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04/25/2005 08:47:35 PM · #1

I'm trying to get the post processing part down. I know photoshop really well from a graphic design standpoint but still learning what to do and what not to do to enhance my photos.

Thanks!!

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/25/2005 08:49:30 PM · #2

There doesn't seem to be quite enough contrast.

Could you please post the original and the processing you did to give us an idea of how to help.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/25/2005 08:54:08 PM · #3

I like the sky but as cpanaioti posted, the contrast in the foreground is lacking, specifically the lily pads are not differentiated from the water. I think that this could have been managed in the conversion from color, and it is also possible to greatly improve it with a curves adjustment (boost contrast in shadows, leave alone in midtones/highlights).

04/25/2005 08:59:00 PM · #4

When I start to play with the curves the highlights in the lake starts to blow out. This is very frustrating.

Your advise is great!!

Thanks!

Message edited by author 2005-04-25 21:06:22.

Lensbaby 1.0 (The Original)

04/25/2005 09:05:12 PM · #5

Here is the original color version.

alanbataar

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/25/2005 09:21:41 PM · #6

Consider how you can use multiple layers of either the whole image, or parts of the image and make use of the "blending modes" -- i.e. multiply, darken only, lighten only, etc...

That should keep you busy for a few nights tinkering....

Olympus 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom

04/25/2005 09:23:00 PM · #7

A few nights? Jee thanks!! :)

LadeeM

Olympus E-410

04/25/2005 09:32:21 PM · #8

I took your original and got this:

I followed timj351's tutorial on shadows and highlights, adjusted curves, did some quick dodging on the clouds, ums, and saved. I mean, I'm still learning too, and I read at least two tutorials a day (or try to). I just sponge off all the knowledge that is already here. :)

What do you think?

Message edited by author 2005-04-25 21:33:06.

04/25/2005 09:37:25 PM · #9

Also, try using different techniques for converting to B & W. You may get better results with one technique over another.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/25/2005 09:49:06 PM · #10

bump

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/25/2005 09:52:59 PM · #11

Here is a quick take. I started with the color original and converted using the Channel Mixer. The settings were:

Red = +114
Green = +34
Blue = -48
Constant = -2
"gray" box checked, of course.

I applied just a gentle touch of contrast enhancement with curves after the conversion.

Edit: I'd actually take the foreground and sky contrast a bit further if a little more dramatic look is desired.

Message edited by author 2005-04-25 21:58:00.

LadeeM

Olympus E-410

Olympus 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom

04/25/2005 09:58:36 PM · #12

Originally posted by kirbic:

Wow! See? That is the stuff I'm trying to sponge! :) Learning by osmosis ... but my husband is trying to figure out why my head is pressed to the monitor ... :)

04/25/2005 10:01:00 PM · #13

04/25/2005 10:04:56 PM · #14

Since there was so much green I thought this would work well with an infrared affect.

Channel Mixer to convert to B & W

R + 80%
G + 175%
B - 175%

Contrast + 8%

If using layers then create a new layer which is a composite of all visible layers and apply Diffuse Glow 2,2,10.

Message edited by author 2005-04-25 22:17:33.