Posts for: brucewells
Jan 29, 2019 13:42:40 #
minniev recently put together her Dam Bird Folly, which I enjoyed very much. My grand-daughters regularly ask me to put a fun image together for them, and it's along the same lines as minniev's effort.
I got to thinking about all my Halloween images and an idea hit me. So, using the masks/faces that the little goblins show up wearing, I've used up my morning putting together Halloween Hell. It's not as elegant as Dam Bird Folly, but I had fun. Hope you can enjoy!
I got to thinking about all my Halloween images and an idea hit me. So, using the masks/faces that the little goblins show up wearing, I've used up my morning putting together Halloween Hell. It's not as elegant as Dam Bird Folly, but I had fun. Hope you can enjoy!
Jan 29, 2019 09:02:29 #
minniev wrote:
Though I never recall all the steps I take, I think the main color impact was a layer of one of the jacked up Topaz Adjust color contrast/detail filters, masked to show mainly on the cars, then my usual NIK glamour glow on another layer. Once I got it kinda like I wanted, I duplicated it, blended it with multiply and masked it in at a reduced opacity just on the cars. Made the colors rich and shiny. I’m almost always experimenting. It’s never a direct route.
I never record my precise steps either, but you've given me a good idea of how it was done. Thanks.
Jan 28, 2019 21:56:06 #
kenievans wrote:
You know I thought about it and I understand and agree. It's a good background. It needs something by the white tree. A focal point, a subject. Thank you so much for your comments.
Yes, and my first run at it would be to see if I could make the existing logs/stumps/branches do that job. But, pay me no mind! Establish your vision and the edits will come automatically. Have fun!
Jan 28, 2019 21:45:51 #
Laurence68 wrote:
The hillside in the background, which is actually across the box canyon below, is one of my routes up into the high country. It takes some careful climbing and a good amount of effort, but the high meadows are wonderful and isolated.
I respect the isolation portrayed. How many human eyes have ever fallen on that tree? Great shot! Much appreciated!
Jan 28, 2019 20:52:45 #
kenievans wrote:
I don't know that Beethoven would be inspired by my fanciful moonlight but I can hear the frogs croaking. Your comments are most welcome.
Glen Miller may be inspired! :-) I like except I lose any detail in top half. My eyes had a hard time finding a ‘starting place’, if that makes sense.
https://youtu.be/8TB_8H23EDI
Jan 28, 2019 18:16:31 #
I’m intrigued with how you shined up that Caddy. I will nearly always have a “Spotting” layer that I use to ‘clean up’ an image. Seems there’s always something there that I don’t want.
Jan 28, 2019 14:14:06 #
ebrunner wrote:
I think it is a nice photo. He is clearly too big for that tricycle which is probably what makes the photo work so well.
Erich
Erich
Thanks for looking, Erich. I appreciate your comments.
Jan 28, 2019 14:12:51 #
ebrunner wrote:
I agree that those bright areas are distracting. There is a ton of character in that face and you captured that very nicely.
Erich
Erich
Thanks for your comments, Erich. Appreciated.
Jan 27, 2019 12:53:24 #
47greyfox wrote:
Another book I’ve been quite pleased with is NIK SOFTWARE CAPTURED by Cornell and Haftel. Still available, I picked up a slightly used copy off Amazon for less than $10 incl p&s a couple years ago.
I’ll check that out. Thank you!
Jan 27, 2019 09:28:55 #
Jan 26, 2019 20:35:19 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very nice, Bruce. He looks to be a mime.
--Bob
--Bob
Yes! On an old tricycle! I just thought he was cool. I typically take 750-900 pics during the trick-or-treat times.
Thanks for looking, Bob.
Jan 26, 2019 16:53:12 #
minniev wrote:
The real key to effective use of ANY plug in or pr... (show quote)
I, too, use them on layers, for the same reasons.
Jan 26, 2019 16:51:37 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Terrific, thanks Bruce! There's a Kindle version of one of the Nik books for just $5.99 here
edit - I just bought it. Sooo easy when you have one-click ordering + the Kindle reading app on your Chromebook
edit - I just bought it. Sooo easy when you have one-click ordering + the Kindle reading app on your Chromebook
Yeah, almost too easy!! I pay Amazon a lot of money every month!
Jan 26, 2019 15:21:36 #
Great subject. I’m gonna pay attention here. I’ve owned Nik for a few years. Even updated to the DxO version, but I seldom use them. I should use them more. FWIW, there’s a British author named Robin Whalley that has written several books on how best to use the toolset.
Jan 26, 2019 12:45:21 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
Some water droplets from yesterdays shoot. Have to wait a while before I can do them again. I've had the dining room tore up for a couple of days. I'm not sure how far I can push my wife's patience with my mess.
Really neat stuff! I really enjoy what you're doing here.