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06/26/2006 11:12:30 PM · #1 |
This was the entry I had in the desolation challenge which was a HUGE mistake. I had looked up "desolate" and one of the definitions was "uninhabited" which was why I entered it....
Even though it scored low because it DNMC I think its a good shot. Some of the comments I received said it needed more contrast and I agree, I just can't figure out how to get it right.
Anyone want to take a stab at making this photo pop?
Thanks
Message edited by author 2006-06-26 23:13:51.
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06/26/2006 11:25:45 PM · #2 |
Here is my quick stab
I use cs2...so the edit steps were
highlight/shadow
neat image
dup layer and set mode to overlay
gothic glow (love that action)
Thats it. Problem now is that it looks even less desolate, and more like a painting.
Not sure what software you are using, if no photoshop...you could at least get more pop by playing with hue/sat and levels.
Maya
OK - did a second one...less painting like...I like this better
high pass
auto color
despeckle
hue sat
curves.
Message edited by author 2006-06-27 00:09:32. |
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06/26/2006 11:26:10 PM · #3 |
Here is my attempt. +20 to contrast and -5 to brightness.
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06/26/2006 11:29:09 PM · #4 |
I did a gradient mask on the bottom and another on the top. levels/curves on each |
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06/26/2006 11:34:31 PM · #5 |
Taking it one step further...
+ 35 to red
+ 20 to green
- 20 yellow
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06/26/2006 11:35:37 PM · #6 |
Faye,
Where in Oregon did you take this photo?
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06/26/2006 11:39:04 PM · #7 |
Wow you guys are fast.. and good. I'm going to try some of these ideas. I've been mostly a Paint Shop Pro user but I need to learn more about Photoshop.
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06/26/2006 11:43:51 PM · #8 |
care to send in the original?
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06/26/2006 11:46:42 PM · #9 |
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06/26/2006 11:47:21 PM · #10 |
Lite desaturation to get rid of some of the blue
Curves - Anchor the mids and darks and work just the Highs to add some body to the clouds.
Noise is from a sharpen that I did, with the original (possibly why Rikki is asking) I would run it through NoiseNinja but at this size it would get too smooth.
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06/26/2006 11:49:20 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by colyla:
Faye,
Where in Oregon did you take this photo? |
Colyla, I took it about 15 miles from Roseburg on Callahan Mountain. Its on a narrow, steep, snakey road called the "Old Coos Bay Wagon Road" but well worth the drive. And you have to drive it on Sunday when there are no log trucks.
I drove up alone and it was scary because they target practice up there and there were gun casings all over the ground...
and I'm pretty sure I heard banjo music coming from around the bend... :)
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06/26/2006 11:50:09 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Rikki:
care to send in the original? |
OK original coming up
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06/26/2006 11:52:16 PM · #13 |
i took a shot at editing it also. but not exactly sure how to get it showing in here.
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06/26/2006 11:52:49 PM · #14 |
Just a super quick edit job. Layers, curves, Dodging and burning.
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06/26/2006 11:53:25 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
i took a shot at editing it also. but not exactly sure how to get it showing in here. |
You need a place to post it to on the internet so you can link it here.
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06/26/2006 11:56:14 PM · #16 |
This is the original
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06/26/2006 11:59:42 PM · #17 |
Well easiest way to do that is upgrade my membership, Which I just did.
Now i can bug you guys for pointers and tips every day.
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Message edited by author 2006-06-27 00:00:03.
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06/27/2006 12:02:15 AM · #18 |
Welcome Bugzeye! Glad to have you aboard :)
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06/27/2006 12:03:48 AM · #19 |
Faye I sent you my effort via email.
cheers,
Brian |
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06/27/2006 12:03:51 AM · #20 |
My take on the original ...
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06/27/2006 12:04:45 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by btuck:
Faye I sent you my effort via email.
cheers,
Brian |
Wow thanks Brian. I'll look for it.
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06/27/2006 12:06:35 AM · #22 |
You know this may be a better way to splain things... with curves (Done with Digital Image Pro)
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06/27/2006 12:09:50 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Faye Pekas:
Originally posted by colyla:
Faye,
Where in Oregon did you take this photo? |
Colyla, I took it about 15 miles from Roseburg on Callahan Mountain. Its on a narrow, steep, snakey road called the "Old Coos Bay Wagon Road" but well worth the drive. And you have to drive it on Sunday when there are no log trucks.
I drove up alone and it was scary because they target practice up there and there were gun casings all over the ground...
and I'm pretty sure I heard banjo music coming from around the bend... :) |
LOL! 15 miles from Roseburg....Hwy 42 toward Camas Valley? or the back road toward Elkton?
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06/27/2006 12:12:57 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by btuck:
Faye I sent you my effort via email.
cheers,
Brian |
This is the one Brian sent me email. Its a very creative take on the photo.
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06/27/2006 12:13:36 AM · #25 |
It's a pretty plain shot. You have great tones in there and this is pretty much what I came up with. it was a quick job. i think this gives it a different story. |
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