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Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/01/2003 05:44:37 PM · #1

The sharp or blurry version?

Message edited by author 2003-11-01 17:44:48.

coolhar

11/01/2003 05:51:44 PM · #2

From the thumbs I thought I was going to say the sharp was better. But seeing them full size, I like them both. sharp is not too sharp and blurry in not too blurry. Excellent work as usual pitsaman.

Faye Pekas

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/01/2003 05:57:55 PM · #3

I like the blurry for the more artistic look. If you entered it here I think folks would say it isn't sharp enough though. The sharp is good too but has more of a snapshot feel. Gorgeous colors.

glimpses

Sony DSC-F707

11/01/2003 06:02:12 PM · #4

Great colors and composition.

I like them both but I have a preference for the blurry version.

I think I know the reason too. I have the impression that subjects like leaves (ie: lots of small subjects taken from a long distance)show up the limitations of digital cameras resolutions - especially when the picture resolution must be even further reduced to be posted on the web.

The Gaussian Blur, probably applied with a "soft light" adjustment layer, gives it a look which may be considered unnatural but, IMHO, is just better than the original one even if, of course, it should not be abused.

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

11/01/2003 06:07:27 PM · #5

I also like the blurry version better.

Pedro

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

11/01/2003 06:07:38 PM · #6

Both are good - sharp is better.

P

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/01/2003 06:31:46 PM · #7

Kosta, I'm liking the soft version. I think you got just the right amount of softening, while retaining the edges.
Can I ask what technique you used?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/01/2003 06:45:15 PM · #8

Originally posted by kirbic:

Kosta, I'm liking the soft version. I think you got just the right amount of softening, while retaining the edges.
Can I ask what technique you used?

I like the softer much better!
2/60/6 unsharp mask
duplicate layer 60% opacity
filter/gaussian blurr 50 %
merge layers, resize
color/adjust level (lighter)
color/contrast +60 darken -60

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

11/01/2003 06:49:43 PM · #9

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Message edited by author 2003-11-01 18:53:58.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/01/2003 06:52:01 PM · #10

Thanks Kosta...
That's similar to the method I use. I usually use two duped layers, with blurs of differing radii, then adjust opacity to suit.

Damn I need typing lessons.

Message edited by author 2003-11-01 18:52:43.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/02/2003 12:51:57 PM · #11

same technique used here:

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

11/02/2003 02:26:32 PM · #12

I do like the blurrier versions myself. Hints at the leaves, but not to where it is WAY OOF. Gives a calmer, peaceful feel to it.

soup

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/02/2003 04:04:50 PM · #13

why isnt the woman blurry?
how about running it in neat image and using the leaves as the noise
and adjusting the settings from there? i'll have to try it when i get home.
both versions are nice

Originally posted by pitsaman:

2/60/6 unsharp mask
duplicate layer 60% opacity
filter/gaussian blurr 50 %
merge layers, resize
color/adjust level (lighter)
color/contrast +60 darken -60

soup

shutterfly

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III

11/02/2003 04:09:16 PM · #14

What is the purpose of making an adjustment layer, would it make that much of a difference if you blurred it without the layer?

deafwolf

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Canon

11/02/2003 04:16:31 PM · #15

The sharp one looks like a very nice well composed photograph.

The soft one has personality and says something to the viewer about the scene, i.e. emotion, feel, sence of smell.

Your call my friend.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/03/2003 01:20:00 AM · #16

Originally posted by shutterfly:

What is the purpose of making an adjustment layer, would it make that much of a difference if you blurred it without the layer?

to preserve edges on the large objects...

timmi

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/03/2003 02:05:03 AM · #17

Definitely the softer look. The photo is beautiful.

audioaltima

Canon EOS-10D

11/03/2003 02:34:59 AM · #18

I'm liking the blurry version... has a more surreal look, which I'm always attracted too.

ClickChick08

HP PhotoSmart 635

01/03/2004 06:14:40 PM · #19

I think they are both great!! But if I were to choese between them I would choose the sharp one with out a doubt!!!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/03/2004 06:17:35 PM · #20

They are both very good. The sharp one is really nice, but the blurry one is moody. Kind of gives you a warm feeling.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/03/2004 07:48:10 PM · #21

Both are beautiful in their own way, but if I were to choose I think the blurry one has more character to it. It has a nice serene aura. Thanks for sharing the photos and the steps to achieve. Very helpful!

Jen

drsdnblues

Canon EOS-20D

01/03/2004 08:07:42 PM · #22

When I first looked at the sharp image, I immediatly said "I like this shot". When I saw the blurry Image I said "WOW I LOVE THIS IMAGE".

I vote for the blurry image.//www.weldonsdigitalimagingandphotography.com

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel