Spy Novel Sun Rise

Spy Novel Sun Rise · 07:40 PM

I was reviewing some old shots this evening and came across this one I took in the spring of '08 (I may have posted a color version earlier ???). I converted it to B&W just to see the effect. For some reason, it made me think of a Le Carre novel.

Jer

**Sailor** · 08-18-2009, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

I initially didn't wish to post this in case it appeared as a negative about the image, which I like very much!

If I might suggest: perhaps see what it looks like if you clone out those branches in the upper left? It's not a criticism, since those branches can add perspective - I am just curious.

Regards,
Marc

Here are two versions - one cloned and one, because I'm a CC (Crappy Cloner), simply eliminating the branches by cropping. As I mentioned to Marc in a PM, I sort of wish the branches had been more prevalent or totally absent.

Jer

Clumsily Cloned:

Crisply Cropped:

**Scottnorwo** · 08-18-2009, 07:21 PM

I'd go for the detective novel feel here. Of course he/she would live on a boat

**Marc Langille** · 08-18-2009, 07:24 PM

Jer, may I post an uncropped, cloned out version for you? If you want to print it later on, it is not a problem if you would like me to help with that matter.

Regards,
Marc

**Sailor** · 08-18-2009, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Jer, may I post an uncropped, cloned out version for you? If you want to print it later on, it is not a problem if you would like me to help with that matter.

Regards,
Marc

You bet!

Jer

**Marc Langille** · 08-18-2009, 07:44 PM

Here it is...

Hope you like it good sir! Let me know...??

Regards,
Marc

MoiVous · 08-19-2009, 03:38 AM

Interesting shot whoever plays with it!

It seems to me that B&W adds something to an image - must be why I get a buzz out of classic B&W images and movies.....

And as for the scene - its a Graham Greene novel IMHO like Our Man in Havana has that Caribbean look to me with the haze and sun....not quite Le Carre's The Perfect Spy

**Sailor** · 08-19-2009, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

I'd go for the detective novel feel here. Of course he/she would live on a boat

Hey Scott - PI living on a boat works very well.

Jer

Originally posted by MoiVous

Interesting shot whoever plays with it!

It seems to me that B&W adds something to an image - must be why I get a buzz out of classic B&W images and movies.....

And as for the scene - its a Graham Greene novel IMHO like Our Man in Havana has that Caribbean look to me with the haze and sun....not quite Le Carre's The Perfect Spy

Thanks much. I'm finding myself doing an increasing number of BW conversions, in part for the reasons you enjoy B&W.

Jer

**Sailor** · 08-19-2009, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Here it is...

Hope you like it good sir! Let me know...??

Regards,
Marc

Perfect!! I'm gonna have to learn to clone effectively (I use PSP X2); my daughter is a whizz at this - I've simply got to let her show me the ropes the next time she's in Texas.

Thanks so much, Marc, for going to such trouble. I really appreciate it.

Jer

**Marc Langille** · 08-19-2009, 06:54 AM

My honor Jer.

Here's a tip: if you have issues with using the cloning tool, try using the healing tool instead. However, you must click on an area outside the item(s) to be removed. Click and drag the tool (at perhaps 60-70 pixels in size) in short strokes and release, while making sure the movement is from outside (in a smooth uniform color area) towards the middle of the object being removed. Normally this will work fairly well.

Otherwise use the cloing tool at an even larger diameter, but you have to be a fair distance from the edge of the image when you take the sample clone. That's why you were getting the image edge showing up in the cloning effort you tried out.

Let me know if I didn't make sense or you don't have this option (healing tool)?

Regards,
Marc

daacon · 08-20-2009, 07:21 AM

That is the calm before the storm well done Jer.

**Sailor** · 08-20-2009, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

My honor Jer.

Here's a tip: if you have issues with using the cloning tool, try using the healing tool instead. However, you must click on an area outside the item(s) to be removed. Click and drag the tool (at perhaps 60-70 pixels in size) in short strokes and release, while making sure the movement is from outside (in a smooth uniform color area) towards the middle of the object being removed. Normally this will work fairly well.

Otherwise use the cloing tool at an even larger diameter, but you have to be a fair distance from the edge of the image when you take the sample clone. That's why you were getting the image edge showing up in the cloning effort you tried out.

Let me know if I didn't make sense or you don't have this option (healing tool)?

Regards,
Marc

Hey Marc - thanks for the tips; I'll give 'em a try.

Jer

Originally posted by daacon

That is the calm before the storm well done Jer.

Thanks, buddy.

Jer

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08-18-2009, 06:37 PM	#16
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille I initially didn't wish to post this in case it appeared as a negative about the image, which I like very much! If I might suggest: perhaps see what it looks like if you clone out those branches in the upper left? It's not a criticism, since those branches can add perspective - I am just curious. Regards, Marc Here are two versions - one cloned and one, because I'm a CC (Crappy Cloner), simply eliminating the branches by cropping. As I mentioned to Marc in a PM, I sort of wish the branches had been more prevalent or totally absent. Jer Clumsily Cloned: Crisply Cropped:

08-18-2009, 07:21 PM	#17
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	I'd go for the detective novel feel here. Of course he/she would live on a boat

08-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#18
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	Jer, may I post an uncropped, cloned out version for you? If you want to print it later on, it is not a problem if you would like me to help with that matter. Regards, Marc

08-18-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille Jer, may I post an uncropped, cloned out version for you? If you want to print it later on, it is not a problem if you would like me to help with that matter. Regards, Marc You bet! Jer

08-18-2009, 07:44 PM	#20
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	Here it is... Hope you like it good sir! Let me know...?? Regards, Marc

08-19-2009, 03:38 AM	#21
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Interesting shot whoever plays with it! It seems to me that B&W adds something to an image - must be why I get a buzz out of classic B&W images and movies..... And as for the scene - its a Graham Greene novel IMHO like *Our Man in Havana* has that Caribbean look to me with the haze and sun....not quite Le Carre's The Perfect Spy

08-19-2009, 05:20 AM	#22
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scottnorwo I'd go for the detective novel feel here. Of course he/she would live on a boat Hey Scott - PI living on a boat works very well. Jer Originally posted by MoiVous Interesting shot whoever plays with it! It seems to me that B&W adds something to an image - must be why I get a buzz out of classic B&W images and movies..... And as for the scene - its a Graham Greene novel IMHO like *Our Man in Havana* has that Caribbean look to me with the haze and sun....not quite Le Carre's The Perfect Spy Thanks much. I'm finding myself doing an increasing number of BW conversions, in part for the reasons you enjoy B&W. Jer

08-19-2009, 05:22 AM	#23
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille Here it is... Hope you like it good sir! Let me know...?? Regards, Marc Perfect!! I'm gonna have to learn to clone effectively (I use PSP X2); my daughter is a whizz at this - I've simply got to let her show me the ropes the next time she's in Texas. Thanks so much, Marc, for going to such trouble. I really appreciate it. Jer

08-19-2009, 06:54 AM	#24
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,708	My honor Jer. Here's a tip: if you have issues with using the cloning tool, try using the healing tool instead. However, you must click on an area outside the item(s) to be removed. Click and drag the tool (at perhaps 60-70 pixels in size) in short strokes and release, while making sure the movement is from outside (in a smooth uniform color area) towards the middle of the object being removed. Normally this will work fairly well. Otherwise use the cloing tool at an even larger diameter, but you have to be a fair distance from the edge of the image when you take the sample clone. That's why you were getting the image edge showing up in the cloning effort you tried out. Let me know if I didn't make sense or you don't have this option (healing tool)? Regards, Marc

08-20-2009, 07:21 AM	#25
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	That is the calm before the storm well done Jer.

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08-20-2009, 10:53 AM	#26
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille My honor Jer. Here's a tip: if you have issues with using the cloning tool, try using the healing tool instead. However, you must click on an area outside the item(s) to be removed. Click and drag the tool (at perhaps 60-70 pixels in size) in short strokes and release, while making sure the movement is from outside (in a smooth uniform color area) towards the middle of the object being removed. Normally this will work fairly well. Otherwise use the cloing tool at an even larger diameter, but you have to be a fair distance from the edge of the image when you take the sample clone. That's why you were getting the image edge showing up in the cloning effort you tried out. Let me know if I didn't make sense or you don't have this option (healing tool)? Regards, Marc Hey Marc - thanks for the tips; I'll give 'em a try. Jer Originally posted by daacon That is the calm before the storm well done Jer. Thanks, buddy. Jer