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Which do you prefer ?

Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:42 pm

This was a shot I took at the Sydney Mirco Meet, Taro was nice enough to model his shadow and the impressive 200-400 (I think, am I right Taro?).

When I was lookin at the shot I noticed how monochromatic it turned out, so I had a little play (still practicing my PP skills) and came up with these two versions.

The first shot has just been resized and mildly sharpened.
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The second I've tried to desaturate it, which I think creates an interesting effect, considering there wasn't much to destat in the first place.
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Sorry I was too lazy to crop the yucky top right section out...
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Was bored and couldn't sleep so did a third version.. more art then photo now this is a crude blend of an effects layer and the original... it was fun watching the granites texture change using the different effects on it..

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Postby cc@t on Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:19 am

Craig - I prefer the first one - its sharper. Why didnt you take that lens while he wasnt looking ???
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:04 am

Craig

Do you ever sleep? #2 and #3 both work pretty equally for me. #3 proves why you need to get more sleep :wink:
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Postby Muzza22au on Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:35 am

Yep I like the first aswell!!! Cant wait for the final crop though...
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:38 am

Thanks for the comments, I'll try to refrain from late night posting... :) :oops:
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Postby Potatis on Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:23 am

Very good idea for a photo Craig, and quite well done. But you know that there was a photo you took yesterday that I was particularly impressed with. :wink:
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Postby marcotrov on Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:53 am

#1 is the one! Nice capture craig. Stubsy's right you gotta get some sleep. :wink:
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Postby LittleB on Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:56 am

Craig, like he first one, well done! :D
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