Please feel free to comment on these...

[chris.mapey]

Following on from the comments that there aren't enough photo threads, have a look at these & feel free to tell it to me straight...

Simpo had a quick look at them yesterday & was "honest" ...

The first one - straight from the camera apart from a couple of passes of the PSP X "clarify" tool, and a resize.



The second one, "clarify" filter used, and channel mixer to output as B&W, then a tweak of the contrast...



Chris.

edited for carp tryping...

>> Edited by chris.mapey on Thursday 23 February 13:19

[UKBob]

The dramatic sky in the first one is gorgeous

[Mrs Fish]

The sky in that first one is just awesome. I love sky shots

The black and white tree shots is also very good. I honestly have nothing to critisize (sp?) on either shot. Good work.

[chim_knee]

What is this clarify filter you speak of?

I think they're both great shots - ones I'd be proud of. They both, however, look almost painted! An amazing effect.

I think the second one shows a good eye for pattern - I find tree/forest/wood shots (not THOSE kind of wood shots) can very easily become really flat but I think yours works.

Incidentally, a tip I was told was to look at a shot you intend to take with one eye closed. It effectively strips out the depth you get with both eyes and helps you make a decision on whether the shot would work. I've tried it and reckon, IMHO, it works! and you don't look as silly as squaring off your thumbs and index fingers.


>> Edited by chim_knee on Thursday 23 February 13:49

[chris.mapey]

Mrs Fish said:

. I love sky shots

I'll try and find some more then...

Chris

[bad_roo]

Both very pretty shots. It's a shame that smaller leaning tree on the right of the second shot robs it of some of its visual impact though.

[simpo two]

Did you manage to wring anything out of the one I mailed you?

I should warn you lot that Mapey and his Clarify filter are forces to be reckoned with.

Also agree with Chim's comments about the one eye trick. It's a remarkable way of getting 3-D out of 2-D.

[rich 36]

Love this one
although they both look good in different ways,

[chim_knee]

simpo two said:

It's a remarkable way of getting 3-D out of 2-D.

<--- the tip in smillie form.

[GetCarter]

I wish Lloyds TSB had a "clarify" filter.

V. nice pics Chris - esp. the sky.

[wolves_wanderer]

Mrs Fish said:

I love sky shots

Different angle on the sky for you

Taken near Rutland Water last week.

[V6GTO]

1) Looks like the aliens are coming

2) To be absolutly perfect it needs "woman in red coat", but it's a great shot.

Just did the "one eye" thing...cool!

Martin.

[ideo]

Have to agree they are both great shots, although I like the bw one best. Excellent work!

[blindswelledrat]

Brilliant pictures.
Forgive my naivety but are they photoshopped?

I'm new to this photography malarky!

[chris.mapey]

blindswelledrat said:

Brilliant pictures. Forgive my naivety but are they photoshopped? I'm new to this photography malarky!

Many thanks....

I suppose I can anwser "No" to that with a clear conscience!!!

(I actually use paint shop pro X instead on photoshop, as it's much cheaper!)

There is a bit of tweakery with the contrast & there is a great effect called "Clarify" that is what brings the sky up in the first image.

In terms of time spent on tweaking them, there is probably less than 2 mins per image...

I hope that you are enjoying this new malarky, as I have only recently got back into it (bought my camera in May last year IIRC!)

Chris

[twelve_75]

The very first shot looks absolutely beautiful. I've never seen the sky like that before and you're ledgend for catching it.

[flashgitindenial]

V6GTO said:

1) Looks like the aliens are coming 2) To be absolutly perfect it needs "woman in red coat", but it's a great shot. Just did the "one eye" thing...cool! Martin.

Ermm, sorry but I don't understand the one eye comment. I've tried looking with both eyes ans with one eye (left and right seperately). Still looks like a grat pic to me!

[simpo two]

flashgitindenial said:

Ermm, sorry but I don't understand the one eye comment. I've tried looking with both eyes ans with one eye (left and right seperately).

If you look at a 2-D (ie flat) image with both eyes, you can clearly see that it's flat and your brain tells you it's flat.

However if you cover up one eye, your brain/imagination is free to add the missing dimension and it's easy to convince yourself that it's a 3-D image (especially with that subject). Apart from the fact it's b/w, it's easy to feel you're in a forest with depth.



New from Simpo Labs this week: 'Dr Simpo's 3-D Specs'

[chim_knee]

flashgitindenial said:

Ermm, sorry but I don't understand the one eye comment. I've tried looking with both eyes ans with one eye (left and right seperately). Still looks like a grat pic to me!

I don't actually use it to make 2-D 3-D. I use it the other way around.

When out, selecting a shot, close one eye to give you an idea of what a "flat" photo will look like.

[GetCarter]

I close both ears when listening to my accountant. Does that count?