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Challenge: Self Portrait VIII (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Location: Hawaii
Date: Aug 26, 2013
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 6400
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Aug 27, 2013
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First I made some adjustments in LR5 as a color image, like adjusting the camera calibration, setting the white and black points, adjusting exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows and clarity. I also played with the tone curve and detail tabs. Then I switched to PS cc where I needed to crop, convert to B&W in Nik, dodge and burn, clone blemishes, sharpen globally and locally (it probably would be a good idea to clean my glasses next time), curves with a mask to darken the background, add a slight filter to warm it up a little, add a frame, and maybe a couple more similar steps that I have forgotten.
There were a lot of steps, but considering the mug I was using to begin with, it's pretty understandable why.
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09/04/2013 12:26:20 AM |
I agree with the chin crop comments. I had a short cord on my cable release and with a 100mm lens I just couldn't back up enough to make the right shot. I tried portrait format rather than landscape but didn't like the results and couldn't seem to get my eyes sharp with the timer. I new this would be frowned upon, but decided to try it anyway. Live and learn.
Since the comments are pretty much universally down on the crop, this exercise serves a purpose nonetheless. When it's a bad idea...just don't do it. |
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09/03/2013 12:47:02 AM |
| ... b, b, but you cut off your chin! |
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08/31/2013 08:22:14 PM |
| Love the portrait but not sure about cropping out the chin... |
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08/30/2013 05:51:12 AM |
| I like the photo, but hate the choice of added frame, especially as it cuts right through the chin. |
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08/29/2013 12:19:58 AM |
| the crop spoils this with the chin cut off, I like the frame but you should of made it extend from his chin not into it. THe tones are nice though. |
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08/28/2013 11:53:14 AM |
| Very handsome, but I'm not liking that crop across your chin. I'd rather it be cropped across the hair! |
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08/28/2013 03:17:27 AM |
| Very. It's like I just asked if I could date your daughter. ;-) |
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08/28/2013 12:05:56 AM |
| I don't care for the crop. But those eyes are cuttingly sharp. |
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