Web and droplets

[Clive Kirby]

Foggy day = droplets on spider's webs. As always comments and criticism welcome.

[Donald]

I always like these pics of webs with water droplets on them.

I wonder, Clive, if you could have got more definition into it, so that it 'popped' a bit more. Maybe worth trying to see what impact it has. A very healthy dose of Local Contrast Enhancement would, I think, lift it quite a bit (of course you can adjust the amount of LCE to taste).

[Clive Kirby]

Never come across LCE. I checked the link and had a go. Certainly seems to have popped it a bit. I've always been wary of upsharp mask, as it often accentuates graininess and gives halos if overdone. I'm well impressed with this application of it - thanks a lot for the tip Donald, much apprecaited.
regards
Clive

[Donald]

I think that does indeed make a difference. It can be subtle, but is definitely noticeable.

That's another bit of knowledge and skill you can mark off the list as having been achieved.

[Clive Kirby]

Yes it is subtle. The effect is stronger on the peripheral droplets rather than the larger one in the centre. I think it gives more depth to the image.