This is my entry for @bliss11's contest. As I take plenty of pictures and also play with Gimp/Photoscape a lot, this is a must-enter for me. For me, my goal is one more image to use in Redbubble, TeePublic and DeviantArt.
(Image available at RedBubble, TeePublic and DeviantArt.)
This was using the fractal filter on Gimp. I find this filter very hit-or-miss. I either love the result or I loathe it. This time, I really did love it.
The original picture:
This guy hangs out behind some buildings here in Wyoming. I knew I had to have a picture of him as I really do love street art - and this looked like a perfect solution to "what do I do with that stump?"
He reminds me of some portrayals of the "oak king" of modern Celtic mythology.
Here are some of the other versions I captured. Which is your favorite?
This "old photo" effect on Gimp is kind of cute.
The "soft glow" effect on Gimp seemed to add a touch of frost to this cold scene, so I really liked the effect.
This "weave" effect on Gimp was kind of nice.
Then we have Photoscape with "crystalize" - fun, but impractical.
A "cartoon" effect on Photoscape.
And a "color pencil" effect on Photoscape.
My favorite this time was definitely the fractal. I even decided to make it seamless so that I can use it in my shops better. (I also like how it softens the fractal effect somewhat.)
(Image available at RedBubble.)
Image taken in March 2020 with my Nikon D7200.
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Lori Svensen
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