Posts: MadMike | Ugly Hedgehog

You did a nice job, if I didn't see the first one, I wouldn't know what you had done.

dansmith wrote:

Not the greatest shot but one I played with for practice a couple of years ago.

like to get back some fall day when the sky is better then clone more carefully.

Sep 28, 2012 11:17:49 #

Great job on the first one, I couldn't see where the changes were made on the first one, and as long as we don't start duplicating children we're okay, you know it's illegal to clone people, right?

RiverNan wrote:

GG..your ability to use the tools is just amazing...the clone tool is a tough one to get down....It took me several hours & tries to do this...but after all the practice I think i got it.

Sep 28, 2012 11:14:51 #

BY GOLLY, I think she's got it! Nicely done and I love the second one.

Teri O wrote:

Okay...I'm still a novice at this cloning business...my brother has been coaching me...he's an ace!! so here are two of my pics from just this week..(not taken this week, just worked on this week)...

First one is out by Kelso, Nev. - took out the pole and lines.

The second in is Goldfield, Nev. - made lots of changes. in both left hand corners and the poles on the right...

Sep 28, 2012 11:11:27 #

Nice ending image. Clone can really help once you get the hang of it.

catgirl wrote:

Hi everyone, need a little help on this one I want... (show quote)

Sep 28, 2012 11:07:29 #

Nice work on the water hose, and thanks for getting starting an interesting day.

Georgiann wrote:

This is a short video, if you have no clue what a clone tool does this will totally help you to understand. It's a great tool to get rid of those telephone wires in a picture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nQRe6gbQ2Y

Show me a before and after clone job, or just a wild RED card!!

Sep 28, 2012 11:05:07 #

Just happens that I am working on an image that needed a little CLONE work done. The first two are done in a Panorama, then I used CLONE and DODGE to get rid of the reflection of lights on the floor. I think Clone is on of my favorite tools, sometimes it works well, other times it makes a mess. This time I like what I was able to do.

Sep 27, 2012 11:41:32 #

HDR Trials

I don't comment much on images or comments made, but I want you to know that I apreciate your input here. I started this forum because I also am learning, and in the other forums there was no specific help. You do a great job of teaching and advising others here. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to your contiued support.

conkerwood wrote:

acellis wrote:

Conkerwood -- what specifically causes those halos? too much contrast?

We all know when halos are likely to arise ie when there is a strong dark area with a strong light area behind it. But as for pinning down the exact reason its a bit difficult because its not as the result of one control but the interaction of several. But whatever explanation you come up with careful adjustment of sliders will largely solve the problem. Certainly when you start using the surreal and surreal plus settings in Photomatix combined with high strength you are going to generate halos but highlight smoothing (one of the most useful of the photomatix sliders) gives you a smooth gradation between tones instead of an abrupt one so that moving the smooth highlights slider to the right tends to largely eliminate them. But the problem is that this can also dampen down the effect we are trying to achieve so its a balancing act. The trap is to assume that you are going to always eliminate halos in the HDR processing stage which is not the case. It is often good to retain a small residual halo so that you can retain the effect that you want for the rest of the pic. But you must then remove the residual halo in PP using photoshop or lightroom or whatever. There are a number of ways to remove residual halos in PP some use dodging and burning, personally I prefer to duplicate the layer, darken it, create a layer mask set at 'hide all' and then reveal it with a soft brush set to a low flow.

So back to your original question what causes halos. Yes its a contrast issue, but it is not a necessary consequence of HDR. You need to take your time, be patient, and learn how the sliders work together. If you end up producing a pic with a strong halo you haven't got the settings right..... yet! (And it takes a little while when you are first coming to grips with the software.) So when you end up with huge halos there's nothing for it but to go back and try again, as I said, its all a balancing act and it takes practice.
Hope this helps

Peter

quote=acellis Conkerwood -- what specifically cau... (show quote)

Sep 26, 2012 20:31:23 #

Fall Colors

Nice picture, I hope they are still as bright when I can get up there into the Utah mountains on Monday. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 26, 2012 13:17:48 #

Day 270 Daily Challenge 9-26-12 Things that make you say Oooooh

Right now what makes me go Ooooo are the talents of others. This Vase was made by a lady in my pottery class. I think I could make the pot, but not the beautiful art on it. Second is a plastic pumpkin, but was decorated by a lady in one of the Art Classes at the same place.

Sep 24, 2012 14:41:20 #

Day 268 Daily Photo Challenge 09-24-2012 Composing using foreground detail

The fountain and flowers were there, but they want to advertise their buisiness. I shot this a few different ways, but they loved this image when they saw it. I usually do it their way, then give them other options.

PAToGraphy wrote:

Janice wrote:

pg 1 br br Nan - I think the first shot shows bes... (show quote)

p4 Thanks, Janice

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Sep 24, 2012 01:15:37 #

Day 268 Daily Photo Challenge 09-24-2012 Composing using foreground detail

Thanks Pat, things have been hectic, and some internet problems. I'll see how it goes tomorrow?

PAToGraphy wrote:

MadMike wrote:

Hopefully my internet is up long enough to post a few photos. I am doing a Photo Shoot for my apartment complex. I wanted to add a little somehting to the picture, so I used plants, a fountain and flowers to make the place more atractive. I hope these post.

So good to see you. I have missed you!

Sep 23, 2012 22:43:55 #

Day 268 Daily Photo Challenge 09-24-2012 Composing using foreground detail

Sep 19, 2012 00:25:48 #

Business Advertising

Thanks, I apreciate your opinion. They love these, but I have primised to work on them a little and see what I can improve. It might be a few days, but hope to repost when I get time.

Chinaman wrote:

Hi Mike br I feel the cloning out of the van is fa... (show quote)

Sep 17, 2012 22:32:03 #

Business Advertising

Thanks, I will look at cloning out the pole, I'm still playing with these, but aprciate the input.

conkerwood wrote:

Nikonian72 wrote:

I find your first & second image a bit blue. I suggest that you crop-out the light pole on #3, and a quite a bit of the street foreground. This will increase the focus on your building.

Agree comments re need to remove pole and crop out foreground considerably. But would suggest you consider cloning out the pole instead to retain the balance across the pic. The pole in that position should be relatively easy to clone out.

Peter

Sep 17, 2012 22:30:59 #

Business Advertising

Thanks for the comments, I think you're right about the pole. I will probably be reshooting a couple of these, but it's a good place to start.

Nikonian72 wrote:

I find your first & second image a bit blue. I suggest that you crop-out the light pole on #3, and a quite a bit of the street foreground. This will increase the focus on your building.