The Art Of Doing Nothing

[jupiterlush]

Since classes has been suspended due to heavy rains, and I have nothing to do, I thought of playing with PS and put some of my favorite photos altogether. I was browsing for tutorials on how to make Christmas ball glossy, with the flares effects and I ended up doing this. Well I guess I learned something again and made my day very productive...do you think so?

[Donald]

That is excellent, Al. Well done.

My only comment - Can you make it so that the top of the ball is not right against the edge of the frame?

[jupiterlush]

That is excellent, Al. Well done.

My only comment - Can you make it so that the top of the ball is not right against the edge of the frame?

Ah yes Sir Donald! And thank you!

[RockNGoalStar]

The ball and the reflection is very cool... ...not so keen on the frame though... But looks like you had fun doing this

[fractels]

very nice . many Kind of photos in the globe. i like it.

[FrankMi]

Beautiful execution Al! As I look it over carefully I wonder if it would look more like a Christmas ornament if the reflection didn't touch the ball - as if it were suspended over the reflective surface?

Al, do you have a link for the technique you used to create the ball? I would like to try that to include that look in my digital Christmas Card.

Nice Avitar but I do miss the hat!

[Rob Douglas]

Cool idea. As Donald pointed out a little more space on the top would be better. Not sure if it's just me or not but I think it might be ever so slightly off center to the left? The color of the border is ok, I just feel it needs more depth. As far as the reflection touching the ball, maybe a slight shadow will give it a more realistic effect. Still, I love the idea and composition!

[jupiterlush]

The ball and the reflection is very cool... ...not so keen on the frame though... But looks like you had fun doing this

Hi Tommy, I definitely had a lot of fun!

[jupiterlush]

very nice . many Kind of photos in the globe. i like it.

Thank you Jay, I like it too!

[jupiterlush]

Beautiful execution Al! As I look it over carefully I wonder if it would look more like a Christmas ornament if the reflection didn't touch the ball - as if it were suspended over the reflective surface?

Al, do you have a link for the technique you used to create the ball? I would like to try that to include that look in my digital Christmas Card.
Nice Avitar but I do miss the hat!

Very nice idea Frank! And thank you. Aww I washed the blue hat...

Here's the link btw...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbUM5NLJ_g

[jupiterlush]

Cool idea. As Donald pointed out a little more space on the top would be better. Not sure if it's just me or not but I think it might be ever so slightly off center to the left? The color of the border is ok, I just feel it needs more depth. As far as the reflection touching the ball, maybe a slight shadow will give it a more realistic effect. Still, I love the idea and composition!

Hi Rob, yes Donald was right in pointing the space on top and I noticed that too. I just need a little practice on this and I hope I would get on it well, just in time for making Christmas cards! Thank you for viewing.

[Bobobird]

Really cool presentation. Love it.

[jupiterlush]

Really cool presentation. Love it.

Thanks Bobo!

[speedneeder]

Thats neat Al! Thanks for sharing.

[Kris V]

Thanks for the link - I just downloaded the YouTube video.
Playing time is coming soon.....

[Goldcoastgolfer]

Very cool!

[jupiterlush]

Thats neat Al! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Brian.

[jupiterlush]

Thanks for the link - I just downloaded the YouTube video.
Playing time is coming soon.....

Cool Kris...let's see! Good luck!

[jupiterlush]

Very cool!

It really is, Malcolm. Thanks!