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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

12/26/2007 03:54:19 PM · #1

Hey I was just wondering what you guys thought of this photo! =)

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

12/26/2007 04:16:42 PM · #2

I do like the post processing on the person but I dont like how the background overlaps the subject around the edges. It looks messy, like someone who colours outside the lines. I think it would look better if you saw the edge around the subject.

I would be intersted on the post porcessing on the face if you have time to elaborate.

12/26/2007 04:29:16 PM · #3

Hi. Well lets see, nothing that i'm sure the PS experts on this site couldn't do alot easier but here is my workflow.

USM on total image
Channel mixer layer converted to monochrome
eyes cut out and USM more and levels with enhance per channel contrast
two curves layers one with an s curve. Both curves layers have layer mask
Then a levels layers brought in the highlights quite alot with a mask to allow to highlight the face where I wanted (like the eyes)

Does that help?

12/26/2007 04:30:19 PM · #4

curve layers had opposite selections in the mask. One of april and one of the back area....

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

12/26/2007 04:30:26 PM · #5

Would you mind posting the original?

12/26/2007 04:34:40 PM · #6

April had such a nice expression and i wanted to use the photo which is what started me down this road. but as you can see the background is less than desireable...

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 16:35:04.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/27/2007 10:39:19 AM · #7

bumping....

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

12/27/2007 10:55:57 AM · #8

I think it looks like an older shot. Was just at the In-laws and they have have a few shots that look like this but in sepia tone. Very pleasant to look at. left a comment also on the picture. I also like the shot of the two girls together.

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

12/27/2007 11:08:26 AM · #9

My wife and I both like high key images. We have found that our daughters complexion works really well in high key where our sons does not. But we also know that alot of people dont much care for them as ours dont really score well in challenges. But they sure do look sweet framed.

I took a shot at your image, but not really super pleased with my end product.

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