Rescue Me, I need an edit - DPChallenge Forums

10/11/2014 09:23:49 AM · #1

I was contacted today by the Historical Society who would like this photo, problem being its a turd. I am flattered they want it, would love for them to have it, but I cant stand the photo. Help me please.

Cant even find the URL? Does anybody know where to find the URL for the photos?

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 09:25:31.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

10/11/2014 09:33:32 AM · #2

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1273020

The URL is in your address bar at the top of the page.
click on your image. If it's in your portfolio you can copy the number at the end. When you click on the Insert Thumbnail button, you can paste the number in.

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 09:34:44.

10/11/2014 09:36:45 AM · #3

thank you annie, I think I finally got it. If this isn't full format, if anybody wants to take a go at it, let me know, and I will find a way to get you the full format.

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 09:39:18.

10/11/2014 09:48:26 AM · #4

I'll give a whirl.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

10/11/2014 10:39:15 AM · #5

I see why they like it, with the sunset light on the bldg & the lightening in the distance. It just needs to be sharper, somehow.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

10/11/2014 10:44:30 AM · #6

Yes it's real neat image.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/11/2014 10:51:15 AM · #7

no sunset, it was 4am, and I was creeped out to the max., Its the street lights that give it that amber light. I was trying to get lightning behind it. Very old building in our county, a lot of history. I've been working on this turd off and on for 4 days, maybe 3. I can't find anything I like about it. Thank you guys though.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

10/11/2014 10:53:52 AM · #8

Do you want us to have play with it ?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/11/2014 10:54:55 AM · #9

It would help if you could describe what it is you don't like, and what you want "fixed" and how. My first thought would be to try to bring out some of the detail hidden (on my monitor at least) in the darkest areas, but I don't know if that's what you want ...

10/11/2014 11:00:43 AM · #10

OK heres a reference point we can start with as what you want or dont wnat enhanced. I toned down the yellow from the opposing street lamp it was killing the detail on the church and the awesome "Handmade Ice Cream" writing. It can be brought back though. Do you have the RAW file or just jpg? The starting point had very little detail in the shadows and highlights. Anyhow spend your thoughts and we will see how to get it where you want it :)

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 11:00:59.

10/11/2014 11:16:21 AM · #11

I'm taking a shot at it now.

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 11:17:47.

10/11/2014 11:18:58 AM · #12

If you click on the thumb then original it will show the 2mb file. Not sure if that is the largest available.

10/11/2014 11:22:53 AM · #13

Only Jpeg, sorry. I really don't know what I'm doing RAW. Have never tried honestly. I like the color enhancements. I'm struggling with the noise in the sky, but I do like the the lighter shade and being able to see the sky a little bit bet8ter.

I'm working on it on my end as well, I tried creating multiple layers for the details in the sky, and erasing the rest slowly, to no avail..nothing I couldn't do with the dodge tool from the get go. I've also tried using High Pass, to sharpen up the foreground. A little luck with that. So far to try and eliminate the noise, I have tried so many techniques so far. I tried, despeckle of course. tried reduce noise. tried gaussian blur, and motion blur to different opacities, Im coming up empty there, it looks like that sky is hopelessly riddin with noise.

I shot at ISO 100, 30s, with my best lens, the Japanese version of the 28-55mm canon. So going crazy with this photo.

Thank you for your support, its awesome to see this site still running so appropriate.

10/11/2014 11:25:43 AM · #14

here is what I'm at.

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 11:26:14.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/11/2014 11:35:48 AM · #15

OK here's what I've got. Full size-JPG is accessible by clicking for full size. It's a very nice picture actually. I have denoised it, straightened the perspective, and recovered detail/fixed color balance. It's a SPOOKY picture, it's a;most Halloween, is there a connection? :-)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/11/2014 11:41:45 AM · #16

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Looks good to me ... I think you should also dodge the lightning bolt to make it look more electric -- looks kind of fuzzy on my monitor ...

10/11/2014 11:46:26 AM · #17

Jacob it seems your pretty comfortable in PS so shooting in raw shouldn't be too far off your mark. The main difference with raw is you handle the processing versus the camera. The bad thing about sitting jpg is that once processed by the camera it's really hard to bring back details in the shadows and highlights. It's really beneficial for shots like these.

10/11/2014 11:53:47 AM · #18

I will consider that very seriously, especially since its about all I enjoy doing anymore, chasing lightning.

Bear, that is awesome looking, way better than anything I have achieved so far, do you mind if I use it? If you say you do mind, I will not take offense, it really does look good.

10/11/2014 11:58:26 AM · #19

Originally posted by sacredspirit:

Of course I don't mind, I did it for you! Take it with my blessings.

10/11/2014 12:05:12 PM · #20

your awesome, not leaving you out either patrick, you guys are all awesome, you too general for helping me. I owe you guys one.

Message edited by author 2014-10-11 12:07:15.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

10/11/2014 12:24:46 PM · #21

Thats ok

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/11/2014 12:29:54 PM · #22

bears edit, I've dodged the bolt, and took out those dancing red, and blue dots, which I'm still not sure why they always find their way into my shots. Anyway, this is the one I will take to them, any objections or critiques.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/11/2014 01:07:38 PM · #23

Originally posted by sacredspirit:

I owe you guys one.

10/11/2014 01:12:54 PM · #24

Originally posted by sacredspirit:

They're probably hot pixels created from the long exposure. Happens a lot on the smaller sensors.