Red Flowers
Oct 23, 2015 18:19:10 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
I've developed a "solution" that handles... (show quote)
Go for it Bob, I'm interested in seeing what you've done...
Oct 23, 2015 18:22:01 #
SX2002 wrote:
It's probably subtle, but that's the way I like to start out. This was blended at 20% so if I went to 100, the edges would be blacker and thicker. The outlining also adds some details to the striations in the leaf petals as well. To be truthful though, I think this happens anytime you have dark colors, no matter what hue. Deep blue or purple would probably do the same thing.Go for it Bob, I'm interested in seeing what you've done...
Oct 23, 2015 18:22:02 #
Oct 23, 2015 18:35:49 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
It's probably subtle, but that's the way I like to start out. This was blended at 20% so if I went to 100, the edges would be blacker and thicker. The outlining also adds some details to the striations in the leaf petals as well.
Yes, a slight improvement, thanks Bob...
I just shot these with a CP filter...a bit more definition but it's a very dull overcast day here so it might work better with a bit more light...
Bit of lighting adjustment...
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Despite being dark, this is very close to the actual colour...
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Side by side comparison, your fix on the left...
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Oct 24, 2015 01:40:42 #
Your second shot seems to be the best. Have you ever tried using a little fill-flash it works wonders.. Keep shooting
Oct 24, 2015 02:45:36 #
srochelle wrote:
Your second shot seems to be the best. Have you ever tried using a little fill-flash it works wonders.. Keep shooting
That's an option Steve but I wonder if it would wash the colour out too much...I'm already having issues with the true colour...with most reds and dark maroons, they come out too light..
I'll try some fill and see what happens... :D
Oct 24, 2015 10:18:34 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
:I've developed a "solution" that handles... (show quote)
Topaz Simplify>Cartoon by D, Pachero does just that. You can tweak it until just the edges are enhanced so the cartoon effect is minimized. I often do it with colored leaves because they seem to blend together.
Oct 24, 2015 11:45:33 #
Flowers are a difficult subject for me, the top 3 are excellent, full color with no shadows. I like these shots.
Oct 24, 2015 12:09:06 #
Oct 24, 2015 12:24:32 #
I prefer the composition in image 4 I find round flowers shot straight in are like shooting bullseyes
I propose Fill Flash as the answer.
I'd set the flash A stop less than the sunlight area
If you balance the flash the image will likely be a bit flat
Also dependent upon the angle at which you shoot you might have to get the flash off the camera or the pedals may create some interior shadows
I propose Fill Flash as the answer.
I'd set the flash A stop less than the sunlight area
If you balance the flash the image will likely be a bit flat
Also dependent upon the angle at which you shoot you might have to get the flash off the camera or the pedals may create some interior shadows
Oct 24, 2015 13:03:29 #
DOOK wrote:
Ron, I also have hassles with red flowers--usually loss of edges/detail &/or over saturation. I have largely fixed it by under exposing & then regaining it (if necessary) in PP. When shooting red flowers, I always set my EV to (-) .7, or even (-) 1.0. I find this helps tremendously. Earl. :-)
I agree with DOOK! Under exposing reds, plus a little sharpening, has helped me.
Oct 24, 2015 13:05:33 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
I've developed a "solution" that handles... (show quote)
Bob, if you wouldn't mind, I would be thrilled how to do this. I don't understand blending and I use Topaz. Thanks so much.
Oct 24, 2015 15:04:59 #
Pixelpusher wrote:
I prefer the composition in image 4 I find round flowers shot straight in are like shooting bullseyes
I propose Fill Flash as the answer.
I'd set the flash A stop less than the sunlight area
If you balance the flash the image will likely be a bit flat
Also dependent upon the angle at which you shoot you might have to get the flash off the camera or the pedals may create some interior shadows
I propose Fill Flash as the answer.
I'd set the flash A stop less than the sunlight area
If you balance the flash the image will likely be a bit flat
Also dependent upon the angle at which you shoot you might have to get the flash off the camera or the pedals may create some interior shadows
This is not about the composition but the difficulties shooting red flowers...
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