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Post by chrisc on Jan 3, 2012 15:04:05 GMT
I worked until the wee hours this am figuring out where I omitted a step (actually two steps, and still have to reconcile one) and came up with this new edit. It took 24 actions to get here and while it is a good start, it's still not exactly where I want to be. I thiink I need a good class in using all the nuances of layer masks. First is SOOC and second is B&W conversion.   |
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 3, 2012 15:59:32 GMT
i think ypou need to bring some detail back into the trees as they are very bright for me, do you shoot raw?
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Post by nickjohnson on Jan 3, 2012 18:12:32 GMT
Chris, Not to be contrary for the sake of it – but are you sure B&W is right for this image? I guess I'm trying to figure out how to get some nice variation in all that “black” road surface.
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Post by chrisc on Jan 4, 2012 1:04:16 GMT
I'm really just experimenting with layers, layer masks, ways to create or recreate a variety of tonal values. The spider web was the first experiment, and the roadway as a brighter image was the second, but to take it a step farther, I went the opposite way and tried some doom and gloom from the same original image...  |
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 4, 2012 11:08:25 GMT
That's a massive improvement for me matey
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Post by chrisc on Jan 4, 2012 12:21:57 GMT
Thanks, and yes, I do shoot RAW except this one was shot a while back in jpeg before I had a raw processing program. Are you using an earlier version of PS CS5. I noticed in your tutorial some differences in the dialogue commands. I am using CS5.
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 4, 2012 12:26:50 GMT
i did that tut a while ago for another forum, im using cs5 now and lightroom 3
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Post by Stevewebb on Jan 5, 2012 8:22:43 GMT
Loving that final edit Chris.
We have the "Jiro Effect", perhaps we will soon immortalise Dave with the "Cannockwolf Effect" ;D
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 5, 2012 14:26:53 GMT
lol im now synonymous with doom and gloom ;D
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Post by chrisc on Jan 5, 2012 16:20:32 GMT
Oh no...that was only the effect I was going after...for your work, I'd use the term BOLD-DARING-DRAMATIC...which is what I have been trying to achieve.
This is an area you've not just achieved, but mastered with very rich blacks against stong grays. I will get there..sooner or later.
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 5, 2012 16:45:46 GMT
i was only joking mate, cheers tho
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Post by cannockwolf on Jan 5, 2012 16:46:27 GMT
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Post by Barry on Jan 5, 2012 17:37:30 GMT
I bet your ears have been burning, but they were were good comments ;D |
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Post by Barry on Jan 5, 2012 17:41:07 GMT
Hi Chris, I'm liking your edited version. We may have to rename this forum to the 'Monochrome F-Stop Cafe' ;D
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Post by The Wirefox on Jan 5, 2012 17:47:03 GMT
I am only surprised your work is not being discussed more widely. It has certainly prompted a lot of interest here at FSC. Your formal adjectivisation only a matter of time  Chris, I do very much like your final edit. One small niggle is the 3 leaves that have appeared on the road...a dust pan and brush are a must in that photo bag  |
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