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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/30/2004 08:38:41 AM · #1

Any comments or suggestions for post-editing ?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/30/2004 08:45:04 AM · #2

Left you a comment.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/30/2004 08:46:52 AM · #3

Thanks.
Wanted to make clear I'm really a lazy person, This is how we bought the plates and glasses, I just opened the wrap and put it on the table.

So the "too many objects" isn't my fault ;-)

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/30/2004 08:54:18 AM · #4

You placed it on the table well. he he ;o)

Now play with it. Of course, only if you have the motivation to do so.

Jinjit

09/30/2004 09:35:42 AM · #5

It's an interesting composition.
I really like the colors and the shapes and the placement of the glasses. And although I agree that odd numbers usually go better - I like the even numbered glasses. They are placed really good in the composition.

Maybe it is a little bit too busy with the green parts. Try to get rid of some.
Another thing, I am not totaly sure if it will do better or worse though but it would be interesting to see: try to move the plate a little bit more to the center of the table, so that the wood will only have it's horizontal lines and no verticals (I refere to the one at the left side of the picture)

One last suggestion: try to play just a little bit with the contrast and levels in ps. maybe even use just the auto options It revives the colors a bit.

09/30/2004 11:13:25 AM · #6

So here's another variation, I manipulated it a lot, didn't like the original result - was way too boring.
Did burning and then played with levels and similar to get this result.
I like it :-)

Although it's not very much Heida's style, I would like to thank her for the inspiration of using the Burning tool :)

Message edited by author 2004-09-30 11:15:03.

09/30/2004 11:18:59 AM · #7

I feel like the photo is over-cluttered. It could also be shot closer than that. Try to get in as close as you can to the subject for most shots. As for post editing you seem to have a lot of greens so why not try to pull them out more. Maybe slightly lower the saturation of non green things and boost green. That probably what I would attempt, but I love playing with selective desat as you can see in my profile ;-)

09/30/2004 11:21:12 AM · #8

For the 2nd one, the glasses look a little hazy, is that how they really are? There also seem to be an aweful lot of reflections on them. I really like the blackened boarder as it's much nicer than the wood. I still think it's a bit crowded, but without the food it's better.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

09/30/2004 11:22:21 AM · #9

Closer to the subject would be nice. Instead of putting the black in there after the fact, try a black cloth. Not bad at all...keep working on it. That's how you will get better.

09/30/2004 11:38:00 AM · #10

Speaking of reflections, How do I get rid of those ? it's hard to get real smooth and equal lighting.
I don't have a polarizer either.

09/30/2004 11:39:57 AM · #11

if you have a really powerful light you can use it bounced off a white surface. I use a 650 watt tv light and a piece of canvas, or the ceiling, usually works pretty well!

09/30/2004 12:00:33 PM · #12

Originally posted by kyebosh:

if you have a really powerful light you can use it bounced off a white surface. I use a 650 watt tv light and a piece of canvas, or the ceiling, usually works pretty well!

Where would I get a 650W light bulb ?

09/30/2004 12:07:08 PM · #13

Unfortunately I found mine at my grandparents house, so I don't know where to get the one I have. A halogen bulb can easily be 500 watts and they're pretty cheap compaired to the neons and strobes that work best for photography. But that's what I would suggest for people that don't wanna spend much.

ps: if you want a 700watt bulb they have them in some warehouses, but i'm not sure where to buy them.

Message edited by author 2004-09-30 12:07:51.

09/30/2004 12:12:55 PM · #14

Okay. I'll look for one when I have the chance.

Thanks.