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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

01/23/2010 04:22:57 PM · #26

Originally posted by george917:

Originally posted by Hipychik:
So..you think people tonemap images to "rescue" them from being boring? Right.
Like I said..different strokes for different folks.

When it's a boring background or other element in it, yes. Way to take it out of context ;)

Sorry, I didn't mean it to sound like that.
I really wasn't trying to do anything with the background and I don't think tonemapping or lucisart did anything to improve the background. I personally don't think it's a "boring" picture and I like the way lucisart looks on people shots. That's just me though. I know many people don't like the look of it.
I was just trying to make the point that I don't think most people use these processes to try to "save" a pic with a boring background.
I know you, and probably many more people thought it was boring. I wasn't going for an "exciting action" shot. Anyways...I'm rambling on...I do appreciate your input!!

George

Nikon D750

01/23/2010 05:15:41 PM · #27

The action wasn't boring, but the background is very simple. Needs either action with other people, a conversion to B&W... something to make the gray background less obvious.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/23/2010 05:59:13 PM · #28

Oh god yes, Terry this shot was soooo freaking boring it put me to sleep! ;P

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

01/23/2010 06:00:59 PM · #29

Originally posted by Kelli:

Oh god yes, Terry this shot was soooo freaking boring it put me to sleep! ;P

Go back to sleep! LMAO!

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

01/23/2010 06:14:48 PM · #30

Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:

The picture is good, I like it, but the Topaz effect, as always, spoils an image :(

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Have you ever used Topaz?

Or do you just dismiss it out of hand because of the exaggerated images you've seen?

Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:

No, I've a bit more sense than that ;)

Sorry......didn't mean to sound bitchy, but I *do* hate that "Topaz, as always, ruins an image" thing......8>)

Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:

If I can see that an image has been Topazed/Lucis'd/HDR'ed then it's too much for me. Using it invisibly - there lies the skill ;)

To me all of the tools are supposed to be for enhancement, and though sometimes a special look is needed, by and large, they should be used to make the picture look good without someone being able to say, "Yeah, he/she used ________ on that one for sure.".

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

01/23/2010 07:52:18 PM · #31

As a portrait this is very good. Many are taking it as an action hockey shot, which to me didn't strike me as one upon first view. I still think it's more of a portrait shot.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/23/2010 10:10:04 PM · #32

You got a 5.7

Why should it get a higher score than that? I hardly ever get a score higher than that, or even close to that.

It's a guy holding a hockey stick... ???

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

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

01/23/2010 10:32:58 PM · #33

I definitely would not classify this image as "Boring", but it most certainly does fall within the realm of "Average" for the reasons identified by many.

All factors considered, I do earnestly believe that this image fared rather well.

Ray

Chinarosepetal

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

01/24/2010 04:35:21 AM · #34

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:
The picture is good, I like it, but the Topaz effect, as always, spoils an image :(

Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Have you ever used Topaz?

Or do you just dismiss it out of hand because of the exaggerated images you've seen?

Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:
No, I've a bit more sense than that ;)

Sorry......didn't mean to sound bitchy, but I *do* hate that "Topaz, as always, ruins an image" thing......8>)
Originally posted by Chinarosepetal:
If I can see that an image has been Topazed/Lucis'd/HDR'ed then it's too much for me. Using it invisibly - there lies the skill ;)

To me all of the tools are supposed to be for enhancement, and though sometimes a special look is needed, by and large, they should be used to make the picture look good without someone being able to say, "Yeah, he/she used ________ on that one for sure.".

Yes, I agree. When I see a definitely Topazed (or whatever) picture it feels like seeing someone wearing too much make up - you just wish they'd used a lighter hand ;)

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

01/24/2010 07:02:58 AM · #35

Originally posted by posthumous:

You got a 5.7

Why should it get a higher score than that? I hardly ever get a score higher than that, or even close to that.

It's a guy holding a hockey stick... ???

Yeah but he has his tongue poking out??? :)

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/24/2010 12:08:50 PM · #36

Originally posted by Hipychik:

Originally posted by posthumous:
You got a 5.7

Why should it get a higher score than that? I hardly ever get a score higher than that, or even close to that.

It's a guy holding a hockey stick... ???

Yeah but he has his tongue poking out??? :)

I have a tongue poking out of every picture I take! :P

pawdrix

Nikon D700

01/24/2010 12:29:22 PM · #37

I would have tilted that image even more in PP but I didn't want to cut too much from the back of the car but you can still sense the difference in movement and energy. I think your image is screaming for a tilted angle and maybe a more energetic crop in general.

eta: your guy also doesn't have the puck...so, he's chasing the action, not in it.

Message edited by author 2010-01-24 12:46:54.

01/24/2010 02:37:37 PM · #38

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Here's something to think about...

You leveled off the lines, giving the image a sterile feeling. I assume you did so to please the average DPC voter, that doesn't like tilts but in doing so, you zapped the shot of it's energy.

I would have tilted that image even more in PP but I didn't want to cut too much from the back of the car but you can still sense the difference in movement and energy. I think your image is screaming for a tilted angle and maybe a more energetic crop in general.

eta: your guy also doesn't have the puck...so, he's chasing the action, not in it.

Thanks Steve, You're right, I have been programed to level it out! A tilt might have been an improvement.