October 2007 Winner: Regan - Page 2

*m8o* · 11-28-2007, 09:12 PM

I absolutely loved this photo too; it was a definite among so many other good ones contending for my selection. Thanx so much for showing us and annnotating the steps. I personally really like step #3 too!

Big Dawg · 11-28-2007, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by LaRee

Yep, a very well deserved win. You did a great job on the post processing of this. Hopefully this will be a lesson to ALL, NEVER delete in the field.

Thank you and I whole heartedly agree.

Dawg

Big Dawg · 11-29-2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by m8o

I absolutely loved this photo too; it was a definite among so many other good ones contending for my selection. Thanx so much for showing us and annnotating the steps. I personally really like step #3 too!

You are more than welcome and thanks for the comments!

Dawg

mtnbearhug · 12-03-2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the break down Big Dawg.. it seems really simple.. That pic is an award winner in my book!!

Thanks for sharing the pic and the details...

Big Dawg · 12-03-2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by mtnbearhug

Thanks for the break down Big Dawg.. it seems really simple.. That pic is an award winner in my book!!

Thanks for sharing the pic and the details...

You are most welcome...Glad to share any and all info I might have! Actually it has won more..It was picked by Steve's Digicams as a POTD and then placed second for the month of November. I get a prize for that one!! LOL

Dawg

blende8 · 12-05-2007, 10:45 AM

This is a very good example that camera and lens are much overrated today.
It is the post-processsing that counts.
Give a half-decent photo to a good Photoshopper and you will be amazed about the results.

djm · 12-05-2007, 09:43 PM

Nice processing I bet you're glad you didn't delete it.

Big Dawg · 12-05-2007, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by blende8

This is a very good example that camera and lens are much overrated today.
It is the post-processsing that counts.
Give a half-decent photo to a good Photoshopper and you will be amazed about the results.

As with film where you sent the photo to the lab and had it stepped on or dodged or Burned to your specifications...The art of photography is a process. Beginning with the subject and the composition it continues on with the settings and way in which the camera is held...all of this can be augmented and aided by good post processing. The final results is what matters....Even the old time pros processed the photo to get the intended results...I've yet to see written in stone by the Good Lords hand that post processing is a sin..It's not it is a gift to us under experienced and wayward photogs...LOL

Dawg

Big Dawg · 12-05-2007, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by djm

Nice processing I bet you're glad you didn't delete it.

You betcha...My Mom made me keep everything I photographed saying you never know what will be a good memory so I've tried to do as she asked so many years ago and keep every one of my photos good and bad...Sure paid off this time...Ain't it a wonder how smart your parents become as we get older?? LOL

Dawg

*Gruoso* · 12-07-2007, 02:46 PM

Pretty picture and prettier grandaughter. Double-congrats to you.

Thank you for sharing your PP technique. Very didactic to say the less.

Big Dawg · 12-08-2007, 08:02 AM

And thank you for those kind remarks.

Dawg

asildroca · 02-04-2008, 06:30 AM

Somehow I missed voting that month, so I just saw this picture for the first time. It truly is gorgeous! And very inspiring, seeing how a plain shot can become so fabulous.

~Lisa

Big Dawg · 02-04-2008, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by asildroca

Somehow I missed voting that month, so I just saw this picture for the first time. It truly is gorgeous! And very inspiring, seeing how a plain shot can become so fabulous.

~Lisa

Thank you for those kind words Lisa!

Dawg