Approaching Winter Storm
Apr 3, 2024 13:49:33 #
Here's a before-and-after, showing a snowy landscape, converted to mono and with a stormy sky added.
Apr 3, 2024 14:14:26 #
Great job! You've definitely created an ominous mood. I particularly like the contrast between white foreground snow and dark gray clouds.
Where the trees meet the sky on the right-hand side could use a little attention to appear less contrived. Not sure how to resolve, perhaps darken the treetops there, selectively?
Where the trees meet the sky on the right-hand side could use a little attention to appear less contrived. Not sure how to resolve, perhaps darken the treetops there, selectively?
Apr 3, 2024 16:53:56 #
Apr 3, 2024 17:42:28 #
DWU2 wrote:
Here's a before-and-after, showing a snowy landscape, converted to mono and with a stormy sky added.
Apr 4, 2024 06:18:08 #
Converting to B&W gives a clear message to button up your coat and head for shelter; drama well done. Are the clouds added or part of the BW conversion?
For fun try experimenting with different blacks offered in Topaz B&W2 ... black is not just black, it comes in flavors.
Linda suggested: "Where the trees meet the sky on the right-hand side could use a little attention to appear less contrived. "
I played with it for a bit, Topaz Clarity may do the trick, it allows modifying various levels of contrast thus trees become more individualized. Denoise AI and sharpening AI helped with background-right individuality.
For fun try experimenting with different blacks offered in Topaz B&W2 ... black is not just black, it comes in flavors.
Linda suggested: "Where the trees meet the sky on the right-hand side could use a little attention to appear less contrived. "
I played with it for a bit, Topaz Clarity may do the trick, it allows modifying various levels of contrast thus trees become more individualized. Denoise AI and sharpening AI helped with background-right individuality.
Apr 4, 2024 10:50:58 #
DWU2 wrote:
Here's a before-and-after, showing a snowy landscape, converted to mono and with a stormy sky added.
It's cold just looking at it! Sky really does make the whole scene more fridgid!
Apr 4, 2024 11:37:10 #
Both are excellent. I'll stick with the original because I love the warm colors and the less menacing sky. You definitely gave it a dramatic look with your edits. 
Apr 4, 2024 15:27:54 #
Apr 4, 2024 19:17:30 #
Apr 7, 2024 15:36:52 #
DWU2 wrote:
Here's a before-and-after, showing a snowy landscape, converted to mono and with a stormy sky added.
I like the monochrome.
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