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Jan 11, 2021 12:11:27   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Another one:I used "Venice" a gallery effect in Smart Photo Editor to lighten and clarity it.


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Jan 11, 2021 12:13:36   #
Max Bottomtime Loc: Torrance, California
 
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.

On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.

I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.


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Jan 11, 2021 12:13:57   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
photophile wrote:
Another one:I used "Venice" a gallery effect in Smart Photo Editor to lighten and clarity it.


So these are purchased backrounds and effects? apps?

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Jan 11, 2021 12:17:06   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.

On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.

I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
I try to get the best image I can straight out of ... (show quote)


Great job! I think photoshop is a headache to get lost in! Bravo for you!!

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Jan 11, 2021 12:35:42   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.

On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.

I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
I try to get the best image I can straight out of ... (show quote)


I really appreciated every detail of your working conditions and challenges, Max. That makes me appreciate your creations even more.

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Jan 11, 2021 12:39:10   #
GiGiMac103 Loc: Garden State
 
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.

On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.

I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
I try to get the best image I can straight out of ... (show quote)


Wow, that's amazing! I have to admit I am not a fan of Photoshop - I find it too complicated and not user friendly at all.

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Jan 11, 2021 12:43:21   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
I really appreciated every detail of your working conditions and challenges, Max. That makes me appreciate your creations even more.


Me, too!!

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Jan 11, 2021 12:45:13   #
GiGiMac103 Loc: Garden State
 
This is the Bob Trail at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, DE.

Processed with Photoscape Pro X:

Upped the contrast and saturation just a tad, as well as sharpened.


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Jan 11, 2021 12:51:03   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
judy juul wrote:
I've had some fun cruising my archives and finding many photos that I had never PP'd! It's amzaing how many

just needed a "Push" - Cropping, adjusting light, defination, sharpening, vinette, shdow reduction, etc. All can

bring out the true properties that you wanted! So show us the original shot and what you did to improve it AND of

Course, THE FINAL SUCCESS!


Nice start judy, thanks for hosting, like your intro shot.
Here is one from my archive from a couple years ago.

SOOC
SOOC...

Removed poles, wires, car, sensor spots, items on roof, enhanced sky, blurred foreground.
Removed poles, wires, car, sensor spots, items on ...

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Jan 11, 2021 12:51:40   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
tdozier3 wrote:
Here is an image of a Grey Squirrel that I took. Wasn't really happy with the branch on the right side of the frame so I removed it with the clone brush in Corel Paintshop Pro 2020, then darkened the bright background a bit with the Grad Filter Pro Plug-In in Corel Aftershot Pro


Nice one Tim

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Jan 11, 2021 12:52:28   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
Rolk wrote:
Awesome idea for a challenge, Judy! I'm really looking forward to everyone's submissions.

You did a great job in adding some "pop" to your image...nicely done.

The image below was one I touched up and posted in yesterday's "Free Sunday" Challenge.

Had to make a lot of adjustments to this one. I was playing around with ETTR, or expose to the right, which supposedly allows you to capture more info in the RAW image that can be manipulated in post processing.

When I got to "post," that was the first thing I corrected. Went from +1.5 to -1.5 stops; then I adjusted both the shadows and blacks to -100, increased clarity to +47 and vibrance to +58. Then it was time to mask out a lot of the background, especially all the white elements like the stove. After all that, I corrected the horizon; again, normally I'm pretty careful with that when taking a picture, but if you look at the stove in the background, I blew that as well.

Normally, I am a little more careful with my placement of subjects/objects, but when this image was captured, the house was an absolute wreck...thus lots and lots of "masking." LOL
Awesome idea for a challenge, Judy! I'm really loo... (show quote)


Nice Tim

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Jan 11, 2021 12:53:58   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
judy juul wrote:
I'll add another simple adjustment here...I really loved the back lit effect and the reflection...


Nice one judy

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Jan 11, 2021 12:54:45   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
GiGiMac103 wrote:
Very nicely done Judy! Thanks for hosting another great subject. I enjoy learning how other's process their work.
Here is a nice Buck I saw on Assateague a few months back. I was actually following a doe and lost her but found him!

It was difficult to get perfect focus with all the brush and a way too big of a job to remove branches so for this one I just sharpened and cropped using Photoscape Pro X.

Nancy


Real nice improvement Nancy.

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Jan 11, 2021 12:55:22   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
Bbarn wrote:
No cropping, just some sharpening, increased saturation, and shadow/highlight adjustment. Makes even a simple photo snap more.


Nice one Bbarn

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Jan 11, 2021 12:56:10   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
Rufe wrote:
The Champion Burr Oak near McBaine, MO. Which is close to Columbia, MO. Wouldn't really call this a do over, I took this in 2014 and had never worked it up until a couple of days ago. Was looking for another photo and found this one. Ran thru Photomatix and then CCS to finish it. Largest Burr Oak in Missouri, takes about 8 people holding hands to stretch around the tree.


Nice improvement Rufe makes it POP

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