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May 26, 2021 14:49:56   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
ACR process:
► Optic
► Basic
 → Dehaze
 → Clarity
 → Texture
► Detail
 → Sharpening (maximal)
 → Noise reduction (0)
 → Color noise (0)
  - Magnify the image on darkest area
   - Move the slider slowly left to right to suppress the noise
 → Sharpening back to 0
► Open in PS CC

PS CC
Vivid sharpening method.

Before


After

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May 27, 2021 06:18:01   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
I like the process but what do you think about lightening the background a little?

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May 27, 2021 08:36:33   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Nice work!

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May 27, 2021 09:19:33   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
I am always amazed that some still stick to SOOC...Straight Out Of Camera... photography.

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May 27, 2021 13:01:56   #
abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
 
dpullum wrote:
I am always amazed that some still stick to SOOC...Straight Out Of Camera... photography.


No matter what excuse they have, they are just plain lazy and pass off any old crap as a photograph.

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May 27, 2021 13:18:57   #
dat2ra Loc: Sacramento
 
abc1234 wrote:
No matter what excuse they have, they are just plain lazy and pass off any old crap as a photograph.


While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.

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May 27, 2021 14:19:31   #
abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
 
dat2ra wrote:
While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.


Yes but it is a lot of fun too.

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May 27, 2021 15:06:34   #
SalvageDiver Loc: Huntington Beach CA
 
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoman more separation between the subject and background would improve the composition.

WRT to SOOC, it's like snapping a picture in the film days and sending it to the local drugstore for developing. Making an image involves more than just adjusting the camera and snapping the shutter, it also includes the time in the darkroom to get something that excels. Fortunately, today's darkroom is digital. I find, as a hobby, that both camera and PP are essential for a pleasurable photographic experience.

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May 27, 2021 20:43:01   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
I admire your processing talent!

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May 27, 2021 20:54:27   #
abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
 
SalvageDiver wrote:
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoman more separation between the subject and background would improve the composition.

WRT to SOOC, it's like snapping a picture in the film days and sending it to the local drugstore for developing. Making an image involves more than just adjusting the camera and snapping the shutter, it also includes the time in the darkroom to get something that excels. Fortunately, today's darkroom is digital. I find, as a hobby, that both camera and PP are essential for a pleasurable photographic experience.
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoma... (show quote)


You took pictures with a camera; you made photographs in the darkroom. Only the technology has changed.

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May 27, 2021 21:02:12   #
SalvageDiver Loc: Huntington Beach CA
 

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May 31, 2021 22:01:43   #
10MPlayer Loc: California
 
dat2ra wrote:
While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.


Why is SOOC the desired outcome? If we're talking about art vs. photojournalism, in art the image is whatever you make of it. The best photo artists historically did all kinds of manipulation in the darkroom.

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Jun 1, 2021 03:24:06   #
dat2ra Loc: Sacramento
 
10MPlayer wrote:
Why is SOOC the desired outcome? If we're talking about art vs. photojournalism, in art the image is whatever you make of it. The best photo artists historically did all kinds of manipulation in the darkroom.


If you are responding to my comment, as it appears that you are, I never implied that post is not legitimate or creative. However, the goal is to get the "best" photo SOOC rather than depend on manipulations in post to correct errors that could have been prevented by careful and knowledgeable photography technique. Even if post is considered to be a creative tool, it is still desirable to start with the best photo SOOC.

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Jun 1, 2021 06:05:13   #
Rongnongno Loc: FL
 
Folks this is not a discussion on SOOC.

Please stop the hijacking.

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Jun 1, 2021 13:54:23   #
dat2ra Loc: Sacramento
 
Sorry. I guess I didn't read the OP.

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