Yes, I know that this photo has a critical flaw. I took it at the wrong time of day so there are deep shadows that are just a little too much on the eye. I did try to correct it by making different layers, lightening the background layer and erasing the dark patches on the top layer but it didn't work. I think that those areas are so under exposed that when they are lightened it just looks grey and insipid. I'd welcome any suggestions but in reality I think the answer is to get the shot right in the first place.
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Hey Hey, how's this? I've got my own interactive blog going here. My friends are making suggestions and I'm posting up the ideas. All I need to do now is install a premium rate phone line and get people to vote for the picture of their choice. I reckon on a good day I could make about, errr 1 Lira (and that really does show the problem with the Euro - it's killed that joke stone dead).
Anyway, this is Bronzebow's suggestion; to use the curve control on Gimp. I've used it to lighten the lower end tones. It's certainly better than anything I've done yet, but it still looks a bit grey and flat to me. Thanks for the idea anyway Bronzy :-) |
This is Peter's Black and White idea. After desaturating I lowered the contrast by a couple of points. The interesting thing for me is that this seems to work better on the right hand side of the picture (where the sunlight is coming from) than on the left. This might call for some further experiments. Thanks Peter.
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Darker version for Mr Eternity coming up.
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Jarvo, you got style, man :-)))
tedbarlow · 2009-11-04: 15:15
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I agree with Ted! I love your style. :D
nunuinpictures · 2009-11-04: 15:15
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LOOOOL and i agree with ruth and ted loooooool haha
onlyricky · 2009-11-04: 15:23
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I doubley agree with Ruth :-)
tedbarlow · 2009-11-04: 15:24
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and Ricky!!
tedbarlow · 2009-11-04: 15:24
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I trimple agree with Ted double agreement with Ruth and me
onlyricky · 2009-11-04: 16:22
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Okay, my guess is........... why not try a b/w version :-)) And i must agree with all the above :-))
eternity65 · 2009-11-04: 16:24
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And I agree with Ted and Ruth and Ricky and... ;)) Seriously, did you try using the curves function in Gimp?
thebronzebow · 2009-11-04: 16:25
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Looks very nice in b/w ...........well, to me anyway :-)) Just fiddled a bit with your b/w version, out of curiosity, and ended up making it a bit darker, give it a try, and see what you think of it. I prefer it somewhat darker.......... but that's just my personal taste.
eternity65 · 2009-11-04: 17:34
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Interesting. I like the interactive idea. I hope this catches on!
smbunation · 2009-11-04: 20:49
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Interesting post! Interactive :)
smithapnair · 2009-11-04: 21:14
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Very interesting post - love the feedback :-)
jet28 · 2009-11-05: 01:10
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I have no idea what your talking about....but I agree with Ted, Ruth and Ricky........:) (Oh but I like the black and white version best...if that helps?)
LAZYWASP · 2009-11-05: 01:53
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Just to be contrary, I actually like the first original version. I like the dark shadows as they remind me of the long shadows you get on bright winter days and they add depth to the furrows.
busybee36 · 2009-11-05: 02:16
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Well.....to be honest....I'll have to choose #1 as the best. It's just more real....has more depth and I like the color. It is fun and interesting, though, to see you try out others' ideas!
lookagain · 2009-11-05: 06:30
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I prefer the first one, just like lookagain, I like the one that looks more realistic; it really does show the depth better, and I like the 2nd to last; great idea!~
urmysunshine · 2009-11-05: 08:43
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What a shame I missed this. As you know, I love telling people what to do. This is my "suggestion": One of the things I like about photography is that big flaws can be turned into opportunities, so use the furrow shadows to heighten, not lessen, the effect. Clone out the trees to flatten the horizon line and deepen the shadows in a high contrast, very high and sharp mono.
revenant · 2009-11-05: 23:44
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.. no comment ... no ideas ...
Ryana · 2009-11-06: 01:48
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No. 1 is the 1 for me. ;)
Julias365 · 2009-11-10: 07:24
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