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Inspired to Change a Photo to Appear Like a Painting

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

February 21, 2015 03:58 PM

Inspired to Change a Photo to Appear Like a Painting

I posted a photo in a previous post and a comment was sent in from our own Myrl Jeffcoat and she suggested that it had a look a bit like a Monet effect. I wondered if I could actually do some post processing and make it look more like what she was suggesting.

I went into the fun application of Photofunia.com and changed the photo to look more like a painting. I then moved it to iPiccy.com and processed it in the HDR application.

It seemed to come out so well I thought I would share it here with you.

For photos other than those used for real estate where they must remain to reflect reality, for purposes here in our blogs, we can change things up a bit to make our photos more memorable.

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Larry O'Sullivan , I have played with that application and it is really quite nice considering that iPiccy is a free post processing. And actually i like it because it is so fast.

Feb 21, 2015 04:44 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

William, I didn't realize that Photofunia had that effect. I'm going to check it out! Your editing certainly enhanced the Monet appearance.

Feb 21, 2015 06:37 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

William, thanks for sharing you techy tips! Enjy your day!

Feb 21, 2015 07:38 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

That is pretty amazing, great suggestion by Myrl Jeffcoat and great results.

Feb 21, 2015 08:18 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

William-Love both photos, It is fun editing pics, I need to do more

Feb 21, 2015 11:34 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

I attended an art show with some very well known photographers. I had asked them about post processing and discovered that when they want to sell prints of their work as opposed to the original raw data file that most photo selling companies want, they are often post processed to make suitable art work. Today, there are so many ways to create art from photos.

Feb 21, 2015 11:53 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

William, I love iPiccy and use it all the time. Nice transformation.

Feb 22, 2015 01:27 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi William - The duck photo came out very well, and does have that impressionist feel to it. Using the Photoshop artistic filters is one of my signature moves for my personal photography, along with having some of the really good results printed on canvas.

Feb 22, 2015 01:40 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Lovely transformation, William. You are such a great photographer, and I appreciate that even you can benefit from some post-processing help at times. Have a great Sunday. D

Feb 22, 2015 01:58 AM

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Your photography skills are excellent William. You did an interesting job of playing with the picture.

Feb 22, 2015 02:11 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think you accomplished what you were looking to do, as it indeed looks like a painting. That is very neat.

Feb 22, 2015 05:35 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm glad you shared the thoughts of professional photographers about photo editing in today's world. Occasionally, I will visit Debi Boucher's Facebook page. She has been doing some amazing artistic editing of her photos. Some of them seem almost magical!

Feb 22, 2015 09:19 AM

Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA

Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE

Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

Thanks for the processing tips, William. As they say, "The world is what you make it!"

Feb 22, 2015 09:29 PM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes it does look like a fine painting. I have almost as much fun doing photoediting and making the photos look quite different.

Feb 22, 2015 10:30 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Your editing certainly enhanced the Monet appearance with your photo editing. Nice suggestions!

Feb 23, 2015 08:58 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photo editing skills. I also use iPiccy.com for my photo editing.

Feb 25, 2015 02:48 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

William,

That looks wonderful...wow amazing I have learned so much from you and Myrl! Have a good evening!

Feb 25, 2015 09:50 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I used to have software that would make a watercolor looking print out of a photo, but an upgrade in computers and it no longer would install. I need to look for an alternative.

Feb 25, 2015 10:32 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

William love your photo as well as photo magic skills. I remember reading one of your blogs about this subject and it created some spirited discussion or should I say opinions...Endre

Feb 27, 2015 10:59 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Not only do you share your beautiful photography...you teach us HOW you edit. Thanks for sharing.

Feb 28, 2015 12:22 PM