Perspective correction comparison
Aug 5, 2014 02:36:57 #
Remote Shooter
Loc: Canggu, Bali, Indonesia
In another post the idea of perspective correction came up. That's why I like this forum - it makes me think and re-evaluate my methods and, well, perspective.
These are two shots taken off of a tripod with remote shutter release while passing through Dubai last week. Initially I didn't correct the perspective as I enjoy the perceived drama it adds and a sense of focusing attention to the center of the shot. After correcting the perspective the shot seems a little more boring to me.
I'm interested in what others think and how they view the subject of PP perspective correction.
These are two shots taken off of a tripod with remote shutter release while passing through Dubai last week. Initially I didn't correct the perspective as I enjoy the perceived drama it adds and a sense of focusing attention to the center of the shot. After correcting the perspective the shot seems a little more boring to me.
I'm interested in what others think and how they view the subject of PP perspective correction.
Aug 5, 2014 03:29:46 #
You are right on though, it loses something with correction. Oddly enough, it looks like big city anywhere except for the twisted building in the back. THAT is cool.
Aug 5, 2014 03:40:09 #
One thing to think about is not just the buildings but what is happening with the folks in the frame?
You should decide which "look" you think is better. Personally, I don't know anyone who wants to look shorter and chubbier.
Actually this is a good lesson in why levelling a camera to minimize distortion when taking an image is a desirable thing.
You should decide which "look" you think is better. Personally, I don't know anyone who wants to look shorter and chubbier.
Actually this is a good lesson in why levelling a camera to minimize distortion when taking an image is a desirable thing.
Aug 5, 2014 05:31:07 #
The first pic seems to give a real view of perspective for each of the separate images contained in it. Only when they are brought together by the pic is the overall perspective apparently awry.
I see the correction as incorrection, as each separate image is incorrect, and bringing them together in the pic is only bringing distorted images together, which does not correct anything except the verticles, which is not how are eyes see it anyway.
But still a great pic - the original is easily the best.
I see the correction as incorrection, as each separate image is incorrect, and bringing them together in the pic is only bringing distorted images together, which does not correct anything except the verticles, which is not how are eyes see it anyway.
But still a great pic - the original is easily the best.
Aug 5, 2014 05:35:40 #
Remote Shooter wrote:
In another post the idea of perspective correction... (show quote)
Certainly I agree without Pp is more interesting than with.
Number 1 has a nice mystical feel to it
Well done and stay safe
Aug 5, 2014 06:50:16 #
Both pictures show distortion. It is a matter of deciding which one is easier to tolerate. I submit that the "perspective correction" algorithm used is defective or not complete. Perhaps a bit more PP such as restoring the proportions of the humans and buildings might make the perspective corrected image better.
Aug 5, 2014 07:00:45 #
Remote Shooter wrote:
In another post the idea of perspective correction... (show quote)
I tend to like the bottom version slightly more. I find the background in the top photo distracts from the subject matter - you and your friends.
If, on the other hand, your subject is the city, then I like the top photo, but then the people become the distraction to me.
Sure looks like a great place to be with a camera.
Aug 5, 2014 12:59:52 #
I think the prospective In this photo is a good thing. The problem I see if in fact there is one, the people are getting lost in the prospective (becoming to small) I did a quick edit on your photo, which wasn't that great in quality. I brought the people forward.
You might also set the white balance to remove some of that sodium light yellow.
You might also set the white balance to remove some of that sodium light yellow.
Aug 5, 2014 15:59:12 #
I've seen quite a few UHHers suggest that it's usually not a good idea to lose all of the perspective tilt, and I personally prefer to leave a little, even in cases where I could get rid of all of it without any unwanted consequences if I wanted to.
Your two pics are both a bit extreme, and I suggest you try to find the balance that suits your eye. And you could try a little vertical stretching to counteract the squashing that's happening to the people.
Your two pics are both a bit extreme, and I suggest you try to find the balance that suits your eye. And you could try a little vertical stretching to counteract the squashing that's happening to the people.
Aug 5, 2014 16:38:08 #
Remote Shooter wrote:
In another post the idea of perspective correction... (show quote)
If you would tone-down (?) the sidewalk in the top photo I think it would be a "print". I really like the angle you have used with the towers, but that sidewalk really reaches out and says "Look at ME!". It is not attractive enough to warrant the attention.
Aug 6, 2014 08:46:50 #
If done correctly the perspective distortion will not change the appearance of the people. Here is a quick version done with PSPx6Ult
Aug 6, 2014 09:26:05 #
Wahawk wrote:
If done correctly the perspective distortion will not change the appearance of the people. Here is a quick version done with PSPx6Ult
Actually the walkway is now curving up and away? The rail uprights to the left say that should not be. Your Avatar seems to do the same thing?
Here is another stab by yours truly
Aug 6, 2014 09:29:28 #
So far all attempts (including mine, not uploaded) continue to show the purple top of the building at upper right center to be non round. I wonder if there is some barrel (or other kind) of lens distortion other than perspective that is making perspective correction non optimal.
Aug 6, 2014 10:14:47 #
Violameister wrote:
So far all attempts (including mine, not uploaded) continue to show the purple top of the building at upper right center to be non round. I wonder if there is some barrel (or other kind) of lens distortion other than perspective that is making perspective correction non optimal.
Is it possible that it isn't round but oval? bearing in mind that the original pic (showing it to most round) is definitely distorted?
Aug 6, 2014 10:34:43 #
Delderby wrote:
Is it possible that it isn't round but oval? bearing in mind that the original pic (showing it to most round) is definitely distorted?
You got me to thinking. So I surfed the web for another picture of this building and found one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielcheong/12340353925/in/photostream/
Clearly the building is round. The view is from the opposite direction.
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