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Post by Saknika on Aug 7, 2009 16:50:54 GMT -5
Yeah, pure black -vs- dark is what you should consider, which is what I think your son is saying. Just check the histogram and make sure it's not a big black blob, and all should be good.
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Post by danielazarc on Aug 7, 2009 20:15:12 GMT -5
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Post by Saknika on Aug 8, 2009 11:44:14 GMT -5
I wish it had come out more clearly too, but it works as it is. I really like it for it's lines though, and the fact that you can practically see how sticky it is with the kind of texture it has. I would however watch the exposure a bit, since it seems a bit on the brighter side.
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Post by karababy47 on Aug 9, 2009 1:45:00 GMT -5
Not sure if this would qualify since it isn't black and white, but it does have two contrasting types of textures in it; the tree bark and the baby woodchuck (look at those claws! o.o). I can't believe this little guy didn't run away. He was probably scared. hehe He (okay, I guess it could've been a she) was just sitting in the crotch of a tree in our sideyard. We live in the country, so I have quite a few wildlife photographs. I was able to get a few shots before he finally scampered down the tree and disappeared in the tall grass of our field. What do you think? i25.tinypic.com/2u9tuvp.png
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Post by Saknika on Aug 9, 2009 7:34:26 GMT -5
That bark and his fur is definitely very good use of texture. The photo didn't have to be b+w, it was merely a suggestion because by removing the colour, it brings out the basic elements--especially texture--that much more. As cute as this is though, expression is definitely more what you see first than the texture--which is fine since the texture is still there! However, I am sure there might be other stuff with even better texture out there if you wanted.
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Post by enigmarose on Aug 16, 2009 14:19:55 GMT -5
Interesting result me thinks; what say you Used the following method in Photoshop CS41) Image > Adjustments > Black & White. 2) Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen.
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Post by Saknika on Aug 16, 2009 18:27:56 GMT -5
Very nice contrast of textures, and of values. Really makes that bumblebee pop. However, the lighting you have (harsh) does obliterate a good portion of the detail because it's got such harsh shadows. Getting the lighting right to see the texture at its best can be very important.
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Post by enigmarose on Aug 17, 2009 6:53:05 GMT -5
Point taken, just not possible to ask the Bee to move to a different flower or put the sun in the sky so as not to cast the shadow lmao. I do see what you are saying though.
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Post by Saknika on Aug 17, 2009 7:12:33 GMT -5
Oh, it's definitely not. That's why photography is a game of light modification and waiting. Lots and lots of waiting. lol
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Post by NickGrayomg on Aug 17, 2009 13:23:17 GMT -5
nickgrayomg.deviantart.com/art/Earth-133515025I think this qualifies, especially the plant life. Anyway, as for the prior photo. I do like it. That said, the sharpen filter you ran may be the cause of the harshness described by Saknika. Depending on the strength, I've found sharpen filters can cause some issues in an image's lighting. Next time, try using one with a slider so that you can start getting a feel for how they effect the different elements of your images. You can also use one that alters your image in a very incremental way, or if you're feeling ambitious, play with the opacity setting on your sharpen brush.
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