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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

02/04/2008 12:40:44 PM · #1

It's a slow day here at the ole office so I thought to myself, why not office some critiques up on DPC. so here's the deal: First 15 to post their photo here will get the most indepth critique I can manage (such as my thoughts can be called critique).

one, two, three..... GO!

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EducatedSavage

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/04/2008 12:50:08 PM · #2

linkie

I'm bored, too, but not as ballsy as you. Just took this yesterday! Thanks so much!

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

02/04/2008 12:50:13 PM · #3

Please and thank you. :-)

02/04/2008 01:02:05 PM · #4

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Please and thank you. :-)

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glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

02/04/2008 01:05:31 PM · #5

Thanks! :)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

02/04/2008 01:05:39 PM · #6

Originally posted by EducatedSavage:

linkie

I'm bored, too, but not as ballsy as you. Just took this yesterday! Thanks so much!

I don't have a flikr account so I'll comment here.

I love the colours in the shot very vibrant and pleasing. I'd like to know more about your processing steps because I think ther could probably be some improvement there. As far as composition I like the framing. the negative space you've created with the shot works for me showing the flower against all that open space.

Very nice in general

EducatedSavage

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/04/2008 01:10:48 PM · #7

Originally posted by Eyesup:

Originally posted by EducatedSavage:
linkie

I'm bored, too, but not as ballsy as you. Just took this yesterday! Thanks so much!

I don't have a flikr account so I'll comment here.

I love the colours in the shot very vibrant and pleasing. I'd like to know more about your processing steps because I think ther could probably be some improvement there. As far as composition I like the framing. the negative space you've created with the shot works for me showing the flower against all that open space.

Very nice in general

Whoops! I keep forgetting you need to have a flickr account to post comments.

Thanks, Eyesup! I would love some advice on the processing. This one took me WAY longer than it should have. I had a hard time coming up with an exposure that would light the sky and the flower properly, so I ended up exposing for the flower on the dark side. I created a duplicate layer, erased the flower, darkened the sky a LOT, blended it together as best I could to try to make it look seemless. Then I had to whiten the clouds becasue they looked kinda yellow. Flattened it, duplicated the layer, applied gaussian blur at 25 set it to multiply at 23% opacity. But, really, I would LOVE some advice on it because I really think it could pop more.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/04/2008 01:15:38 PM · #8

Okay....I'll take you up on this.....

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02/04/2008 01:36:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Okay....I'll take you up on this.....

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

02/04/2008 01:40:23 PM · #10

Originally posted by EducatedSavage:

Thanks, Eyesup! I would love some advice on the processing. This one took me WAY longer than it should have. I had a hard time coming up with an exposure that would light the sky and the flower properly, so I ended up exposing for the flower on the dark side. I created a duplicate layer, erased the flower, darkened the sky a LOT, blended it together as best I could to try to make it look seemless. Then I had to whiten the clouds becasue they looked kinda yellow. Flattened it, duplicated the layer, applied gaussian blur at 25 set it to multiply at 23% opacity. But, really, I would LOVE some advice on it because I really think it could pop more.

Couple of things... I think a border would help to contain the picture a bit more and draw the focuse from wandering off the side of the photo. from what I could see from the smallersized picture, some more time in blending (zooming way in and paying attention to the edges) would help. not sure what you could do to make the colours pop any more... I think you've done a good job on that.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

02/04/2008 01:47:43 PM · #11

Really curious how this would have done in a challenge, so I appreciate any feedback, and I hope it livens up your day a little.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/04/2008 01:54:10 PM · #12

what do you think?

Dantzr

Pentax K-x

02/04/2008 03:19:41 PM · #13

Thank you in advance!!!

It is a slightly (read that totally) un-processed photo. Not sure what I can do to bring out the foreground without disturbing the colors of the sky nor the partial silhouette of the dozer.

Again...thank you!

02/04/2008 03:38:46 PM · #14

Originally posted by Dantzr:

Thank you in advance!!!

It is a slightly (read that totally) un-processed photo. Not sure what I can do to bring out the foreground without disturbing the colors of the sky nor the partial silhouette of the dozer.

Again...thank you!

what program do you use to process your photos?

02/04/2008 03:39:06 PM · #15

Originally posted by yospiff:

Really curious how this would have done in a challenge, so I appreciate any feedback, and I hope it livens up your day a little.

left a comment.. nice shot

02/04/2008 03:39:19 PM · #16

Originally posted by FocusPoint:

what do you think?

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Dantzr

Pentax K-x

02/04/2008 03:41:59 PM · #17

Originally posted by Eyesup:

Originally posted by Dantzr:
Thank you in advance!!!

It is a slightly (read that totally) un-processed photo. Not sure what I can do to bring out the foreground without disturbing the colors of the sky nor the partial silhouette of the dozer.

Again...thank you!

what program do you use to process your photos?

I purchased CS2 but am trying to figure things out with it. My biggest problem is not knowing exactly WHAT the program is able to do... other than make wonderful stuff happen!

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/04/2008 03:45:30 PM · #18

Eyesup, thanks you... I am sure i will get bored soon and leave you a comment or two as well ;)

02/04/2008 03:48:14 PM · #19

Originally posted by Dantzr:

I purchased CS2 but am trying to figure things out with it. My biggest problem is not knowing exactly WHAT the program is able to do... other than make wonderful stuff happen!

I think a start would be with a curves adjustment... also try using the dodge too on the dump truck to brighten it up a bit.

Jedusi

02/04/2008 03:51:12 PM · #20

Just in case you've not seen enough birds after the last challenge : -)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/04/2008 03:58:09 PM · #21

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Just in case you've not seen enough birds after the last challenge : -)

for you, I'll endure another bird...lol... left a comment

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

02/04/2008 04:37:12 PM · #22

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

02/04/2008 04:40:31 PM · #23

Originally posted by Dantzr:

Originally posted by Eyesup:

Originally posted by Dantzr:
Thank you in advance!!!

It is a slightly (read that totally) un-processed photo. Not sure what I can do to bring out the foreground without disturbing the colors of the sky nor the partial silhouette of the dozer.

Again...thank you!

what program do you use to process your photos?

I purchased CS2 but am trying to figure things out with it. My biggest problem is not knowing exactly WHAT the program is able to do... other than make wonderful stuff happen!

Try using shadow/highlight as a start. Its an easy adjustment. You can adjust the slider to adjust the amount of change. You can adjust the shadow only and leave the sky as it is.
This is the result of a 30 second edit.

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