Are all these shots great post work?
Mar 24, 2017 14:02:43 #
Practice makes perfect only if one is practicing good techniques. Practicing errors only reinforces those errors. That from a music instructor, years ago. It still applies to photography, as well as a lot of other endeavors.
--Bob
--Bob
moonhawk wrote:
Practice makes perfect. Good PP skills are a reward in themselves, and a lifetime of learning for some like myself.
You might want to start with basic RAW editing in Lightroom. That is 99% of what i do.
Remember that all the famous photographers like Ansel Adams relied heavily on their PP (darkroom) skills to complete their artistic vision.
I find working on my images every bit as rewarding as taking them. At any rate, keep working, and most of all, enjoy the journey.
You might want to start with basic RAW editing in Lightroom. That is 99% of what i do.
Remember that all the famous photographers like Ansel Adams relied heavily on their PP (darkroom) skills to complete their artistic vision.
I find working on my images every bit as rewarding as taking them. At any rate, keep working, and most of all, enjoy the journey.
Mar 24, 2017 14:13:17 #
Just about any picture out of the camera that is in focus can be improved by just a few minutes of post processing.
Mar 24, 2017 14:15:46 #
rmalarz wrote:
Practice makes perfect only if one is practicing good techniques. Practicing errors only reinforces those errors. That from a music instructor, years ago. It still applies to photography, as well as a lot of other endeavors.
--Bob
--Bob
Well, trial and error is a tried and true technique. Maybe a bit slower than having an experienced tutor.
Mar 24, 2017 14:53:31 #
woodsliv wrote:
I wish they could set catagories so that the people without the PP skills can compete on their level. I think I do a good job at capturing what I see, but can't PP like the Pros
Maybe, it is possible that what you like is not what everyone else like. I mean can you provide an example of a shot that you find beautiful that was not post processed?
Mar 24, 2017 14:58:23 #
In Paintshop I generally use two layers: Curves and Hue Saturation and Lightness. In Curves I generally place three markers on the line and drag down a tad on the lower mark to increase contrast in darker areas and up on the middle one to bring out the midtones. The top mark can be adjusted most any way depending on the whites in the image. in Hue Saturation and Lightness, I generally bring the saturation up to 15 to 25.
After merging these two layers I use the Unsharp Mask. Go to Adjust, Sharpness and then select the Unsharp Mask. Start with Default. It really can make the fur on an animal or the feathers on a bird really "pop."
Hope this helps a bit.
After merging these two layers I use the Unsharp Mask. Go to Adjust, Sharpness and then select the Unsharp Mask. Start with Default. It really can make the fur on an animal or the feathers on a bird really "pop."
Hope this helps a bit.
Mar 24, 2017 20:21:10 #
BHC wrote:
There are some really great photographers on this ... (show quote)
Jerry, I've looked at your photos and have visited your website and I think your photos are great, to say the least.
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Jerry in NC
Mar 25, 2017 02:35:59 #
Silke
Loc: Germany
tresap23 wrote:
That is not the way the water and the boats and the sky look, naturally.
While I agree that this is often the case...it's not always true.
I remember doing my PPL in Florida, and having seen those postcard shots of Miami and other areas. I was 100% certain that they'd been doctored somehow.
Then I got there.
The sky, the colors...they really looked like those postcards I'd seen. It's one of the things I most vividly remember. :)
Mar 25, 2017 04:38:12 #
Mar 25, 2017 11:49:16 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Lundberg02 wrote:
When I look out the window, I don't see a saturated color world. What is your end use?
Never been to Ireland, I see. And old eyes don't see as much color as younger eyes. And different times of day and weather conditions produce different color intensities.
Mar 25, 2017 15:47:07 #
Silke
Loc: Germany
Lundberg02 wrote:
When I look out the window, I don't see a saturated color world. What is your end use?
All the images posted were taken the same day, around 9am. The sky was spectacularly blue, and where I am is no air pollution to speak of.
These were saved directly from the CR2, no postwork, nothing. (I'd be more than happy to post the CR2's if need be)
I think it depends on where you are, when you take an image, and the settings used.
The sky really was that color. (Darker, actually, I had to push the exposure up because of the snow.)
However, it was early in the morning and the sun was still "weak" for that time of year.
But you can see by the shadows of the horses, it was by no means a dull day.
So yeah, those colors aren't always "punched up".
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