Well, I've heard y'all have snow. Here in downtown PDX we haven't had ANY (my 4&1/2 old is waiting anxiously though). I still don't have many chances to leave town for photo trips right now, but vlose by the Japanese Gardens was open and they did have a little snow & ice. So I tried something different here. See if you like it.
It's Ortonized leaves frozen in the pond and I pumped up the sat of the leaves. Just a quick shot for fun. Neat or not?
Kevin
Techs: Canon 5D, 70-200 f/4 L @ 70 mm, f/4?, CPL. handheld
I like it, kevin. I think the arrangement is pretty orderly, and the orton effect seems to be consistent with the subject matter; though I'd suggest reducing the intensity of the effect a bit here to bring a little more detail in the leaves.
Posted by Marc Dilley on January 31, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Looks beautiful to me. Can someone talk briefly about the Orton Effect?
Posted by Darren White on February 1, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Hey there Kevin. Glad to see ya back on the board!
I like the Framing you choose and am sure this would look wonderful hanging up....
the web version being so small just isn't working for me! was there more to the scene? Could you have placed the frozen water and leaves in the foreground as an addition to the rest of a scene!
Posted by Rick Lundh on February 1, 2008 at 2:38 AM
I think this has tons of potential. I like this one a lot, just think it needs to pop a little more somehow...
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on February 1, 2008 at 2:44 AM
I'd also vote for less of the Orton effect. Doesn't seem to add to this shot - more saturation would
Just what I was hoping for, everyone. Darren, Rick, Trevor - let me work more on this & then repost and see where this leads to.
Kevin
Posted by John Williams on February 1, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Definitely a good one to play with. I kind of like the Orton effect here, but would like to see another to compare. I agree with adding a bit of contrast pop, and a slight vignetting might be an interesting effect.
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8 repliesWell, I've heard y'all have snow. Here in downtown PDX we haven't had ANY (my 4&1/2 old is waiting anxiously though). I still don't have many chances to leave town for photo trips right now, but vlose by the Japanese Gardens was open and they did have a little snow & ice. So I tried something different here. See if you like it.
It's Ortonized leaves frozen in the pond and I pumped up the sat of the leaves. Just a quick shot for fun. Neat or not?
Kevin
Techs: Canon 5D, 70-200 f/4 L @ 70 mm, f/4?, CPL. handheld
Marc... Try this link for info on the Orton effect.
http://pcin.net/update/2006/11/01/the-orton-effect-digital-photography-tip-of-the-week/
I like the Framing you choose and am sure this would look wonderful hanging up....
the web version being so small just isn't working for me! was there more to the scene? Could you have placed the frozen water and leaves in the foreground as an addition to the rest of a scene!
Kevin