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 05/20/2004 10:47:59 PM · #1
I submitted my eagle picture to DPC Prints and it was rejected. They do like it and will feature it but asked me to fix a problem. I can't see the problem though... Please read the note from DPC and see if you can help me figure out what to do.

I realize of course that I oversharpened it bit not sure exactly what DPC are referring to... In any case - what would you do?

EDIT: I sharpened it and also dodged the eyes to lighten the pupils. I could probably have dodged a bit less.

As submitted------------untouched original



"Your request to sell this print on DPChallenge Prints has been rejected for the following reason(s):

This is a wonderful shot, however the corrosion on the bird's left eye warrants a rejection. It appears oversharpened. Please fix before resubmitting. It will be featured. "

Message edited by author 2004-05-20 22:56:06.
 05/20/2004 10:55:54 PM · #2
What post-production program do you have to work with?
 05/20/2004 10:57:05 PM · #3
Originally posted by faidoi:
What post-production program do you have to work with?


I use PhotoShop 7

I sharpened it and also dodged the eyes to lighten the pupils. I could probably have dodged a bit less.
05/20/2004 10:57:41 PM · #4
Looks like artifacts from excessive dodging in the shadows. There is some in both eyes but the one on the right is significantly worse.
 05/20/2004 11:01:03 PM · #5
Could be the green specks in the dark area near the inner edge of the eagles left (right as we look at it) eye. Those spots are not evident in the same area of the other eye.

Other than that some noise has been introduced in the eyes by lightening and sharpening would make it stand out when one really looks at it but geesh.

Great Picture.

05/20/2004 11:02:13 PM · #6
I think I know what they mean. Take a look I too find those green pixels a bit weird.
05/20/2004 11:10:54 PM · #7
are_62 - i would take the reverse route and blacken the eye on the left to match the (original) right. it would look far more dramatic. to me. :)

having both eyes dark, that is.

Message edited by author 2004-05-20 23:13:23.
 05/20/2004 11:39:05 PM · #8
I agree that those green pixels are distracting, but it's easy to fix. I grabbed your original photo and got it to look pretty good by doing the following:

1. Select highlights by pressing Option-Command-~. (Thanks to timj351 for the tutorial on how to do this!)
2. Select inverse.
3. Feather selection by 6 pixels.
4. Paste selection into new layer.
5. Select screen mode for the new layer. Adjust opacity if you like.
6. On new layer, dodge just a tiny bit in the eye shadows. Reduce the dodge exposure level if it helps.
7. Merge the levels.
8. Unsharp Mask with 75%, 2.0 pixels, 3 levels.
9. Resubmit!

Of course all of these settings are adjustable to your taste. That's a really great photo! Good luck with your resubmission.
 05/21/2004 06:24:21 AM · #9
Thanks a million guys - I Appreciate it!

I followed the steps Phillip suggested and it worked great! I also used timj351's tutorial and found it very useful. I will use this technique lots in the future.

While I'm not a fan of putting photos on mousepads I thought that this shot might make a nice mousepad so worthwhile submitting.

I'm crossing my fingers! ;)

Here's the new and improved photo:



Message edited by author 2004-05-21 06:45:11.
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