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 05/22/2004 06:50:25 PM · #1
Been playing aroung in PS, so much to learn I know I should concentrate on taking pictures rather than editing them but felt this image was asking to be ps'd ???


Any comments are most welcome
05/22/2004 06:52:11 PM · #2
Which method did you use?
 05/22/2004 06:54:48 PM · #3
Hue/Saturation and slid all colours to the left bar blue (I can feel a better way being presented)
 05/22/2004 06:57:23 PM · #4
I think because there is a stem in front of the blossoming flower that it is causing some conflict between the color and black and white rather than isolating and enhancing the color.

Have you tried a blue duotone instead of the black and white with the blue that already exists in the image? Complimentary toning may be more abstract and less harsh than the current b&w.
 05/22/2004 07:36:33 PM · #5
Originally posted by moodville:
I think because there is a stem in front of the blossoming flower that it is causing some conflict between the color and black and white rather than isolating and enhancing the color.

Have you tried a blue duotone instead of the black and white with the blue that already exists in the image? Complimentary toning may be more abstract and less harsh than the current b&w.


Had a play with duotone but got lost, it just displayed a blue cast image - sooo much to learn but maybe better to reshoot without the stem?
 05/22/2004 07:38:57 PM · #6
Glad to know someone else is finding it hard to squeeze it all in, too. Learning editing, taking the pictures, learning to use the camera, etc.!!!
 05/22/2004 07:49:24 PM · #7
Originally posted by Kylie:
Glad to know someone else is finding it hard to squeeze it all in, too. Learning editing, taking the pictures, learning to use the camera, etc.!!!


All that hard work and then you find somebody doesn't like your shot! This place is fun, I'm learning all the time :)
 05/22/2004 07:56:24 PM · #8
Your stuff is much better than "OK"! Just added you to my favorites.
 05/22/2004 08:00:45 PM · #9
Just curious what the original looked like.
 05/22/2004 08:12:49 PM · #10
Wow, thanks Kyle,that makes me feel good (maybe you can see my potential?). One other person has added me to their favourites, but I reckon he is a stalker was selling his D70 but he had bought it second hand and I wasn't prepared to be the fourth owner of a 2 month old cam. Am glad I went with the 300D, can feel the purchase of a 70-200 f4L coming soon.
 05/22/2004 08:16:54 PM · #11
See your potential?????? Just don't look at my portfolio!!!!!!! Now that is hopeful potential! LOL
 05/22/2004 08:19:17 PM · #12
Originally posted by faidoi:
Just curious what the original looked like.


This is the original, just resized for viewing pleasure.

05/22/2004 08:21:39 PM · #13
I like the original and the PS one (among several of your other shots in your portfolio). But then again I'm one of those crazy flower picture-loving people! At least I'm not a stalker. LOL :o)
 05/22/2004 08:23:45 PM · #14
In this particular case, I would say I like the original best. The colors really pop. But it might be too "another flower picture" for some people??? I love flowers, myself, so don't ever get totally sick of them! LOL
 05/22/2004 08:25:35 PM · #15
It's not about disliking your image, if that comment was directed at me. I thought you had posted it in the forums to get another perspective and receive opinion and not just 'praise me for my wonderful image' type of thing.

A duotone makes an image with two tones, usually black and another color. A blue duotone would be tones of blue and black so I suppose you could call that a 'blue cast'.

Personally, I dont see anything wrong with the colors in the original.
 05/22/2004 08:29:13 PM · #16
Originally posted by moodville:
It's not about disliking your image, if that comment was directed at me. I thought you had posted it in the forums to get another perspective and receive opinion and not just 'praise me for my wonderful image' type of thing.

Oh, no. I may not have seen all the posts. I wasn't directing my comment at anything. I was just struck that I really liked the original in this, as opposed to many times preferring the ones with special editing. That's all! Sorry if anything was taken wrong!
 05/22/2004 08:36:19 PM · #17
Originally posted by Kylie:
Originally posted by moodville:
It's not about disliking your image, if that comment was directed at me. I thought you had posted it in the forums to get another perspective and receive opinion and not just 'praise me for my wonderful image' type of thing.

Oh, no. I may not have seen all the posts. I wasn't directing my comment at anything. I was just struck that I really liked the original in this, as opposed to many times preferring the ones with special editing. That's all! Sorry if anything was taken wrong!


Actually it was in reference to "All that hard work and then you find somebody doesn't like your shot!" from Ecce. I just didnt want him to think that I disliked his shot because I suggested something different.
 05/22/2004 08:39:31 PM · #18
Well, I'm off to bed a happier man tonight, thanks to Laurie & Kylie
Its not easy to join a site like this as a 'newbie' with all the awesome shots on display but I feel much better now knowing that some of my pictures are appreciated - thanks :)
 05/23/2004 06:36:49 AM · #19
Originally posted by moodville:

Actually it was in reference to "All that hard work and then you find somebody doesn't like your shot!" from Ecce. I just didnt want him to think that I disliked his shot because I suggested something different.


Actually that was a general comment, not directed at anybody (sorry if you thought it was), just for the record I think I prefer the original too :)
 05/23/2004 06:45:00 AM · #20
A single item/subject seems to work better using the desat method. Too many subjects far apart make your eyes wander too much and you lose interest unless there's a flow.


Highlighting the lines will make your eyes follow it.


Highlighting a single object will make your eyes focus longer on the subject.

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