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01/04/2009 05:32:24 PM |
| now that is pretty cool...the splash of color in the midst of B&W |
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01/03/2009 02:17:21 AM |
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01/02/2009 07:09:44 PM |
First off, let me just say that this is just my opinion. I do like the scene you captured but the selective desaturation isn't working for me and here's why:
Generally speaking, selective desaturation is very hard to pull off. Now the way you used it does help to shift the focus to where you wanted it and also helps make the image easier to consume visually similar to what b/w conversion does but in doing so you've placed a big neon sign into the scene, one in which I now have to consider as part of the composition. Unless the selective desaturation advances or compliments the narrative in some way it would work but unfortunatley (for me anyway) that's not the case here. As it stands it is just a big bandaid covering up a technical cut so to speak.
Now lets compare that to the lens baby/blur effect. That too has been added into the scene but it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb because it finds a role to play within the scene itself. Not only does it help set the mood but it also heightens the juxaposition of the house and the tree in ways that can't be achieved otherwise.
So in short, the blur advances/compliments the story/meaning where as the selective desaturation does not. Perhaps someone might say should this matter? I say yes, IF the editing is to make it's presence known it should have something to say otherwise go back into the shadows and remain unseen. |
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01/02/2009 06:15:23 PM |
Great work. (But my first thought is whether there are any fish in that pond. That's just how I think. My son says I could fish in a puddle.)
I find it interesting how the LB can make a scene look a bit like a 'miniature'... sort of like a diorama. I like both shots but this one really grabs me. |
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01/02/2009 05:10:11 PM |
| Great use of partial desat. I never would have thought of doing that to this image. Live and learn. Really nice focus too. |
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01/02/2009 02:21:57 PM |
Aw hellno! I'm not going in there! :)
This is really excellent. The desat works well, although I would be interested in seeing the full color version. The focal point is perfect. |
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01/02/2009 01:04:04 PM |
| This is really cool! Nice PP'ing too! |
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