I did a B&W layer then added some contrast and then a find edges filter. I blended the two w/ the darken mode. Then I painted in the eye(which was all black in the orig.)just to give it some dimension.
Sandpiper Preening
I did a B&W layer then added some contrast and then a find edges filter. I blended the two w/ the darken mode. Then I painted in the eye(which was all black in the orig.)just to give it some dimension.
Hi Denise, very nice effect. It is an interesting perspective. I like the low angle and that eye. Excellent pp.
pleasing perspective and pp. The color tones give the feel of a very cool beach.
Nice eyework and I like the few waterdrops at the feet
Very nice, Denise. I like the pose and subtle effect. I would just run a little NR on the BG.
Denise, it is a nice effect. Could you explain the reasoning behind the B&W layer?
Christopher, You are right.It looks better w/o the grain.Thanks:)
Roy, When you use find edges sometimes the B&W layer helps to define the edges a bit more(sort of like when you use channels to extract a subject from the BG) adding more contrast seems to help also.
Below is a link to an image of mine that was tweaked by William Maroldo. I use the find edges filter alot and the B&W layer does help w/ some images.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=40677
Hope that helps.
Originally Posted by denise ippolito
Denise, thanks for the explanation, I'll put that in my todo list.:) That other post you mentioned contained a great deal of info as well. Thanks again.
Hi Denise, Nice feel to the image due to the nice lighting and filter effect. Good blurred backround shot at a low angle. My preference would be some cropped off the top...
Lovely pose , lovely effects , I liked it very much
TFS
Denice, The PP effects are very nice, and it doesn't hurt that the photo is wonderful to start with - great DOF and background and you caught a perfect pose.
I'll add my thanks for the explanation and the link to the other thread. This is something that I need to try out.
Good low angle, nice pose and really like what you did with eye, very beautiful.
Even before OOTB treatment, this is a well-composed low-angle cool-color shot of a preening sandpiper. Adding in the eye is a great idea - their eyes usually don't show while preening - so we get connected to the bird. I'm inspired now to try the find edges filter and up the contrast against B&W BG - thanks for the link. I like the painterly effect, Denise, nice work!
I like the tonality of this image, Denise. A lovely composition. Thanks for the processing info.
Repost looks great, Denise!
Thankyou everyone for the kind words. I appreciate them very much.
I'm late to the party for this one, Denise. I really like the composition, the soft background, and the painted eye. Nice job with the repost.
Thanks Cindy,I appreciate it.
Very pretty Lady D! Lovely pose and the colors are soothing.
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I thought the technique looked awfully familiar! Nice pose, color hues, and composition. About the background;
I tend to look at this type of image as sort of a digital watercolor, and as in traditional watercolors a "grainy" background, which seems to impart a textural feel, is an asset. Therefore, I would not remove the digital counterpart, noise, from the background. Just my two cents. regards~Bill
Kerry and Bill, Thankyou both for your comments,much appreciated!
Bill, The B&W layer was genius and I use it often- TFS.
I agree w/ you regarding the BG.
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