m3photo
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Quite so. Beautiful.
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Blends
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m3photo
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ustein
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I host the images on my own server. Then include them with the Image feature.
Thanks Uwe, much appreciated.
Here is another of my blend attempts which, as you mentioned in an earlier post, looks better than the original. I can't quite put my finger on why, but the introduction of texture and use of a mask has brought out the gritty character of the two rhinos which was lacking in the original.
Uwe, I'm finding that the adding of a texture layer shifts the overall histogram to the left since the texture is invariably more subdued. Do you find this as well, and if so, do you do anything about it (adjust the levels), or do you allow the texture to have its influence unaffected?
Here is another of my blend attempts which, as you mentioned in an earlier post, looks better than the original. I can't quite put my finger on why, but the introduction of texture and use of a mask has brought out the gritty character of the two rhinos which was lacking in the original.
Uwe, I'm finding that the adding of a texture layer shifts the overall histogram to the left since the texture is invariably more subdued. Do you find this as well, and if so, do you do anything about it (adjust the levels), or do you allow the texture to have its influence unaffected?
I post the pics to the gallery in this forum (free), clip out their URL, then use the little square yellow mountain icon above the message box - and copy in the URL
Keith
ustein
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>Uwe, I'm finding that the adding of a texture layer shifts the overall histogram to the left since the texture is invariably more subdued.
Yes and this looks nice. Many images directly from the camera or RAW converter look too harsh for my taste.
>Do you find this as well, and if so, do you do anything about it (adjust the levels), or do you allow the texture to have its influence unaffected?
I blend using exclusively my blending scripts:
http://www.outbackphoto.com/CONTENT_2007_01/section_workflow_basics_2009/20090512_TextureBlending/index.html
The script creates a layer group and allows many tuning options. Yes, I always tune the blend.
Yes and this looks nice. Many images directly from the camera or RAW converter look too harsh for my taste.
>Do you find this as well, and if so, do you do anything about it (adjust the levels), or do you allow the texture to have its influence unaffected?
I blend using exclusively my blending scripts:
http://www.outbackphoto.com/CONTENT_2007_01/section_workflow_basics_2009/20090512_TextureBlending/index.html
The script creates a layer group and allows many tuning options. Yes, I always tune the blend.
I really appreciate the abstraction of this one, but I feel that if I didn't know it's origins my stomach may feel a little better :scry::scry::scry:
Keith
ustein
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No big deal. The Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo is a major attraction (Goggle it). We like the gritty. We visit the town this weekend (for a gallery show where we are part of).
http://www.outbackphoto.com/CONTENT_2007_01/PDFs/2010/20100803_Photomorphosis_Press_Release.pdf
m3photo
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Re: Histogram
Forget the histogram - this is creativity; adjust everything until YOU think it's right, not some graph telling you it's not.
m3photo
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Re: Reflection Of A Street Lamp In A Pool Of Fish
I quite agree. Funny that; I immediately thought "What a fitting title!"
ustein
Contributing Editor
Excellent. No, I don't ask where the fish came from“Reflection Of A Street Lamp In A Pool Of Fish”
Mike
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