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 04/29/2007 03:25:03 PM · #1
I've been getting comment's lately about overprocessed eyes. I toned it down some however I would welcome opinions.Did I get it right this time?

04/29/2007 03:27:19 PM · #2
A lot of contrast glare in there..... What did it look like before you edited it? and why are you processing the eyes different from the rest of the photo?
 04/29/2007 03:31:34 PM · #3
I've found myself overcompensating for "dull" eye comments.When do you know that they are correct.


Thanks
Bruce
 04/29/2007 05:43:54 PM · #4
Your original is too small to do much with. If it were mine, I think I'd experiment with cloning out the glare with colors from nearby. It's hard to say whether or not it would work without trying, though.
 04/29/2007 05:55:12 PM · #5
Converted from raw and cropped only.Help would be welcome.



Thanks

04/29/2007 06:57:03 PM · #6
Here's what I came up with:



I think your comment about "over-processing" had to do with the fact that there are blown highlights on the fur and glare on the eyes. It looks like you did some sharpening, which exacerbated them. The glare hid the detail in eyes. I painted in new eyes, with pupils and did some work to minimize the blown-out areas.

I felt that it was a bit crowded at the top, and that BG was a little distracting. I did some quickie changes, but am not really satisfied. A little more time might produce a nicer BG.

Hopefully by now you have gotten some better edits from the "Pros".

Cheers,
Roxanne


Message edited by author 2007-04-29 19:00:32.
 04/29/2007 11:57:45 PM · #7
Thank you Roxanne.I would have responded earlier however work called me in , and yes I know it's Sunday.I do love the restaurant business.
I do like what you did with the eyes , it's the look i've been trying to achieve.I'll give the brush a try.

Thanks Again
Bruce
 04/30/2007 12:57:26 AM · #8
In response to Gringo, I regularly process eyes differently - usually go for higher sharpness, for one thing. Along with lips.

Now, to Blind_squirrel: I find that almost every time, I overdo a new technique at first and then learn to dial it back using transparency, feathering, or other techniques.

You've already gotten good advice, so all I can add is to suggest that you scale it back a bit. Also, remember that for non-challenge entries, you can do really extreme stuff like greatandsmall did, and just paint yourself some new pieces for your portfolio.
 04/30/2007 09:22:49 AM · #9
You're welcome, Bruce.

levyj413 brought up some good points. I forgot the disclaimer about using that technique in challenges (except Expert Editing).

That's a beautiful dog; and although your question was about processing, I'm going to offer a few in-camera tips, that I've gotten from other DPCers, which might help next time:

1. Using a polarizer would go a long way in reducing the reflections on both the eyes and fur.
2. Try for early morning or late afternoon light. This will reduce the chance of blown highlights. Position the dog to face the sun in order to illuminate the eyes.
3. Go for a clutter-free background.
4. A little more DOF would help capture the detail in the snout.
5. Fill flash.

Don't forget to post your results:)

Message edited by author 2007-04-30 09:33:53.
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