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« on: October 02, 2005, 11:29:08 AM » |
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Ok, I get this picture which I quite like but the colours are a little distracting - especially after scanning. So, I have this brilliant idea - convert to B&W. Only I just have PS Elements. However, some kind soul has already pointed me in the direction of the 'hidden power of.....' book. This is my attempt and although it is not 'true' [ discuss] it does have something about it I think. Welcome some feedback. P.S. I have since found out how to sort the layers out so it's not just Red layer that shows! http://www.flickr.com/photos/30505166@N00/48689151/ |
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nelsonfoto
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2005, 12:51:33 PM » |
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I see what appear to be development streaking? Maybe scanner noise? Not sure. However, that aside, this is a very nice... self-portrait? I like it very much.
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connealy
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2005, 02:13:00 PM » |
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Very nice skin tones in that shot.
The background looks a bit like the artificial, painted backdrops that were used in old films. Nothing particularly wrong with that if that is what you were after. I think Cindy Sherman used that technique to good effect in some of her self-portraits.
I don't know much about Elements or what it shows you when you are adjusting the color layers. In PS 7.0, the user is presented with three sliders for red, green and blue. In my experience, the blue is best left alone. In adjusting the red and green, I think the usual practice is to adjust them so that the total adds up to 100%. I usually start with 50% for each and then tweak the balance between the two in terms of skin tones, sky darkness, foliage contrast, etc.
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Andrea
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2005, 02:38:45 AM » |
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Thank you. Yes, I thought it looked like a backdrop too. It's the red channel only. I couldn't figure out how to make the layer 'screen' but liked it all the same. Thanks for the input I think I have that bit sorted now.
There is an interesting mark on the right leg but I think this must have been a stray shadow from a plant. The sun was very low and rich at the time. A perfect evening actually.
And no, it's not me. I don't appear in photographs. I think I must distort the image in the camera!
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Mike Kovacs
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2005, 06:23:24 AM » |
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Andrea - if you are game, post the colour image and I'll try a few different takes on monochrome. I use the technique where you make two saturation layers, one completely desaturated to monochrome, the other a "colour" saturation layer that gives the colour filtration simulation.
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Andrea
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2005, 06:44:21 AM » |
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Cool! It will have to be Tueday as I am at work now.
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Andrea
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2005, 01:35:30 PM » |
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xenotar28
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2005, 10:16:40 AM » |
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Hi Andrea, Like your photo very much. Great skin tones. Hope you don't mind if I put in my two cents worth.  I used Photokit, platinum toned, dodged the foreground a bit and lightened the sky. Cheers |
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Andrea
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2005, 10:32:21 AM » |
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Yes, I like that Xenotar28 [may I call you Xen?]. I'm not familier with Photokit but you did grand job. If it's only 2 cents, I might get it! Anyway, the image is much more balanced.
Thank you very much. Back to the drawing board for me. I'm not too keen on the computer bit but like taking pictures and have no room for a wet darkroom.
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xenotar28
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2005, 11:02:30 AM » |
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Hi Andrea, Glad you liked it. Xen is fine. Photokit can be downloaded from http://www.pixelgenius.com as a thirty day trial. They have a version for Photoshop and another for Elements. It simplifies much of the drudge work, masking, levels, etc, and allows you to control its intensity. I enjoy your work very much. Cheers! |
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