Adding Fantasy Elements to Puppy Pictures

I took this picture during my puppy's first trip to the park. He was moving around and facing away from me so much that this was one of the few shots I liked. Still, I thought it could stand improvement!

We were in the shade, so the first thing I did was brighten it and improve the contrast using a Levels adjustment layer. Now, this puppy is named Link after the main character in Legend of Zelda, so I decided to have fun with that and found a .png file of Navi, a little fairy creature also from Legend of Zelda. I added the fairy and set its layer's blending mode to Screen so that she looked like she was glowing and a bit transparent. I'm really happy with the results and I think this will be a fun keepsake from Link's puppy days!

Composition Discussion Assignment

1. I love the unique perspective of this photo. It gives a sense of both place and time. It makes me want to go find a clock tower to take a picture through.

2. This was my favorite photo in the files. I love the use of space to symbolize divide.

Shooting Assignment 2

1. Egyptian Geese - I chose this picture to represent "repeating shapes". I loved how the parents were flanking the goslings like sentries. 

2. Butterfly - this picture goes in the "Asymmetrical" category due to the butterfly and flowers all being off to the left. When I saw all the bees and butterflies scattering when I approached this bush I decided to sit very still next to it until they came back and posed for me.