Better? Or just different?
Dec 22, 2021 16:04:40 #
AzPicLady wrote:
So did you do this from the original, unprocessed image?
Yes, but took it into PSE14 as raw to advance the several points mentioned above.
Dec 22, 2021 16:29:08 #
Fred Harwood wrote:
Yes, but took it into PSE14 as raw to advance the several points mentioned above.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Dec 22, 2021 16:43:49 #
Fred Harwood wrote:
Here's a quick attempt. Mostly a bit more contrast, less haze, and some saturation.
You did a great job. Stop fretting 🏆🎖️🏆
Dec 22, 2021 17:38:58 #
joecichjr wrote:
You did a great job. Stop fretting 🏆🎖️🏆
Thanks, Joe. That's encouraging.
Dec 22, 2021 17:53:30 #
AzPicLady wrote:
First, thank you for the compliment. I have applied clarity already. So you think it needs more? I don't have the Dehaze tool. My LR is far too old for that. I use clarity and contrast to do whatever I can to haze.
Yes, I think you can safely increase the Clarity setting and if you apply it to only the dark foreground area it will reduce the mist, giving more separation. I like the background as is but would possibly desaturate a little.
Dec 22, 2021 19:15:07 #
magnetoman wrote:
Yes, I think you can safely increase the Clarity setting and if you apply it to only the dark foreground area it will reduce the mist, giving more separation. I like the background as is but would possibly desaturate a little.
I'll try that. Thanks.
Dec 23, 2021 06:11:28 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I can't help you but it is a nice image. It does pop a little more. I'm sure at your level you know a vibrance & saturation global adjustment will change all the colors. Maybe trying localizes brush adjustments with saturation or vibrance. If I used PS, I would learn using luminosty mask. I don't know this would help but worth a try. I always create a virtual copy to work on when playing with different edits so I don't have to start over from the beginning if I don't like it.
Dec 23, 2021 07:22:07 #
... try tweeking white balance to knock down that overall blue cast- as RJ said, there's room for more color- that'd lessen the purple rock, lighten shadows and give stronger reds... won't hurt the shrubbery either. Then kick up contrast... IMHO...
Dec 23, 2021 08:54:23 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I like this image. I liked it when I clicked, and... (show quote)
Right off the bat, do not take responsibility for something you cannot control. You have no control over the method of presentation by someone else. The screen could have been a bed sheet hanging from the ceiling.
All of the pictures you have presented in this thread represents what you were looking at. The PP is what it says, post (AKA "after") the original. Work it to that which pleases you. Then stop. Let the rest of the world enjoy your work. You have better things to do than endlessly tweak.
Where would we be if SC continued to tweak all those toys?
Dec 23, 2021 09:45:35 #
Dec 23, 2021 09:50:13 #
tcthome wrote:
I can't help you but it is a nice image. It does pop a little more. I'm sure at your level you know a vibrance & saturation global adjustment will change all the colors. Maybe trying localizes brush adjustments with saturation or vibrance. If I used PS, I would learn using luminosty mask. I don't know this would help but worth a try. I always create a virtual copy to work on when playing with different edits so I don't have to start over from the beginning if I don't like it.
Thank you. I watched a video on luminosity masks some time ago. But, of course, now I can't remember how to do it. I'm trying to find it.
Dec 23, 2021 09:51:03 #
fuminous wrote:
... try tweeking white balance to knock down that overall blue cast- as RJ said, there's room for more color- that'd lessen the purple rock, lighten shadows and give stronger reds... won't hurt the shrubbery either. Then kick up contrast... IMHO...
Now that I hadn't thought of. Thanks.
Dec 23, 2021 09:52:15 #
Stephan G wrote:
Right off the bat, do not take responsibility for ... (show quote)
Thanks. That gives me encouragement to do what I did in the first place - STOP!
Dec 23, 2021 09:52:35 #
charlienow wrote:
Nice image...and I believe you did improve the image
Chuck
Chuck
Thank you. That's encouraging.
Dec 23, 2021 12:45:12 #
Kathy, I am impressed by your use of the tools and your latest version. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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