Toning B&W Images
Jan 12, 2012 10:07:39 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
greymule wrote:
Here's another try with more contrast, not separate color channels, just overall. Contrast set at 50%.
julesreyesmarko wrote:
Here's my try with your image. I would be able to make it more dramatic with a color copy adjusting the colors contrast separately.
Here's another try with more contrast, not separate color channels, just overall. Contrast set at 50%.
as you play try to find other ways to increase the contrast without resorting to the Brightness/Contrast control. The reason being when you increase contrast you also increase apparent sharpness and if you are using sharpening tools and B/C you may quickly over sharpen and end up with a poster effect.
Jan 12, 2012 11:10:25 #
docrob wrote:
quote=greymule quote=julesreyesmarko Here's my t... (show quote)
Thanks. I've noticed that issue, but I wasn't sure what was happening.
Jan 12, 2012 12:12:08 #
I think the original looked good also its like all art it come's from within not within the computer within your soul your heart.Just a thought.
Jan 12, 2012 12:17:00 #
... its like all art it come's from within not within the computer within your soul your heart.Just a thought.[/quote]
Right on, Brother Light Seeker.
Right on, Brother Light Seeker.
Jan 12, 2012 12:44:39 #
I liked the last shots contrast, you see the depth in the pictures better, really nice.
Jan 12, 2012 13:31:39 #
greymule wrote:
Here's another try with more contrast, not separate color channels, just overall. Contrast set at 50%.
julesreyesmarko wrote:
Here's my try with your image. I would be able to make it more dramatic with a color copy adjusting the colors contrast separately.
Here's another try with more contrast, not separate color channels, just overall. Contrast set at 50%.
I don't get serious into editing, but try lightening both of these shots and add more contrast. Snow that is not shaded should look like snow (or highlighted). If the goats were white, they should be lighter. Beautiful pics, though.
I like to use a green filter on my lens when I do black and whites. It creates a certain mood. It would be less time editing, too. Just a suggestion.
Jan 12, 2012 13:36:50 #
senad55verizon.net
Loc: Milford, NJ
It would appear that you're using a pretty elementary image editing app. Pushing a "contrast" slider back and forth isn't the best way to improve digital images.
Consider investing a bit money in something like PS Elements, and investing a lot of time learning to use it.
Here's a test: somewhere in each good photo there should be some deep black blacks and luminous white whites, and the item of major interest (like the goats or the climber) seems to jump off the page at you. You apply the test to your own pictures..
Those qualities are what you can get from really knowing how to use good image-editing software.
That's all intended, by the way, as entirely friendly and heartfelt advice.
Regards,
Peter
Consider investing a bit money in something like PS Elements, and investing a lot of time learning to use it.
Here's a test: somewhere in each good photo there should be some deep black blacks and luminous white whites, and the item of major interest (like the goats or the climber) seems to jump off the page at you. You apply the test to your own pictures..
Those qualities are what you can get from really knowing how to use good image-editing software.
That's all intended, by the way, as entirely friendly and heartfelt advice.
Regards,
Peter
Jan 12, 2012 14:10:31 #
senad55verizon.net wrote:
It would appear that you're using a pretty element... (show quote)
I appreciate the advice. Believe it or not, I actually have CS5. I feel like it's giving a Ferrari to someone who knows how to drive a '66 VW bug (my 2d car). I have been to a few PS workshops put on by Adobe, but if I don't use for a while, a feature that I've learned, I forget either that it's available, or how to use it.
Jan 12, 2012 16:12:12 #
senad55verizon.net
Loc: Milford, NJ
greymule wrote:
quote=senad55verizon.net It would appear that you... (show quote)
Hang in and stay with it, my friend. It happens to absolutely all of us. Frequency begets familiarity. Sooner later it begins to stick.
Jan 15, 2012 17:51:19 #
Bmac wrote:
Heck, I just looked at your photo and my eyes determined it was tonally and visually correct. Nice photo, err photos! :) :)
Happy someone said what i was thinking
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