Can this monkey picture be saved?

01/15/2008 01:36:45 PM · #1

Is there anything that will improve this picture or make it semi okay?

01/15/2008 01:39:38 PM · #2

Might be interesting to see what impact tonemapping and/or HDR could do for it. Do you have photomatix?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/15/2008 01:43:38 PM · #3

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Might be interesting to see what impact tonemapping and/or HDR could do for it. Do you have photomatix?

Nope.. I woefully lack software

frisca

Nikon D70

01/15/2008 01:52:21 PM · #4

might have some trouble because the monkey doesn't appear to be in focus, but then, what do I know?

01/15/2008 01:54:45 PM · #5

Originally posted by frisca:

might have some trouble because the monkey doesn't appear to be in focus, but then, what do I know?

I know :( but the darn things move so fast..

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

01/15/2008 02:03:59 PM · #6

Originally posted by UrfaTheGreat:

Originally posted by glad2badad:
Might be interesting to see what impact tonemapping and/or HDR could do for it. Do you have photomatix?

Nope.. I woefully lack software

Photomatix has a free trial download. Another consideration is to contact

Simms, he has a beta HDR program you could probably get from him.

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

01/15/2008 02:04:11 PM · #7

I think its possible.... gonna go play with it....

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/15/2008 02:05:03 PM · #8

Originally posted by Sunniee:

I think its possible.... gonna go play with it....

that comment can be taken so wrong..lol

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

01/15/2008 02:13:42 PM · #9

Well, sometimes when I have a subject that's slightly soft, I add a soft glowy photoshop action (like a gothic glow) at a low opacity, and then erase a little over the subject to make it pop. And soft burning in the dark parts can help it look like there's more sharpness and definition.

I played with it really quick. I don't know if you like those suggestions, but here's what it would look like:
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I love the photo, Urfa! What a treat to see one like that in the wild!!!

signal2noise

Leica M9

Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux M MF - Chrome

01/15/2008 02:15:35 PM · #10

I'm not on a calibrated monitor, so I am not sure of the contrast and colors, but I wanted to minimize the flash on the lower thirds.

[thumb]633552[/thumb]

Scapeshots

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

01/15/2008 02:17:51 PM · #11

I made the monkey stand out a little bit more with lucis. The background was pretty much unchanged except for a touch of saturation added.

[thumb]633557[/thumb]

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

01/15/2008 02:18:09 PM · #12

Originally posted by SandyP:

That's a nice approach Sandy. Have to tuck that one away for future reference. :-)

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

01/15/2008 02:19:21 PM · #13

From this:

to this:

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

01/15/2008 02:23:36 PM · #14

And along came the master blaster! Nice fix Brad!!!

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

01/15/2008 02:31:31 PM · #15

Message edited by author 2008-01-15 14:42:18.

bennettjamie

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/15/2008 02:32:04 PM · #16

Originally posted by Brad:

From this: to this:

Very nice fix.

01/15/2008 02:40:58 PM · #17

Ooohh.. Thanks guys.. felt a little [read:extremely ] frustrated by my feeble tries so I needed to get some inspiration..
Must get to bed.. it's getting late here but will definitely try again in the morning..

01/16/2008 05:47:53 AM · #18

.. finally tried again.. not perfect but hopefully an improvement..