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09/20/2010 04:54:57 PM · #1 |
This is the original photo - a straight conversion to JPEG of the RAW - of an outtake from the Skyscape challenge ( ) . I really like this photo, and was torn about entering it. I tend to be able to realise my ideas composition wise, but my editing skills are fairly basic, and I often feel that I should be able to pull more out of the photos I take. I think perhaps this needed to be a little brighter and lighter. So how would you edit it?
Oh, and yes, it probably is time I invested in an Arctic Butterfly! |
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09/20/2010 05:03:37 PM · #2 |
Som' like dis? |
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09/20/2010 05:11:56 PM · #3 |
Leo, that's definitely an improvement, and close to the direction I envisaged. I will have a play around with it myself tomorrow - may seek some advice from you, if I may. I'll be interested to see any other edits, if anyone has the time to play!
In the mean time, off to bed - its been a long day, and its getting late. |
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09/20/2010 05:16:39 PM · #4 |
Topaz DeNoise and Topaz Detail:
(plus a LOT of dust removal, clean your sensor!)
R.
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09/20/2010 05:29:13 PM · #5 |
| Bear, that really makes the most of the light on the Mount. I'll have a proper look tomorrow, and will have questions! MUST go to bed now! |
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09/20/2010 05:44:41 PM · #6 |
This was a two-minute job here. So quick I didn't even attempt to get rid of the dust. I second that order to clean your sensor. It's a wonderful shot, and I could probably edit it a dozen different ways and love it.
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09/20/2010 05:56:25 PM · #7 |
Lovely image Sara.
Using Nik Software and Photoshop i did some tonal contrast and some glow on the clouds, some dodging to bring out St Michael's Mount (love it there by the way). Lots of dust removal. Bit more fiddling about with curves and colour etc. I put a very slight gold/blue split-tone on it to warm up parts on it.
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09/20/2010 06:24:41 PM · #8 |
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09/20/2010 06:27:49 PM · #9 |
And my obligatory edit...
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09/20/2010 06:29:08 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
And my obligatory edit...
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I KNEW this was coming. |
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09/20/2010 06:47:28 PM · #11 |
I can't top that...I removed one of the islands (I can't help it, content aware fill is the greatest thing since sliced bread), and cropped. Then I applied topaz denoise, and topaz adjust with the smooth and flat setting to the sky and ocean, then again with the photo pop.
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09/20/2010 07:00:54 PM · #12 |
my go at it
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09/20/2010 07:21:46 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
And my obligatory edit...
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I KNEW this was coming. |
And check out the water detail on the tail. I bet if Art had a gallery showing he'd sell some of these. Who wouldn't want an image of a tyrannical godzilla burning down some village over their fireplace?
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09/20/2010 07:27:10 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Who wouldn't want an image of a tyrannical godzilla burning down some village over their fireplace? |
I certainly would. (although secretly i'm slightly disappointed that after years of Godzilla pictures we haven't yet seen the appearance of Mothra) |
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09/20/2010 07:37:50 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I certainly would. (although secretly i'm slightly disappointed that after years of Godzilla pictures we haven't yet seen the appearance of Mothra) |
searching... searching... ...by golly, you are right! well it's on my list now. |
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09/20/2010 07:52:24 PM · #16 |
How dirty is your sensor? After playing with the photo for a couple of minutes I've seen so many dirty spots on the sensor it would take an hour to clone out all the spots. I'm playing with an edit and will upload it in a bit, but you really should consider cleaning your sensor.
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09/20/2010 08:17:31 PM · #17 |
I agree... I like just the one little island better.
That was fun. |
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09/20/2010 08:26:01 PM · #18 |
Sensor dust is outta control!
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09/20/2010 11:29:05 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Senay:
Sensor dust is outta control! |
When was the last time that you had your camera cleaned? just curious.
here is my attempt:
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09/20/2010 11:52:13 PM · #20 |
I had to give it a go - love editing!!
I agree - your sensor dust is insane. I had my sensor cleaned and it was SO worth it.
Nevertheless - here's my attempt:
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09/21/2010 01:57:08 AM · #21 |
Lovely image to work with although I rather like the softer tones on it |
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09/21/2010 01:59:59 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
Oh, and yes, it probably is time I invested in an Arctic Butterfly! |
Maybe even a ShopVac... :) |
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09/21/2010 03:31:36 AM · #23 |
| I don't know if anyone mentioned it or not, but there seemed to be a considerable amount of sensor dust in the image. Maybe nobody noticed. |
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09/21/2010 04:59:19 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
And my obligatory edit...
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When are you going to do a tutorial on this? PS for me is curves and levels. I need to really learn this skill. |
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09/21/2010 05:37:44 AM · #25 |
Notes are in the comments of the photo.
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