Nature Reclaims What's Hers
Aug 27, 2023 08:24:30 #
Huge difference and definitely for the better Linda. Even the background is improved, beyond what might be expected. Yes, certainly worth the effort.
Aug 27, 2023 09:36:11 #
magnetoman wrote:
....Even the background is improved, beyond what might be expected....
Indeed. Circumstances give us "bland" sometimes, but we're under no obligation to stick with it. If you know that reality has a better, more interesting side, it's not a deception to use PP to push a photo in that direction.
Aug 27, 2023 11:49:10 #
magnetoman wrote:
Thank you very much, Dave. I'm still figuring out a new storage system, now that I've gone manic in my photo-taking Huge difference and definitely for the better Linda. Even the background is improved, beyond what might be expected. Yes, certainly worth the effort.
Eventually, I'll have easier access to raw files for those lightbulb moments - or urging from friends and feedback - to start afresh.Aug 27, 2023 11:51:02 #
R.G. wrote:
Is this still a "thing" - people objecting to editing? Even of a raw file? Indeed. Circumstances give us "bland" sometimes, but we're under no obligation to stick with it. If you know that reality has a better, more interesting side, it's not a deception to use PP to push a photo in that direction.
Aug 27, 2023 12:24:33 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Is this still a "thing" - people objecting to editing? Even of a raw file?
If you want to find out how big a thing it is, try starting a thread on it in the Main Photography section
. User ID will tell you to get lots of popcorn ready in advance.Aug 28, 2023 01:50:08 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
What I saw were good images of a sickle-bar mower and a dump rake missing the seat for the rider both of which reminded me of my Iowa upbringing. Thank you.
Aug 28, 2023 08:11:04 #
RodeoMan wrote:
I love when people mention a photo evokes a memory. Many thanks!What I saw were good images of a sickle-bar mower and a dump rake missing the seat for the rider both of which reminded me of my Iowa upbringing. Thank you.
Aug 28, 2023 14:18:29 #
I was about to ask if the implements were horse- or tractor-drawn.... Is there evidence there were seats?
Also, were you able to walk around the scene? Wondering what some close-ups of the haying equipment would look like? My first question to myself on seeing this scene was: "Wonder what the photo would look like if I used the curve of the hay rake to "frame" the tree?" That's just me and my 'style' of photography....it's the small things that catch my eye, like plants growing inside a blow-down, or the moss growing next to a small puddle atop a rock....
Also, were you able to walk around the scene? Wondering what some close-ups of the haying equipment would look like? My first question to myself on seeing this scene was: "Wonder what the photo would look like if I used the curve of the hay rake to "frame" the tree?" That's just me and my 'style' of photography....it's the small things that catch my eye, like plants growing inside a blow-down, or the moss growing next to a small puddle atop a rock....
Aug 28, 2023 14:27:01 #
goofybruce wrote:
Thank you very much for your interest!I was about to ask if the implements were horse- o... (show quote)
There isn't much room to maneuver right there because of non-photogenic objects and a slope. I don't think I'd have waded into that nasty cheat grass anyway
I had a specific goal for this one (include a background that offers a bit of sense of place - for a flickr challenge), but I very much enjoyed your comments on how you look at a scene, especially in search of smaller stories. Thanks again!
Aug 29, 2023 13:26:32 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I've shared #2 in Digital Artistry, as well as another online forum, but this morning was encouraged to see if I could find any detail in the implement on the left. Through the magic of raw editing, I did - and found redder grass in the process 
Your feedback would be welcomed.
Your feedback would be welcomed.
Nicely done!
Have you ever tried Skylum's Aurora HDR? I does wonders on projects like this!
bwa
Aug 29, 2023 13:37:34 #
bwana wrote:
Thank you; no, I haven't tried Aurora. I have HDR as part of Nik Collection, and I've used one of the filters in Topaz Studio 2 on occasion, but with the majority of my photos I tend to prefer having shadows and expressive light.Nicely done!
Have you ever tried Skylum's Aurora HDR? I does wonders on projects like this!
bwa
Have you ever tried Skylum's Aurora HDR? I does wonders on projects like this!
bwa
But I'll remember about the Nik Module next time I want to show detail in a high-contrast scene. Much appreciated!
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