Posts for: melueth
Mar 24, 2019 14:57:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
You find the coolest photo ops on your drives, ML. A couple of the composition elements I particularly like are the tall tree standing out along the right upper side, and the reflections in the windshield.
Did you reduce the saturation of the greens and yellows prior to applying your Topaz and other playful edits? Am curious about your process and whether anyone has suggestions for "muting" that you may not have tried. I do love this rendition!
Did you reduce the saturation of the greens and yellows prior to applying your Topaz and other playful edits? Am curious about your process and whether anyone has suggestions for "muting" that you may not have tried. I do love this rendition!
Thanks for the look, Linda! I just came back from a trip to Western Mass, and am very happy to be in my comfort zone! I softened the yellows and greens in Topaz, using the HSL and Basic adjustments, and then masked the car out of each application so it would retain what i wanted. The colors are extremely vivid here right now; everything is budding. There ARE seasons in Florida!
Mar 24, 2019 12:52:27 #
On our way to the Lake Apopka Loop trail yesterday, we sidetracked down a dead end and came across this neat old car. Couldn't resist having some Topaz and LR fun. I have muted the yellows and greens a LOT in this rendition, but they still seem to glare a bit too much for me. I have several aspects of this old car, but the grass is vivid in each one. Spring is here i guess! Comments welcome.
ML
ML
Mar 16, 2019 08:09:57 #
I love these!! So whimsical. How tough was it to get these shots? In my neophyte stage, i can only imagine how you set these up . . . care to share more about process?
Marylea
Marylea
Mar 10, 2019 10:17:05 #
Fuzzycoach wrote:
Friday morning around 5:15 a.m. I managed to capture a decent shot of the MW along the Loop road in Flagler County, Florida...This morning I slept in a little but did get up to Marineland and the Rocks in time for "His" beautiful sunrise.....Hope this puts a smile on your face.....
Gorgeous and inspirational on so many levels! I need to get out there, especially for that MW view. Bike week started Friday, but it looks like you had this beautiful place all to yourself. Nice!!
Marylea
Mar 5, 2019 05:24:16 #
Wuligal wrote:
Sure, no problem: You will need Photoshop and acce... (show quote)
Thank you so much for this! I will give this a go when i get some time!
Marylea
Mar 4, 2019 18:56:08 #
Wuligal wrote:
The dragon is a lawn decoration at a friends home......he liked this nutty photo so much he asked to use it as the cover photo on a calendar he produces every year. Hey....what ever flips your switch.
This is really amazing! Any chance you could share your process on this one, and maybe load a downloadable version? Very cool shot!!
ML
Feb 26, 2019 09:48:08 #
Rick36203 wrote:
It looks like I would expect a bird in flight to look at that angle shot at 1/160 sec. No obvious signs of photoshop insertion. Just motion blur.
Feb 18, 2019 08:21:25 #
Feb 14, 2019 05:41:03 #
Looks like an authentic photograph i'd find in my grandparents' keepsakes. The fading white vignette really brings it home for me - perfect use of that delicate framework. I've been tinkering with digital framing in Topaz mostly - they can get so heavy so fast. This was very nicely done.
Marylea
Marylea
Feb 12, 2019 05:21:12 #
Some really neat ideas in this thread . . . i need more play time!!!
ML
ML
Feb 12, 2019 05:15:47 #
Robert - thanks so much for posting this. I never think about using PS filters - great reminder! And beautiful outcome!!
ML
ML
Feb 4, 2019 19:37:44 #
magnetoman wrote:
I’m late to the party as usual and a lot has been written - too much to catch up on - but to answer your question, I’d say it comes down to contrast, including mid-range tonal contrast. This is easily adjusted in Lightroom using the clarity slider to taste. Might be worth a shot.
Thanks, magnetoman! I appreciate your answer. And trust me, all sliders have been getting a workout! Still tinkering, looking for a good blend. And as a few have already pointed out, what may be appreciated by some, will be abhorred by others. Such is our glorious human condition!
Marylea
Feb 4, 2019 19:34:24 #
Kozan wrote:
I would define FLAT as lacking in contrast. Usually you would want some black, some white, and some middle tones. It's just, in my opinion, a more pleasing photo.
Kozan
Kozan
Thank you for your thoughts, Kozan.
ML
Feb 4, 2019 07:26:42 #
NJFrank wrote:
There has been some excellent advice given so far to tweaking the image. So I will just comment on the composition. I, very much like it. I feel that I am standing there taking in the view. The clouds and birds are a definite plus.
Thanks very much, NJFrank!
Feb 4, 2019 07:25:33 #