August statue (soft focus)

Suzanne suggested a soft focus photography. It has been quite a challenge for me. It is the statue of August that is in my city. I used photoshop to create the effect. The face and chest parts are the most focused. I had to read a tutorial to learn how to do it.

[Fran Balsera]

Hi @ankers70. This is the result of the soft focus challenge. I have enjoyed it a lot and I have learned something new. Thank you very much.

[Suzanne]

Oh well done and glad you enjoyed it. I am enjoying the challenges as well because they often make me do something I have not tried before or feel hesitant about.

[Kathy]

Gosh I will have to look this technique up. You did a nice job.

[Fran Balsera]

@randystreat Thank you Kathy. I followed this tutorial: https://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/soft-focus-lens/

[Fran Balsera]

@ankers70 Thank you, Suzanne. These challenges are a way to improve our photography techniques.

[Laura]

Looks great.

[Kathy]

Thank you Fran.

[Bec]

Very clever with the soft focus challenge.
Thanks for my challenge Fran; I’ll do my best to embrace chaos!
For your Get-Pushed Challenge this week, I challenge you to have the main subject as a reflection; this could be through water, or light shining on buildings or windows. I hope you enjoy it :)

[Fran Balsera]

@walksnaplove nice. I'll try to do my best. I am travelling to Galicia right now and it's raining a lot, so I hope to have a good reflection!