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Hi to all our members ... We  would just like to draw your attention to the latest post on the following link... Thank you for your attention .If you have already responded to my note  on Chatbox  about this please ignore this sticky note ... Thanks  folks ....

http://www.tipf.co.uk/forums/topic/46369-important~-the-forum-its-future-and-finances/

Clicker and Ryewolf   ADMIN TEAM 

Regretfully we have to once again ask members for  some financial support in order to  keep TIPF  running till December 2023. The more pledges we have to become  FRIEND OF THE FORUM  the less the individual cost will be so  if you want this Forum to continue  please follow the link below  and decide  if you are able to  support us . Thank you all for your support in the past ... it has been appreciated  a great deal ...

https://www.tipf.co.uk/forums/topic/57184-202223-forum-finances-update-important-notice/

 Clicker and Ryewolf  ...  Admin Team 

Hi TIPFers 

I AM HERE AGAIN WITH THE  BEGGING BOWL TO ENSURE THE FORUM CAN KEEP GOING ... Please follow  below if you want to  support the continuation  of this Forum and  this  small but friendly community. 

As always your support is  both vital and appreciated ...

 Clicker and Ryewolf ...

https://www.tipf.co.uk/forums/topic/57184-202223-forum-finances-update-4th-july-2023/

 

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  1. Firstly, this is how I do it. There may be easier and quicker ways so feel free to add your hints below. In response to a question posed by FUJI I've put together this tutorial on how to blur distracting backgrounds. With your image open in Photoshop duplicate the layer: Layer>Duplicate Layer Now we need to blur the image: Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur Select a value that will suit the image and click 'OK' Now create a layer mask by holding down the 'Alt' key and clicking the icon that looks like a washing machine. Your blur will now have disappeared but panic not. Now add a mask overlay by pressing the '' key on your keyboard. Select the brush tool and a soft brush. With the foreground colour set to white begin painting on the area to be blurred, this will expose the layer beneath. Be sure to paint over the edges of the area to remain in focus. This is where it gets time consuming. Zoom in to the image, reduce the size of you brush using the ' [ ] ' keys and change the foreground colour to black. Now begin painting back in the mask overlay on the 'in focus' area. Again, don't worry too much, if you happen to go over the edge simply change the foreground colour back to white and touch in. You can check your progress at any time by pressing the '' key again. Once you have the edges sorted hold down 'Alt' and click the layer mask icon, this will show the true mask and areas that need attention will show here. You should take your time refining the edges, mine is quick and dirty with a few areas still needing touching up, but hopefully you will be happy with the results
  2. Might as well get the tutorial section started :)
  3. Could you post the original at around 2000 pixel width?
  4. We do have a Tutorials Section for anyone wanting to help ;)
  5. Rather you than me, John! The aerial shots are excellent but I'm not sure about the dodgy looking character in the second shot My smilies seem to be fine.
  6. Sorry Dave, my mistake. Turns out I don't have stacking software at all :(
  7. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit and am pretty sure I have CombineZP. I'm currently at work until 6 so will check later.
  8. Phil

    Finally!

    Glad to see you too Rick (Richard), it's been a while. The site is not under new management but after one or two serious issues we had to make a fresh start. But all's well that ends well :thumbsu:
  9. And about time too! I must admit that this is the image that I have been back to more than once. Congratulations Geoff :thumbsu:
  10. We all need a good kick up the backside once in a while... Glad to be of service Welcome back! :thumbsu:
  11. I've got a cracker for 'Y'.
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