Playing with my challenge by joansmor

Playing with my challenge

@katiebrenkert challenged me to take a picture of shadows. I loved the idea but so many things got in the way. Sorry I haven't done it justice. Just playing around in Photoshop.
I like this a lot -- it's clear a bicycle shadow, but the cropping makes it more interesting/artistic.
July 7th, 2014  
This is a fun shadow!
July 7th, 2014  
You need to tag @katiebrenkert in a Comments box to let her know you have posted - tags in the description box don't trigger an alert. I think you're being too hard on yourself this is a strong image... It would have been even stronger if you had processed out the clutter in the bottom corners.
July 7th, 2014  
@vignouse Posted at the end of a long day. Another instance where I post to fill my spot people actually look. does any one see the white shadow I put there,
July 7th, 2014  
@taffy Just curious, did you see the white shadow I created from the other bicycle shadow I put on here.
July 7th, 2014  
@katiebrenkert I did forget to notify you. Trouble was I was heading to bed and just plain forgot. I saw several pictures with bicycle shadows and decided to try one. Then took my two pictures of partial bikes and combined them.
July 7th, 2014  
@joansmor Yes, I saw the white shadow... part of what prompted me to say this is a strong image. Don't be discouraged Joan, you're doing great as evidenced by increase in the number of comments and favs you've been getting lately. But it's a double edged sword; as you up your game, people come to expect that as the norm for you and you have to strive to stay there.
July 7th, 2014  
@vignouse Okay. thanks. I'll try to do better.
July 7th, 2014  
@joansmor I hadn't! I saw it as lines like you'd see on a children's playground and didn't look more closely. I see it now, of course -- and it's even more cleverly done! How did you create a white shadow??
July 7th, 2014  
LOVE this one Joan...amazing shadow, and I am with Taffy...is that a white shadow? Very cool shot. fav for me.
July 7th, 2014  
Lovely shot!!
July 7th, 2014  
Very well seen! I really like the mix of shadow and bike pattern on the ground. I agree with Richard re the bottom corner though.
July 7th, 2014  
Nice!
July 7th, 2014  
@taffy I have another picture. I selected the shadow on that one and filled a separate layer on this picture using that selection in white. (the two pictures were combined) Then used a blend mode. Viola white shadow.
July 8th, 2014  
@eyesmile Not a real shadow just me playing in Elements.
July 8th, 2014  
Well done Joan great picture
July 8th, 2014  
Really interesting effect with the 'double' shadow
July 8th, 2014  
I love the white shadow effect too - very clever.
July 17th, 2014  
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