I returned to Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe this week and they have a freshly picked bunch of cats and youngsters due to some very successful adoptions. The adoptions include Otis who starred in my cat photo prompts post and, you will be glad to hear, Jack, the cafe black cat has expressions of interest too!
This week I have a lovely shot of a single tabby ‘Bean’ that I work on. See what I do below.
- On a side note: My second copy of Purrseverance (link to BookBaby) arrived this week!
How Did I Edit the Photo?
I did a couple of things you might like to try yourself.
- I added a ‘vignette‘ aka a shaded frame around the edge of the photograph. This draws attention to the gorgeous tabby in the middle. You may have a vignette tool or function so check your tools menu. The tool is adjustable and you may only need a light shadow.
- I used a mask to highlight the blue feather toy and boost its colour a little. (Mask basics here).
What is a ‘mask’? In photography, a mask is a tool used to control which parts of an image are visible or affected by adjustments, allowing for selective editing.
I hope to explore masks more over the coming months as many people seem to use them. See you next week.
That is a lovely handsome kitty!!
Did the maybe unseen effects of the vignette cause the blurriness? BTW, I didn’t even notice that until you mentioned it and I had to go back and look again.
I myself have found using masks to be beyond my brain cells… I have doubled the image, cut out the part I wanted to change, and then overlaid it onto the original…that’s my cheat method, LOL! Having said that, I hardly ever even do that!
The vignette works really well.
He is SO precious!
Our Mom compliiments you on using “the mask” on PS. She’s never been able to master it! Love, P and P
* Bows * Thank you Peaches and Paprika! Masks are something we are learning new stuff about all the time!
The vignette adds a nice depth to the photo. I think no matter how blue you make that toy, viewers are drawn to kitty’s beautiful eyes.
I must admit, all my attention was concentrated on that beautiful tabby!
Otis iss supurr hansum Miss Marjorie!!!
Love the Blue fether effect two!
Meowy Catmass to all of youss’ there!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
For all the depth of field discrepancies/blur you mention, I like the subject matter. A lovely shot aided by the vignette.
ERin