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 08/15/2006 07:29:54 AM · #1
I have been on a quest to re-edit some of my older photos because my post processing skills have develped considerably in the last few years. This is one of my all time favorite images and I think I like the new edit much better. I think it would be cool to see other people's as well.

Then:


Now:


What do you think?

June
 08/15/2006 07:34:27 AM · #2
Better. Really pops. I would tone down that patch of sunlight to the left of the tree. It is very strong and draws the eye away from the sunbeams.
 08/15/2006 07:34:48 AM · #3
Hmm... The image definitely seems to pop more now, but it feels a little oversaturated, and one or two of the lightbeams have been merged (probably from it being a brighter image overall). Perhaps halfway between the old and the new would work well?

EDIT: That being said, I'm looking at it via an uncalibrated monitor, so take what I say with a pinch of salt :o)

Message edited by author 2006-08-15 07:53:32.
 08/15/2006 08:05:45 AM · #4
On the new version, the sunlight on the ground under the tree is a bit too much of a hot-spot and drags the eye down. I do like how the green pops so much more, and the light beams show up great on my screen. However, the dead branch behind the light beams in the top right corner sorta' bugs me.

Overall, great improvement!
 08/15/2006 11:40:47 AM · #5
Let's see yours!
 08/17/2006 05:04:24 PM · #6
No one else wants to play???
 08/17/2006 05:29:03 PM · #7
If I get the chance I will re-edit some and post :)
 08/17/2006 05:47:20 PM · #8
Originally posted by Chiqui:
No one else wants to play???

Chuckle - while I hope I have improved by PP I am not sure I have anything I can reprocess without making it worse. Will have a look, though :-)
 08/17/2006 06:27:17 PM · #9
check out these skillz:

old:
new:
08/17/2006 06:33:51 PM · #10
Sweet. What filter did you use Jeff? :)
 08/17/2006 06:37:09 PM · #11
ROFL That is just too funny

June
 08/17/2006 06:37:52 PM · #12
Originally posted by saintaugust:
check out these skillz:

old:
new:


Was the first image shot in raw
 08/17/2006 06:50:11 PM · #13
That's great!

Message edited by author 2006-08-17 22:17:30.
 08/18/2006 02:56:07 AM · #14
Originally posted by saintaugust:
check out these skillz:

old:
new:

I aspire to deliver images as good as your old one. The new one is clearly so far beyond me! :-)
 08/18/2006 03:00:29 AM · #15
Originally posted by saintaugust:
check out these skillz:

old:
new:


Are those techniques legal for basic editing? :-P
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