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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Gunter, thanks for your tips and tricks. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Steve, I normally do it in PS by trial and error with either Filter Galery, Find Edges, Filter> Other> Minimum, Photocopy or Highpass Filter. I never use Redfield Quad Pencil. I will try to find this application. Thanks for sharing it with us. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Brian, as I mentioned earlier, English is my second language. This way, you make learn beyond photography. My original understanding, Budgerigar is a bird. I never realized it is derived from the Aboriginal word betcherrygah (meaning good food). One thing that I like you choose two images that are complementing. It's a dreamy image. The rays created by Steve indeed adds a story to the whole image. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jan, what an awesome imagination. Like you, I sometimes did not have a firm concept on what to do. I just upload my images and did trial and error with PS. But, I seldom experiments with 'blend modes'. You are a game changer. Thanks for sharing your fine works. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Gunter, Like Steve, I also want to see your original images especially the power lines. Obviously, you might have prepared taking power lines against the bright sky for easier separation. This image is a combination between imaginations and advance skill in PS. Awesome work Gunter.
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Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Gunter, I really astonish how you make the flower petals back lighted. Do you mind to share your approach? Thank you. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Candy, I love how you alter ordinary flower image into a vintage fine art. You just choose the right background for the flower. Awesome work Candy. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Steve, this is not only a perfect imagination but also a demonstration of your photoshop skills. I wonder how you separate the Tulips from original 3. And wondering how you create border lines to the Tulips spikes? Do you mind to share with us? |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Candy, thanks for your kind words. I agree, I should have brightened the rock wall and the pipes to make more dramatic. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Gunter, I am Indonesian but my name was adopted from German name Gunter. Btw, I agree with your suggestion. Indeed, I just should re-color the bright red to make less obvious. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Jan. I will certainly post my 'true' composite image next month as suggested by Steve. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Steve, thanks for your supportive comments. Honestly, I was a bit awkward when posting this altered reality image. By the way, what you called composite image that is other than altered reality like most images posted here? |
Jun 9th |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 34
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| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Pierre. I thought one of your reasons using ON1 because of large RAW format from your Canon R5. |
Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Kathryn, for me the subject of this image is how the early sun partially light up the city. I would likely apply dodge and burn to make the dark part getting darker and the bright part getting (a bit) brighter. In this case, smooth dodge and burn would look more natural when applied by using luminosity mask. I know you are familiar with TK Panel. Greg Benz has simplify his lumenzia lately. It's far more practical to use. Right time for the shot. |
Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Terina, welcome to the club. My first impression you are an experienced photographer. You really know what you want to tell the stories to your viewers.
It's a single shot with 97 sec exposure. You make me learn how to edit the foreground by using NIK detail extractor. I found it's an awesome approach. You adjust the detail and the warm of the color all in one layer. I believe you mask it to apply it partially.
Awesome shot and I just love your finished image. Nice work Terina.
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Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Pierre, I love to note that you were well prepare with your Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II lens. That was the perfect lens choice for this shot. Btw, I notice you are using Canon R5 and edit with ON 1. Any particular reason for editing with ON 1 rather than PS?
Btw, I would add a bit of sky portion to make the horizon off-center a bit. I just love the mood. |
Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Kathryn, glad to hear that you are going to visit Helsinki. There are many photography spot there. One of my favorite shots in Finland is Aurora. Unfortunately, this would be in winter. Enjoy your trip to Finland. Thanks for your suggestions to my image this month. |
Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Terina, welcome to the club. Thanks for your inputs. |
Jun 27th |
| 70 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Geoff. I have been a while with this group DD 70. I was out because I attend another groups. But my good friend Pierre wants me to come back. Btw, I appreciate your kind words and suggestions. Thanks you. |
Jun 27th |
3 comments - 4 replies for Group 70
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| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Alan, I learned from a very senior mentor that specialize in jurying Nature Photography. Your image would be classified as level 3 in Nature Photography. Level 1 to 5 from lowest to the highest. Level 3 images illustrate how creatures of the same species (mates, parents/offspring, group members) interact. My feeling this image would at least get accepted if enter into a Salon or Circuit competitions. You could try your luck if you wish. |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi David, It's a unique and unusual. You might want to consider replacing the sky. |
Jun 27th |
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| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Dan, actually it's a lucky shot. This kind of shot that most Nature juries wanting to see. However, it's a heavy crop. I think you have done your best process it with Gigapixel. I started to see lost of fine details when enlarged it. I like you said ...'I would have liked a little more sharpness, oh well maybe next time'...
To me, luck is indeed a part of the ball game in photography. :) |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ginny, it's a nice capture. I read a number of reports telling that Canon 2x extender sacrifice a lot of fine details. That's why I decided to buy Sigma lens 150-600 mm. Although, the Sigma pixel quality is not as smooth as Canon lens. I agree with Alan, I would partially brighten the shadows and increase the sharpness especially on the bird eye. I just learn from the other group that NIK Detail Extractor works well for this purpose. The benefit, it only creates one additional layer. However, we need to mask it to partially apply it. |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Dan, the rules for Nature Salon does not allow us to remove any thing except cropping it. It would just disqualify the image for Nature. Therefore, I purposely include it more to add a story that the bird is just departing to fly from a tree. Thanks for your suggestion. |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Hi Alan, I agree with you the top of the bill looks over expose. When I check my original, I just realized that I over done it on that part. Thanks for suggestion. |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Thanks David. |
Jun 27th |
| 90 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Ginny, Thanks for giving me credits for this image. The white stuffs are dust from the bird feathers. I have submitted this image for several salons. However, it get no more than 'accepted'. :) |
Jun 9th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 90
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14 comments - 13 replies Total
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