 13 of 19
Duplicate top edge of front of birdbath/stand with pen tool. Warp to create reflection.
step 14 of 19
Again using the "marble" as the guide, trim the reflection, turn down opacity.
step 15 of 19
Brought marble and gradient map layers to top, turned down opacity.
Added layers of shadow and adjustment layers for hue and saturation, and experimented with blending modes along the way.
Blurred all edges of objects to blend into scene.
Added layers of shadow and adjustment layers for hue and saturation, and experimented with blending modes along the way.
Blurred all edges of objects to blend into scene.
step 16 of 19
UPDATE:
Wanted to refine the reflection to include some of the immediate rock edge below the stand. Cur lower portion of "birdbath" image and pasted into main image.
Wanted to refine the reflection to include some of the immediate rock edge below the stand. Cur lower portion of "birdbath" image and pasted into main image.
step 17 of 19
Adjusted size and orientation to match a mirror image
step 18 of 19
step 19 of 19
Soft erased harsh grass line to blend. Using "marble" shape as guide, trim away rest of the excess.
Final result
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