Project Chicago skyline-need instructions and advice
Jul 27, 2012 13:00:54 #
On a recent trip to Chicago, my goal was to get a picture of the skyline that could would be a good conversion to bw. I am pretty much a novice at photography and have never gotten the hang of the bw conversion.
I took the picture at dusk and realized later I should have worked with the white balance. (I think!) The pictures represent the shot out of the camera, with color correction, and converted to bw.
I would like suggestions, instructions, advice, and whatever you want to throw my way.
Thanks
I took the picture at dusk and realized later I should have worked with the white balance. (I think!) The pictures represent the shot out of the camera, with color correction, and converted to bw.
I would like suggestions, instructions, advice, and whatever you want to throw my way.
Thanks
out of the camera
color correction
converted to bw
Jul 27, 2012 13:32:52 #
Jul 27, 2012 13:45:52 #
Looks good to me. In Photoshop Elements 10 under Enhance, at the top, there's an option to convert to black and white. Play around with those settings to change the look of the black and white image. That's what I do, anyway. That and Picasa 3 has a cool black and white conversion tool called Filtered Black and White. Check that out as well if you have it, or you can download it for free through Google. Lightroom 4 has a good Black and White conversion tool as well. I'm sure others on the forum have some good suggestions as well.
Jul 27, 2012 13:49:42 #
the first photo i like because you didnt cut off the tall building on the right (the other 2 pics you did ) yes you could have changed your white balance but the editing program can fix it also .
Don't forget about the twilight hour you could get a much bluer sky also .
Just dont forget to remove the color completely in PSE10 then convert to b & w , i never use the b&w in the camera always the edit program, then go to your levels and play with the sliders to see what works .
Your on the right track just watch cutting off buildings etc. you could probably had cut a little of the lake off by raising your camera slightly i think the tree is distracting also maybe just moving a little either way .
Just some friendly advise hope you don't mind.
Don't forget about the twilight hour you could get a much bluer sky also .
Just dont forget to remove the color completely in PSE10 then convert to b & w , i never use the b&w in the camera always the edit program, then go to your levels and play with the sliders to see what works .
Your on the right track just watch cutting off buildings etc. you could probably had cut a little of the lake off by raising your camera slightly i think the tree is distracting also maybe just moving a little either way .
Just some friendly advise hope you don't mind.
Jul 27, 2012 13:51:31 #
yes Picasa 3 (can download from Google its free) i use both program Picasa is good for black & white conversion also i totally agree .
I teach it here in my neighborhood.
I teach it here in my neighborhood.
Jul 27, 2012 15:15:57 #
Where did you take these from the Planetarium or near there it looks like that area. If you are in Chicago for awhile take the River Boat Architectural Tour from the Wrigley Building. This will afford you to see some really cool buildings up close.
Check out my post on this this
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-37226-1.html
Good Shots BTW but I do not care for the B&W of the skyline. It does not do it justice!!
my .02 worth!!
Check out my post on this this
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-37226-1.html
Good Shots BTW but I do not care for the B&W of the skyline. It does not do it justice!!
my .02 worth!!
Jul 27, 2012 16:55:27 #
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Jul 28, 2012 09:44:31 #
Jul 28, 2012 10:10:39 #
I did this in PS5, but I think Elements has levels and that's what I used here. Using your first image, bringing the slider from the left to the beginning of dark, then right slider in a ways, then I moved the middle slider to the left to expose the detail of the photo. Give it a try.
Jul 28, 2012 10:17:14 #
I applied effects from OnOne's Perfect Effects to the image I posted prior.
Jul 28, 2012 20:40:32 #
rwinks wrote:
I applied effects from OnOne's Perfect Effects to the image I posted prior.
I really like the effect. I am not familiar with that program. I will need to look into it.
Jul 28, 2012 20:41:20 #
richnash46 wrote:
quote=enjoyinglife On a recent trip to Chicago, m... (show quote)
Do you color correct before converting to BW?
Jul 28, 2012 20:59:19 #
No I don't color correct before converting to B/W. I again use OnOne for that also. These are all plugin's for Photoshop or whatever other programs they can be applied to.
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