I've been struggling with this image, which was taken a few weeks back at Bishop Creek, early on Sunday morning (during the CANP weekend) to the East Side. Had a great time meeting every one. All comments appreciated. Best Regards.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on October 20, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Michael,
This image has a lot going for it. I really like the aspens, the water flow and overall composition. It does have a very strong blue cast which I would recommend working on. I think that will help out a lot.
Michael, it is always nice to post some technical information with your images that maybe of help in decisions with as you stated; "I've been struggling with this image." Basically the blue is too much for some reason. I will send you a email with some suggestions to try from what I see here.
Posted by Youssef Ismail on October 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Michael,
Not sure if you made this image with the 4x5 or your digital. If it is with the digital, then I would adjust the color temperature in the RAW processor to move it away from the intense blue. I think it will make a world of difference.
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 20, 2008 at 2:12 AM
Michael,
This is a wonderful autumn creekside scene. I like the balance of the creek and the aspens.
I'm in agreement with the others about the blue. This is very heavy in the blue/cyan and slightly dark and contrasty.
Let us know what you're having trouble with. Like Paul menitoned, it would be helpful to know some of the technicals - I'm assuming 4x5, Velvia?
Certainly a scene worthy of working!
Lon
Posted by Harley Goldman on October 20, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Hi Michael,
I would echo what others have said. This image has good potential, but needs to post processing work. Good luck and let us know if we can help.
Posted by Debjit Ghosh on October 20, 2008 at 3:27 PM
i like the composition but also echo others feeling here. I usually don't bother about saturation since I have seen its mostly monitor dependent but here seems like a bit off to me. maybe you can desaturate the blue and dodge some shadows to bring out the details.
Posted by Rick Dunn on October 21, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Beautiful, classic fall scene, Michael. Lots of blue even in the yellows, so some adjustments to the color temp/balance along with the aforementioned saturation adjustment should get you well on your way.
If this is Velvia as Lon suggested, I've always had trouble getting good scans of my Velvia 4x5s. I eventually switched to Provia, and later switched to Astia. I found it *much* easier to start with low contrast film for easy scanning, and add contrast and saturation in PS to mimic Velvia.
Thanks to everyone for this helpful comments. The original image is Velvia 50, scanned using Silverfast. I've re-worked the image, adding warmer temp, and truning to tone down the blues. I've also desaturated the blues. I'll re-post the image tonight. Thank thanks for all of the help. Best Regards.
Discussion
8 repliesThis image has a lot going for it. I really like the aspens, the water flow and overall composition. It does have a very strong blue cast which I would recommend working on. I think that will help out a lot.
Not sure if you made this image with the 4x5 or your digital. If it is with the digital, then I would adjust the color temperature in the RAW processor to move it away from the intense blue. I think it will make a world of difference.
This is a wonderful autumn creekside scene. I like the balance of the creek and the aspens.
I'm in agreement with the others about the blue. This is very heavy in the blue/cyan and slightly dark and contrasty.
Let us know what you're having trouble with. Like Paul menitoned, it would be helpful to know some of the technicals - I'm assuming 4x5, Velvia?
Certainly a scene worthy of working!
Lon
I would echo what others have said. This image has good potential, but needs to post processing work. Good luck and let us know if we can help.
If this is Velvia as Lon suggested, I've always had trouble getting good scans of my Velvia 4x5s. I eventually switched to Provia, and later switched to Astia. I found it *much* easier to start with low contrast film for easy scanning, and add contrast and saturation in PS to mimic Velvia.