Help
Not perfect by any means, but quite pleased with the output from them so far.
TPF
.jpg)
For Those That Like Their Photography To Be "not So Precise"
#1 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 05:37 PM
Been working with some post pro filters in Photoshop.
Not perfect by any means, but quite pleased with the output from them so far.
Not perfect by any means, but quite pleased with the output from them so far.
#2
- Group: Members
- Posts: 6839
- Joined: 23-December 06
- Location:WGC...but my heart's still in Essex :D
Posted 30 July 2008 - 05:40 PM
I like it, very atmospheric, but might be better if slightly more subtle edge blurring (sorry if that is wrong term!)?
"Margaret was right...piracy is our only option"
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
#3 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 05:44 PM
I noticed that, the blurring is charateristic of the filter. I'm working on a work around for it. Glad you noticed it though, after a while of staring at the light / dark boundary, you start to wonder if what you are seeing is real!
Compare with this, where the boundary is more subtle.
Same filter, same settings
Compare with this, where the boundary is more subtle.
Same filter, same settings
#4
Posted 30 July 2008 - 06:57 PM
the top one reminds me of a cheap flat screen telly where you get shadowing
the second is more pleasing to the eye to actually look at, nice composition
but for both my eyes are anoyed looking at them
sorry
the second is more pleasing to the eye to actually look at, nice composition
but for both my eyes are anoyed looking at them
sorry
searching is fruitful | I'm a sponge not a mechanic | please do try that if stuck with a Puma problem whilst waiting for a reply | For the Puma fan this read 'The Inside Story Book' is very nice to own sometimes still seen for sale
#5 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:03 PM
Dont be sorry Kate
The feed back is exactly what im looking for
Out of interest, what is it that annoys your eyes?
The feed back is exactly what im looking for
Out of interest, what is it that annoys your eyes?
#6 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:15 PM
Gone back to the 16 bit version of it, the boundary layer is not there...
Hmm.
Going to have to have a think...
Hmm.
Going to have to have a think...
#7
- Group: Moderators
- Posts: 8780
- Joined: 18-March 03
- Location:Deepest Darkest Manchester
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:17 PM
i thought it was just me - second one makes my eyes go gozzy
sex kitten
come up and see me...make me smile :wink:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO -What a Ride!:D
1.7 Moondust Silver Sep 2002 - Aug 2009, 1.7 Silver Thunder Aug 2009 -
come up and see me...make me smile :wink:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO -What a Ride!:D
1.7 Moondust Silver Sep 2002 - Aug 2009, 1.7 Silver Thunder Aug 2009 -
#8
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:18 PM
all of it, I try to continuously focus the image
searching is fruitful | I'm a sponge not a mechanic | please do try that if stuck with a Puma problem whilst waiting for a reply | For the Puma fan this read 'The Inside Story Book' is very nice to own sometimes still seen for sale
#9 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:18 PM
Rach, thats because its been de focused
Interesting comments - please keep them coming
Interesting comments - please keep them coming
#10
- Group: Moderators
- Posts: 8780
- Joined: 18-March 03
- Location:Deepest Darkest Manchester
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:20 PM
my poor head cant cope with that - my eyes keep trying to refocus!!
both nice pics tho - first one is atmospheric
both nice pics tho - first one is atmospheric
sex kitten
come up and see me...make me smile :wink:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO -What a Ride!:D
1.7 Moondust Silver Sep 2002 - Aug 2009, 1.7 Silver Thunder Aug 2009 -
come up and see me...make me smile :wink:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO -What a Ride!:D
1.7 Moondust Silver Sep 2002 - Aug 2009, 1.7 Silver Thunder Aug 2009 -
#11 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:20 PM
QUOTE (happy-kat @ Jul 30 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
all of it, I try to continuously focus the image
Not wanting to "big it up" but would you try and focus on a Monet?
As I said, it "not so precise", pushing the boundaries between photography as a capture method, and art as a representation,
Not to everyones liking, esp when it goes wrong as in the top image!
#12
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:26 PM
I thought gozzy is something you found in your pants 
the images are failing for me as the whole image has been blurred
I would look at using a mask so that the effect is used to draw your eye to a part of the image, kinda like a false DOF increase
no, but then I would not need to focus a Monet or say a Renoir. Those images are different. They are not flat.
the photo is the same the whole way over it, a painting is an impression, it is alive
the images are failing for me as the whole image has been blurred
I would look at using a mask so that the effect is used to draw your eye to a part of the image, kinda like a false DOF increase
no, but then I would not need to focus a Monet or say a Renoir. Those images are different. They are not flat.
the photo is the same the whole way over it, a painting is an impression, it is alive
searching is fruitful | I'm a sponge not a mechanic | please do try that if stuck with a Puma problem whilst waiting for a reply | For the Puma fan this read 'The Inside Story Book' is very nice to own sometimes still seen for sale
#13 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:30 PM
I've tried that Kate, but gives a vignette look that im not after. Suppose on this series I've tried to create less of a real representation and more of a, cant find the word, kind of fantasy dreamlike look
From your second comment, I'm wondering why its coming out flat, as the original is quit vivid...
Thanks
Col, whats your thoughts please
From your second comment, I'm wondering why its coming out flat, as the original is quit vivid...
Thanks
Col, whats your thoughts please
#14
- Group: Members
- Posts: 6839
- Joined: 23-December 06
- Location:WGC...but my heart's still in Essex :D
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:33 PM
The second one is a lot better wrt edge blurring, but somehow the first one is more special
"Margaret was right...piracy is our only option"
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
#15
- Group: Members
- Posts: 10212
- Joined: 18-February 03
- Location:Oxon
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:34 PM
Soft focus effect 
I like it. The same effect would work great in a derelict building with creepers coming in thorugh a broken window or an old church window.
Would be hugely enhanced by a fair skinned girl in a dark gothy type outfit with her skin aglow
Corny maybe but it works.
I've achieved a similar effect by duplicating the layer, applying bluring then reducing it's opacity.
I like it. The same effect would work great in a derelict building with creepers coming in thorugh a broken window or an old church window.Would be hugely enhanced by a fair skinned girl in a dark gothy type outfit with her skin aglow
Corny maybe but it works.I've achieved a similar effect by duplicating the layer, applying bluring then reducing it's opacity.
#16
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:34 PM
flat as in not drawn in
a painting is sucessful when you are drawn to look at it, your eye leads a dance around it, you don't tire of looking at it, you keep going
ignoring the first (dones't work) the second starts to be promising, then it stops and goes flat. You no longer are drawn to keep loooking. It is a 3 pint lady
a painting is sucessful when you are drawn to look at it, your eye leads a dance around it, you don't tire of looking at it, you keep going
ignoring the first (dones't work) the second starts to be promising, then it stops and goes flat. You no longer are drawn to keep loooking. It is a 3 pint lady
searching is fruitful | I'm a sponge not a mechanic | please do try that if stuck with a Puma problem whilst waiting for a reply | For the Puma fan this read 'The Inside Story Book' is very nice to own sometimes still seen for sale
#17
- Group: Members
- Posts: 6839
- Joined: 23-December 06
- Location:WGC...but my heart's still in Essex :D
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:38 PM
A what??
"Margaret was right...piracy is our only option"
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Nancy & Vix
#18 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:39 PM
To all who commented, a big thankyou.
To be honest, I'd rather have my work ripped to pieces than "ooo thats nice" comments. I dont learn from them I do from people picking faults
QUOTE (BOK @ Jul 30 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would be hugely enhanced by a fair skinned girl in a dark gothy type outfit with her skin aglow Corny maybe but it works.
Corny maybe but it works.You need to sign up to Deviantart Col
#19
- Group: Members
- Posts: 10212
- Joined: 18-February 03
- Location:Oxon
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:48 PM
QUOTE (Tiggr @ Jul 30 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to sign up to Deviantart Col
I think I've had a loook on there and I like the subject matter
Just did this quickie, has a similar dreamlike effect. I first learnt it probably about 10 years ago
#20 Guest_Tiggr_*
Posted 30 July 2008 - 07:53 PM
Less of a crumpled focus than mine, and works well, esp in monochrome
Thankyou 
QUOTE (Crystalpuma @ Jul 30 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The second one is a lot better wrt edge blurring, but somehow the first one is more special
Thankyou
