And the winner for September is.....
Discussion
In reverse order...
Runner up Number 3
I like this shot due to its oddity but feel it could maybe have been enhanced in photoshop to make it more striking
Runners up Number 2 ( Sorry you will have to share the honours
I like this because of the oddity of the texture, plus it is a really nicely taken photo.
And also 406's God in the clouds shot, because it is odd, but the winner just has the edge for me
And the winner is.... Prof Higgins
I just love this as a stand alone image and the photoshop work enhances it, it would be interesting to see the original to compare it with
Sorry Joust, better luck next time, btw I loved the pipes shot
Also I really liked GetCarters Geese/duck? shot and tracksides chicken and dogs water bowl shot
that covers most people right?
>> Edited by Mrs Fish on Saturday 1st October 08:36
Runner up Number 3
I like this shot due to its oddity but feel it could maybe have been enhanced in photoshop to make it more striking
Runners up Number 2 ( Sorry you will have to share the honours
I like this because of the oddity of the texture, plus it is a really nicely taken photo.
And also 406's God in the clouds shot, because it is odd, but the winner just has the edge for me
And the winner is.... Prof Higgins
I just love this as a stand alone image and the photoshop work enhances it, it would be interesting to see the original to compare it with
Sorry Joust, better luck next time, btw I loved the pipes shot
Also I really liked GetCarters Geese/duck? shot and tracksides chicken and dogs water bowl shot
that covers most people right?
>> Edited by Mrs Fish on Saturday 1st October 08:36
Mrs Fish said:
In reverse order...
Runner up Number 3
I like this shot due to its oddity but feel it could maybe have been enhanced in photoshop to make it more striking
aww shucks... thanks Mrs F! Trust me, I had a go at enhancing it but I just couldn't seem to do anything with it, so messed about with levels and posted it up.
resizing for the forum didn't help either, as there's a bit more on the sign which makes it slightly more amusing:
Mrs Fish said:
And the winner is.... Prof Higgins
A worthy winner! Congrats!
>> Edited by _dobbo_ on Saturday 1st October 09:50
A worthy winner, one of my favourites.
Personally I like a bit of 'Shopping' if appropriate, but am now nervous to do it because the judge one month said they didn't like it, or it was unfair as not everyone could do it, or it was too arty. So as the judge and therefore the goalposts move each month it's a bit tricky.
Personally I like a bit of 'Shopping' if appropriate, but am now nervous to do it because the judge one month said they didn't like it, or it was unfair as not everyone could do it, or it was too arty. So as the judge and therefore the goalposts move each month it's a bit tricky.
Gosh what can I say.....
Truly gobsmacked.
Unfortunately there was indeed a bit of photoshopping needed as original image was a soft, taken from some distance away so think it is a bit of movement from use of long lens with no tripod, should have really gone up and iso setting or two to get a better shutter speed but did not realise until I got back to a pc (family were giving me grief to get a move on as well!!!), also really overcast day so very flat and needed a boost, always knew there was going to be a nice image in there somewhere though.
Anyway original is here for those that are interested, would love to see any variations if anyonce fancies a play, my photoshopping skills are limited to say the least, just play around until something works normally :
www.third-place.com/private/origvan.jpg (2MBish)
Higher res of my photoshopped version here for chim_girl (flattered beyond belief
) :
www.third-place.com/private/hiresvan.jpg (2MBish)
and finally just for a bit of fun thought I would share an alternative that I nearly threw in but thought it was a bit over the top on the post processing:
Gosh have to think up a theme for October now..... give me a few hours and I will post up new topic.
Thanks to all - Sinclair
>> Edited by Prof Higgins on Saturday 1st October 11:53
Truly gobsmacked.
Unfortunately there was indeed a bit of photoshopping needed as original image was a soft, taken from some distance away so think it is a bit of movement from use of long lens with no tripod, should have really gone up and iso setting or two to get a better shutter speed but did not realise until I got back to a pc (family were giving me grief to get a move on as well!!!), also really overcast day so very flat and needed a boost, always knew there was going to be a nice image in there somewhere though.
Anyway original is here for those that are interested, would love to see any variations if anyonce fancies a play, my photoshopping skills are limited to say the least, just play around until something works normally :
www.third-place.com/private/origvan.jpg (2MBish)
Higher res of my photoshopped version here for chim_girl (flattered beyond belief
) : www.third-place.com/private/hiresvan.jpg (2MBish)
and finally just for a bit of fun thought I would share an alternative that I nearly threw in but thought it was a bit over the top on the post processing:
Gosh have to think up a theme for October now..... give me a few hours and I will post up new topic.
Thanks to all - Sinclair
>> Edited by Prof Higgins on Saturday 1st October 11:53
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