Just another pic of a famous bridge

01/17/2006 03:11:13 PM · #1

Any comments/critiques. Specifically, what do you think about the color cast. Worked during the RAW conversion to give a little more red but orange with a bluish sky seems to be the most accurate representation based on my memory.

In advance, thanks.

mark

01/17/2006 03:16:47 PM · #2

Commented. Sweet shot.

R.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/17/2006 03:34:11 PM · #3

Robert,
thanks for comment. I didnt think about comparing bridge to BG or other stationary objects. I'm not in SF much but it was so incredibly clear this evening that I wished I had several hours to take pics.

Cutter

Nikon D700

01/17/2006 03:38:31 PM · #4

the subtle softness here does not bother me. I like it.

01/17/2006 03:43:38 PM · #5

Originally posted by Cutter:

the subtle softness here does not bother me. I like it.

Even though I like the color, i'm wondering if BW would play well... I'll try it.

01/17/2006 03:47:37 PM · #6

01/17/2006 03:51:47 PM · #7

B/W looks sharper :-)

R.

01/17/2006 03:54:22 PM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

B/W looks sharper :-)

R.

I thought so as well. I didn't do different with the sharpening so must be just visual interpretation.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/17/2006 03:58:05 PM · #9

Originally posted by mpeters:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
B/W looks sharper :-)

R.

I thought so as well. I didn't do different with the sharpening so must be just visual interpretation.

You're eliminating most of one of the color channels that is where the blur lives, is why.

I downloaded the color version and looked close at it; the bridge cables are definitely vibrating, you can see the blue. Here's a Focus magic version FWIW:

R.

Message edited by author 2006-01-17 16:01:42.

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/17/2006 05:26:44 PM · #10

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I downloaded the color version and looked close at it; the bridge cables are definitely vibrating, you can see the blue. Here's a Focus magic version FWIW:

All in all I thought mpeters orignal posted image has very good sharpness but the Focus Magic version is better.

Sharpness is a huge issue and anything that helps with that would be a welcomed addition to my image editing arsenal. Anyone care to comment on this or other image sharpening tools?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/17/2006 05:30:04 PM · #11

Originally posted by stdavidson:

If you think THIS is better, you should see how much better it would look if I used Focus Magic on the full-sized image before resizing for DPC. It's downright miraculous. Also works very well as an image sharpener, incidentally; it's basically a VERY sophisticated version of USM.

R.

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/17/2006 06:46:48 PM · #12

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by stdavidson:

All in all I thought mpeters orignal posted image has very good sharpness but the Focus Magic version is better.

Sharpness is a huge issue and anything that helps with that would be a welcomed addition to my image editing arsenal. Anyone care to comment on this or other image sharpening tools?

If you think THIS is better, you should see how much better it would look if I used Focus Magic on the full-sized image before resizing for DPC. It's downright miraculous. Also works very well as an image sharpener, incidentally; it's basically a VERY sophisticated version of USM.

Agreed... it would be better! Sounds like you are giving Focus Magic a ringing endorsement. I like well focused images and a very sophisticated USM is just what is needed.

As you know it is a lot easier to make a web image look good than it is a print. I'm assuming what it does carries over nicely to the wonderful and wacky world of printing.

Time to do some web research to cover all the bases. :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/17/2006 06:52:47 PM · #13

Originally posted by stdavidson:

As you know it is a lot easier to make a web image look good than it is a print. I'm assuming what it does carries over nicely to the wonderful and wacky world of printing.

Time to do some web research to cover all the bases. :)

Works better in print than it does on the web.

R.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

01/17/2006 07:06:41 PM · #14

Can Focus Magic be used selectively to sharpen only a part of the image?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/17/2006 07:13:21 PM · #15

Originally posted by Melethia:

Can Focus Magic be used selectively to sharpen only a part of the image?

Yes, it's a Photoshop plugin, so you can apply it to any selection, layer, etcetera.

01/17/2006 09:14:19 PM · #16

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by mpeters:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
B/W looks sharper :-)

R.

I thought so as well. I didn't do different with the sharpening so must be just visual interpretation.

You're eliminating most of one of the color channels that is where the blur lives, is why.

I downloaded the color version and looked close at it; the bridge cables are definitely vibrating, you can see the blue. Here's a Focus magic version FWIW:

R.

Been gone for a few hours. Wow. Focus Magic version shows a big difference. Stars even(at least i think they are stars)

Which Channel does BW eliminate(the one where blur resides)? :)