Sunset at the lake
Feb 24, 2014 06:50:23 #
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
Feb 24, 2014 06:55:24 #
Feb 24, 2014 07:01:26 #
Do they allow some tweaking of that effect or is it just on or off? To my eyes the effect here makes the image look like a slight case of camera shake. To me its not a very pleasant look at least on landscapes, maybe trying it on close-ups of flowers or other types of images may make it look okay.
Feb 24, 2014 07:14:55 #
momma deb wrote:
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
Did you look at the picture before you ran it through Picasa? Try undoing it, if it allows this, and see. The net of the picture is not pleasing for my taste.
Feb 24, 2014 07:32:26 #
momma deb wrote:
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
I guess I'm not a fan of this one. Looks out of focus.
Feb 24, 2014 07:34:33 #
catfish252 wrote:
Do they allow some tweaking of that effect or is it just on or off? To my eyes the effect here makes the image look like a slight case of camera shake. To me its not a very pleasant look at least on landscapes, maybe trying it on close-ups of flowers or other types of images may make it look okay.
Yes, it can be tweaked. There are two tools in Picasa, Soft Focus and Soften. Sunset at the lake may be a little overdone - in fact a lot. Here's a couple of shots, one softened using Picasa.
Feb 24, 2014 07:52:17 #
I would think that using a soft focus tool on a landscape is counterproductive. To make a close up portrait....maybe.
Feb 24, 2014 08:24:42 #
djtravels wrote:
I would think that using a soft focus tool on a landscape is counterproductive. To make a close up portrait....maybe.
Not necessarily. On a clear crisp day probably true but for dreary foggy early morning, late evening a little softening has a distinct pleasant effect.
Feb 24, 2014 09:55:15 #
momma deb wrote:
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
I have used the effect and like it; but for this image, I don't think it works because you have close foreground elements as well as two bodies of water. Try with a more simple image - single tree in a field, or as mentioned, in foggy conditions. Or across a pond with mist rising - nothing in close foreground. Or "just" a close-up.
Feb 24, 2014 10:44:44 #
Massive potential here, I love it as is, or even taken further on if you wanted to?. It will be interesting to see your next work if you keep thinking in this vein
Geoff
Geoff
momma deb wrote:
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
Feb 24, 2014 18:06:31 #
Here is the original image before any editing. Thank you all for your comments and insight. I am trying to improve my skills and move away from auto. This was taken in aperture priority on f 3.63
Feb 25, 2014 06:34:35 #
momma deb wrote:
I used the soften tool in Picasa, not sure I like it or not. Does it look soft or just out of focus?
Sorry I have to agree with legion3 :|
Feb 25, 2014 09:23:59 #
I have to say I didn't really care for the "softening" BUT after seeing the original shot - I like it :) If it were mine, I would hang it up.... on the wall. :)
Feb 25, 2014 11:17:10 #
Feb 25, 2014 11:30:57 #
momma deb wrote:
Here is the original image before any editing. Thank you all for your comments and insight. I am trying to improve my skills and move away from auto. This was taken in aperture priority on f 3.63
This one is much better. :D
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