[fionaB]

ok I have been experimenting, this time with the Orton technique..... I kinda like the effet it gives you although obviously it wouldnt work on every image. your thoughts and opinions would be much appreciated. i have posted some before and after shots..........

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[Angela]

So what exactly is the Orton Technique then Fi? i do like the effect it creates, whatever it is!! Particularly on the lilies

[fionaB]

Creative Nature Photography - Orton Imagery

a great easy bit of reading and whats especially good about this is that it gives instructions for film photographers as well as digital.

Fi

[Charlotte]

Love these Fiona It really softens without losing detail or colour intensity, although it does seem to alter the hue of colours. Now I'm interested, I'm off to follow the link

[bellymungo]

is this thread for the girls only.he he.

Any ways nice effect, could be good for weddings and portrait.

David

[chickadee]

really like your first one , 2nd one doent do much for me.
Think this little technique is something i will be trying.
Thanks fi

[CathieT]

#2 for me Fi - brilliant .... be careful - Orton's addictive!!

[John F]

Hello Fionab,
You have two great pictures both well exposed and nicely saturated with attractive colours. In both cases I prefer the "befores." I will read the link now.

OK Iv'e read the link now. I didn't read it before commenting because I didn't want it to influence my thoughts about your pictures. The technique is interesting and I can see its value for some pictures, specially for wall hanging when the pure photograph is a bit stark sometimes. I still like your befores best; they are great.

John

[P-E]

I like the look with this technique......will have to give it a try

[John F]

This thread has got me going now. I thought I would try the Orton Technique on a portrait and I think it is an improvement. I wonder what others think. Thank you Fiona. Being new to this site I haven't figured out how to add images to a thread so I will put them in my gallery.

Sorry the gallery will not accept them either. The two pictures are jpegs each less than 100 kb, height 7 inches, length about 10 in. Would someone kindly assist me. Thank you, John.

[Sonsey]

Originally Posted by John F

Being new to this site I haven't figured out how to add images to a thread.

PM sent to help you do this John

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Sonsey

PM sent to help you do this John

Me too! Hope his inbox can cope!

[John F]

Thank you Sonsey and PM. It will be a little while before I get back _ I haven't given up on it.


John

Well I finally got in with these pictures. I had to process them manually. The first one is a straight picture, the second one has had Orton processing applied.