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01/18/2008 09:29:38 AM · #1 |
The first image is totally unedited. The second image I did several layers and adjusted b&c to create three different exposures. Then I used opacity to adjust each layer so that I could get kind of an HDR effect. On the middle layer I adjusted color curves to solarize, using opacity of 97% in order to get the color in the background. Dodged and burned, sharpened.
As to what I find in the process, I definitely like the gradient effect and the depth of the leaves in the second image, but it was at the expense of the water droplet on the end of the leaf. Any suggestions on how to remedy the situation?
Message edited by author 2008-01-18 09:30:05. |
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01/18/2008 09:45:31 AM · #2 |
| If you are using PhotoShop and you used layers you should be able to use the eraser tool to erase back to the original on just the drop. |
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01/18/2008 09:54:44 AM · #3 |
| Thanks for the idea. I did try doing that, but the effect was still flat. It seems that the gray of the first image is what really makes the drop stand out. I guess I could try just darkening the background a little. |
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01/18/2008 10:33:50 AM · #4 |
| Did you try dodging the droplet? That might help. Nice processing too, the second definately pops! |
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01/18/2008 03:11:50 PM · #5 |
I decided to try something different. I flipped the right image and squashed the height to make the pattern more rounded. It is definitely different. I kind of like it. Oh well, the dodging didn't give me the luminosity I am looking for. Still, it caused me to play a little more.
Message edited by author 2008-01-18 15:12:06. |
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