We were down at the Bosque del Apache a couple of weeks ago - knowing that it would be between "seasons" for the birds. I thought that Spring colors might just be starting (which they were - along with lots of wind). So here are a couple of images without any birds.
I should mention that these are not really color pictures as such, but a technique I use that involves taking the raw image into PS, converting it to B & W and then toning and tinting the image. I then bring back some of the original colors in varying degrees of opacity. There's more to it, but that's the basic process. The prints have a nice subtle, muted feel.
Thanks for your input. I've had mixed results with the web images, depending on what platform/browser they're viewed with. Are you by chance using a Mac?
In any case, the prints are actually quite similar - as are the images viewed here (different tone, but not "jarring".
I like the technique, it adds an interesting look-- it works especially well in #2 which I really like. In number 1 something just doesn't quite look right with the top 1/4 of the photo. I'm not quite sure what it is -- maybe the tones on the hillside are too similar to the sky? Maybe differentiating the two a little more would add a little more to it. Hmm, not sure. I certainly like the look, though. FWIW I am on a Mac.
Thanks for all your input. I'm not sure about the cropping - I think this is a result of the way the colors (especially the sky) are showing up. IF you have time to kill, try looking at a copy of the image I put up on my website www.sajackson.com. It's under "Current Projects". I think that it may more accurately represent the image as it prints. I won't change this one for the sake of comparison
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7 repliesI should mention that these are not really color pictures as such, but a technique I use that involves taking the raw image into PS, converting it to B & W and then toning and tinting the image. I then bring back some of the original colors in varying degrees of opacity. There's more to it, but that's the basic process. The prints have a nice subtle, muted feel.
In #1 the resulting mix of colors just doesn't work, for me on the web.
Maybe a print would change my mind ?
Can hardly recognize the area without the birds.
In any case, the prints are actually quite similar - as are the images viewed here (different tone, but not "jarring".
I like the technique, it adds an interesting look-- it works especially well in #2 which I really like. In number 1 something just doesn't quite look right with the top 1/4 of the photo. I'm not quite sure what it is -- maybe the tones on the hillside are too similar to the sky? Maybe differentiating the two a little more would add a little more to it. Hmm, not sure. I certainly like the look, though. FWIW I am on a Mac.
Thanks again.