Helpful Posts: Tamron 90mm 272E, natural light, F/11 and 0.8s
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17th April 2017, 12:48 PM #1
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It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
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17th April 2017, 05:39 PM #2
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Re: It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
OK, I could quibble that the highlights are blown out and the shadows are clogged, but it is a stunning effect! You have got to tell us how you did it.
John
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18th April 2017, 02:02 AM #3
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Re: It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
The why is equally important. I have been looking through my shots and while I have increased my technical abilities I seem to have stagnated in my creative endeavors. So I have decided to explore the emotional side of macro.
Originally Posted by JohnRostron
Here is the original shot SOOC except for down sizing.
Lest I appear ungracious the final shot is only possible because of the fine mentoring I have received from the group. To mention but two: Donald with his explanation of why a square frame works and Manfred with his explanation of how vignetting can emphasize the center.
I started with a shot so finely tuned to the right eye that everything else suffered. I needed to get rid of the rest. Maximum vignette was the first step.
Universal adjustments in colour adjustments, luma level and RGB curve, a hint of light blue added in black and white and some exposure adjustments.
Moving into local adjustments: Multiple gradient masks (lots of try and try again) to darken specific areas. Dodging and burning in appropriate areas as well as some judicious cloning.
The eyes were given their own treatment with brightening, clarity, structure, silver rich film grain.
That's about it. Admittedly not technically perfect but apparently an overall powerful shot?
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18th April 2017, 03:35 AM #4
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Re: It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
Brian, I love this shot. The large amount of 'dark matter' is what make this work. You have returned to play homage to your roots Brian.
Cheers Ole
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18th April 2017, 03:47 AM #5
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Re: It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
Thanks Originally Posted by mugge
Brian, I love this shot. The large amount of 'dark matter' is what make this work. You have returned to play homage to your roots Brian.
Cheers Ole
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18th April 2017, 08:48 AM #6
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Re: It took my dark roots to display the compound eye effectively
Nice capture.
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