Enhanced color
Oct 19, 2017 13:31:52 #
Have been enjoying the many great photos but have noticed that many seem to have extra vivid color. Is this just a preference by the person taking the photos or maybe something in the posting process?
Oct 19, 2017 13:34:28 #
Some, if not most, are the results of the individuals taste and processing. There has been some discussion regarding the possibility that images are affected by this site, but nothing definitive has been decided.
--Bob
--Bob
stage36 wrote:
Have been enjoying the many great photos but have noticed that many seem to have extra vivid color. Is this just a preference by the person taking the photos or maybe something in the posting process?
Oct 19, 2017 13:54:32 #
Also the screen you are using can effect the outcome. For example, what looked good on our Dell laptop after processing looked way over saturated on our IMac.
Oct 19, 2017 14:08:32 #
An old thread of mine asked if there was a difference in the way different peoples liked colour as I 'think' those in US and Aus show much brighter images.
People's conclussion was that the light is brighter 'there' and I live in a more wet and green country. So my 'interpretation of colour' could be skewed to 'more UK like...
Unless you compare Raw images, it is probably down to individual taste and monitor. It isn't a 'fault' it is merely individual expression. That is why 'judging' and competition is difficult to predict.
People's conclussion was that the light is brighter 'there' and I live in a more wet and green country. So my 'interpretation of colour' could be skewed to 'more UK like...
Unless you compare Raw images, it is probably down to individual taste and monitor. It isn't a 'fault' it is merely individual expression. That is why 'judging' and competition is difficult to predict.
Oct 19, 2017 15:49:33 #
rmalarz wrote:
Some, if not most, are the results of the individuals taste and processing. There has been some discussion regarding the possibility that images are affected by this site, but nothing definitive has been decided.
--Bob
--Bob
Actually post the same image in RGB ans then in sRGB and you have a noticeable difference in the visible thumbnail. This does not affect the 'original' attachment.
Oct 20, 2017 06:29:26 #
I process to vivid primary colours. Its my preference. But there are many times i dont. It really depends on the shot and my vision of the shot
Oct 20, 2017 07:42:58 #
stage36 wrote:
Have been enjoying the many great photos but have noticed that many seem to have extra vivid color. Is this just a preference by the person taking the photos or maybe something in the posting process?
Yes, individual taste - and there's nothing wrong with that. If you're working for a client, then it's his individual taste that counts.
Oct 20, 2017 09:44:36 #
Yes, individual taste definitely. I always post process so mine are rarely exactly the same color as what I originally captured. However, my love affair with Lightroom has mellowed so I'm not as likely to overdo. But I do have one that looks like it was taken at a blue lake instead of next to my grey road. It looks kind of neat that way so I think I'll keep it.
Oct 20, 2017 10:23:35 #
Both. The camera can be set to obtain those vivid colors when shooting JPEG images or it can be done in post.
It is all a matter of personal preference. I prefer pastel colors for most of my photography.
It is all a matter of personal preference. I prefer pastel colors for most of my photography.
Oct 20, 2017 17:27:03 #
Sometimes the colors ARE that bright, depends on the subject, time of day, weather, quality of the light, etc. Unless you are familiar (have been there in person) with the subject it is difficult to judge what is too bright.
Oct 20, 2017 18:03:09 #
stage36 wrote:
Have been enjoying the many great photos but have noticed that many seem to have extra vivid color. Is this just a preference by the person taking the photos or maybe something in the posting process?
Some cameras have a menu setting of normal color vs. vivid color. Check your settings.
Oct 20, 2017 18:59:30 #
What is saturation, anyway? When I look out the window I don't see vivid colors. The SOCS gamut (new version of Pointer) doesn't go deep into the primaries.
Oct 20, 2017 20:03:36 #
There is also the factor of the eyes that are seeing. I thought the world was a lot duller before my cataract surgery.
Oct 20, 2017 21:27:26 #
Lundberg02 wrote:
What is saturation, anyway? When I look out the window I don't see vivid colors. The SOCS gamut (new version of Pointer) doesn't go deep into the primaries.
You may sing a different tune if you looked out at the right time. Around sunrise and sunset you can indeed see a lot more saturated colors.
Oct 20, 2017 23:08:21 #
I go for a realistic look. There is a temptation to push the saturation and vibrance but with some experience I've come to the conclusion that it's best to try to make it look like it did when viewed with one's eyes.
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