OldGuy
regular
Posts: 961
Registered: 3/29/2006
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 10/29/2009 at 08:48 AM
|
|
|
Frosty Morning
Took this one a couple of weeks ago.
Processing was a lot of experimentation so I'm anxious to know what you folks think.
[Edited on 10/29/2009 by OldGuy]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
|
|
|
davjlee
coffee drinker
Posts: 121
Registered: 4/11/2008
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Member Is Offline
Mood: Sufferin Suckatash!
|
|
posted on 10/29/2009 at 05:18 PM
|
|
|
I like it. Lost a little of the "crispness," was that due to the processing? Other than that, I love the contrast between colors; a great piece
for the season.
|
|
|
TheDoc
Addict
Posts: 1571
Registered: 5/26/2007
Location: Victoria, BC
Member Is Offline
Mood: stressed... always
|
|
posted on 10/29/2009 at 06:48 PM
|
|
|
I like the image, but I think the border ruins it.
|
|
|
OldGuy
regular
Posts: 961
Registered: 3/29/2006
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 10/29/2009 at 07:41 PM
|
|
|
davjlee - thanks, glad you like the shot. I took quite a few that day so who knows
Doc - glad you like the image as well. Your coment about the border doesn't surprise me in the least.
I think the problem is that I'm not a designer or an artist. I just read a story and a line in it summed it up perfectly. One of the characters says
"If I drew a picture of a cat I'd have to write the word cat beneath it so people would know what it is."
I guess I'll stick to taking pictures and keep the borders nice and simple. I can see the beauty that's out there and I can capture it in my limited
way but as for the rest, I suck at it.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
|
|
|
TheDoc
Addict
Posts: 1571
Registered: 5/26/2007
Location: Victoria, BC
Member Is Offline
Mood: stressed... always
|
|
posted on 10/29/2009 at 11:54 PM
|
|
|
There's nothing wrong with simple borders. Alternate between black and white depending on the image, fin!
|
|
|
bdbolin
coffee drinker
Posts: 277
Registered: 7/3/2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 10/30/2009 at 12:10 AM
|
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by TheDoc
I like the image, but I think the border ruins it. |
Agreed. I'm not a fan of processed images like that... but it is nice.
|
|
|
interstellar
Addict
Posts: 1003
Registered: 3/4/2004
Location: Different planet!
Member Is Offline
Mood: wicked
|
|
posted on 10/30/2009 at 02:11 PM
|
|
|
Beautiful image, but some areas are burned - tho I appreciate that lighting conditions would have been difficult.
Agree - bin the border. Something simpler would suit, but recognise you're never going to please everyone. Just don't detract from your image.
It looks like you've used some kind of brush / filter to paint over it. I'd probably prefer it without (unless there's a problem with the original
shot) so that I can get to see the crispness of that sugar frosting! Despite this it is still great work!
|
|
|
OldGuy
regular
Posts: 961
Registered: 3/29/2006
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 11/2/2009 at 12:07 AM
|
|
|
Here it is again with a whole lot less processing.
And looking at it myself I have to agree I went way overboard the first time.
Well, that's what I come here for, feedback.
Thanks folks. 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
|
|
|
bdbolin
coffee drinker
Posts: 277
Registered: 7/3/2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 11/2/2009 at 01:21 AM
|
|
|
oh ya, I definitely like that muuuuch better. Nice work OldGuy!
|
|
|
The Scotsmans Son
coffee drinker
Posts: 149
Registered: 5/19/2009
Location: England
Member Is Offline
Mood: Always Chilled....
|
|
posted on 11/2/2009 at 04:29 PM
|
|
|
Great shot OG... they look like edible sweets (candy), love the colours
Jamie
|
|
|
kiwicolin
boss man
Posts: 8467
Registered: 9/1/2002
Location: OC Southern California
Member Is Offline
Mood: Content
|
|
posted on 11/2/2009 at 10:00 PM
|
|
|
I'm liking it. Looks coooold!
|
|
|
jusu
Dark Art Coffee
Posts: 2902
Registered: 8/4/2006
Location: Finland
Member Is Offline
Mood: Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin?
|
|
posted on 11/3/2009 at 05:58 AM
|
|
|
Really beautiful image OG!!
|
|
|
rcfreas
coffee drinker
Posts: 329
Registered: 10/5/2006
Location: Markleeville, CA. pop. 204 or so...
Member Is Offline
Mood: ...ergh.
|
|
posted on 11/3/2009 at 06:29 AM
|
|
|
Definetly less processing. The detail in the frost is, how shall I say it, way cool.  The grain in the background is a bit distracting, maybe blur/blend it out?
Ron
|
|
|
OldGuy
regular
Posts: 961
Registered: 3/29/2006
Member Is Offline
|
|
posted on 11/3/2009 at 05:06 PM
|
|
|
bdbolin - thanks glad you like it. Looking at my first attempt I really have to ask myself what the heck i was thinking. Oh well, if you don't try
you don't learn eh ?
Jamie - thank you too. I kinda like the colours myself
Colin - hey, glad you took a peek as well. Indeed it ws cold but not as cold as it's going to get 
Juha - thak you as well, much appreciated
rc - as I said, live and learn. And yeah, you're right about the grain. That's easy to fix. Thanks for pointing it out.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1
|
|
|
fultron89
coffee drinker
Posts: 191
Registered: 5/11/2007
Location: Lakewood, CO
Member Is Offline
Mood: filmic
|
|
posted on 11/5/2009 at 03:32 AM
|
|
|
Ah, the new border's much better.
I would use the grain to your advantage, by putting the whole shot in Black and White. I've had shots that were grainy, and by BWing them it kind of
looks like it was shot on reversal film (like Pi)
Just a thought...
|
|
|
canon5d
coffee drinker
Posts: 184
Registered: 1/31/2009
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Member Is Offline
Mood: stable
|
|
posted on 11/6/2009 at 02:49 AM
|
|
|
Frame on the second is much nicer-like the colors and the frost
|
|
|
dave_100_uk2002
Starbuck$
Posts: 1947
Registered: 1/31/2008
Location: London, England
Member Is Offline
Mood: Stable.
|
|
posted on 11/6/2009 at 02:27 PM
|
|
|
I agree these look like sugar coated candy mmmmm...
|
|
|
interstellar
Addict
Posts: 1003
Registered: 3/4/2004
Location: Different planet!
Member Is Offline
Mood: wicked
|
|
posted on 11/6/2009 at 05:39 PM
|
|
|
I love the strong colours in this, but b+w might just work! Look for a channel, you're way more likely to get good results on the conversion. Pick
the best or blend two if the best finish is a combo
|
|
|
