Lionel Messi- Elipse Blur

Stage 1

My first step in creating my Lionel Messi blurred image was to insert the iris blur into the original image

Stage 2

The second step in creating this image was to resize the iris blur on the image so I can fit Messi into the iris and therefore blur all the Real Madrid players in the background.

Stage 3

The third step in creating this image was to resize the iris from an oval shape to a rectangle with rounded edges, I believe that the rectangle could fit all of Lionel Messi inside whilst blurring out the Real Madrid players as opposed to the oval shape.

Stage 4

The fourth stage in creating my blurred image was to resize the midpoints within the rectangle. These midpoints affect the fade within the image and I felt that the image would look better if the vibrant Lionel Messi faded into the blurred out Real Madrid players. 

Finished Piece

The main thing that affected my thought process as I was creating this image was how a certain person can stand out in a crowd and I used the idea of football to highlight this idea, because Lionel Messi is a special individual and that is why he stands out against the crowd. During this process I learnt how to use the iris blur tool well because I have used it to highlight the special player Lionel Messi as he showcases his talent by dribbling past the helpless Real Madrid players. This piece is my favourite out of all 3 image blurs because it really appeals to me personally as football inspires me and Lionel Messi is one of the best footballers in the world and therefore he is one of the most inspiring people in the football world.