Really Stuck Trying To Create Graphical Map

ShaggyRS6 · 20 Jun 2009 at 23:27

Guys I wonder if someone can help.

I am trying to make a map of one of the lakes I fish. I just cant get my head around how to do it.

As an example see this -- http://www.crosschannelcarping.co.uk/docs/thelake/lakemap.html

What I want does not have to be as grand as that but I do want it to look somewhat professional. What I did was take a google earth screenshot of the lake, then used the lasso tool to cut the pieces out, I then filled them. that said my version looks really nasty.

How do I make it look a bit more pro? If you see the first example i have given it has tree's and the water changes colour etc.

Mine just looks horrid.

my attempt ---- http://www.shaggysworld.com/ocuk/bl3.jpg

Any help or advice would be very much appreciated.

ShaggyRS6 · 20 Jun 2009 at 23:54

Jeesus, that looks miles better already, unfortunately most of what you have suggested is not registering as I am really new to this level of photoshop and illustrator.

Could i be really cheeky and ask you to explain ina little more detail the features you have used?

Apologies for asking.

ShaggyRS6 · 21 Jun 2009 at 00:17

Mate. You are a star. makes much more sense now, although to late (im tired) to give it a go now, I will have a play in the morning and share the results.

Thanks for taking the time!!!

Lee

ShaggyRS6 · 21 Jun 2009 at 09:23

Thanks Nick, but I have not understood a word you have said

If you would like to give it a go i would be very happy to let you do so

It's really harder than i thought this photoshop lark. I think everyone think's they are an expert at editing photos, but when it comes to the real stuff like this its just difficult. Or maybe its just me.

ShaggyRS6 · 21 Jun 2009 at 09:44

Oh good lord!!!

ShaggyRS6 · 21 Jun 2009 at 12:55

Mate that is wonderful. Could I be really cheeky and ask you just to remove the orange bit? (Its meant to be a car park to give a reference point)

i know I am probably pushing my luck with you now

ShaggyRS6 · 21 Jun 2009 at 14:39

Ice, I dunno how to thank you to be honest. But I hope thanks is enough.

I am gonna try and reproduce what you have done, but what you have done is given me a bit of inspiration to do something (albeit not as good as) like you have done.

Thanks Buddy!!!!