Nature Some Landscapes and a Portrait

Some Landscapes and a Portrait · 06:08 AM

Working on some old images. They may be over the top. Let me know what you think.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-22-2013, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top.

slowpez · 05-22-2013, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top.

Thanks so much for your input. I thought that HDR effect got away from me. I appreciate your taking the time to critique. Much appreciated. Now to go back and see if I can tone it down some.

causey · 05-22-2013, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top.

I agree 100%. Exactly what I was going to say. The portrait is very nice--and I think you posted a color version of the bridge, on which I (positively) commented a while ago.

slowpez · 05-22-2013, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by causey

I agree 100%. Exactly what I was going to say. The portrait is very nice--and I think you posted a color version of the bridge, on which I (positively) commented a while ago.

Thanks Stefan. The earlier bridge was a different view but on the same day. I took the advice given and toned down the orange on the rocks and it came out much better so, again, I thank you both.

GeoJerry · 05-22-2013, 11:12 AM

These are awesome! Especially #2. #1 has a cool painterly look to it, almost an HDR effect.

slowpez · 05-22-2013, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

These are awesome! Especially #2. #1 has a cool painterly look to it, almost an HDR effect.

Thanks so much. It is an HDR but I am just learning the process and tend to overdue it. Just purchased the Nik suite and am trying out all its features to see what it can do.

bluestringer · 05-22-2013, 11:47 AM

Very nice. I like them.

**Sailor** · 05-22-2013, 12:13 PM

I really dig that covered bridge, Susan. Great composition, great conversion.

Jer

slowpez · 05-22-2013, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Very nice. I like them.

Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind comment.

Originally posted by Sailor

I really dig that covered bridge, Susan. Great composition, great conversion.

Jer

Amazingly, as long as you are not higher than 9' you can still drive over it. Thanks for the kind comment Jer.

slowpez · 05-22-2013, 02:53 PM

Here is the first shot with the orange toned down. Better or should I do some more stuff to it?

**eaglem** · 05-22-2013, 03:24 PM

An interesting series of shots, wide and varied. Well done.

**Bob Harris** · 05-22-2013, 08:05 PM

definitely better to my eye Susan on the revision, love the monkey. Looks like my uncle Bill.

tessfully · 05-23-2013, 03:52 AM

Hi Susan... this pp stuff can be addicting but oh so fun

I absolutely Love what you did with the portrait, but I would work on the highlight circle on the monkey's face... not too much, just enough to bring in a bit more detail so it blends better. I also really like this version of the covered bridge, even more than the first --- the sense of place is palpable now. I like the second version of the river scene, but still find the greens too vibrant. I think the green tones should be darker and richer, and I don't know if you can, but I would try to bring out some of the detail on the foreground rocks. I really enjoyed this series and look forward to seeing more of your work... thanks for sharing

slowpez · 05-23-2013, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

An interesting series of shots, wide and varied. Well done.

Thanks EM.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

definitely better to my eye Susan on the revision, love the monkey. Looks like my uncle Bill.

Thanks Bob. That is your uncle Bill and he says Hi.

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05-22-2013, 02:53 PM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Here is the first shot with the orange toned down. Better or should I do some more stuff to it? Last edited by slowpez; 05-31-2013 at 08:40 AM.

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05-22-2013, 08:39 AM - 1 Like	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top.

05-22-2013, 08:51 AM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top. Thanks so much for your input. I thought that HDR effect got away from me. I appreciate your taking the time to critique. Much appreciated. Now to go back and see if I can tone it down some.

05-22-2013, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The portrait and the covered bridge work for me, particularly the portrait, but the colours are just too intense for MY PERSONAL TASTE in the first image. The orange in the foreground rocks is over the top. I agree 100%. Exactly what I was going to say. The portrait is very nice--and I think you posted a color version of the bridge, on which I (positively) commented a while ago.

05-22-2013, 11:07 AM	#5
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey I agree 100%. Exactly what I was going to say. The portrait is very nice--and I think you posted a color version of the bridge, on which I (positively) commented a while ago. Thanks Stefan. The earlier bridge was a different view but on the same day. I took the advice given and toned down the orange on the rocks and it came out much better so, again, I thank you both.

05-22-2013, 11:12 AM	#6
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	These are awesome! Especially #2. #1 has a cool painterly look to it, almost an HDR effect.

05-22-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry These are awesome! Especially #2. #1 has a cool painterly look to it, almost an HDR effect. Thanks so much. It is an HDR but I am just learning the process and tend to overdue it. Just purchased the Nik suite and am trying out all its features to see what it can do.

05-22-2013, 11:47 AM	#8
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Very nice. I like them.

05-22-2013, 12:13 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I really dig that covered bridge, Susan. Great composition, great conversion. Jer

05-22-2013, 02:40 PM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by bluestringer Very nice. I like them. Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind comment. Originally posted by Sailor I really dig that covered bridge, Susan. Great composition, great conversion. Jer Amazingly, as long as you are not higher than 9' you can still drive over it. Thanks for the kind comment Jer.

05-22-2013, 03:24 PM	#12
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	An interesting series of shots, wide and varied. Well done.

05-22-2013, 08:05 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	definitely better to my eye Susan on the revision, love the monkey. Looks like my uncle Bill.

05-23-2013, 03:52 AM	#14
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Hi Susan... this pp stuff can be addicting but oh so fun I absolutely Love what you did with the portrait, but I would work on the highlight circle on the monkey's face... not too much, just enough to bring in a bit more detail so it blends better. I also really like this version of the covered bridge, even more than the first --- the sense of place is palpable now. I like the second version of the river scene, but still find the greens too vibrant. I think the green tones should be darker and richer, and I don't know if you can, but I would try to bring out some of the detail on the foreground rocks. I really enjoyed this series and look forward to seeing more of your work... thanks for sharing

05-23-2013, 07:23 AM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem An interesting series of shots, wide and varied. Well done. Thanks EM. Originally posted by Bob Harris definitely better to my eye Susan on the revision, love the monkey. Looks like my uncle Bill. Thanks Bob. That is your uncle Bill and he says Hi.