Deborah Milburn
About the Image(s)
The background was an intentional movement of aspen trees. The portrait is my granddaughter. l used the background as the starting layer, then I selected the subject on the portrait and moved the selection to the background. Once moved, I used the screen mode for the portrait. I combined the layers and used a topaz filter .
8 comments posted
A good combination of images. I would suggest brushing away the texture over your granddaughters eyes.   Posted: 07/09/2026 18:40:01
Great idea. I will try. Thanks   Posted: 07/09/2026 19:00:26
Both are good photographs, but I'm not certain the aspens are the right texture to go with the face. Picking up Ian's point, I would darken the whole picture and lighten some of the texture over the face, especially the eyes.   Posted: 07/10/2026 10:02:11
Thanks - very helpful   Posted: 07/10/2026 13:05:01
Debbie, I agree this paring may not be the most flattering for your granddaughter as the overlay creates a very flat image. removing some of the aspen layer over the face selectively may enhance.   Posted: 07/15/2026 21:16:36
Nice concept Debbie, you might consider using curves adjustment layer and apply contrast to your granddaughters face and hair and leave the background dull as is.   Posted: 07/16/2026 11:35:04
Great idea. I will try. Thanks   Posted: 07/16/2026 13:37:58
Debbie,
Your composite is agood example of a moody image. I like the wy you merged the different layers Mly suggestion, which is meted by some of other members, is that your granddaughter should stand out more. Maybe erase the area over her face at between 50 - 70 percent opacity and see how that looks. This would have a to occur furring the compositing process as it would mot work after fusing the layers. The composite is a good idea and it makes sense to have the girl peering out betwee the trees. Good job.   Posted: 07/16/2026 22:55:39
Your composite is agood example of a moody image. I like the wy you merged the different layers Mly suggestion, which is meted by some of other members, is that your granddaughter should stand out more. Maybe erase the area over her face at between 50 - 70 percent opacity and see how that looks. This would have a to occur furring the compositing process as it would mot work after fusing the layers. The composite is a good idea and it makes sense to have the girl peering out betwee the trees. Good job.   Posted: 07/16/2026 22:55:39


