February 21, 2012

Hardly A Harley

Richard bought me a Harley cap at a garage sale - to go with my new bike!



"Felicity" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen.

Topaz filter added to original photo of bike; background removed from hat photo then placed in this one.  Color removed from "Felicity" texture; Layer Mask added; Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer added.  Correct camera distortion vignette added.

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51 comments:

Jill Harrison said...

nice work - one would think it was a drawing.

Lisa Gordon said...

I absolutely LOVE this Pat, and what a wonderful photograph!!

Becs said...

Beautiful photo, great texture work and love the cap! :)

Mona's Picturesque said...

Pat, I really love this pic! so very lovely! Can't stop looking at it :)

Marcie said...

I think it's the perfect pairing - the Harley cap and the bike. Lucky you!

photo by ansku said...

Such a great image, and thank you for sharing the recipe! I should do more color removing from textures, would really increase their usability..

Jen Worden said...

Sweet ride! Nice shot. :)

johanna said...

oh, the cap fits the bike;) awesome!

ormbunke said...

Nice shot. I like the bike and texture.

Anonymous said...

That's cute! A wonderful image!

Kathleen said...

Wonderful image! I had to study it for awhile because at first I thought it was a trompe l'oeil painting. Great editing!

Lorraine said...

I love those sturdy black lines of the bike against those textures. Wonderfully done. Have fun riding!

Kia said...

The Harley cap and the bike goes really well together, Pat! :)
Have a happy hump day xo

Unknown said...

LOL I would love to see you cycling with that hat:)

Marilyn said...

Haha....I bet, with your Harley hat, you are one hot mama on that bike!

Simply Simplisticated said...

WOW! I truly Love this pic!Love the vibrant color Pop! deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

Katherines Corner said...

love that bike and the hat too. the image is terrific.Thank you for linking it to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky party xo

Kim said...

Thank you so much for joining in Photo Feedback. I really love the look that the processing in Topaz gave this image. The shadows on the garage door are a bit distracting, but overall a beautiful photo and lovely piece of art.

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

you never disappoint!

Unknown said...

I'm an old follower just saying hi! Hi! I love the bike! Have a great day! Donna

Anonymous said...

Oh how nice! I need that to ride around my neighborhood, although, I may not be able to make it up the steep hills around my house! =0

Leovi said...

Wonderful B & W, I love those beautiful photo of exquisite light. Good. Greetings.

hannah said...

I want one!
Hat plus bike :-)
Do you have safe trails to ride where you live?
That saddle looks so comfy and the frame reminds me of the courier bikes of the twenties.

ann @ studiohyde said...

I love your bike Pat...you have done great things with the photo, good photograph altogether.

Kathy said...

LOL...I love how you turned your photo in to a b/w and added just enough color...great editing.

Kathy

Kia said...

Happy Friday and weekend ahead, Pat! :)

Lisa Gordon said...

Oh my goodness, lucky you!
This bike is wonderful Pat.
Sending you wishes for a beautiful weekend.

LV said...

A great way for exercise and the cap keeps your eyes shaded.

Anonymous said...

I guess I am going to have to take a PS class. Remarkable!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Marti McClure said...

Pat, That is an awesome hat. I want one! Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
What a gorgeous share today. I love your new bike, but be still my little heart. You had me at Harley Davidson, and a gorgeous cap. I love, LOVE this share.

Have a glorious weekend dear friend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

Unknown said...

Ha...very cute! No kidding---our pastor's name is Harley Davidson Jeffers. Guess what he rides to church on sunny days? :)

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NatureFootstep said...

the hat is the ultimate asessoair (bad spelling probably) :)

Jeanie said...

I can never resist a bicycle photograph! This reminds me that while there is wintry slush today, spring will indeed soon be here!

-- jeanie from Marmelade Gypsy

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful photography, love the hat! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Diane (I am #21)

jj_mom said...

What a cool bike! I love that you have very dark and very light in this photo. The contrast really works. To me the color of the Harley hat is a bit stracting. It might be better in B&W. Also, the front tire is slightly clipped. Love the vintage treatment to the photo. It really gives a timeless quality to it. Nice job!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Beautiful capture. Love it!

The Pianist in Pink, have a great weekend!

Serendipityissweet said...

Such an interesting image. I love the textures you captured. I think it is a great capture, but I might like to see it from a little farther back - so there is a bit of room on the left side. It is a beautiful image! Well done ;)

podso said...

Very nice work on the photo and it looks like a good ride too!

Prairie Jill said...

Great image! Have fun riding your bike!

Envoy-ette said...

Hey that is the perfect bike! Wide side, high handlebars and I bet it has coaster brakes too!

Sinderella's Studio said...

I absolutely LOVE IT!!!! I'll ride with you anytime...I got the harley but not the hat!!!
enjoy.
dana

EMily said...

Cute bike!

Anonymous said...

Nice picture.

Lisa Gordon said...

Pat,
Just stopping back to say thank you so much for sharing this wonderful photograph with us today at The Creative Exchange.

Have a great day!

lisa.

Jeanne said...

Great hat to go with your great new bike.! Nice processing

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

I'll bet you are the coolest chick out and about on your bike. V

genie said...

You need to take us a shot of you on your bike with that hat on your head. It will be fab. I have searched thru all of my mail from Kim and cannot find the link to “felicity” to save my soul. I wanted to post this week, but could not put my hands on the texture. Guess I am just getting old! Love your shot and the texture. genie

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Beautiful photography.

Regards and best wishes

Linnea said...

Beautiful!!
Linneas Atelje Photography