Hey, @David_Haynes – Thanks for liking it! And thanks to the power of layers in PS it was very easy to turn a few layers off and grab screenshsots. When I dug up the image from the archives I first thought the “clouds” were from one of my screwball textures from something like a dumpster. Then I saw they were green leaves in the sun from an IR capture (the Super Color filter, which gives part of the visible spectrum).
Then here’s the Topaz Simplify layer with a color tweak (which they have apparently discontinued – there is some sort of thing called that in their “simple” app, but it is nowhere near what the original was).
Then the layers above that are texture that I don’t have named, which also added some color. That gave the final image. Both the texture layers are in Hard Light mode.
Wow, thanks for such detailed information, Diane. So this was just a single image and not two merged together?
Anyway, stunning image and great work figuring this out. Thanks again for your help, Diane.
Yes, a single IR image with the Topaz Simplify filter then a minor texture layer. I was surprised that’s all it was, too – it was only a couple of years ago but I had forgotten about it until I came across it in the dusty attic.
I have several older Camera bodies that just sit and collect dust so maybe converting one to IR would be to play with. Thanks again for taking the time to let me know how you did this. I’d print this one big and enjoy it. Well done.
Just saw this…even though I’m late I had to reply. I have an affinity for various shades of greens and olives and this awesome work of art really pulls me in. I imagine this as a large wall mural in a spacious area…lit up by soft, warm light with a giant overstuffed chair to fall into allowing my mind to wander around in the peaceful calm this image creates. I like the original version. Well Done…
Thanks, @Bruce_King – no penalties for being late here! I love your idea for viewing this and it’s getting to be time to change out some older prints. I think you may have triggered an idea – thanks for that!!
I have always loved and admired photographs like this, that look as much like a painting as a dreamy photo. The tech process involved with this type of image is way above my understanding, but I can surely appreciate your art form!
