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03/19/2006 09:35:52 PM · #1 |
Hello everyone,
Went to Jupiter Inlet to scope out our South East FLA GTG and got a shot of this guy. The sky was yucky and I didn't have a tripod. I think it's a bit underexposed; and I'm not sure I've gotten the hang of setting my white balance. That being said; does anyone see hope for this image? Be honest.
Here's what the original looks like 
And here's what I tried to do 
Any suggestions on making it pop? (original file emailed upon request)
Thanks,
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03/19/2006 09:37:52 PM · #2 |
I'll take that on; e-mail's on profile. I need something to do while waiting for rollover...
Robt.
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03/19/2006 09:55:18 PM · #3 |
I was bored. The sky on my version is looking a little funky. I think it is a nice shot and I thought your editing was fine :)
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03/19/2006 10:10:11 PM · #4 |
Here is mine...
+Levels
+Curves
+Increased Saturation on Beak and Yellow Feathers
+Increased Saturation and adjusted Hue on the eye
+Dodged and Burned feathers and cement
+duplicated background layer > 9 pixel gaussian blur blended to soft light
+created a mask to remove the blend from the bird while leaving the effect on the background.
+USM
Message edited by author 2006-03-19 22:33:33. |
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03/19/2006 10:15:47 PM · #5 |
This is great! Y'all are doing things so much differently than I would. Would you mind sharing your steps so that I can give it a try?
Thanks!
Roxanne
Message edited by author 2006-03-19 22:16:51. |
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03/19/2006 10:24:10 PM · #6 |
My 2 minute attempt:
* Duplicate Layer
* Gausian Blue 30
* Layer Mode Multiply
* Adjust Fill %
* Hue/Saturation Colorize
* Dodge/Burn
* Levels
Message edited by author 2006-03-19 22:31:54. |
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03/19/2006 10:25:17 PM · #7 |
Very simple adjustments, curves and high pass filter.
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03/19/2006 10:40:48 PM · #8 |
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03/19/2006 10:58:05 PM · #9 |
Looks like a very salvageable image to me.
Working on the resized version posted...
re-posted with some re-edits
Message edited by author 2006-03-19 23:30:35. |
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03/19/2006 11:03:01 PM · #10 |
Jupiter Inlet is exactly where I got these two pelican shots:
Funny I think. I probably know exactly where you were too. Enjoy the get together!
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03/19/2006 11:05:55 PM · #11 |
nevermind...
I like some of the edits...I can see why you want to see different versions Roxanne, great photo, just a little dark and needs tweaking. Good composition though.
Message edited by author 2006-03-19 23:10:06. |
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03/19/2006 11:29:49 PM · #12 |
Oh-kay...
As promised, here's my quick take on it:
Robt.
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03/19/2006 11:37:00 PM · #13 |
| Nice bird, but what about the area?lol I went immediately to the GTG thread to see if you posted your findings. I am anxious to hear of your preview. |
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03/20/2006 07:43:12 AM · #14 |
WOW, WOW, WOW! You guys have definitely proven that my PS needs a lot of work. I can't believe I took that photo after seeing what's been done to it. Thanks again.
yakatme...I'm working on the preview. Putting together a pros & cons presentation and uploading a few snapshots of the area. I should have it done this morning.
Cheers,
Roxanne |
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03/20/2006 07:44:32 AM · #15 |
| I tried processing a pelican once, but couldn't get the fishy taste out of the dark meat. :) |
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03/20/2006 07:48:11 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by vtruan:
I tried processing a pelican once, but couldn't get the fishy taste out of the dark meat. :) |
LOL! Can't believe it took so long for a joke about that title;) |
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03/20/2006 08:38:02 AM · #17 |
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03/20/2006 08:43:32 AM · #18 |
| Wow Bear_music, that is incredible! |
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