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07/02/2005 05:48:19 PM · #1 |
Interesting... I'm just playing with Diffuse Glow to try to better understand its effects on images.
What fascinated me at the time I took this picture were the birds in the tree.
 If you look at my first processed version of the image, it looks nice, but the birds are sort of "lost in the branches".
 Applying the Diffuse Glow .. I lose some detail in the mountains, but suddenly the birds pop out.
Which is better? I dunno. I guess it depends on what the image is trying to show. I like both of them for different reasons.
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07/02/2005 06:31:50 PM · #2 |
| I like #2, but then again I love manipulated imagery. |
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07/02/2005 06:50:07 PM · #3 |
| I like the one without the processing. Very nice shot! It is fun messing with new filters and effects. |
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07/02/2005 07:03:59 PM · #4 |
I prefer the one not processed...but I see what you mean about losing sight of the birds in the picture. I like the processed one too, but I wouldn't have known they were birds unless you listed it...they look more like berries/buds to me :)
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07/02/2005 07:12:42 PM · #5 |
Love the one with the glow!
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07/02/2005 09:02:53 PM · #6 |
| Try doing the diffuse glow on a duplicate layer, then play with the various blending modes. I do this using "soft light" on likely 50% of my colour portraits. |
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07/02/2005 09:19:02 PM · #7 |
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Message edited by author 2005-07-24 22:25:13. |
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07/02/2005 10:28:13 PM · #8 |
How do you do a duplicate layer ? I tried diffuse glow on these   |
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07/02/2005 10:54:00 PM · #9 |
| I like that second b/w, kawhona. |
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07/03/2005 12:07:16 AM · #10 |
OK here's a quick little How-to for anyone who cares (PS CS):
1. Make a duplicate layer.
2. Open the Diffuse Glow Layer Dialogue box.
3. Adjust Diffuse Glow Settings
4. Adjust the Layers settings under the layers tab
5. 4. Flatten the image (merge the layers)
6. Do whatever finishing steps you'd normally do (cloning imperfections, curves/levels, sharpening, dodging/burning, add border, etc)
Dat's eet. Try different blending modes to create different moods. Soft light is good for portraits, vivid light for harsh contrast, hard light for landscapes/sunsets...play with it. see what you come up with.
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