The Canadian Whitehouse

[jumpinjimmyjava]

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[Bambi]

awesome photo, title and processing Jimmy!

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Hey thanks Bambi. If you like that canvas texture look it is free on my flickr site.
I have 4 of these all different shades of brown to gray. Why not try one? - jimmy

Flickr: jumpinjimmyjava - iKIVA .... you can KIVA too's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmybrown)

[Matt K.]

Great image again, 3J. Question: if you were to print this one out, what kind of paper would you use? Some photorag? Canvas? Matte, gloss? Just curious, since I am starting to delve into the printing thing.

[JAS_Photo]

Cool image jimmy! Love the ravens or maybe they are swallows. :) so this is where the Canadian president lives?

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Yes JAS this this is where the Canadian president Owewillbombyou lives ! Didn't you know? - jimmy :laughing:

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Hi Matt I probably would print this on a matte paper as it already has that canvas look - jimmy :)

[light50]

You are creating some very interesting and creative textures in your images. Would it be possible to give some "technical" details regarding the methods used to achieve these, for ex. the canvas effect? Or this is something that is not shared usually....

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Hi light50
I would be glad to tell you. First off I have several textures you can download on my Flickr Stream. The "Tent Canvas textures give your photo a painted on canvas look. Listed below are other FREE texture providers.

Skeletalmess (Jerry Jones) his textures are the best
Flickr: SkeletalMess' Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skeletalmess/)

Renee - Playingwithbrushes has amazing FREE textures
Flickr: 'Playingwithbrushes''s Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playingwithpsp/)

Just do a search for Textures in the Flickr search box and you will find many Free providers. Oh, another is

Textures - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/beapierce/sets/72157601574009156/)

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Oh light50, are you asking how to apply a texture to your photos using say Photoshop?

[Matt K.]

Hi Matt I probably would print this on a matte paper as it already has that canvas look - jimmy :)

Thanks, 3J .... I kinda thought a art paper would suit it best, then again, maybe the texture would not enhance the image. May I ask what brand of paper you use? I tired the HP matte and high gloss, and I am quite happy with it.

[light50]

Well, I have never used textures before therefore wasn't sure how to approach the subject. I know that Ps has the texturizer tool... I assume that one downloads the texture and then applies it by using PS.....:shrug::headslap:
Thank you for answering my question...

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Matt, the last time I printed one of my images was 40 years ago in my little darkroom with my used $50 enlarger:shrug: Sorry I really am not much help - jimmy :)

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Hi Light50
I never heard of the texturizer tool. Here is how I add a texture.

- Open your chosen photo in Photoshop (it will become your background layer)

- Next, open the texture photo you want to apply - do a > Select All > Edit Copy > Edit Paste.

_ now size your texture (if you have to) ,to cover your background layer.


-Last try the different blending modes in your Layers Palette. ( I like Multiply or Soft Light, then adjust the opacity using the sliders to tone down the effect.

- Last, save your finished image.

I hope this helps. Don't hesitate to ask questions if my explanation is not clear - jimmy

[light50]

Thank you Jimmy for your detailed instructions...

[jumpinjimmyjava]

You are very welcome light50. Don't hesitate to write if you run into a wall trying my method ! - jimmy