A Work in Progress: Only One Rose



This guide was made for entry:
Only One Rose
In Contest:
rose bud


Original image


step 1 of 9

Start with the image to be manipulated, in this case the rose bud.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 1
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step 2 of 9

Double click on the background layer in the Layers palette, when window pops up rename the layer or just hit enter.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 2

step 3 of 9

In the Filter menu, select Artistic, then Sponge. When the window comes up alter settings for desired result.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 3

step 4 of 9

Once again go to the Filter Menu, select Render, then Lens Filter and play with the settings till you achieve desired result.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 4

step 5 of 9

Select the Text tool and click anywhere on the image. Before you start typing, pick desired font and font colour. Type in your text.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 5

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In the Edit Menu use the Transform tool to Rotate and Scale your text layer and move it where you want it.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 6

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Making sure that the text layer is selected in the Layers palette, select the fx tool at the bottom of the palette. Select Drop Shadow and adjust settings as needed.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 7

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While the fx window is still open, select the Bevel and Emboss and adjust settings.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 8

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The last thing I did was to make sure layer 0 was selected in the Layers palette, then went to the Image Menu, then Brightness/Contrast and adjusted the settings to my satisfaction.

Creation of Only One Rose: Step 9

Final result

Creation of Only One Rose: Final Result

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