October 9, 2008 • 10:54 pm
Framing the Shot.
I’ve posted another image that I have had just sitting in the collections folder within LR2, so thought that I best do the alterations and get the image published. I used the new features within LR2 to alter the exposure compensation using the brush tool and I gotta tell you, it’s quick accurate and saves alot of time taking the image over into CS3 and doing the aterations in there. I am still using the new features but already have added this to my list of essential alterations within my raw workflow.
That aside, I’m off on a shoot this weekend, so will get some of the images posted when I return. I am going to try and get too seperate shoots in with two different subject matter, one of them is for completion for a module inside the Diploma. All will become more apparent when the images are posted.
Filed under: Collections, Series
October 8, 2008 • 10:29 pm
Mediterranean Streets get some new members
A few more images to look at, taken on the photowalk mentioned earlier. Both simple images, but effective and obvious focal points make the images pop for me. Again emphasis seems to be placed on the picture post card feel to them and perhaps these types of images are best suited for that purpose.
All the above images were captured using the Nikon D3 and the 24mm – 70mm f/2.8 lens. A circular polariser (77mm was fitted). ISO 200 in Aperture Priority Mode. Workflow was typical for these images. Imported into Lightroom 2, opened up as smart objects in CS3 where the raw images were altered some more. Lab Channel conversion, with minor alterations in the B channels. Some small healing brush work for the sky, various filters applied and then some unsharp mask in the luminosity channel. The images were then reduced for web in sRGB, framed and imported.
Alternatively, I am currently researching these type of images to be included into a calendar for 2009. Once I get the basic template design up and running I will post the results for you to see here.
Filed under: Collections, Series
October 7, 2008 • 11:20 pm
A quick post to finish the day off. Another picture postcard image taken near the church image submitted in the main portfolio. The original image was fairly washed out, however by placing it in CS3 and making some hue adjustments to the door, applying some ND Filters and burning the pavement to add contrast that the original sadly lacked, the final image seems quite pleasing. Again, a simple composition, easy colours, but effective nevertheless. A slight alterations to the curves and levels adjustments and then a final unsharp mask, exported as a jpeg and bingo, workflow done.
Filed under: Collections, Series
October 3, 2008 • 6:18 pm
This image is a favourite because it is simple, but has a nice composition. I have included it in part of the Mediterranean Series, firstly because that’s where it was shot, secondly as it fits nicely into the collection. An unusual colour, the viewer is automatically drawn to the focal point and subject that is of interest. Shot handheld, with the D3 and the Nikon 24mm – 70mm f/2.8, the image is the style perhaps associated with the type of postcard scenery you get in holiday destinations.
Workflow was again straight into Lightroom 2’s develop module and then over into CS3 for Lab hannel adjustments, some Nik Fiilters applied and then the usual un sharp mask filter. Further detail of this will be posted shortly giving a more detailed description of the workflow.
Filed under: Collections, Series
October 2, 2008 • 9:21 pm
Part of October is being devoted to various sceneries shot whilst on photowalks this summer in Europe. The two images above were captured in a small village about 10 kilometres from the south west coast in Cyprus.
I found both scenes were custom of the surroundings and show a typical alleyway and presentation of this type of shot. All shot handheld with the D3 with a 24mm – 70mm Nikon f/2.8 lens and after initial development in Lightroom 2 were sent over to CS3 as a smart object for some filter adjustments and contrast tweeking. I am working on some other images of similar nature and will post them when completed. A small post today as I am currently working on a module for the course I am completing. Images will be posted shortly of the ones that made it to the final print.
Filed under: Buildings, Collections, Series
