[Toan.Doan]

Hi mates,

I am very new to photography. As an initial investment, I bought a Canon S3 with hope that I will learn along the way from very beginning how to manually adjust the camera & how to re-touch the image.

Here is my very first shot. But not sure how to manipulate it ? (i.e which area should I crop it? blurring?). Would appreciate if you could demonstrate me some manipulations, mates !!! Too enthusiastic to see !!!


Picasa Web Albums - Toan - S3First Trial

Cheers !!

[Dave]

Here's a quick go.

The main leaf is out of focus as it is closer to you than the area the lens focused on. I've cropped & cloned out some of the pot & spare leaf. Added a S shaped "curve" to boost the contrast a bit. Then a slight sharpen with "Un sharp Mask"



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