Challenge- Jan. 11-13- 2021 Do Over Photographs
Another one:I used "Venice" a gallery effect in Smart Photo Editor to lighten and clarity it.
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.
On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.
I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
photophile wrote:
Another one:I used "Venice" a gallery effect in Smart Photo Editor to lighten and clarity it.
So these are purchased backrounds and effects? apps?
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.
On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.
I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
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Great job! I think photoshop is a headache to get lost in! Bravo for you!!
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.
On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.
I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
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I really appreciated every detail of your working conditions and challenges, Max. That makes me appreciate your creations even more.
Max Bottomtime wrote:
I try to get the best image I can straight out of the camera, but as most of you know that is rarely achieved. Shooting primarily underwater, I have to deal with very little ambient light, water movement, subject movement, camera movement, as well as diver movement. Perhaps the biggest detriment to underwater photography is suspended particulates in the water. Light from my strobes reflects these particulates back to the lens creating what is known as backscatter.
On rocky reefs in decent visibility backscatter is only a minor annoyance. In areas such as under my boat in the marina, it is a minefield. The bottom is silty and any movement of the water spreads these fine particles of silt everywhere. Strobe positioning can help reduce backscatter but often at the cost of not getting enough light on your subject. An example is this nudibranch, Felimare californiensis. I placed it on a reflective slate to not only get a mirror image but to avoid the stirred sand on the reef. I could not shine my strobes directly on the nudibranch so the RAW file is very dark.
I had to make multiple adjustments in Photoshop to bring out the image I had in my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to do that with every photo, but I managed to save a gem from the recycle bin.
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Wow, that's amazing! I have to admit I am not a fan of Photoshop - I find it too complicated and not user friendly at all.
This is the Bob Trail at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, DE.
Processed with Photoscape Pro X:
Upped the contrast and saturation just a tad, as well as sharpened.
judy juul wrote:
I've had some fun cruising my archives and finding many photos that I had never PP'd! It's amzaing how many
just needed a "Push" - Cropping, adjusting light, defination, sharpening, vinette, shdow reduction, etc. All can
bring out the true properties that you wanted! So show us the original shot and what you did to improve it AND of
Course, THE FINAL SUCCESS!
Nice start judy, thanks for hosting, like your intro shot.
Here is one from my archive from a couple years ago.
SOOC
Removed poles, wires, car, sensor spots, items on roof, enhanced sky, blurred foreground.
GiGiMac103 wrote:
Very nicely done Judy! Thanks for hosting another great subject. I enjoy learning how other's process their work.
Here is a nice Buck I saw on Assateague a few months back. I was actually following a doe and lost her but found him!
It was difficult to get perfect focus with all the brush and a way too big of a job to remove branches so for this one I just sharpened and cropped using Photoscape Pro X.
Nancy
Real nice improvement Nancy.
Rufe wrote:
The Champion Burr Oak near McBaine, MO. Which is close to Columbia, MO. Wouldn't really call this a do over, I took this in 2014 and had never worked it up until a couple of days ago. Was looking for another photo and found this one. Ran thru Photomatix and then CCS to finish it. Largest Burr Oak in Missouri, takes about 8 people holding hands to stretch around the tree.
Nice improvement Rufe makes it POP
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