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Photoshop is very useful software for graphic creation services such as Photo retouching service , Image masking service, and other graphic Services. Today we learn how to add textures to shapes in photoshop.
To create a silkscreen effect using a created texture for the illustration Postmodern War Fear, Warren Heise used Illustrator to add color to an original hand-inked drawing, drew buildings and symbols, and used Pathfinder commands to subtract shapes. For the mushroom cloud symbol, he used the Crystallize tool (located under the Warp tool) to create spikes. Heise exported the document as a Photoshop file (File Export), selecting Write Layers in the Photoshop Export Options dialog box to export all the shape layers.
Heise scanned a texture of an artillery case into Photoshop, converted it to Grayscale, then chose Image Adjustments Brightness/Contrast and set both Brightness and Contrast to their highest settings. The texture was not large enough, so Heise used the Clone Stamp tool to add new areas. “I wanted it to be crisp when applied to the images,” he explains.
Heise dragged the texture image into the exported Photoshop document. On the texture layer, he used the Magic Wand tool with a tolerance of 32 to select the white areas. He chose a shape layer and pressed Command/Ctrl-J to jump the selection and shape to a new layer.
Before jumping both the Green Brain and Symbols layers with the texture layer, he chose Edit Free Transform on the texture layer, and rotated the texture so that it looked more spontaneous. He repeated this process for additional shape layers.
Heise created a top layer that combined all the textured shape layers (but the head) with the main texture and set the layer’s blending mode to Multiply to add a vibrant color.
The final illustration is shown at the right (click to enlarge). “The final effect looks as if the illustration was stenciled on concrete or created using a silkscreen,” Heise says.
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Hijab – an exceptionally controversial topic around the world, and more often an unapologetic basis to rank a woman’s faith in our Muslim society. Wasn’t modesty more than physical appearance? When did some of us become the flag bearers of a ridiculous community which judges a woman solely on the absurd foundation of her choice of clothing?
Isn’t hijab a beautiful term associated with physical and more importantly mental modesty? We were born and raised in a society where either hijab is perceived as a security blanket against unwanted gaze or a violent tool confronting the whole concept of feminism. In reality, modesty is not forced instead adopted by many because of the genuine love for the underlying idea of hijab and the constant need of learning more about this peaceful lifestyle.
Hijab is much more than your outfits, and if you think wearing the highest form of modest clothing gives you the right to backlash another woman, unfortunately, you are on the wrong path.
In this ludicrous age of digital communication, everyone has an opinion to share and a majority of times, it manages to incline towards a cold negative stereotypical judgment. But Why? Why do we humans find it remarkably challenging to structure our thoughts around positivity and appreciate rather than criticize?
Why not acknowledge women who embraced this elegant lifestyle by helping her understand its glorifying meaning and not crucify her publicly as her choice of clothing was not up to the so-called standards. Hijab is a representation of modesty in your attire, brainwork & most importantly in the manner, you recite those thoughts to others irrespective of religion.
I’m a hijabi, neither I judge women based on their clothing nor do I publicly ridiculed them for this freedom. Neither is I a brand ambassador of the religion I practice nor are you. Our religion teaches us to be humble, polite and speak a good word or remain silent.
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Tips For Travelers in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has a sound tourist infrastructure in place, so travel is, for the most part, safe and hassle-free. The people are helpful, and the government has a system in place where tourists can ask for help if needed. To help visitors, we have put together this brief “tips for travelers” section.
Entry Requirements
You need to have a valid visa if you are a foreign tourist. The visa must be issued by the Indian Embassy. You also need to have a passport. Your documents can be checked at any time on arrival, so keep them with you always.
Safety
1. Avoid unlicensed tour operators and guides. If you feel intimidated by any of them, call the police by dialing 100.
2. During your Rajasthan tour , you should stay in large, well-established hotels. They have good security arrangements and you can get in touch with your consulate or embassy if needed.
3. Carry your money unobtrusively. It is always safer to carry travelers’ checks and credit cards than a large amount of cash.
4. Do not travel to places that are too far off the beaten track.
5. Do not go alone to places you are not too sure of.
6. Women should take special care not to go to poorly lit areas after dark, or take a shortcut through lonely stretches of roads and alleys.
Health
1. Take your shots of cholera, tetanus, and other diseases before you start the journey.
2. Carry clothes that cover your skin and help you avoid sunstrokes.
3. Keep your medications with you all the time. It may not be possible to source prescriptions drugs in the smaller villages and desert areas.
4. Drink plenty of water while on the move; the dry, hot climate can be a challenge otherwise.
Conveniences
1. Foreigners can carry any amount of foreign currency.
2. All major credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, and major travelers’ checks are accepted at the larger hotels, shops, and boutiques.
3. You do not have to worry about how to keep in touch with your friends and family members. All major cities and towns have cyber cafes. And you can always make an international call back home.
Rules and Regulations
1. Indian laws prohibit the purchase and use of banned substances like drugs.
2. Taking out some items such as ivory is prohibited.
3. You cannot smuggle out animals and plants on the endangered list.
4. If you see “no photography allowed” signs, respect them.
5. Dress modestly, especially in the smaller towns or villages. Women should wear dresses that cover their legs and shoulders.
6. Respect local sentiments; leave your shoes outside when entering temples and mosques, don’t drink alcohol in public in the smaller towns, and do not insist on having non-vegetarian food in spaces clearly marked out for vegetarians.
By following the laws and regulations in place, and being alert while on the move, you can ensure a great experience not only for yourself but also for the people you meet.
To know about tourist places in Rajasthan You should read the Rajasthan Travel Guide.