Canyon Shot
Aug 24, 2017 12:26:16 #
For those following this topic, thanks to all that commented and to those who gave it a try. It shows me I still have so much to learn about editing and how to put forth an image's best attributes. Of course it goes without saying I could have taken a better image, to begin with, by using a smaller f stop and maybe even exposing a bit more to the left. It just occurred to me that I took an shot encompassing the entire scene with a 50 1.8 and then took the tele to try and show the river detail. There wasn't enough detail to pull a crop from the wider image. What do you think?
Aug 24, 2017 12:51:31 #
If you use Photoshop Elements go to Enhance, Adjust Lighting, Levels, then using the black eyedropper pick the blackest point in the photo and click on it. The "fog" will be greatly reduced. see the example
Paloviejo
Paloviejo
Aug 24, 2017 13:02:42 #
Paloviejo wrote:
If you use Photoshop Elements go to Enhance, Adjust Lighting, Levels, then using the black eyedropper pick the blackest point in the photo and click on it. The "fog" will be greatly reduced. see the example
Paloviejo
Paloviejo
Paloviejo, thanks for the edit, but I don't want to take away all the fog: it was dusk. And in your edit, the shadows are now mostly black= no information. Thanks again
Aug 24, 2017 13:04:41 #
Here is Willard's edit. I like it and think it rings most bells.
Aug 24, 2017 13:43:27 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I need some guidance about this shot taken with a 70-210 crappy lens I had last year, before I picked up the Tamron 70-300. I have processed it to try and eliminate the haze that was present, from shooting long distance with a not-so-great lens. I sharpened it as much as I thought reasonable, but think it could still be better. There is something about the image I really like and welcome suggestions about how to give it more punch.
I would try increasing the brightness in Photoshop.
Aug 24, 2017 14:14:00 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I need some guidance about this shot taken with a 70-210 crappy lens I had last year, before I picked up the Tamron 70-300. I have processed it to try and eliminate the haze that was present, from shooting long distance with a not-so-great lens. I sharpened it as much as I thought reasonable, but think it could still be better. There is something about the image I really like and welcome suggestions about how to give it more punch.
Excellent !!! But I like this one better than the one you edited later on. If this was mine, I would have a tendency to lighten the entire scene just a tad - only to compare it with this. ~FiddleMaker
Aug 24, 2017 14:15:32 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
Excellent !!! But I like this one better than the one you edited later on. If this was mine, I would have a tendency to lighten the entire scene just a tad - only to compare it with this. ~FiddleMaker
Hi Fiddlemaker. Which image are you referring to? Thanks for weighing in!
Aug 24, 2017 14:40:00 #
Einreb92 wrote:
Hi Fiddlemaker. Which image are you referring to? Thanks for weighing in!
Top of Page 1 of your Canyon Shot post. The photo that appears right under where you say:
"I need some guidance about this shot taken with a 70-210 crappy lens I had last year, before I picked up the Tamron 70-300......"
This particular image was edited later on but I really like this original photo.
~FiddleMaker
Aug 24, 2017 14:41:18 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
Top of Page 1 of your Canyon Shot post. The photo that appears right under where you say:
"I need some guidance about this shot taken with a 70-210 crappy lens I had last year, before I picked up the Tamron 70-300......"
This particular image was edited later on but I really like this original photo.
~FiddleMaker
"I need some guidance about this shot taken with a 70-210 crappy lens I had last year, before I picked up the Tamron 70-300......"
This particular image was edited later on but I really like this original photo.
~FiddleMaker
Got it! Thanks for the support! PS: do you really make fiddles? If so, I am in awe of your craftsmanship!
Aug 24, 2017 14:43:31 #
Aug 24, 2017 15:24:37 #
Einreb92 wrote:
Got it! Thanks for the support! PS: do you really make fiddles? If so, I am in awe of your craftsmanship!
Yes, I do make fiddles. But I haven't worked on any since 2013. Old age and a whole slew of nasty health issues is slowing me down.
Aug 24, 2017 15:25:32 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
Yes, I do make fiddles. But I haven't worked on any since 2013. Old age and a whole slew of nasty health issues is slowing me down.
Sorry to hear that, but I am sure there are many of your "children" out there bringing joy to others!
Aug 24, 2017 15:28:44 #
bertloomis
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Einreb92 wrote:
First, thanks for taking time to consider this ima... (show quote)
Yes, I agree the rocks on the left look a bit pink. That did not bother me, though, because I have traveled several times to Acadia National Park in Maine and the rocky coast there is pink granite. It may be that using a radial filter one could change the color of the pink rocks as desired.
Aug 24, 2017 15:31:26 #
bertloomis wrote:
Yes, I agree the rocks on the left look a bit pink. That did not bother me, though, because I have traveled several times to Acadia National Park in Maine and the rocky coast there is pink granite. It may be that using a radial filter one could change the color of the pink rocks as desired.
I will try that. The Grand Canyon has many colors, varying of course, with the light, but I don't remember a pink tone in this area, at this time of day. I toyed with white balance trying to keep the overall tone true, while at the same time, trying not to overwhelm the greens. Boy: this is tough stuff but fun!
Aug 24, 2017 16:45:29 #
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