Skateboarding Through Water

Skateboarding Through Water by Christiaan L.

Skateboarding home, I see a big puddle coming up. Deep enough to make a cool effect, and just not too deep to submerge my skateboard. I grab my camera out of my pocket and speed up. I pre-focus the camera on my skateboard, and rush into the puddle, make this 1 photo, and im out of the puddle again. The water was made bluer as you can see in below comments.

I added english translation to the tutorial post below of how I made this image in Photoshop, as this was only in Dutch first :)

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Jaydot says:

Stoere foto!
En zichtbaar in de groep, dus dat werkt ook. Leuk allemaal!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Ja valt zeker op hè :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jos_pelser says:

Mooie foto!
Weet je, ik ben eigenlijk wel nieuwsgierig naar het origineel, en hoe je het hebt bijgewerkt, maar ik weet niet of je dat wilt tonen natuurlijk.
Ik hou wel van deze vorm van photoshoppen :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

- Edit: I have translated this post

Bedankt Jos!

Thanks Jos!

Graag deel ik dat...

I would like to share that (how I made this)

Even zoeken waar ik de originelen heb... 07-09-2003 :)

Lets see where I have the originals... 07-09-2003 :)

Ik heb de foto's even geupload voor bekijkgemak, en hier gelinkt. Klik op de foto's voor een vergroting.

I have uploaded the photo for ease of viewing, and linked here. Click the photos for an enlargement.

Origineel
Dit is de originele foto, zoals je ziet een beetje flets, grijs, en het water ziet er niet echt spannend, of spattend ;) uit...

This is the original photo, as you can see, a little flat, grey, and the water doesnt really look exciting, or splashing.

Stap 2
Duidelijk al bewerkt, waarschijnlijk heb ik hier de "curves" aangepast, met control + M, om de lichte tonen een beetje lichter te maken en de donkere een beetje donkerder. Dit heeft soms een beetje het effect van een polarisatie filter op een spiegelreflex.

Clearly already edited, I probably changed the curves, with control + M, to brighten the light tones, and to darken the dark ones. This sometimes has the effect of a polarisation filter on an SLR.

Stap 3
Om deze stap te verkrijgen heb ik in stap 2 met een polygonal lasso tool, (of magnetic lasso tool) mijn skateboard en been helemaal omlijnd, en geselecteerd, en daarna "invert selection" gedaan, omdat het minder werk is dan het hele water te selecteren.

To get this step, I took a polygonal lasso tool in step 2, (or magnetic lasso tool), and selected all around my skateboard and leg, and then inverted the selection because its less work than selecting all the water.

Druk Control + U, en klik dan op colorize, of Alt + O, en schuif de regelaar op rond de 250 dacht ik, om het geselecteerde een mooie (overdreven) blauwe waterkleur te geven. Misschien heb ik de "saturation" ook nog wat hoger geschoven, zodat het blauwe water nog kleurvoller is, en dat was het dan zo'n beetje.

Press control + U, and click on colorize, or alt + O, and shove the bar around 250 I think, to give the selected area a nice (overdone) blue watercolour. Maybe I still increased the saturation as well, so that the blue water is even more colourful, and that was about it.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jos_pelser says:

dank je wel voor de uitleg!
Ik zie het nu pas, ik mis eigenlijk een melding binnen flickr dat er ergens iets bijgekomen is, maar dat terzijde.
Leuk en leerzaam, de uitleg, het is met het programma Photoshop gedaan neem ik aan? (Ik ken alleen gimp, maar dat lijkt er wel op.)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Ja, dat had ik ook, normaal gezien check je zoiets dagelijks omdat je eraan gewend bent, maar ik check dagelijks al zoveel... Dus ik moet er ook even aan wennen.

Ik moet maar eens kijken, er is vast een of andere email notification tool ofzo voor flickr. Kan me niet voorstellen dat ze dat niet hebben.

Bovenstaande acties zijn inderdaad photoshop. Gimp heb ik wel eens van gehoord maar nog geprobeerd...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

tubes. says:

Very nice.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

BombDog says:

Great idea with an effective result. Nice one.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

hehe, good for my photography, but not so good for my wheels!! :)

This image is just faving itself... I didnt publish anywhere yet as far as I know and it already has 4 favs! :) Thanks!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

vvt says:

hehe cool idea and shot 123
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

clever effects.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtsySF © says:

I just FAVED it!...

very cool shot- so creative with all of your planning and the execution of the trick + of taking the shot while you are trying to hydroplane!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

extranoise says:

good work. good description.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cewil says:

great! thanks (3-2-1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks all! I had about 10 seconds to prepare for this shot, skateboarding normally along the road, I saw the puddle, sped up whilst grabbing the camera from my pocket and clicked the button halfway in, and when I shot through the puddle I let go. I stopped skateboarding to have a good look at the shot and was amazed.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jota Junior says:

very nicw shot!!! congratulation
JJ
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jota Junior says:

sorry score 8/10
JJ
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Gendoo says:

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)

you did all the right things!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

Great work!

(3-2-1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

zotosi says:

good work
Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sintex says:

Good work. Would be a bit better for me with sharper detail on the shoe and board.

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

eedee [deleted] says:

A pretty good job, congrats !
Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Rune T says:

Very cool shot!
(3-2-1)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

copaceticity says:

I can't believe the water splash actually looked like that! The blue might be a bit too bright for me, but I love it otherwise. This has the "interestingness" page written all over it :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nochasingiguanas says:

Very very cool. Thanks for the tutorial as well!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks everyone!

40.5/50 from the Score Me! group.

@pl4n5: well, it did :)
Imagine going full speed, 20km/h into a puddle, thats about 10cm deep. 2 wheels and a truck (axle) smash their way into the water and spray it in all directions. I hope the interestingness page has a look at it :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

what happened says:

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)

blue is strange color. cool shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ryran says:

sweeet!
321
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ondacaracola says:

great work!
a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/world widechallenge/">challenge this if you can
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Brunna Peretti says:

Amazing shot!!!!!!!!!
challenge this if you can
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lejson says:

KOOOOL~!!!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kumquaty says:

Cool shot!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks everyone for the comments! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kwikzilver says:

Heel gaaf effect zeg. Leuk ook je gedetailleerde werkbeschrijving, zelfs in het Engels!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Dankje! Ik had hem eerst alleen in het Nederlands omdat ik lid geworden ben van Flickr vanwege één nederlandstalige groep. Toen ik toch meer bezoekers kreeg vond ik het wel zo leuk om hem ook in een paar beoordelingsgroepen te gooien, en dan moet de beschrijving natuurlijk wel engels zijn :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaydot says:

Je bent een echt Flickr-addict aan het worden :)
Leuk, hoor!
Jammer dat de rest van de groep het niet zo oppakt!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Ja inderdaad jammer dat de rest van de groep een beetje ongeïnteresseerd is. Aan de andere kant ben ik ondertussen al weer een beetje ongeïnteresseerd in de yahoogroup... Die is namelijk een beetje saai en fotoloos. Zo moeilijk om daar foto's te delen en van commentaar of tips te voorzien.

hehe, ja ik wist het al toen ik dit probeerde. Is hetzelfde idee als een andere site waar ik een jaar lang lid van ben geweest en ook een redelijk succesvolle pagina had, maar daar ben ik om persoonlijke redenen mee gestopt. Flickr is iets volwassener en serieuzer en hier wil ik in ieder geval mee doorgaan. Voor mij is het fotograferen en bewerken maar de helft. De andere helft is het delen met anderen en commentaar en complimenten krijgen. Dat is wat mij motiveert om door te gaan. :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

limowreck666 says:

WOW! the original shot was damned good, but after your photoshop treatment this is spectacular! a fave for sure! :D
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks for the fave, Dave! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Great Capture and very creative with photoshop.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks mliebenberg! I love photoshopping things as long as it still remains within reasonably realistic proportions. This might be a bit very blue, but its not brightneongreen or something :P
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

GoodNightSweetArt (kyrakin) says:

Oustanding! Instant Fav.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnny. says:

wow ..i see, you're very funny :)
another perfect shot!
cool!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

hehe, thanks footprints :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Thank you for rating and posting in Final rating in the 100 Points group!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

shibby lauren says:

sweet work
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dalez1234 says:

Very dramatic starburst splash with an unusual perspective. The blue water adds a lot, even though it is unbelievable. Could probably crop the left side a bit.

Rating #1:

Rated 8 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pierre pouliquin says:

Quite nice! Well planned!

Rating #2:

Rated 8 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Hi dalez1234, I thought if I cropped the left too much, the skateboard would be so much in the center, I prefer it a little off center :)

Thanks for the comments anyway though! :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Aparajith says:

Clearly wonderful colors, perfect capture of action
Rating #3:

Rated 10 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kool_skatkat says:

Fun and splashy... did the camera survive? Great work, the picture tells a story. then again, what are we rating? the original picture or the post processing skills? You got skill!

Rating #4:

Rated 8 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Yep, the camera survived because I was just holding it in my hands in front of my chest aimed downwards.

And about your question: I always that what is posted. The end result. So if its been post processed I rate that too. And if someone explicately says it hasnt been post-processed, I rate it that way.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucy in London says:

I love the colours and the story ... what a cool shot!

Rating #6:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pinelife says:

Great initiative and timing to capture this moment! I think the image looks pretty good without the PS effects, but I like what you did with the color. It's not overdone, and does add more pizazz to the image.

Rating #7:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks for the wonderful comments! Each comment in this post reminds me of why I am member of the 100 points group.

And to even convince non-PS lovers is an extra bonus :P

Im also glad you think its not overdone, I was fearing that some people might find it too saturated, but then again, I guess everyone has their taste and opinion and if one out of 10 thinks its too saturated that doesnt mean I should adjust my style :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima) says:

Interesting platform for your camera, lol.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks :P
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ramzi. says:

a snapshot of a photo made into something better... good job with the prefocusing, it's always a useful tool... I like the sense of direction and action, and being so close to the movement, feeling like you're part of it.

Rating #8:

Rated 8 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

skycaptaintwo says:

I am going to take your comments at face value and trust that you really did take this shot while skateboarding through a puddle of water. It is not that I doubt you, but it is kind of hard to believe. If so, it is really a fantastic shot. I know how hard motion shots are. The color is a little artificial, but I don't think it is bothersome. The sharpness of the skateboard is great, and the motion effect of the water is great as well. Having your own leg in the shot gives the picture relevence. Good job!
Rating #9:

Rated 9 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph L. Harris (www.jlh-photo.com) says:

Rating #10:

Rated 8 out of 10 in the 100 Points group.

A tricky shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks for the comments everyone!

@Skycaptaintwo: How else could I have made this photo? :) I was as amazed and unbelieving as you are, when I first saw how well this had turned out. After the PS work, this became one of my top faves, and it always generates a few "Wow"s whenever I show it to people. It was just a very lucky shot, that didnt really take much skill, mainly the knowledge of prefocussing so that you dont miss the moment, and having the idea, or seeing what I saw coming ahead. I still have more shots of water splattering off of the wheels if you want to see them, but they are way less impressive :P

Oh yeah, and you need to be able to skateboard through water :P
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ says:

Final rating in the 100 Points group is a massive 85 Points.

Well done!

Please request entry and publish this photograph in the 80-89 Points group and thank you very much for participating in the 100 Points group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks for the votes and comments everyone!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

It's a favorite!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

gernsteine says:

great photograph, thanks for the tutorials too !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks and youre welcome! :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jonrawlinson says:

sick
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks! :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Λl℮Roda® says:

Superb capture dude! Great ideia on the tutorials. You're the man!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed them. I should write more one day...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dopamine Longboards says:

really cool lookin pic, but it makes me cringe thinging about your bearings
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Ah, bearings are made to be replaced every now and then... I use high quality bearings that are about as water/sand/dust proof as you can get, and also have rims that keep water out, covering the bearings up :) In the period that I took this pic I would buy bearings every 6 months or so to keep rolling with minimal friction... and maximum speed! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dobar says:

fantastic effect! extraordinary processing.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks Dobar :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

blu butterfly says:

You are invited to join Feet Shots group.
Note: I'm only interested in views of leg/feet from the owner's point of view.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

If you want me to add it, please provide a link! Thanks!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

cam i am says:

great photo. really really cool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks mosley-gray!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

[OP] says:

Echt iets voor: Nedrlandrs [OP] Flickr; post een foto van je zelf
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Bedankt OP! :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgoldstein says:

Great shot! The blue effect is a great modification to the original
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks Jimgoldstein! :) I thought so too, thats why I chose blue...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Pantera_R says:

coolll!!! i like it!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks again! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jessica Hayman Photography says:

amazing shot
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks Jezi! :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

阿冥 says:

WOW!!!!：O
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks La冥!! :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

AsianTulip says:

BRILLIANT! But I like the step 2 picture the best I must say.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks for your opinion La Fleur!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

bruno_z says:

nice photo, but i wouldnt sacrifice my setup for photo
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

I didnt sacrifice anything! :) Well maybe my skateboard got a bit wet but at home I dried and cleaned it ofcourse! :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

randomonix says:

Great shot!

--
Found in a search. (?)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

CA$H4 says:

sureal
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks Randomonix and Cahbasmn! :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Life.Love.Meaning [[over]] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Skate America, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tim-johnson says:

Completely cool!

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Seen in your Tutorial (HDR & Photoshop) set. (?)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiaan L says:

Thanks BornToLose92, I added it :)

Thanks Magnumti_g4
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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