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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

12/12/2004 01:46:41 AM · #1

I'd like to print this for donation to a fund raising raffle.
It has a lot of noise in the sky.

Am wondering if there is anything I could do (effects or the like) to make this more appealing and printable (8x10).

Along with any effects - would you alter the contrast or cropping?
Thanks!

Message edited by author 2004-12-12 02:02:15.

aerogurl

Nikon D300

12/12/2004 01:51:30 AM · #2

I like the crop, I would suggest some Neat Image to rid some of the noise, but some people dont like Neat Image.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

12/12/2004 01:52:16 AM · #3

Originally posted by autumncat:

Am wondering if there is anything I could do (effects or the like) to make this more appealing and printable (8x10).

Along with any effects - would you alter the contrast or cropping?
Thanks!

You could try Neat Image to clean up the noise. (google it and you're sure to find it)

However, sometimes I like noise in pictures. And to be honest, I really like your picture the way it is!

It doesn't look like an 8x10" cropping though (you mentioned 8x10 up above). I think I would probably trim a little off the top and bottom (more off the bottom than the top) in order to get an 8x10.

Also, I happen to like borders (though most on this site do not). However, if you're going to print this ... I would definitely remove the border before printing it.

12/12/2004 01:57:10 AM · #4

Originally posted by aerogurl:

I like the crop, I would suggest some Neat Image to rid some of the noise, but some people dont like Neat Image.

Thank you - I tried it. Looks better. Will post.

12/12/2004 01:59:20 AM · #5

Originally posted by dwterry:

Originally posted by autumncat:
Am wondering if there is anything I could do (effects or the like) to make this more appealing and printable (8x10).

Along with any effects - would you alter the contrast or cropping?
Thanks!

You could try Neat Image to clean up the noise. (google it and you're sure to find it)

However, sometimes I like noise in pictures. And to be honest, I really like your picture the way it is!

It doesn't look like an 8x10" cropping though (you mentioned 8x10 up above). I think I would probably trim a little off the top and bottom (more off the bottom than the top) in order to get an 8x10.

Also, I happen to like borders (though most on this site do not). However, if you're going to print this ... I would definitely remove the border before printing it.

Thank you - I have Neat Image but have never tried to use it.
Yes, I kind of thought the grain might add to the old effect of this one but was worried about the print.
Thanks for the compliment.

Thanks also for the suggestion to crop for the 8x10. I hadn't thought of that. Still need to learn a lot regarding photo ratios and such.
Definitely will take that border off before printing!

Here is the Neat Imaged version:

Message edited by author 2004-12-12 02:01:29.

12/12/2004 02:02:08 AM · #6

this is a Neat imaged version

12/12/2004 02:03:37 AM · #7

Originally posted by gaurawa:

this is a Neat imaged version

Thanks - I played with NI and edited my previous post with my version.

Noise or Neat Image - which is more appealing?

12/12/2004 02:07:16 AM · #8

Originally posted by autumncat:

Originally posted by gaurawa:
this is a Neat imaged version

Thanks - I played with NI and edited my previous post with my version.

Noise or Neat Image - which is more appealing?

Thats a difficult decision..depends what you want this to look like? I like pics with some noise added ( depending on the subject, but I never do that for dpc submissions unless I want to end on the last page ) What I would suggest is that you use NeatImage and you might like to try sharpening the image a little ( either neatimage sharpening or else open it again in photoshop and use USM ) and then try to add noise as you please and see what works good for you

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

12/12/2004 02:10:28 AM · #9

Ok so I read your original post fully now.. i had only read about noise and used neatimage for that.. so lets see other aspects....I would love to see a little more contrast in this image.. may be something that gives an old look, a litle more burned sky will help too

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

12/12/2004 02:14:05 AM · #10

I also think it would be improved a bit with a little more contrast. Nice shot.

SummerBreeze

Canon EOS-30D

12/12/2004 02:16:58 AM · #11

Autumncat-
What a beautiful image...If I wasn't broke right now from x-mas presents I would buy that print from you, I just think it's excellent- the subject, the colors, it looks great. Thanks for posting, it was art to look at.

12/12/2004 02:21:00 AM · #12

Originally posted by SummerBreeze:

Wow, thanks so much! That is high praise - very unexpected! And very much appreciated!

I'm just at a loss for words! ;-P

12/12/2004 02:23:17 AM · #13

Originally posted by dartompkins:

I also think it would be improved a bit with a little more contrast. Nice shot.

Thank you!

Here it is altered a tad - changes noted in the notes section of the photo.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions (and unexpected compliments)!