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Post by dandc on Feb 14, 2022 4:34:15 GMT
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Post by BuckSkin on Feb 14, 2022 4:38:30 GMT
Image 2, no contest !
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 14, 2022 5:02:03 GMT
I tend to like high contrast between flowers and their background, but in this case #2 for sure. Too much light variation across the flower in #1.
Pleasing photo.
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Post by Lillias on Feb 14, 2022 11:00:23 GMT
Not trying to be controversial here but before making a final decision between these two I would like to see how the flower as portrayed in the second image looked against the darker background of the first image. If that didn’t turn out well, then my vote would be for the first image.
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Post by cats4jan on Feb 14, 2022 12:25:14 GMT
I like #1 - the contrast appeals to me
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Post by hmca on Feb 14, 2022 14:11:37 GMT
Not trying to be controversial here but before making a final decision between these two I would like to see how the flower as portrayed in the second image looked against the darker background of the first image. If that didn’t turn out well, then my vote would be for the first image. Agree. |
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Post by whippet on Feb 14, 2022 15:37:17 GMT
I also agree - No.1. I really like the dark shadows, and the clarity of the light.
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Post by dandc on Feb 14, 2022 19:45:12 GMT
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Post by Lillias on Feb 14, 2022 19:51:47 GMT
Here you go BillieJean - hopefully I did as you suggested Ah yes dandc I think the flower is marginally softer here than the first photo. I like this rendition. |
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Post by PeteB on Feb 15, 2022 1:18:24 GMT
I think you could try using image one as the background layer and then overlaying the second layer using a blend mode like overlay or soft light.  |
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Post by hmca on Feb 15, 2022 2:12:24 GMT
I think you could try using image one as the background layer and then overlaying the second layer using a blend mode like overlay or soft light What an interesting suggestion..... |
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Post by dandc on Feb 17, 2022 0:29:54 GMT
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Post by Chris on Feb 18, 2022 20:27:37 GMT
I like this version. It has a sense of presence and intrigue. The dark background draws the viewer into the flower. The highlight reminds me of warm candlelight inviting the viewer into the picture. Kind regards Chris |
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Post by alexr on Feb 20, 2022 13:31:50 GMT
For me, it is a game of two halves, Definitely number 1 draws me in the most, whereas I would probably not give number 2 a second look. I love the surrounding darkness, which supports the sense of being lit from within, and the flower parts cradling the light. If I was being brutally harsh (and you asked for criticism) the only thing I don't like about it is the strip of light on the end of the petal on the left which I find harsh and distracting. But that all said, once you stop to look at the detail, number 2 wins out so the suggested combination is the perfect solution (though the edge still bothers me slightly).
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Post by srmoment on Feb 20, 2022 18:23:25 GMT
What alex said!
If an area is glaringly white and the detail cannot be called back with a levels adjustment, I will sometimes, and very carefully, tone down the white area with a brush and color from the nearest area to the white at an opacity of less than 5%.
With edges, when I am done with an edit, I zoom in to the edges to see if there is a noticeable contrast or blue/red outline. If there is, one of the ways I deal with this is to clone inside and outside the subject area, using the lines/textures already there. The downfall to this method is that it can take time, and I only tend to do it with my more artistic images.
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