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 08/06/2006 05:46:11 PM · #1
I took this picture and decided to try and improve it. This is the new version. I used layers adjusted brighness and contrast and did some dodging and burning. How did I do? Any other suggestions. Thanks
 08/06/2006 06:31:16 PM · #2
To be honest, I don't think the changes are significant enough to really make much difference. I hope you don't mind, but I took a stab at it myself:



I used the sepia action, then bumped the sat by about 30, used curves and levels to enrich the shades for better dimensionality, dodged the fan rudder, and added a layer of crumped paper (also sepia'd), set opacity to about 50%, and added a curve on the paper layer to bring out a little more detail. I really like the sepia tone for rural, antique-ish looking photos, and the crumple makes it look like you may have found it in an old box in Grandpa's barn loft. Hope you like it :-)
 08/06/2006 06:38:07 PM · #3
I think it might look good with a little dodge and burn in the sky too. Gives it a dramatic feeling.
 08/06/2006 07:01:17 PM · #4
Played with this a little too. Nice shot! I tilted it a bit clockwise and then used curves and selective color layers on it. Then selected the sky and hit it with curves again and a gradient map.



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Comments on your original and edit. Personally I don't care much for the magenta tint and overall they both sacrifice some nice detail to the shadows. There are some nice patterns on the ground, a neat looking crack in that tank and that great looking tail on the windmill that all beg for some attention. But overall, nice.

Message edited by author 2006-08-06 19:04:57.
 08/06/2006 07:09:11 PM · #5
Mo' 3D:


08/06/2006 11:12:43 PM · #6
Thanks all for the help. :)

You all gave me some great ideas with this photo.
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