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Jul 26, 2022 12:02:20   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
This was a grab shot of my wife's cat. I didn't realize the ISO was at 51,200. When i downloaded it is when I realized my mistake. So instead of deleting it, I tried to see what I could do with it. Everything was done in LR.

Texture -100

Sharpening Amount 40
Radius 1.0
Detail 57
Masking 59

Luminance 100
Detail 22
Contrast 500

Color 100
Detail 50
Smoothness100

I was surprised with the results. Thou not perfect I thought the results were pretty good.


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Jul 26, 2022 13:41:34   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
The subject is charming, its expression delightful, the setting fun and interesting.

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Jul 26, 2022 13:41:39   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Results aren't bad considering the handicap you were working under

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Jul 26, 2022 13:48:14   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
The subject is charming, its expression delightful, the setting fun and interesting.


Linda, that is why I took the shot. If it came out ok I was going to post it in the gallery. Tltled “Get me outta here”. When I blow it up to 100%. I was surprised until I realized what I had done. I have never taken a shot with an ISO of 51,000.

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Jul 26, 2022 13:48:41   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
Results aren't bad considering the handicap you were working under


That what I thought.

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Jul 26, 2022 14:21:10   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Really good work, Frank! Cute cat.

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Jul 26, 2022 14:38:45   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
UTMike wrote:
Really good work, Frank! Cute cat.


Thanks. Mike

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Jul 27, 2022 10:13:57   #
Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom
 

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Jul 27, 2022 11:16:16   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Rathyatra wrote:


Thanks for the double thumps up.

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Jul 27, 2022 20:03:02   #
Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO
 
Are you open to another editing technique for this cat picture?

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Jul 27, 2022 20:27:50   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Flying Three wrote:
Are you open to another editing technique for this cat picture?


Yes, I first do all my edits in LR, so I know this not the only route. I was just pleasantly surprised that it could handle the high ISO.I do not have any other software besides PS.

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Jul 27, 2022 22:55:32   #
Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO
 
I was curious to see what Topaz sharpen could do. May I try it and post the results?

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Jul 28, 2022 07:07:38   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
Flying Three wrote:
I was curious to see what Topaz sharpen could do. May I try it and post the results?


Please do.

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Jul 28, 2022 15:05:46   #
Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO
 
Here is what I came up with. One pass through Topaz Sharpen, back to PS for a slight lightening. The cat in my pic is not quite as sharp as yours, but I think the rest of the result is quite comparible. I hope you agree. I have just started using Topaz, and am impressed how easy it is to improve an image

Original NFFrank photo
Original NFFrank photo...



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Jul 28, 2022 15:25:34   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
I do like how the cat came out in your version. There is more contrast. Her eyes are clearer and that may be why i like your results. On the stairs to my eyes, I am not seeing a whole lot of difference. But one pass does make it convenient. If you look at my ordinal post, I had to do quite a few steps.
Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated.

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