A Photoshopped Photo Vs No Photoshop
Apr 5, 2021 11:21:10 #
PHRubin wrote:
I usually post process my photos for contrast bending the light curve. I rarely, but sometimes, declutter by removing an object. I am biased against adding false skies and such but if creating an image to be appreciated as a painting, I guess I wouldn't mind.
In this case, I agree that the items in the background detract from the image and should be de-emphasized by darkening. For the given examples, I prefer the original.
In this case, I agree that the items in the background detract from the image and should be de-emphasized by darkening. For the given examples, I prefer the original.
Thank you for your comments. They are appreciated.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 11:23:24 #
Pablo8 wrote:
A touch of PS adjustment from me.
Thanks for doing this but I tend to prefer others not modify my photos. I do appreciate the attempt.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 11:24:16 #
whatdat wrote:
I like the 2nd one. Crisper & sharper; especially the bee & center of the flower.
Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 11:25:42 #
Apr 5, 2021 11:26:11 #
My thanks to everyone who participated. I will go back and take another look.
If I did not comment on your specific post I offer my apology. No slight was intended. I think I got most everyone and all comments are appreciated.
Dennis
If I did not comment on your specific post I offer my apology. No slight was intended. I think I got most everyone and all comments are appreciated.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 11:28:34 #
Apr 5, 2021 11:29:46 #
CPR wrote:
IMHO - The flower "pops" out more in the second shot.
Thanks for your comment.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 11:33:14 #
jaymatt wrote:
I prefer the colors in the first image.
Thanks for taking a look.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 17:04:51 #
Dennis, first you have captured a nice moment in time with the bee visiting the flower. The first image is darker than the second and this is what I have learned about images and viewing them on a monitor.
I have to keep in mind that a monitor is illuminated when I work on something. The setting of the brightness of my screen may be quite different than that of someone else. Next, the ambient light where I sit may be quite different and that too affects both the brightness and colors that I see. Sitting in a dark room looking at the computer screen is different than sitting in a room with a incandescent light, LED light or natural light.
The final thing is the angle that I view the images on my screen make a difference. Looking up or down onto the screen is different than viewing straight on. It's all quite dynamic in the scheme of things.
Lastly the color settings of my monitor may be off and when my work is viewed by someone with a calibrated monitor the colors of my work appear to be quite off.
To summarize, if the first image appears bright on your screen perhaps you have the intensity of the monitor set too bright or the room may be a bit dark.
I have to keep in mind that a monitor is illuminated when I work on something. The setting of the brightness of my screen may be quite different than that of someone else. Next, the ambient light where I sit may be quite different and that too affects both the brightness and colors that I see. Sitting in a dark room looking at the computer screen is different than sitting in a room with a incandescent light, LED light or natural light.
The final thing is the angle that I view the images on my screen make a difference. Looking up or down onto the screen is different than viewing straight on. It's all quite dynamic in the scheme of things.
Lastly the color settings of my monitor may be off and when my work is viewed by someone with a calibrated monitor the colors of my work appear to be quite off.
To summarize, if the first image appears bright on your screen perhaps you have the intensity of the monitor set too bright or the room may be a bit dark.
Apr 5, 2021 17:06:23 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Dennis, first you have captured a nice moment in t... (show quote)
Thanks for the comments. My frlend also said the photos may be somewhat darker so I was expecting that.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 17:17:24 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
I agree. The flower itself looks brighter, sunnier, and the highlights in the background could be darker.
Apr 5, 2021 18:55:25 #
scallihan wrote:
I agree. The flower itself looks brighter, sunnier, and the highlights in the background could be darker.
Thanks for you comment.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 19:13:56 #
I prefer the first photo - the detail on the bee and flower appear natural. A little added light on the flower only may work, anything else washes out the detail
Apr 5, 2021 19:53:04 #
dan59019 wrote:
I prefer the first photo - the detail on the bee and flower appear natural. A little added light on the flower only may work, anything else washes out the detail
Thanks for the comment.
Dennis
Apr 5, 2021 21:34:03 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
dennis2146 wrote:
I recently submitted some flowers for Easter that ... (show quote)
The floral cluster in the upper left hand side does tend to distract....I prefer the first photo, with the deeper yellow coloring.
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