Editing Challenge - light and shadow
Apr 13, 2019 12:07:07 #
Prerequisite: watch this 7-minute video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCOI7bYDPrM&feature=youtu.be
(Many thanks to BigDaddy for providing the link)
YOUR CHALLENGE:
Use light and shadow - and cropping if you desire - to edit one or more of the below images. How would you enhance or change the mood and story?
A few of the possible tools to use:
exposure adjustment
levels/curves
vignette
dodge and burn
spotlight/rays
change day to night (Dave Chinn's tutorial Donolea's tutorial)
Unedited jpg's from raw are below. Dropbox for the cr2 files:
mountain https://www.dropbox.com/s/u6o06zdz4c93q8e/IMG_6437.CR2?dl=0
bed https://www.dropbox.com/s/pd341gs8ypo5wh0/IMG_0982.CR2?dl=0
barn https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wdh63wzdwb56oj/IMG_6421.CR2?dl=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCOI7bYDPrM&feature=youtu.be
(Many thanks to BigDaddy for providing the link)
YOUR CHALLENGE:
Use light and shadow - and cropping if you desire - to edit one or more of the below images. How would you enhance or change the mood and story?
A few of the possible tools to use:
exposure adjustment
levels/curves
vignette
dodge and burn
spotlight/rays
change day to night (Dave Chinn's tutorial Donolea's tutorial)
Unedited jpg's from raw are below. Dropbox for the cr2 files:
mountain https://www.dropbox.com/s/u6o06zdz4c93q8e/IMG_6437.CR2?dl=0
bed https://www.dropbox.com/s/pd341gs8ypo5wh0/IMG_0982.CR2?dl=0
barn https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wdh63wzdwb56oj/IMG_6421.CR2?dl=0
Apr 13, 2019 15:30:32 #
Linda,
Here is my edit of the Bed image. If I have time later I may attempt the others as well. I converted to B&W in Lightroom, did some basic edits, then exported to Luminar 2018 to add the sunrays and a few other edits. I hope this is close to or what you were looking for.
Vince
Here is my edit of the Bed image. If I have time later I may attempt the others as well. I converted to B&W in Lightroom, did some basic edits, then exported to Luminar 2018 to add the sunrays and a few other edits. I hope this is close to or what you were looking for.
Vince
Apr 13, 2019 15:59:04 #
Vince68 wrote:
Wowsa, this is beautifully done, Vince! I was admiring all the detail you pulled out and hadn't previously realized there were notes on the bed! (this is a cabin at an agricultural museum.) The b&w makes the image truly about shadow and light, and your rays seem very believable. I'm still pondering the amount of blackness of the front side of the bed. It could possibly be cropped or given a slight amount of detail. But overall, I do love it. Thanks so much for your time and interest.Here is my edit of the Bed image...
Apr 13, 2019 16:48:47 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Wowsa, this is beautifully done, Vince! I was admi... (show quote)
Thank you Linda,
I thought about cropping, but after watching the video link you had sent out, I felt that cropping out the dark front section of the bed would detract from the image and the Chiaroscuro technique described in the video, so I did not crop the image at all.
Apr 13, 2019 17:05:13 #
Vince68 wrote:
An interesting point to explore. It seemed like a balance issue, so I tried a quick edit to darken the wall to left of window and the left edge bedspread (so that there would be other pure black areas), but using an online app and my touchpad was not the best choice, so we'll leave to your imagination Thank you Linda,
I thought about cropping, but after watching the video link you had sent out, I felt that cropping out the dark front section of the bed would detract from the image and the Chiaroscuro technique described in the video, so I did not crop the image at all.
I thought about cropping, but after watching the video link you had sent out, I felt that cropping out the dark front section of the bed would detract from the image and the Chiaroscuro technique described in the video, so I did not crop the image at all.
Thank you again!Apr 13, 2019 17:14:44 #
Hi!
I also imported the image into Lightroom for basic editing, and then exported to Photoshop for the heavy lifting.
In Photoshop I used a series of luminosity masks in conjunction with curves to manipulate the darks and the lights and add a bit of warmth to the light. I also did a little dodging and burning, sharpening, added a light vignette, and then finished by cropping to the 16 x 10 perspective.
Thanks for letting my play!
Claud
I also imported the image into Lightroom for basic editing, and then exported to Photoshop for the heavy lifting.
In Photoshop I used a series of luminosity masks in conjunction with curves to manipulate the darks and the lights and add a bit of warmth to the light. I also did a little dodging and burning, sharpening, added a light vignette, and then finished by cropping to the 16 x 10 perspective.
Thanks for letting my play!
Claud
Apr 13, 2019 18:17:20 #
Crichmond wrote:
Claud, since you and Vince chose the same photo, I will address another of my favorite discussion topics: color vs. black and white. Thanks for letting my play!
Claud
Claud
Vince's interpretation is about light, shadows and textures - not the literal subjects within the frame. I don't see a bed, I see all those fascinating details created by the shadows on the bed and pillows, as well as gray tones of the curtains that make that area a more subtle study of lines and light.
With your color version, I feel a more personal connection. I have always loved getting up at dawn and watching the sun rise, so despite the strong light and shadows that you've kept for this challenge theme, I'm attracted to your photo in a totally different way. Just don't make me choose between these two stories, OK?
Many thanks for your time and interest!
Apr 13, 2019 18:18:29 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Claud, since you and Vince chose the same photo, I... (show quote)
My pleasure!
Great study and practice on light!
Thanks!
Apr 13, 2019 19:06:36 #
Apr 13, 2019 19:12:30 #
Caption: Marry Jane, don't be silly, there's no such things as TROLLS...now just snuggle up under the covers...nighty- night dear!
Apr 13, 2019 19:15:52 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
Caption: Marry Jane, don't be silly, there's no such things as TROLLS...now just snuggle up under the covers...nighty- night dear!
Love it!
Apr 13, 2019 19:28:43 #
Linda,
Here is my edit of the mountain image. Again, I started in Lightroom with basic edits, then again took this photo into Luminar 2018. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on my PP of this image.
Here is my edit of the mountain image. Again, I started in Lightroom with basic edits, then again took this photo into Luminar 2018. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on my PP of this image.
Apr 13, 2019 19:37:35 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
A lovely interpretation of the sunrise light kissing the mountaintop, and a fun use of flare and rays in #2. I like that you brightened the pillows accordingly. Thanks so much Ed.Here are two.
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
OK, you did warn me what you were up to, so I deserve this. Thanks for the chuckle, Ed Caption: Marry Jane, don't be silly, there's no such things as TROLLS...now just snuggle up under the covers...nighty- night dear!
Apr 13, 2019 20:20:54 #
Vince68 wrote:
I've come back to this several times. I very much like your strong sky color and the details you brought out in the snow-covered orchards and landscape of the center part of the frame.Here is my edit of the mountain image. Again, I started in Lightroom with basic edits, then again took this photo into Luminar 2018. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on my PP of this image.
I'm torn about the foreground. While I want to embrace the dark contrast against the rest, I don't know that the section adds to the overall enjoyment of the scene. I find myself trying to discern what is hidden there, and since I took the photo, I already know, lol.
I'll be interested to hear from folks who are seeing for the first time. Many thanks, Vince. Much to consider.
Apr 13, 2019 20:28:33 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I've come back to this several times. I very much ... (show quote)
Thanks for your honest assessment of my PP of this image Linda. Personally, I would normally have adjusted the shadows in the lower part of this image to bring out the details. Maybe I got carried away too much viewing the video link you sent and listening to Jamie Windsor saying in the video "less can be more, there's no need to be afraid of the dark". I might have taken his statement too literally with this image. As I said, if I was doing my normal PP on this image, I would have opened the shadows much more than the way I processed it here.
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