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Trying to save a photo

Postby glennles on Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:20 pm

Hi Everyone,

Last week I had a go at taking some snaps after I finished riding. Anyway I couldn't really handle the lighting conditions, really shady to really sunny in the same shot, part of the rider going unlit or really well lit. Next time I'll try some flash.

Anyway I ended up with really noisy stuff and thought I'd try and save one buy converting to black and white. What do you think?

Cheers,

Glenn

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Postby Bindii on Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:36 pm

I think you've done a great job of saving it! Don't you just hate those awkard lighting conditions that you get in the bush.. *sigh*
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:02 pm

It's a bit hard to tell at that size, but it looks like a good save. I would be inclined to run a lightening brush over the darker parts of the rider to bring out a bit more contrast.
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Postby glennles on Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:47 am

Thanks for the comments and tips :)

I've give that a try, Steve.

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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:50 am

Definitely one of the best ways to deal with noise in the D70 and D200 is convert it to black and white, I think you've done a good job saving this shot.
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Postby surenj on Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:24 pm

Not only you can reduce noise, you can attempt to bring out detail too.

Just with curves in PS

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Postby glennles on Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:28 pm

Thanks surenj.

By all means leave the photo up. I appreciate that you would put the time into it.
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