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Topside shark
I know I said the previous shark was the last, but what can I say - I lied!
I had this type of shot in mind, but I thought I'd messed it up as the reflections coming from the dome port on the front of the housing showed in the shot and when I tried to clone them out on the original it just looked like one big mess.
I'm not used to doing B&W conversions, but I think it works for this shot, and it also allowed removal of the offending reflections. Other than that I just cropped and removed some backscatter.
Canon 1dx in a Nauticam housing
Sigma 15mm fisheye
ISO 400
1/160th f10
twin Sea and Sea YS-D1 strobes
Mike
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Hello Mike,
A different perspective and I really like the image design here, the conversion brings about a mysterious mood to this aquatic scene. Nice arty feel to this. I find Steve's RP very effective and quite an eye opener in terms of the change it brings about - more depth yes, consequently a much more dramatic look overall, works for me:)
Have a wonderful evening Mike, and thank you so much for sharing, a pleasure to view
Kind regards,
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Hi Mike -- This really works well ! I liked the conversion as it is making the subject stand out in this unique perspective. Steve's RP and something between your OP is the way to go with, though it highlights the reflection in the right corner as you mentioned. Appreciate your vision and execution part , a real treat these shark images have been lately. Great going and keep them coming .
TFS !
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Hi Mike - I like the different viewpoint to this and the conversion works. Gives it that bit of mystery as to what lies beneath in all that darkness. I'm with Haseeb about something between your op and Steve's rp.
TFS,
Rachel
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Thanks folks, this is something I've not really played with before, so given Steves pointers I tried a repost making the curves line more vertical between halfway and 3/4 of the way towards the bright tones (I'm sure theres a more technical way of writing that!)
Mike
edit - should have masked the remora going over the dorsal fin - sorry!
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Mike - I think you're on the right track with the rp.
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Hi Mike,
I like the conversion for the shark. Have read all comments and seen Steve's post and your rp. When you add a tad more then you will be there. I would not go quite all the way Steve went, for me personally it is to much of details of the shark. As in water, water smooth, fish swims elegant.. makes for me a fish, even when it is a shark, more smooth. (I am sure I would be eaten if I would be down there :)) )
Ciao Anette
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Very pleasing image Mike - especially the repost.
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Originally Posted by
Anette Mossbacher
Hi Mike,
I like the conversion for the shark. Have read all comments and seen Steve's post and your rp. When you add a tad more then you will be there. I would not go quite all the way Steve went, for me personally it is to much of details of the shark. As in water, water smooth, fish swims elegant.. makes for me a fish, even when it is a shark, more smooth. (I am sure I would be eaten if I would be down there :)) )
Ciao Anette
Thanks Anette, always subjective as to the amount of texture to bring out, as they are quite smooth skinned to look at up close (although there is some texture there to the touch).
Come on, get yourself qualified and come diving - what could possibly go wrong
Mike