My apologies for being away so long. I needed some down time, some off-line time. Being an introvert, even being “on” online drains me. I needed some away from the internet time to recharge.
Since I took nearly a week off, I missed week 1 of the One Four Challenge. So I thought I’d do weeks 1 & 2 together.
I was flipping through the book, The Artist’s Guide to GIMP and came across another way to make photos look like drawings. I really don’t know what my fascination with this is, but it’s where my creativity is taking me right now, so I’m going with it.
As I mentioned last month in the April Review, I tend to have a couple of ideas in mind and then try to find a photo to play around with. This month I did something slightly different. I didn’t want another Hot Air Balloon Month, so I continued to play with my image until I had 10 versions of it. They are similar and different enough that I think I can reveal them as four images for the month.
I was really moved by the little baby hummingbird that I found on the sidewalk and held in my hands. So I started playing around with that image and now I have 10 more versions of it.
For week 1, I thought I’d reveal the image that was the base for the further versions…
For week 2, I thought I’d reveal the image that spawned other images because it was a mistake that went well…
I’ll write and publish the tutorial for these two images tomorrow Tuesday. Until then, kind thoughts and comments are welcome.
Until next time…
~nic
I have joined a month-long photo post-processing challenge called One Four Challenge, hosted by Robyn at Captivate Me. “This challenge is about processing １ image in 4 different ways over 4 weeks.” Every Monday Robyn posts a new version of her photo and challenges us to do the same each week.
Photography by Nic 
Nic, apologies for my late reply. I did read your post and thought I had commented. Made it 😃
I love that you take time out – I do the same thing. Hope you’re feeling refreshed.
Loved your dear little visitor and Enjoyed seeing 2 of your 10! Its good that your creativity has direction. Will enjoy watching you creating 😃
No worries, Robyn. 😀 Thanks, the hard part is picking only a few of the 10 for the challenge. 🙂
Great edits. I like the week 1 edit best, with the more muted colours, but they’re both really good. 🙂
Thanks, A Fairy Mind! 😀 I like the shade of green in the muted colors. 🙂
I like the week one picture, it just appeals to me more. An interesting image to make into a drawing.
Thanks, Ben! 🙂 I like the subtlety of color in the week one image.
It is nice to take a break every time you feel like you need it. I like to convert images into drawings/painting, too. That happened when I accidentally stumbled upon FotoSketcher. I think your bird looks lovely in both versions and I love the rescue story.
Thanks, Lore! 😀 I’m really drawn (haha no pun intended) to photos converted to drawings right now. I’m so glad you like them both. 🙂
Poor little critter. Hope it survives and grows. We can just see a hint of the dazzling colours humming birds are known for.
Thanks, Chris! I took the hummingbird to a nearby bird sanctuary/vet for a hummingbird rescue to come and collect the little bird. It (she?) had most of its feathers and tried to flutter several times so I don’t think it was injured. I was told by several people at the vet (including some customers) that the hummingbird rescue lady had great skills at caring for hummingbirds. I felt like I was leaving it in good hands.
I think playing with the hummingbird picture is a great choice. It’s an interesting photo, has lots of opportunities, and it’s just fun to see.
Nancy
Thanks, Nancy! I really like the photo too. 🙂