Too much or just right?
May 8, 2014 21:36:15 #
When it comes to Photo Shop..
Sometimes I go to far, I see everything & think it needs to be "Perfect". I know if you only saw the "Fixed" photo it would be fine, but I posted both so you could (kindly) tell me where I went too far.
Thanks in advance.
Samsung S85 Digital P&S
f6, 1/420s,
ISO-50
fl-16 (98@35mmeq)
Sometimes I go to far, I see everything & think it needs to be "Perfect". I know if you only saw the "Fixed" photo it would be fine, but I posted both so you could (kindly) tell me where I went too far.
Thanks in advance.
Samsung S85 Digital P&S
f6, 1/420s,
ISO-50
fl-16 (98@35mmeq)
May 8, 2014 21:46:25 #
May 8, 2014 21:47:02 #
I had to look several times at both before I figured out which one had been edited. I can't imagine any instance where power lines are a plus so with that said, you could probably do more editing, perhaps a vignette and some toning down of the buildings in the background. Better yet, remove them too and make that bird the focus of the shot - just a thought (or two ;)).
May 8, 2014 22:09:06 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
LilStinker wrote:
When it comes to Photo Shop..
Sometimes I go to far, I see everything & think it needs to be "Perfect". I know if you only saw the "Fixed" photo it would be fine, but I posted both so you could (kindly) tell me where I went too far.
Thanks in advance.
Samsung S85 Digital P&S
f6, 1/420s,
ISO-50
fl-16 (98@35mmeq)
Sometimes I go to far, I see everything & think it needs to be "Perfect". I know if you only saw the "Fixed" photo it would be fine, but I posted both so you could (kindly) tell me where I went too far.
Thanks in advance.
Samsung S85 Digital P&S
f6, 1/420s,
ISO-50
fl-16 (98@35mmeq)
I think it could have been done a little bit better. I think #2 is better BUT for the white roof that calls more attention your eye more than the bird. If you could go back in and tone down the roof to the brightness of #1 your bird would be much more prominent. Just my thoughts and I'm sure that others will have a different take on it.
May 8, 2014 22:12:00 #
When I first looked at it, I thought it was a headless bird. The head merges with the background too much. You did a good job making the image less dark, but the head thing really bothers me. Maybe follow Mike D's suggestion to tone down the background. A higher vantage point would have put the head in front of the water, but we always say get to eye level with an animal. In this case, higher would have been better.
May 8, 2014 22:12:19 #
I agree. You could have changed your position to get the bird with a water background only. This would better isolate him. Of course sometimes this is not possible.
May 9, 2014 09:47:19 #
As mentioned, the primary problem with the image is the heron's head blending into the background.
If you haven't yet delved into layers or replacing backgrounds, this would be a good one to practice on. If you aren't familiar with the post-processing section of UHH, here is a link. You could put your shot there, with "store original" and ask for guidance on easy or more complex solutions. It's a fun place to spend time!
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
If you haven't yet delved into layers or replacing backgrounds, this would be a good one to practice on. If you aren't familiar with the post-processing section of UHH, here is a link. You could put your shot there, with "store original" and ask for guidance on easy or more complex solutions. It's a fun place to spend time!
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
May 9, 2014 09:55:57 #
Thanks all for the feedback,
the "Headless bird" issue,, LOVE IT, I took as many shots while moving to change positions, and have some, "I am out of here" shots when he was spooked.
No one noticed the people on the beach moved, now all the poop on the pier, so I guess they weren't too bad.. (or the image too small)
I will be spending a bit more time based on the suggestions. Ideally I would have loved the head to be surrounded by water, but I am to short for that :)
Maybe separating everything & pushing the shoreline back is the answer
the "Headless bird" issue,, LOVE IT, I took as many shots while moving to change positions, and have some, "I am out of here" shots when he was spooked.
No one noticed the people on the beach moved, now all the poop on the pier, so I guess they weren't too bad.. (or the image too small)
I will be spending a bit more time based on the suggestions. Ideally I would have loved the head to be surrounded by water, but I am to short for that :)
Maybe separating everything & pushing the shoreline back is the answer
May 9, 2014 10:07:09 #
Kingmapix wrote:
I agree. You could have changed your position to get the bird with a water background only. This would better isolate him.
Absolutely. The background ruins the shot of the bird.
May 9, 2014 10:37:34 #
May 10, 2014 16:46:31 #
Let's see what hours of time can do. Lets compare this one to the original & see if I did the "Headless Bird" justice
May 10, 2014 19:22:53 #
LilStinker wrote:
Let's see what hours of time can do. Lets compare this one to the original & see if I did the "Headless Bird" justice
Masterful shot. You have learned your lesson well. I also like the shading around the borders of the picture.
May 10, 2014 20:22:33 #
Thank you so much
I only wish he stayed still long enough to get the shot like this.. This took hours to fix. Of course it was my first time doing anything this detailed
Kingmapix wrote:
Masterful shot. You have learned your lesson well. I also like the shading around the borders of the picture.
I only wish he stayed still long enough to get the shot like this.. This took hours to fix. Of course it was my first time doing anything this detailed
May 10, 2014 20:39:01 #
May 13, 2014 20:11:46 #
LilStinker wrote:
Thank you so much
I only wish he stayed still long enough to get the shot like this.. This took hours to fix. Of course it was my first time doing anything this detailed
I only wish he stayed still long enough to get the shot like this.. This took hours to fix. Of course it was my first time doing anything this detailed
MUCH better! If you find yourself with some spare time, take out the buildings altogether. It's the only thing that comes to mind that could make this shot better.
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