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bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 2:22 PM

Walked out this morning, These were a couple of first things I saw. Taken handheld, in MF mode. No PP, just resized.

bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 2:23 PM

2nd

bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 2:24 PM

3rd one Sorry about the background. I know it can be improved.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 8:51 PM

some level adjustment -comments are requested, as I do not want to get into overdoing the PP.

Bootneck2 · Apr 19, 2006, 8:57 PM

Very very nice. Liked the last one especially after your pp...Fred

bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 9:03 PM

Thanks Bootneck. I thought maybe there was just a bit too much light. It was very bright and dry today. I don't like to overdo the PP, becauseI like to keep things much like I saw it in its natural state. Hope this makes sense.

Thanks again and also for your support.

Hiroshi · Apr 19, 2006, 9:44 PM

Lovely flower and very nice work I especially like #1 processed and unprocessed

Hiroshi

bayourebel · Apr 19, 2006, 9:54 PM

Hiroshi, coming from you that is an ultimate comment.

Merci, Merci Beaucoup

David C · Apr 19, 2006, 9:56 PM

It is generally worth doing some levels adjustment on shots like these to bring out the full range. It is a nice shot - but the processed version has had a bit too much (ie added contrast) = you have lost highlight detail. Try only bringing in the right hand Levels slider enough to brighten the whites without loosing detail in them. Then finish off with a subtle sharpen ('unsharp mask' or 'high pass' overlay are best, if you have them), to bring up edge detail...

LadyhawkVA · Apr 20, 2006, 7:49 AM

I like #1 & #2. Perhaps a slight saturation boost is all they need to bring out the colors a bit. This is a lovely flower.

Apr 19, 2006, 2:24 PM	#3
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	3rd one Sorry about the background. I know it can be improved. Thanks for looking and commenting. Attached Images

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bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	some level adjustment -comments are requested, as I do not want to get into overdoing the PP. Attached Images

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Apr 19, 2006, 2:22 PM	#1
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	Walked out this morning, These were a couple of first things I saw. Taken handheld, in MF mode. No PP, just resized. Attached Images

Apr 19, 2006, 2:23 PM	#2
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	2nd Attached Images

Apr 19, 2006, 8:57 PM	#5
Bootneck2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 194	Very very nice. Liked the last one especially after your pp...Fred

Apr 19, 2006, 9:03 PM	#6
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	Thanks Bootneck. I thought maybe there was just a bit too much light. It was very bright and dry today. I don't like to overdo the PP, becauseI like to keep things much like I saw it in its natural state. Hope this makes sense. Thanks again and also for your support.

Apr 19, 2006, 9:44 PM	#7
Hiroshi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,749	Lovely flower and very nice work I especially like #1 processed and unprocessed Hiroshi

Apr 19, 2006, 9:54 PM	#8
bayourebel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,561	Hiroshi, coming from you that is an ultimate comment. Merci, Merci Beaucoup

Apr 19, 2006, 9:56 PM	#9
David C Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 98	It is generally worth doing some levels adjustment on shots like these to bring out the full range. It is a nice shot - but the processed version has had a bit too much (ie added contrast) = you have lost highlight detail. Try only bringing in the right hand Levels slider enough to brighten the whites without loosing detail in them. Then finish off with a subtle sharpen ('unsharp mask' or 'high pass' overlay are best, if you have them), to bring up edge detail...

Apr 20, 2006, 7:49 AM	#10
LadyhawkVA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,374	I like #1 & #2. Perhaps a slight saturation boost is all they need to bring out the colors a bit. This is a lovely flower.