Hubby's New Motorcycle~need help making it not look so dull and boring
Apr 14, 2013 19:36:52 #
I posted photo's of my hubby's new motorcycle on the photo gallery and were told it needs something more wild looking as they were to dark and not enough color and needing something more. I am not to sure about editing so my son and I came up with some wild effects but not sure if they are to much or not.
I will post the 3 original photo's which are obviously to dark and the revamped photo's.
I have a Nikon Coolpix L100 and use Picasa as the photo editing program. I would love to hear any comments for what would look best for these types of photo's.
I will post the 3 original photo's which are obviously to dark and the revamped photo's.
I have a Nikon Coolpix L100 and use Picasa as the photo editing program. I would love to hear any comments for what would look best for these types of photo's.
First photo~I agree it is a little dark
second one or the original photo
I love the chrome and wanted to capture the reflection of the tree
First edited look
Tried to capture the 1950's look here
This one I added a blurred frame
I think this has to much color
Apr 14, 2013 19:44:26 #
Apr 14, 2013 19:51:42 #
delbert wrote:
Just have a play in Photoshop or Gimp, this took 10 secs
Great look, thanks. I have so many people talk about Photoshop, Photoscape, Zune, Picasa, but wow which one is the better one?
Apr 14, 2013 19:51:42 #
delbert wrote:
Just have a play in Photoshop or Gimp, this took 10 secs
Great look, thanks. I have so many people talk about Photoshop, Photoscape, Zune, Picasa, but wow which one is the better one?
Apr 14, 2013 20:12:57 #
So much depends on what look is meaningful to you or your husband. I like the 50's look because it is not "over the top" processed but gives the edgy feel that seems to go with motorcycles and the colors seem true.
If you get a chance to retake some shots, be aware of your background. Several of these have competing things in the background, like trees sprouting out of the gas tank :) Also try some shots with your camera set to the Portrait mode to shorten the depth of field and blur the background more.
Hope that helps.
If you get a chance to retake some shots, be aware of your background. Several of these have competing things in the background, like trees sprouting out of the gas tank :) Also try some shots with your camera set to the Portrait mode to shorten the depth of field and blur the background more.
Hope that helps.
Apr 14, 2013 20:18:57 #
gdwsr wrote:
So much depends on what look is meaningful to you ... (show quote)
Thanks I was just noticing the obstructions in the background. Maybe he can park it in an open field. I will also try the Portrait mode as I now nothing about depth of field. Thanks for that.
Apr 14, 2013 21:22:09 #
Really great try at these photos.
Learn about DOF (depth of field) at http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html.
It can make or break a photograph.
I think 'sharpening' might help a bit but I think they are great.
Learn about DOF (depth of field) at http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html.
It can make or break a photograph.
I think 'sharpening' might help a bit but I think they are great.
Apr 15, 2013 07:06:21 #
Lorima wrote:
I posted photo's of my hubby's new motorcycle on t... (show quote)
Sweet ride, 2013 Dyna Wide Glide yes?
Apr 15, 2013 07:11:09 #
Lorima wrote:
Great look, thanks. I have so many people talk about Photoshop, Photoscape, Zune, Picasa, but wow which one is the better one?
great shots and which one is better? they are all good but it depends on which will do what you want and is the easiest for you...
Apr 15, 2013 10:18:23 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Lorima wrote:
I posted photo's of my hubby's new motorcycle on t... (show quote)
If you are going to ride with him, Google "Butty-Buddy Seat". A really great accessory for second person. An old childhood school (1960's) friend is the inventor and supplier of this seat and he attends most cycle shows with his wares. Most Harley dealerships also have his product
Apr 15, 2013 10:37:16 #
thats the way a bike should look.nothing boring with that. nice bike cool pics
Apr 15, 2013 11:22:44 #
I use Photoshop 7 for my work, it has everything I want to spice up pics, however I do try to get it right first time, not always easy.
Love the bike pics, !!
Love the bike pics, !!
Apr 15, 2013 13:46:48 #
Lorima wrote:
I posted photo's of my hubby's new motorcycle on t... (show quote)
This may interest you. Here in Phoenix during the spring we have a weekly Bike Night at a local mall. Well... the piece tells you the story.
If you want to get rid of the "boring" look, here's some ideas that are around these days. I shot and edited this last week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MeGEOV6i_4&feature=youtu.be
Apr 15, 2013 17:14:51 #
My favorite shot is the "50's look". The bike looks hot as hell!!!!
The edit of the tree reflection is cool, too, Delbert.
I have a CoolPix, too, and the portrait setting is great for getting some Bokeh, as Lorema pointed out. But you have to be pretty close to your subject and the background should be farther away, to get the best blurred effect.
Good job!
The edit of the tree reflection is cool, too, Delbert.
I have a CoolPix, too, and the portrait setting is great for getting some Bokeh, as Lorema pointed out. But you have to be pretty close to your subject and the background should be farther away, to get the best blurred effect.
Good job!
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