Castle Stalker Pano

Garnock · 02-09-2005, 11:39

Taken last night. This shows Castle Stalker, which is built on a tiny island on Loch Laich. Behind is Loch Linnhe with the Kingairloch and Morvern Hills in the background.

There a some flaws in this pano which I will work on at a later date. ( bit of a rush job ) 5 images in total.

Cameron

***Steve*** · 02-09-2005, 11:41

See now, flaws aside that's much, much better and back up to your usual standard.

Garnock · 02-09-2005, 11:45

That was quick.
I agree it's better than the other image. Ripples and waves in panos are always a bugger for me.

Cameron

***Steve*** · 02-09-2005, 11:47

Just what she said to me :coat:

Yeah I appreciate your pain..there is no easy way though. It's the effort spent with the cloning tool and maticulous attention to detail which all takes a long time. If the picture is this good though...

dazzajl · 02-09-2005, 12:01

Quote:

there is no easy way though

I'm really not setting out just to disagree with you today Steve but perhaps that should read "there is no cheap way though"

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re.../fuji617.shtml

Very nice shot there cameron. Not sure if I'd like to see some detail in the bottom right corner or not?

Like everyone else, I look forward to your posts.

dod · 02-09-2005, 12:08

I've got an old print of Castle Stalker I took about 15 years ago, this is a lot better, so nice

***Steve*** · 02-09-2005, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzajl

I'm really not setting out just to disagree with you today Steve but perhaps that should read "there is no cheap way though"

That's totally out of context

We where talking about STITCHING shots together to form a panoramic not taking one photo with a panoramic camera.

dazzajl · 02-09-2005, 12:15

:coat: (shuffles off muttering about not needing to stich if you use a pano camera)

CT · 02-09-2005, 12:44

Play nice fellas! :lol:

I much prefer that Cameron..... nice! :icon_cool

GfK · 02-09-2005, 15:14

I had a go at softening the waves/ripples to try to draw the attention further up the image. Its only a couple of minutes worth of effort to try out an idea I had and it seems to have worked quite well.

Got permission from Garnock to post this even tho it says Copyright on it, so don't shout at me.

Original (so you don't have to scroll up/down/up/down etc to compare):

Edited:

Basically the reflection is a copied/flipped version, with just enough alpha transparency to allow a small amount of motion in the water to show through from the original image, then a little retouching along the horizon line to tidy up a few rough edges.

dazzajl · 02-09-2005, 15:25

I think that works really nicely for either side but the centre section has lost out. The dark cloud above the castle doesn't look natural enough and I miss the highlight on the water between the two islands, which help seperate them from the mountains behind.

Just my 2p's worth.

Captain Redbeard · 02-09-2005, 17:56

I prefer the unedited version. But then I couldn't actually see any flaws.

Great pic.

IanC_UK · 02-09-2005, 18:43

Much prefer the rippled version ! Gives the centre depth and interest !

Garnock · 03-09-2005, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Yeah I appreciate your pain..there is no easy way though. It's the effort spent with the cloning tool and maticulous attention to detail which all takes a long time. If the picture is this good though...

I thought the same thing, Steve.
How about this with no use of the clone tool.

Cameron

IanC_UK · 03-09-2005, 23:47

I really like that Cameron !

kamion · 03-09-2005, 23:48

Is this stitched together?

Very good work!

I would've picked this up if it were a postcard on sale.

Garnock · 03-09-2005, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamion

Is this stitched together?

Very good work!

I would've picked this up if it were a postcard on sale.

Thanks, Kamion.

It's 5 shots stitched.
I had a problem stitching the waves, since they move.
But a manual blend using PT assembler seems to have helped the problem. ( not solved it )

Cameron

CT · 04-09-2005, 00:11

Loads better I reckon Cameron. :icon_cool Tough job anyway!

02-09-2005, 11:39	#1 (permalink)
Garnock Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 242	Castle Stalker Pano Taken last night. This shows Castle Stalker, which is built on a tiny island on Loch Laich. Behind is Loch Linnhe with the Kingairloch and Morvern Hills in the background. There a some flaws in this pano which I will work on at a later date. ( bit of a rush job ) 5 images in total. Cameron

02-09-2005, 15:14	#10 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	I had a go at softening the waves/ripples to try to draw the attention further up the image. Its only a couple of minutes worth of effort to try out an idea I had and it seems to have worked quite well. Got permission from Garnock to post this even tho it says Copyright on it, so don't shout at me. Original (so you don't have to scroll up/down/up/down etc to compare): Edited: Basically the reflection is a copied/flipped version, with just enough alpha transparency to allow a small amount of motion in the water to show through from the original image, then a little retouching along the horizon line to tidy up a few rough edges. Last edited by GfK : 02-09-2005 at 15:17.

02-09-2005, 11:41	#2 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	See now, flaws aside that's much, much better and back up to your usual standard.

02-09-2005, 11:45	#3 (permalink)
Garnock Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 242	That was quick. I agree it's better than the other image. Ripples and waves in panos are always a bugger for me. Cameron

02-09-2005, 11:47	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	Just what she said to me :coat: Yeah I appreciate your pain..there is no easy way though. It's the effort spent with the cloning tool and maticulous attention to detail which all takes a long time. If the picture is this good though...

02-09-2005, 12:08	#6 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	I've got an old print of Castle Stalker I took about 15 years ago, this is a lot better, so nice

02-09-2005, 12:15	#8 (permalink)
dazzajl Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 317	:coat: (shuffles off muttering about not needing to stich if you use a pano camera)

02-09-2005, 12:44	#9 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Play nice fellas! :lol: I much prefer that Cameron..... nice! :icon_cool

02-09-2005, 15:25	#11 (permalink)
dazzajl Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 317	I think that works really nicely for either side but the centre section has lost out. The dark cloud above the castle doesn't look natural enough and I miss the highlight on the water between the two islands, which help seperate them from the mountains behind. Just my 2p's worth.

02-09-2005, 17:56	#12 (permalink)
Captain Redbeard New here Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	I prefer the unedited version. But then I couldn't actually see any flaws. Great pic.

02-09-2005, 18:43	#13 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Much prefer the rippled version ! Gives the centre depth and interest !

03-09-2005, 23:47	#15 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	I really like that Cameron !

04-09-2005, 00:23	#19 (permalink)
Garnock

03-09-2005, 23:48	#16 (permalink)
kamion Getting Comfy Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 160	Is this stitched together? Very good work! I would've picked this up if it were a postcard on sale.

04-09-2005, 00:11	#18 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Loads better I reckon Cameron. :icon_cool Tough job anyway!