anyone liking this?

VeddieEdder · 29-08-2006, 00:38

Im not convinced I like this. Your thoughts?

**Angela** · 29-08-2006, 09:29

I love the composition of it but I wonder whether colour would give it a bit more definition with the softness?

Foxesbrew · 29-08-2006, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeddieEdder

Im not convinced I like this. Your thoughts?

I think think this one needs a hint of colour, not strong or vivid.

Chris · 29-08-2006, 12:07

Sorry, doesn't work for me.

**Dabhand16** · 29-08-2006, 17:52

Sorry, VE, me neither.

***Dave*** · 29-08-2006, 18:09

Like the composition Jen, but currently a bit flat. Keep trying though, as I saw a print of near exact same setup, last night, where the photgrapher had managed to catch all the lightest whistes, yet still reatined shadow detail...... it was awesome. Something to aim for !!

***Dave*** · 29-08-2006, 18:28

Hope your OK witrh this Jen, but the shot below is purely an example of some processes you can follow to try & add a bit more punch to a flat shot. It is not attempt for a final shot.

- To add some more contrast, try adding a "levels" or "curves" adjustment layer. Do nothing with it, apart from changing blending mode from "normal" to "soft light". See the difference ?
- In this example the levels showed a gap to the left......pulled it in to get pure blacks in shadows.
- Added a curves level & pulled top right of line, up to the left, to lighten up the highlights only.
- The flower at the top was now too dark. Added FILTER - RENDER - LIGHTING EFFECTS - OMNI light.....placing circle over offending flower. Immediately afterwards went to EDIT - FADE LIGHTINNG EFFECTS & backed off % to about 30%.

Like I said I posted the above as some hints & tips on some processes you can try at home.......not as a final edit. Hope this helps.

**Dabhand16** · 29-08-2006, 18:29

That's better

**Markulous** · 29-08-2006, 20:05

Yeah, Levels was going to be my main suggestion, so gotta agree with Dave - tho' think it needs the bottom cropped off as it's then a largish slab of dark (makes it too bottom 'heavy')

VeddieEdder · 30-08-2006, 03:09

Thanks a ton Dave, and the rest of ya. I wasnt sure what to do to get that look you got, and now I know. Advice and tips like these are what keeps us all here. Great job on it dave, I thought the image had potential, sometimes you just need a different perspective or method to get it right.

P-E · 30-08-2006, 04:40

I didn't dislike the original but felt it lacked some pop....Dave's edit has given it some.

VeddieEdder · 30-08-2006, 05:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-E

I didn't dislike the original but felt it lacked some pop....Dave's edit has given it some.

Dave rocks. Still waiting on that B&W tutorial tho.

P-E · 30-08-2006, 05:19

Yes me too waiting for the tutorial.......he's a lazy git

***Dave*** · 30-08-2006, 09:36

I have done some, but struggling to get MB size down so as not to kill our bandwidth. I'll concentrate on this week & thanks for your patience...... you terriers you

29-08-2006, 00:38	#1 (permalink)
VeddieEdder Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 274	anyone liking this? Im not convinced I like this. Your thoughts?

29-08-2006, 09:29	#2 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,840	Re: anyone liking this? I love the composition of it but I wonder whether colour would give it a bit more definition with the softness?

29-08-2006, 12:07	#4 (permalink)
Chris Been here a while Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 392	Re: anyone liking this? Sorry, doesn't work for me.

29-08-2006, 17:52	#5 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,979	Re: anyone liking this? Sorry, VE, me neither.

29-08-2006, 18:09	#6 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,892	Re: anyone liking this? Like the composition Jen, but currently a bit flat. Keep trying though, as I saw a print of near exact same setup, last night, where the photgrapher had managed to catch all the lightest whistes, yet still reatined shadow detail...... it was awesome. Something to aim for !!

29-08-2006, 18:28	#7 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,892	Re: anyone liking this? Hope your OK witrh this Jen, but the shot below is purely an example of some processes you can follow to try & add a bit more punch to a flat shot. It is not attempt for a final shot. - To add some more contrast, try adding a "levels" or "curves" adjustment layer. Do nothing with it, apart from changing blending mode from "normal" to "soft light". See the difference ? - In this example the levels showed a gap to the left......pulled it in to get pure blacks in shadows. - Added a curves level & pulled top right of line, up to the left, to lighten up the highlights only. - The flower at the top was now too dark. Added FILTER - RENDER - LIGHTING EFFECTS - OMNI light.....placing circle over offending flower. Immediately afterwards went to EDIT - FADE LIGHTINNG EFFECTS & backed off % to about 30%. Like I said I posted the above as some hints & tips on some processes you can try at home.......not as a final edit. Hope this helps.

29-08-2006, 18:29	#8 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,979	Re: anyone liking this? That's better

29-08-2006, 20:05	#9 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: anyone liking this? Yeah, Levels was going to be my main suggestion, so gotta agree with Dave - tho' think it needs the bottom cropped off as it's then a largish slab of dark (makes it too bottom 'heavy')

30-08-2006, 03:09	#10 (permalink)
VeddieEdder Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 274	Re: anyone liking this? Thanks a ton Dave, and the rest of ya. I wasnt sure what to do to get that look you got, and now I know. Advice and tips like these are what keeps us all here. Great job on it dave, I thought the image had potential, sometimes you just need a different perspective or method to get it right.

30-08-2006, 04:40	#11 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,502	Re: anyone liking this? I didn't dislike the original but felt it lacked some pop....Dave's edit has given it some.

30-08-2006, 05:19	#13 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,502	Re: anyone liking this? Yes me too waiting for the tutorial.......he's a lazy git

30-08-2006, 09:36	#14 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,892	Re: anyone liking this? I have done some, but struggling to get MB size down so as not to kill our bandwidth. I'll concentrate on this week & thanks for your patience...... you terriers you

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