Helmsley castle

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 18:07

Not to sure on this shot, just doesn`t seem to be working

if any one would like ago at making it better then the original is here

Matt · 02-01-2006, 18:43

Hi Peter, It certainly has potential.
All thats missing from your shot is a dramatic sky, IMO.

Here's my attempt at bringing the sky detail into the shot.

I've adjusted the levels, so that the black/white sliders touch the bottom of the histogram mountain.
Using the magic wand tool, I've selected the sky area, created a new adjustment layer for levels, moving the black slider in to bring back the sky.
I've also added a saturation layer, and adjusted the brightness and contrast slightly.

Matty · 02-01-2006, 18:51

i like that, dont see anything wrong with it TBH, Matts version has a lot more Pop to it though

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 19:03

i much prefer Matts version, it looks so much more moody Hmmm will have to have a play with the levels

, Also the crop he has used is better
well done

MyPix · 02-01-2006, 19:06

i dont have the required skills to do it, but its crying out for a great big moon shot to the side , slightly behind the tower

MyPix

possibly all black n white

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 19:17

heres my attemp at adjusting the levels

digitalfailure · 02-01-2006, 19:22

Think you've nailed it there m8

Much more dramatic

i'm loving those borders too

Marianne · 02-01-2006, 19:33

wow...it looks great now..needed that space on the left too

Matt · 02-01-2006, 19:37

Excellent.
Now you know how to adjust elements of an image, you can experiment to your hearts content.
And who knows what you'll come up with.

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 20:09

yeah it the first time i have used the magic wand, Its great

thanks for the advice

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyPix

i dont have the required skills to do it, but its crying out for a great big moon shot to the side , slightly behind the tower

MyPix

possibly all black n white

wouldn`t even know how to start to add a moon, Bt black and white I can do.

Matty · 02-01-2006, 20:16

super stuff Peter, looks like your getting the hang of it now!

Matt · 02-01-2006, 20:17

Quote:

wouldn`t even know how to start to add a moon

Just click on this smiley Peter

Venomator · 02-01-2006, 20:19

A great shot to start with and, personally I think the B & W treatment adds eeriness !

Don't know how much room you have left of castle ... just would like to see it cropped with the straight side a lot closer the right border with the space then to the left ? Shut-up Rog... you are babbling !

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 20:20

hahahahaha.

I have never ahd so much fun taking photos iam so glad i convinced the wife to get this camera

Marianne · 02-01-2006, 20:21

does she get to use it much peter? lol

Peterg984 · 02-01-2006, 20:27

nah,(or should i say i persued her to let me buy it for my present) she bought for my christmas present, I just got it a bit early so I could take photos our daughters on christmas morning .

CT · 02-01-2006, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peterg984

hahahahaha.

I have never ahd so much fun taking photos iam so glad i convinced the wife to get this camera

Best post.... ever!

IanC_UK · 02-01-2006, 20:45

Heheh, isnt as good as some of the others, and the moon shot isnt big enough or good enough really, but here goes

Hmmm perhaps i should have put the moon behind the cloud too !

AquilaEagle · 02-01-2006, 22:34

LOL!!

I like the adjusted colour one

very nice

02-01-2006, 18:07	#1 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	Helmsley castle Not to sure on this shot, just doesn`t seem to be working if any one would like ago at making it better then the original is here

02-01-2006, 20:45	#19 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Heheh, isnt as good as some of the others, and the moon shot isnt big enough or good enough really, but here goes Hmmm perhaps i should have put the moon behind the cloud too ! Last edited by IanC_UK : 02-01-2006 at 21:41.

02-01-2006, 18:43	#2 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Hi Peter, It certainly has potential. All thats missing from your shot is a dramatic sky, IMO. Here's my attempt at bringing the sky detail into the shot. I've adjusted the levels, so that the black/white sliders touch the bottom of the histogram mountain. Using the magic wand tool, I've selected the sky area, created a new adjustment layer for levels, moving the black slider in to bring back the sky. I've also added a saturation layer, and adjusted the brightness and contrast slightly.

02-01-2006, 18:51	#3 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i like that, dont see anything wrong with it TBH, Matts version has a lot more Pop to it though

02-01-2006, 19:03	#4 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	i much prefer Matts version, it looks so much more moody Hmmm will have to have a play with the levels , Also the crop he has used is better well done

02-01-2006, 19:06	#5 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	i dont have the required skills to do it, but its crying out for a great big moon shot to the side , slightly behind the tower MyPix possibly all black n white

02-01-2006, 19:17	#6 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	heres my attemp at adjusting the levels

02-01-2006, 19:22	#7 (permalink)
digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	Think you've nailed it there m8 Much more dramatic i'm loving those borders too

02-01-2006, 19:33	#8 (permalink)
Marianne Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 326	wow...it looks great now..needed that space on the left too

02-01-2006, 19:37	#9 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Excellent. Now you know how to adjust elements of an image, you can experiment to your hearts content. And who knows what you'll come up with.

02-01-2006, 20:09	#10 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	yeah it the first time i have used the magic wand, Its great thanks for the advice

02-01-2006, 20:16	#12 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	super stuff Peter, looks like your getting the hang of it now!

02-01-2006, 20:19	#14 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	A great shot to start with and, personally I think the B & W treatment adds eeriness ! Don't know how much room you have left of castle ... just would like to see it cropped with the straight side a lot closer the right border with the space then to the left ? Shut-up Rog... you are babbling !

02-01-2006, 20:20	#15 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	hahahahaha. I have never ahd so much fun taking photos iam so glad i convinced the wife to get this camera

02-01-2006, 20:21	#16 (permalink)
Marianne Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 326	does she get to use it much peter? lol

02-01-2006, 20:27	#17 (permalink)
Peterg984 Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easingwold nr York Posts: 137	nah,(or should i say i persued her to let me buy it for my present) she bought for my christmas present, I just got it a bit early so I could take photos our daughters on christmas morning .

02-01-2006, 22:34	#20 (permalink)
AquilaEagle Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 311	LOL!! I like the adjusted colour one very nice