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08/12/2007 08:40:14 AM · #1 |
I've just done a reprocess of one of my shots from Japan now that I've learned a little about using Photomatix. I really like the new edit and I'm wondering what your thoughts are.
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08/12/2007 08:51:35 AM · #2 |
| left a message on the tone mapped version. I really like the improvements to the bottom of the building - makes it a much more interesting photo. |
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08/12/2007 08:54:18 AM · #3 |
| I agree with Tim's comments. Looks nice but a bit overdone in some parts for my liking. |
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08/12/2007 09:59:31 AM · #4 |
I agree, it does look overdone.
I hope you don't mind (not trying to hijack the thread) but I have been working on an edit called "Depth Perception". I wanted to try it on you photograph and its the first time I have posted this type of edit. What do you think?
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08/12/2007 10:10:06 AM · #5 |
Left a comment on the tonemapped version, i like it.
Swhiddon, could you give some details on how you proccessed your version. I'm not sure if I like it with this image but I do see potential with others and I wouldn't mind trying it myself.
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08/12/2007 10:44:50 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by cryan:
Left a comment on the tonemapped version, i like it.
Swhiddon, could you give some details on how you proccessed your version. I'm not sure if I like it with this image but I do see potential with others and I wouldn't mind trying it myself. |
You pull up the highlights with a small amount of emboss toward the viewer. The you push back the shadows with a small amount of negative emboss. Set the highlights to screen and shadows to multiply. You also can play around with the settings. After merging the layers then you use selective color to tone the colors the way you want. You can use a small amount of noise reduction if preferred to flatten some of the emboss effects then sharpen to liking.
different results by adjusting the angle of emboss. Just always set the highlights and shadows 180 deg apart.
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08/12/2007 12:52:11 PM · #7 |
I think the tone-mapped image is the better of the two, but I too like the lower portion more, and the upper portion less. The lower portion seems more multidimensional than the original. Nice shot! I need to travel again. Obviously I am once again missing some great shots...such as yours!
Message edited by author 2007-08-12 12:52:54.
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08/12/2007 01:39:35 PM · #8 |
| The highlight control is better in the tone mapped version. Other than that, I like the original better. The sky reflection in the water in the tone mapped version looks funky to me. |
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08/12/2007 01:48:43 PM · #9 |
I can really see the interest in tone mapping. I will have to try it myself someday. What strikes me about the image, in all versions, is the trees blend into a solid mass. There is no definition between the forward trees and the ones behind them.
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08/12/2007 07:53:28 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by swhiddon:
I agree, it does look overdone.
I hope you don't mind (not trying to hijack the thread) but I have been working on an edit called "Depth Perception". I wanted to try it on you photograph and its the first time I have posted this type of edit. What do you think?
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An interesting edit indeed, perhaps a little of this style to bring the trees out, plus a backing off on the tone mapping might look better. I'll certainly bear all of these in mind!
Thanks very much everyone! |
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