Various Blurs

Original

Lens Blur

Motion Blur

Radial Blur

Here are several samples of the blur filters using the quick mask selection tool.

Inner Me

After deciding I'm really a unicorn, here's my "inner you" picture". The pictures below are the background image, the unicorn for the shadow, and the picture of myself. I used the Gaussian blur effect and reduced the opacity for the shadow of the unicorn.

here's the iPod picture with some background decor

iPod Picture

Here's my iPod commercial picture. I had a bunch of trouble stroking the pen tool, so it looks slightly off. but i love how the rest of it turned out

Rock Silhouette

Here is my vector silhouette made from the bottom picture. I used layer masks, gradients, and various shapes to complete the tutorial.

Vector Cranes

here are the cranes with vector flowers. i love the way the flowers on the seam of the pictures look :)

Motorcycle Layer Masking

Here is a combination of a motorcycle rider and a speedometer created with layer masking. I love the way this turned out :)