A before and after...
ACR process:
► Optic
► Basic
→ Dehaze
→ Clarity
→ Texture
► Detail
→ Sharpening (maximal)
→ Noise reduction (0)
→ Color noise (0)
- Magnify the image on darkest area
- Move the slider slowly left to right to suppress the noise
→ Sharpening back to 0
► Open in PS CC
PS CC
Vivid sharpening method.
Before
After
I like the process but what do you think about lightening the background a little?
I am always amazed that some still stick to SOOC...Straight Out Of Camera... photography.
abc1234
Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
dpullum wrote:
I am always amazed that some still stick to SOOC...Straight Out Of Camera... photography.
No matter what excuse they have, they are just plain lazy and pass off any old crap as a photograph.
abc1234 wrote:
No matter what excuse they have, they are just plain lazy and pass off any old crap as a photograph.
While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.
abc1234
Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
dat2ra wrote:
While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.
Yes but it is a lot of fun too.
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoman more separation between the subject and background would improve the composition.
WRT to SOOC, it's like snapping a picture in the film days and sending it to the local drugstore for developing. Making an image involves more than just adjusting the camera and snapping the shutter, it also includes the time in the darkroom to get something that excels. Fortunately, today's darkroom is digital. I find, as a hobby, that both camera and PP are essential for a pleasurable photographic experience.
I admire your processing talent!
abc1234
Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
SalvageDiver wrote:
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoman more separation between the subject and background would improve the composition.
WRT to SOOC, it's like snapping a picture in the film days and sending it to the local drugstore for developing. Making an image involves more than just adjusting the camera and snapping the shutter, it also includes the time in the darkroom to get something that excels. Fortunately, today's darkroom is digital. I find, as a hobby, that both camera and PP are essential for a pleasurable photographic experience.
Excellent post-processing. I agree with Magnetoma... (
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You took pictures with a camera; you made photographs in the darkroom. Only the technology has changed.
dat2ra wrote:
While SOOC is certainly the desired outcome, those who excel in post, not to correct mistakes but for creative effects or to improve the image are far from "lazy"--it's a lot of work.
Why is SOOC the desired outcome? If we're talking about art vs. photojournalism, in art the image is whatever you make of it. The best photo artists historically did all kinds of manipulation in the darkroom.
10MPlayer wrote:
Why is SOOC the desired outcome? If we're talking about art vs. photojournalism, in art the image is whatever you make of it. The best photo artists historically did all kinds of manipulation in the darkroom.
If you are responding to my comment, as it appears that you are, I never implied that post is not legitimate or creative. However, the goal is to get the "best" photo SOOC rather than depend on manipulations in post to correct errors that could have been prevented by careful and knowledgeable photography technique. Even if post is considered to be a creative tool, it is still desirable to start with the best photo SOOC.
Folks this is not a discussion on SOOC.
Please stop the hijacking.
Sorry. I guess I didn't read the OP.
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