Gaussian Blur Photograph

This photograph is from the assignment "A New Way of Seeing" which I edited by adding a Gaussian Blur effect. First, I edited the photo by enhancing the color with the curves adjustment on Photoshop. I then increased the shadows and midtones of the photo with the levels adjustment. Finally, I added the Gaussian Blur behind the dog by first selecting the background. I then selected the Gaussian Blur option under the filter drop-down menu on Photoshop. After that, I cleaned up the edges around the dog by using the freehand blur tool to touch up spots that I did not select in the background.

Though this photo did end up turning out decently in the end, I had many difficulties throughout the editing process. My main frustration was selecting all of the background behind the dog. After I added the Gaussian Blur I saw tons of little spots that I forgot to select when originally selecting the background. However, I did find a way to fix this. I used the blur tool on the left hand tool bar to clean-up the outline around the dog.