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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/14/2005 06:58:19 PM · #1

right, I recently shown this pic in a thread:

but I'm not happy with the editing, I used shadows/highlights for a quick fix even though I know it's evil and I don't like the halo around the land bits on both sides of the picture... I tried to do the same with layers but I don't like the result:

so here's the resized original:

you can tell tell straight away that it's quite a bad pic to work with ~(too late in the day...) but I'm sure you guys can do a lot better than I did!
If you want the full size original please pm me...
thanks in advance
thierry

Apple iPhone 5

10/14/2005 07:40:41 PM · #2

First, I think this is a great shot.

The original only needs subtle tweaks in PS.

Here's one with levels, curves, and contrast +10

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/14/2005 07:55:47 PM · #3

thanks for taking the time to have a go. I like your editing but I'd like the background mountains to pop more and I can't seem to do it without screwing up the pic badly!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

10/14/2005 08:00:10 PM · #4

Personally, I like this one alot:

Sure the halo-ing is a little annoying, but about the only thing I can see to do is to really go in and detail out those mountains manually and tediously and you end up with essentially a painting. Of course, there are some folks here who are masters at this type of photoshop work using filters, actions, levels curves & all - keep bumping until bear_music, bradp or nshapiro find it.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

10/14/2005 08:01:45 PM · #5

Originally posted by kpriest:

Lol! You must have read my mind

Message edited by author 2005-10-14 20:02:16.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

10/14/2005 08:06:24 PM · #6

Here is a quick take on it...

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

10/14/2005 08:08:37 PM · #7

Yes, with shadow/highlights you have to watch for the halos but you have a great amount of flexibility with this tool.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

10/14/2005 08:08:41 PM · #8

Originally posted by kirbic:

Here is a quick take on it...

this is good! No dreaded halos at all... what did you do?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

10/14/2005 08:10:54 PM · #9

Just added the editing details to the photo...
There is now some posterizationin the sky, prolly avoidable if working with a larger version...

Message edited by author 2005-10-14 20:11:47.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

10/14/2005 08:15:54 PM · #10

Here's my try at it.

I selected the top part, and then used the black point on levels. deselected and then edited levels overall. Had to do some cloning because of a poor selection job, but if you started over with the right pixels selected, it would fix that.

-edit- selcted the black point from the right side in the dark part of the trees.

Message edited by author 2005-10-14 20:17:54.

10/14/2005 08:18:23 PM · #11

Originally posted by kirbic:

Just added the editing details to the photo...
There is now some posterizationin the sky, prolly avoidable if working with a larger version...

thanks for the details, I need to learn more photoshop! I really like your editing.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/14/2005 08:21:41 PM · #12

Originally posted by wavelength:

Here's my try at it.

I selected the top part, and then used the black point on levels. deselected and then edited levels overall. Had to do some cloning because of a poor selection job, but if you started over with the right pixels selected, it would fix that.

-edit- selcted the black point from the right side in the dark part of the trees.

Wow, that's impressive! thanks for your time. every time I make selections for editing, it looks obvious I've made selections... You did it very well

Message edited by author 2005-10-14 20:22:20.

Apple iPhone 5

10/14/2005 08:22:19 PM · #13

Originally posted by tazza:

thanks for taking the time to have a go. I like your editing but I'd like the background mountains to pop more and I can't seem to do it without screwing up the pic badly!

How about;

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

10/14/2005 08:29:13 PM · #14

Originally posted by tazza:

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Wow, that's impressive! thanks for your time. every time I make selections for editing, it looks obvious I've made selections... You did it very well

No, your portfolio is impressive. Dang you have some nice shots even without mad PS skillz. Sheesh, asking for help from me! :o)