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Apr 15, 2019 14:28:58   #
NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon
 
Interesting editing challenge Linda. I was glad to watch the video, as so many today feel every bit of dark needs to be lightened and detail shown. The bedroom attached was PP in ACR, highlights/shadows, a preset from 2 Lil Owls to emphasize the light shaft. In PS I used dodge and burn a good bit, set at 20, then added a blur to soften the light shaft somewhat.
The barn was harder when keeping the video in mind. I decided to use highlights/shadows, then white/black/clarity in ACR, then in PS worked with burn/dodge a good bit again to emphasize the barn door and light leading to it. Thanks for leading this for us. Bev

Morning Bedroom Light
Morning Bedroom Light...
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Barn in Late Day Light
Barn in Late Day Light...
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Apr 15, 2019 14:37:05   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
NikonGal wrote:
Interesting editing challenge Linda. I was glad to watch the video, as so many today feel every bit of dark needs to be lightened and detail shown. The bedroom attached was PP in ACR, highlights/shadows, a preset from 2 Lil Owls to emphasize the light shaft. In PS I used dodge and burn a good bit, set at 20, then added a blur to soften the light shaft somewhat.
The barn was harder when keeping the video in mind. I decided to use highlights/shadows, then white/black/clarity in ACR, then in PS worked with burn/dodge a good bit again to emphasize the barn door and light leading to it. Thanks for leading this for us. Bev
Interesting editing challenge Linda. I was glad to... (show quote)
Thank you, Bev, and especially for detailing your steps. Very glad you enjoyed the challenge. I love the blur/glow, particularly on the pillows, in #1. Great solution for #2!

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Apr 15, 2019 19:08:50   #
kenievans Loc: Dallas
 
I am a little late to the party this time but this was a fun project. Thanks for posting the video Linda. You know I love the dark side.


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Apr 15, 2019 21:01:21   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
kenievans wrote:
... You know I love the dark side.
Indeed! Thanks so much for these fascinating interpretations, Keni. Appreciate your time.

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Apr 15, 2019 21:34:35   #
bobburk3 Loc: Maryland
 
Quick edit of the barn using Photoshop cc.


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Apr 16, 2019 07:57:56   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
bobburk3 wrote:
Quick edit of the barn using Photoshop cc.
Thanks for this! Your bright-white snow is very appealing.

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Apr 16, 2019 12:48:30   #
NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon
 
Keni, enjoyed your interpretations. Bev

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Apr 16, 2019 12:57:50   #
kenievans Loc: Dallas
 
NikonGal wrote:
Keni, enjoyed your interpretations. Bev


Thanks Bev!

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Apr 18, 2019 11:49:13   #
Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
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
Prerequisite: watch this 7-minute video: br https... (show quote)


Linda, I heightened the image of the bed, increased the exposure and attempted a little touch of something possibly akin to an 1800's French style of painting.


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Apr 18, 2019 12:52:13   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Rob48 wrote:
Linda, I heightened the image of the bed, increased the exposure and attempted a little touch of something possibly akin to an 1800's French style of painting.
Hi Rob, thanks for your participation! I love this painting look. Funny, when I started the topic I thought only the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow would be interesting in this pic in particular. You and others have shown me the light

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Apr 18, 2019 14:15:19   #
Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hi Rob, thanks for your participation! I love this painting look. Funny, when I started the topic I thought only the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow would be interesting in this pic in particular. You and others have shown me the light



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