What Determines Over Saturation?
Mar 13, 2020 06:55:34 #
So I'm sensing a pattern here. Every time you post, the "underlying" subject is "over saturation." Two thoughts: First, they are YOUR images. If they "come out" the way you want them, then they are successful. Second: Highly saturated colors worked pretty well for Pete Turner, so go for it.
Mar 13, 2020 08:04:49 #
Maybe a bit over saturated but it does draw your eye to the subject which may not be as immediately noticeable if it wasn’t. So therefore it achieves its purpose.
Mar 13, 2020 08:48:21 #
Richard1947 wrote:
What determines over saturation? Isn't it okay fo... (show quote)
I believe the kayaker will be over saturated once he hits the pool below the falls. The bright red kayak will make it easier to find him.
Mar 13, 2020 08:49:15 #
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Mar 13, 2020 08:51:12 #
Photography is a very subjective matter. You are photographing your subjects according to your vision so you decide your photographic style.
It was precisely yesterday that I made follow up comments to your original post about saturation. I said that I prefer pastel colors but there are cases where lifting the saturation causes more impact, specially with warm colors. If you decide to over saturate your images that is your prerogative and in my case I have nothing against it.
Come to think of it, the late Peter Turner was called Dr. No of colors because in general he photographed over saturated subjects. I never saw any unfavorable comments of his work.
It was precisely yesterday that I made follow up comments to your original post about saturation. I said that I prefer pastel colors but there are cases where lifting the saturation causes more impact, specially with warm colors. If you decide to over saturate your images that is your prerogative and in my case I have nothing against it.
Come to think of it, the late Peter Turner was called Dr. No of colors because in general he photographed over saturated subjects. I never saw any unfavorable comments of his work.
Mar 13, 2020 09:14:16 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Nice shot Richard. If it pleases you , that's all that matters and most criticisms are to be expected in a public forum . It's what occurs when a lot of eyes interpret stuff for personal preferences and unless the comments get personal rather than objective, it's expected. If you post it....they'll roast it.
Again , Welcome Aboard and enjoy the ride......it's good to have a camera and a new day....always.
Again , Welcome Aboard and enjoy the ride......it's good to have a camera and a new day....always.
Ditto
Mar 13, 2020 09:19:49 #
Great photo, Richard. It does not look over saturated to me. It looks like just another nicely composed photo.
Mar 13, 2020 09:41:13 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Richard1947 wrote:
What determines over saturation? Isn't it okay fo... (show quote)
I love this shot, well done! On my monitor it looks very good. Remember - Only you were there, only you know what color the Kayak actually is....if the camera captured that color correctly, or the processing retained it, then you've done very well. Folks can bitch and gripe all they want, but I doubt any would be able to make adjustments during that capture. It is a photo op that "is what it is" in my opinion. NOW; I'd be pleased to witness the scene, would love to get a shot like that, and I'd be happy with that outcome. Sure you could do a little more with multiple "staged" shots and manipulation, but I think it well done.
Could it be better, maybe, but unless and until we all line up there beside you and do one like that, and then PP, it stands fine in my view. Would someone else process it a little differently, I'm sure..... would the finished product be any better? Maybe, maybe not. My opinion, others - YMMV
Mar 13, 2020 09:51:42 #
I love this photo and the saturation simple highlights the kayak, Richard. To your other point about the term "over saturation", over-cooked", etc. I always try to add "for my taste", realizing that it is a style of photography, a matter of personal taste and maybe even our eyes perception of color. The term "over" comes across as wrong. Perhaps we should be using "high saturation" or in some cases "extreme saturation", that recognizes it is a matter of taste and maybe other factors. But of course, habits don't change easily so you'll continue to hear it and have to read into it yourself "for my taste".
Mar 13, 2020 09:56:29 #
Mar 13, 2020 10:34:40 #
Richard, if you haven’t already, you might want to have one of your most critiqued photos printed somewhere like Costco with no correction by them during printing to see how it looks on paper compared to your screen. I have gotten a few things back in the past that looked nothing like it did on my monitor.
Mar 13, 2020 10:43:17 #
Hi Richard,
It would be nice when we ask for 'critique' or comments on our photos, if we would get only the comments we'd like, but in this not so perfect world, it doesn't work like that. You have some excellent shots, but one cannot help but notice the over saturation in most, and naturally will comment on it. Take heart; ignore those comments since that's obviously your 'style' and move on. Maybe you can benefit from other comments or compliments instead, but don't take offense when folks mention the obvious. There is no doubt many of your photos are 'over' saturated and you will have comments about it. Picasso didn't let observers dictate to him what to paint... he just painted what he 'saw' in his mind's eye. Evidently you're doing the same, so live, learn and enjoy and welcome to the Hog!
God Bless,
Papa Joe
It would be nice when we ask for 'critique' or comments on our photos, if we would get only the comments we'd like, but in this not so perfect world, it doesn't work like that. You have some excellent shots, but one cannot help but notice the over saturation in most, and naturally will comment on it. Take heart; ignore those comments since that's obviously your 'style' and move on. Maybe you can benefit from other comments or compliments instead, but don't take offense when folks mention the obvious. There is no doubt many of your photos are 'over' saturated and you will have comments about it. Picasso didn't let observers dictate to him what to paint... he just painted what he 'saw' in his mind's eye. Evidently you're doing the same, so live, learn and enjoy and welcome to the Hog!
God Bless,
Papa Joe
Mar 13, 2020 10:47:19 #
ken_stern wrote:
My eye tells me that this is a very interesting well composed & taken photo
My monitor displays realistic appearing colors -- What I would actually expect to see if I was there
Great action packed Shot !!!!
Hope the "Crazy Kayaker" makes it
PS: "IF" I thought the photo was suffering from "Over Saturation" I would mention it
My monitor displays realistic appearing colors -- What I would actually expect to see if I was there
Great action packed Shot !!!!
Hope the "Crazy Kayaker" makes it
PS: "IF" I thought the photo was suffering from "Over Saturation" I would mention it
Same here.
Mar 13, 2020 10:53:24 #
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