More good reasons to do proper post processing.
Jul 26, 2013 22:21:58 #
Jul 26, 2013 22:53:00 #
s2hrts wrote:
I'm w/ you in regard to editing. I think it was S... (show quote)
My Scott Kelby is so dog eared I can hardly find the right page. As my friend Harvey knows so well, that for every minute I spend on a good photograph I could devote an hour to it in PP.
I often can't wait to get back to my CS6 when I know I have a good one on the card.
Your 'cranes' are Great White Egrets. That wasn't a ballet either. They were fighting and a Red-winged Blackbird was watching from a post.
Thanks for joining in my friend.
Jul 26, 2013 22:58:52 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice post Joe!! I always do the same thing. Put the maybe's aside and look at them later.:) Some I can tweak and save others go in the trash can. But I have to get better at post. This winter will be a big learning curve, as I have finally gotten PSE11 to put in the computer.:):)
Erv
Erv
I wish you luck with your new program Erv. I'm sure you'll do well with it. Thanks a lot for visiting again.
Jul 26, 2013 22:59:16 #
Len Van Hirtum wrote:
Very well done
Thanks for sharing
Len
Thanks for sharing
Len
Thank you very much Len.
Jul 27, 2013 06:18:44 #
Joe way to hard on yourself.
#1 the squirrel isn't looking at you which is okay and yes his mouth is blocked by nothing wrong with that it's a natural pose in nature. Good picture, clear and the lighting is good.
#2The fawn shot is great the pose with the legs is fantastic. It's the kind of shot I like because it's, not your standard four feet on the ground walking. ( not the standard deer picture we all take) the PP is done well. a keeper for sure.
Could do this on all of them. They are pictures to be proud of. Other than you most people wouldn't even notice what you see. You have the PP down and that is not a bad thing. It's a tool like a long or short lens. PP today is a lot easier than what folks did in the dark room years ago and cheaper.
Okay I'll get off my soap box. Nice series any way you look at them.
#1 the squirrel isn't looking at you which is okay and yes his mouth is blocked by nothing wrong with that it's a natural pose in nature. Good picture, clear and the lighting is good.
#2The fawn shot is great the pose with the legs is fantastic. It's the kind of shot I like because it's, not your standard four feet on the ground walking. ( not the standard deer picture we all take) the PP is done well. a keeper for sure.
Could do this on all of them. They are pictures to be proud of. Other than you most people wouldn't even notice what you see. You have the PP down and that is not a bad thing. It's a tool like a long or short lens. PP today is a lot easier than what folks did in the dark room years ago and cheaper.
Okay I'll get off my soap box. Nice series any way you look at them.
Jul 27, 2013 08:27:55 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
This set of images was taken recently but was sti... (show quote)
First of all Joe Wow,loved them all. As far as blow out I usually do a lot of processing in raw and then open to PS.In the layer palette I click on curve ,then use the pickers.Usually the top one(black) and the the bottom one(white) A lot of the times it helps out.
Jul 27, 2013 09:14:10 #
Joe: Another great set Sir. I especially like the flowers framed by the fence posts and the last one with the the little goose looking straight ahead. The goose looking back, looks like he was looking for the rest of the little ones.
I would love to spend a day with you out on a photo shoot. I could really learn from you.
Thanks for posting
Steve
I would love to spend a day with you out on a photo shoot. I could really learn from you.
Thanks for posting
Steve
Jul 27, 2013 09:15:53 #
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You are very professional in your approach and your self critiques are helpful to all. Sometimes you just are not crazy about a photo and don't know why. Either it hits you or doesn't but some times if not most, you can create something in pp that was just ok when captured. Good for you.
Steve
Steve
Jul 27, 2013 09:51:15 #
Joe, I love this thread! It was extremely interesting to read how you go about your self-critiques and I also enjoyed reading the varying responses so far.
One of the many things I love about UHH is the variety of posts: from drop-dead gorgeous art to grab shots of a fun or special moment in time in which we can share the photographer's joy or awe.
And the same goes for the levels of skill and/or interest in post processing. It's been fascinating to read opinions (usually strong!) in this area. Thanks!
One of the many things I love about UHH is the variety of posts: from drop-dead gorgeous art to grab shots of a fun or special moment in time in which we can share the photographer's joy or awe.
And the same goes for the levels of skill and/or interest in post processing. It's been fascinating to read opinions (usually strong!) in this area. Thanks!
Jul 27, 2013 10:13:05 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
This set of images was taken recently but was sti... (show quote)
Great shots Joe! Like them all.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 27, 2013 10:43:27 #
venturer9
Loc: Newton, Il.
This reminds me very much of a wife or Girlfriend who spends 3 hours on her hair and makeup and then breathlessly asks you how she looks and then is poised to blow your head off if you just say "You look Fine" dear....
Venturer9
Venturer9
Jul 27, 2013 11:32:06 #
Joe, you never progress if you settle for "good enough". You must be hard on yourself and highly critical of your own work. Family and friends do not make grrod critics. We only need to look at the work of National Geographic or Smithsonian photographers to see how far we have to go. Thanks for a great post!
Jul 27, 2013 11:48:55 #
As a newbie I like the way all of the experience in this group is helping me to see some of the things that make the difference between a good snapshot and a superb photo. Your post has me looking at my photos much more closely. Think you for giving me another look inside a good photographers head.
Jul 27, 2013 13:08:11 #
Great pics. The robin is an awesome pic. About the best you can do with ground birds
Jul 27, 2013 14:56:24 #
cur wrote:
Joe way to hard on yourself. br #1 the squirrel is... (show quote)
Stay on the soap box Cur. I enjoyed the analogy. I believe that doing PP is as important as taking the picture. Results come from the whole package and not just 1/2 of it. Thanks for joining in.
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