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01/06/2008 12:43:07 AM · #1 |
i posted this photo in a side challenge and it was suggested that i do some dodging and burning. i'd really aprpeciate it if i could get a couple of comment on what i did and/or what i could have done different (better).
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01/06/2008 12:50:38 AM · #2 |
I would definitely give it a new sky.
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01/06/2008 01:02:09 AM · #3 |
here's my rendition using current sky and lots of burning.
Frankly, my suggestion is to re-compose without the trees crossing so much of the mountains. When you find a good spot that showcases the range well (stream to lead the eye, perhaps?) Wait for some good clouds at sunrise or sunset and get a killer shot. |
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01/06/2008 01:05:24 AM · #4 |
| I think taking the shot at a different angle or another view point would of helped out alot because the trees block out most of the mountain. |
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01/06/2008 01:08:21 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by superdave:
I think taking the shot at a different angle or another view point would of helped out alot because the trees block out most of the mountain. |
yep, you've broken the cardinal landscape sin. you're "kissing" edges in foreground and background elements. what you need to do is either have the trees really close and surrounding/framing the scene, or marginalize them because it's distorting the distance perspective to have them technically the same size to the eye. |
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01/06/2008 12:00:55 PM · #6 |
thanks for the suggestions. things i will keep in mind next time i'm over that way. i took it from the side of the road where i pulled over because i was lost and had to call someone to get me back on track.
also i would like to know if the 2nd photo is an improvement over the original. i would like to know if i'm able to apply the suggestions that are made effectively. i just learned about dodging and burning from  beetle. now i have to see if i can find out how to create a new sky... lol
Message edited by author 2008-01-06 12:03:00. |
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01/06/2008 12:58:05 PM · #7 |
Here's my quick take on it:
1. Dupe BG layer and run shadow/highlight, using all 3 variables in both fields to balance things out as best possible.
2. New, empty layer set to multiply, drag a dark blue-t0-transparent gradient down from top of sky
3. New layer in overlay mode with neutral gray color selected, drab a black-to-transparent gradient up from bottom to just above fence (this is "burning" non destructively) then fade layer so it looks best
4. Hue/Saturation adjustment layer, with the reds desaturated a bit and darkened as well.
R.
ETA: I didn't want to work from the already-processed one you showed with the posts cloned out, nor did I take the time to clone them myself :-) Also, yes the second version is an improvement over the first. My gradient layers are a more sophisticated way of doing overall burning (as opposed to spot burning, but you'd do that on the same kind of layer specified in 3 above, using a black brush to burn and a white brush to dodge).
Message edited by author 2008-01-06 13:01:07.
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