Posts for: rmalarz
Jul 14, 2018 16:37:01 #
TBerwick, you must have been really impressed to post two replies. 
Thank you very much for taking a look and the compliment.
--Bob
Thank you very much for taking a look and the compliment.
--Bob
TBerwick wrote:
Excellent. Your photo evokes the full Zone VI feeling. My apologies, didn't realize the first reply posted & I don't seem to be able to delete the 2nd.
Jul 14, 2018 16:26:15 #
I agree. Chimping carried to its extreme.
--Bob
--Bob
rplain1 wrote:
No, I thinking he's looking for the picture he just took.
Jul 14, 2018 16:16:14 #
Someone wrote me and asked if I could post an SOOC image of the photo I posted in
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-542122-1.html
So, here it is. I don't often post non-processed images, but in certain cases, I oblige.
--Bob
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-542122-1.html
So, here it is. I don't often post non-processed images, but in certain cases, I oblige.
--Bob
Jul 14, 2018 16:04:47 #
That may be the case. I'm not all that familiar with Topaz, as I'm not fond of addons and plugins. I feel that using those bypasses my interest in understanding the process I'm using. I have a number of actions I've created that take care of a lot of the mundane work, such as creating adjustment layers, image specific white balance, putting a border on a photograph, or the signature. However, I prefer to be more directly involved with the actual adjustments.
--Bob
--Bob
JCam wrote:
Bob,
I believe the Topaz Adjust 5 suite has a program, or several, to do what your are trying without having to re-invent the wheel! I mainly use Adjust to give "pop" to an otherwise dull photo so I'm not very familiar with the zonal adjustment. Being fairly new to PP, I found it somewhat difficult to understand, and their instructions are as bad and more abbreviate than Adobe's.
I believe the Topaz Adjust 5 suite has a program, or several, to do what your are trying without having to re-invent the wheel! I mainly use Adjust to give "pop" to an otherwise dull photo so I'm not very familiar with the zonal adjustment. Being fairly new to PP, I found it somewhat difficult to understand, and their instructions are as bad and more abbreviate than Adobe's.
Jul 14, 2018 15:56:58 #
Very nice, George.
--Bob
--Bob
gemlenz wrote:
This image was captured in 2012 showing snow on the Supes in the background. I like it in B&W because it really brings out the contrast of the snow on the rocks.
Jul 14, 2018 15:52:45 #
JoAnn, Noʻu ka hauʻoli. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.
--Bob
--Bob
JoAnneK01 wrote:
Your hard work in zonally brought forth a wonderful masterpiece. Mahalo for sharing.
Jul 14, 2018 15:48:25 #
I really appreciate your comment, Lyle. Somewhere I read something about the find border between insanity and genius. Regardless, I'm going to continue working on this process.
--Bob
--Bob
Lyle Johnson wrote:
Impressive! The work of a genius!
Jul 14, 2018 15:46:44 #
Thanks, Ken. Your visits and comments are always appreciated.
--Bob
--Bob
ken_stern wrote:
WOW ---
Great shot
GREAT WORK
Great shot
GREAT WORK
Jul 14, 2018 15:45:55 #
Thanks, Cany. I appreciate your stopping and commenting. My understanding is there a very fine line that separates some from insanity.
--Bob
--Bob
Cany143 wrote:
'Much madness is divinest sense....' E. Dickenson
Nicely done, Bob.
Nicely done, Bob.
Jul 14, 2018 15:44:36 #
Thank you very much, Jim. I'm not sure that is actually a word. It might be an original, for all I know. However, we know what we're trying to communicate.
--Bob
--Bob
AlohaJim wrote:
Breathtaking!!!!
Your hard work paid off, big time.
Thanks for sharing.
aloha
jim
learned a new word, "Zonally".
Your hard work paid off, big time.
Thanks for sharing.
aloha
jim
learned a new word, "Zonally".
Jul 14, 2018 15:42:21 #
KT, these are really nice photos. You've got some great tonality going on here.
In reality it looks like a lovely hole in the water in which to pour incredible amounts of money.
--Bob
In reality it looks like a lovely hole in the water in which to pour incredible amounts of money.
--Bob
KTJohnson wrote:
We'll take a short time-out from cars. This is "Widgeon" a 1938 Chris Craft Barrel Back cruiser, one fine-looking boat!
Jul 14, 2018 15:40:59 #
Really lovely, Mike. The last one is super nice.
--Bob
--Bob
UTMike wrote:
All these dragon photos took me out to the back yard. I learned that shooting with the 24-70 at 70mm (1st shot) produced a body completely in focus. Going to the 100-400 at 400 (2nd shot) produced great eye detail but the rear of the body got lost. Since both were hand held, next time I will use a mono pod to see if I get better results.
Jul 14, 2018 15:01:56 #
Jul 14, 2018 15:00:34 #
I've reworked an image taken at the beginning of the year. While mentally wandering around the processing procedures I use, I came up with an idea. If we can expose/develop Zonally, why not "print" using the same methods of controlling the Zonal levels of the image. Instead of brightening/darkening the entire range of the image, why not do it Zonally? That should offer much better control. Coupled with ETTR/EBTR capture techniques it seems to work rather well. Perhaps the workings of a sick mind, but I've not been committed... yet.
Oh, it's a bit time intensive, but I'll trade time for quality any day of the week.
--Bob
Oh, it's a bit time intensive, but I'll trade time for quality any day of the week.
--Bob
Jul 14, 2018 14:49:54 #
What do you mean "young"? I'd still do things like that if a camera is involved. Approaching 70 rather quickly.
--Bob
--Bob
fotofinish wrote:
Beautiful....amazing how stupid we can be when we are young....but even more amazing is how lucky we are to get away with it. 🤪