Thursday, January 16, 2014

Paint the Moon!

Last night (1/15/2014) was a nearly full moon, so got out the camera/tripod/telephoto lens and took a few shots. A few days ago I heard about a program Adobe makes called "Pixel Bender" which is a free download. So I combined my moon shot with Pixel Bender's "oil paint" function, and here's what I came up with. Not your average looking moon, that's for sure! If you use your imagination a little, you can see oil brush strokes on this "digital painting"!
Here's the original:
Linking with Skywatch Friday. Click on the link to check out great skies from around the world. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend!

29 comments:

  1. Full moon shots always capture my interest. I enjoyed how you used Pixel Blender to go outside the box thinking. Excellent post!
    JM Illinois

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  2. That is amazing - comparing the two you can see the shapes in the painting - I like that program - I'll have to look into it.

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  3. Both gorgeous shots! Thanks for the name of this program. Will look into it.

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  4. Great effects, beautiful moon shot!

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  5. I cannot take a good moon picture to save my soul. Always too blurry and far away. What's your secret?

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  6. Look fantastic!!
    Admire your shot and creativity.
    www.womenandperspectives.com/2014/01/sky-watch-wave-in-sky.html

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  7. Great shots - both the 'real' moon and the painted one.

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  8. Wish I could get a shot of the moon like that

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  9. Both are wonderful but I really like the oil paint - lovely textures and swirls with a hint of colour.

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  10. Like 'em both....but the 'real' moon is such a fascinating subject.

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  11. You've been playing with the moon in an wonderful way.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

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  12. Outstanding images. Your original image is the best one of the moon that I have seen in this edition of Skywatch Friday. Love what Pixel Bender can do with a little imagination. Well done!

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  13. I love both versions. I must try out this photo editor, it looks fun. And I certainly can't paint with a brush!

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  14. Love how this turned out!! I've seen so many photos of the moon lately and this is definitely pleasing and different. Think I'm gonna have to Google that program. Thanks!

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  15. Totally cool. It does look like a big marble with that treatment. MB

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  16. Interesting!!! But I have to say I much prefer the real one!!! Love your banner pic!!!

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  17. An interesting effect, but I prefer the original. I've never been able to get a clear moon shot like that.

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  18. I can see the appeal of the manipulation - but (like Al and TheChieftess) I like the original more!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  19. I love your moon shot and I do prefer the original.. It is fun to play around with the editing.. Have a happy weekend!

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  20. They're both amazing! I don't generally care for all that computer alteration stuff, but yours is really neat :)

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  21. love your moon. I have a meme called NF Abstract. A new edition every wedesday. I would love to see your moon there. :)

    http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/

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  22. Gorgeous moon shot, and moon painting!

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  23. Nice closeup of moon. What lens was used?

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