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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Bruce Cox on May 08, 2015, 05:46:48 pm

Title: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Bruce Cox on May 08, 2015, 05:46:48 pm

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Modified May 10:  The attached replaces my original posting and is in respose to Stamper's second post.

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: stamper on May 09, 2015, 04:03:42 am

An image that would look better with a boost in contrast and saturation or vibrancy which would bring out the detail that has been muted at capture time?

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Bruce Cox on May 09, 2015, 11:22:42 am

Thanks.

I had a somewhat involved learning experience dealing with noise in the shadows with this picture.  Maybe I was trying to show off what I had learned and didn't want the contrast to get in the way.

Though it may still not be up to your standards, it is now more my idea of punchy; considering that I have a number of things to hold together here.

Bruce

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: stamper on May 10, 2015, 04:52:18 am

Possibly a little more contrast or B&W?

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Harald L on May 10, 2015, 05:40:26 am

Quote from: Bruce Cox on May 08, 2015, 05:46:48 pm

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+1

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Bruce Cox on May 10, 2015, 12:47:07 pm

Please see modified first posting.

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: stamper on May 11, 2015, 03:22:58 am

Bruce I feel there is a lot more potential in the image with respect to processing. Do you use PS? Layers and different blend modes could provide some needed impact.

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Bruce Cox on May 11, 2015, 10:14:57 am

Thanks for you interest.

I use PhotoShop.  I save files and generally stack only two at a time, such as B & W over color or one version over an other.  

I have much to learn, and hope to find what I need.

Title: Re: Outdoor Still Life
Post by: Bruce Cox on May 11, 2015, 01:42:28 pm

detail at 100%