Macro Abstract

 

1. Macro Abstract Old Car with Webs: May 21st, 2010; Edited in Photoshop

2. Old Car: May 21st, 2010; 10:00 a.m.; Dubois, ID; f/2.7; 1/200 sec.; DSC-H50

3. Web #1; May 21st, 2010; 9:45 a.m.; Dubois, ID; f/2.7; 1/40 sec.; DCS-H50

4. Web #2; May 21st, 2010; 9:47 a.m.; Dubois, ID; f/2.7; 1/40 sec.; DSC-H50

To get this Macro Abstract effect I took one photo using macro mode to caputre one close up subject with a shallow depth of field and bokeh in the background. Then, I took two texture shots that were webs and old rope in an abandoned building. I thought that these would look nice as an overlay with something old. Then, I took the three photos and used a blending mode to have them overlap each other and blend nicely. I then used a black paint brush and mask to take away the parts of the web image that I didn't want to show through. This helped me keep the integrity of the old car that I wanted while still getting the great effect of the cob webs laying over it. This is always fun thing to do with so many different and interesting photos!