Misc Bouquet of Cupcakes

LucyGoosey · 02-27-2011, 01:08 PM

Still trying to get the hang of DNG vs. JPEGs. The first one here is a DNG saves as JPEG in Picasa. The 2nd shot is converted using the RAW conversion in-camera. Just not sure which is better.

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Manel Brand · 02-27-2011, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by LucyGoosey

The first one

Looks better to me...

Parallax · 03-01-2011, 03:36 PM

Both are fine for overall brightness, but flat. You need to bump the midtone contrast a bit with curves.

McMark27 · 03-01-2011, 06:32 PM

To my eyes, I like the second better. The colors are bolder!

LucyGoosey · 03-03-2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks. The first is more true to natural color, but I agree, it looks flat. I tried to process the second image to bring out the colors, but it just looks unnatural. I guess I'll just have to practice more on my processing skills... Unless anyone can use the forum tools to tell me what it should look like!

Parallax · 03-03-2011, 09:16 AM

This just a quick curves adjustment with Faststone:

Manel Brand · 03-03-2011, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by LucyGoosey

Unless anyone can use the forum tools to tell me what it should look like!

Something more or less like this should appeal to me; you may, of course, have a different opinion.

Best regards.

Last edited by Manel Brand; 07-08-2011 at 11:01 AM.

**Ash** · 03-03-2011, 01:11 PM

Lucy, these types of image could do with more extensive PP work (i.e. on the computer rather than through the camera). It may not need much, just a pass of levels (manually performed to bring out the brilliance in the highlights, balance out the colours and strengthen the shadow impact) and a pass of curves (for more contrast).

noaslplease · 03-05-2011, 02:01 PM

The photos aren't sharp and the focus is set in an unusual place. It's not in the center cupcake and both of them are a bit underexposed.
But, on the other hand,
beautifully decorated! I really like the color striping you did when you were piping.

02-27-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
LucyGoosey Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 86	Bouquet of Cupcakes Lens: Pentax M 50mm 1.4 Camera: k2000 Photo Location: NJ ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/45s Aperture: F4 Still trying to get the hang of DNG vs. JPEGs. The first one here is a DNG saves as JPEG in Picasa. The 2nd shot is converted using the RAW conversion in-camera. Just not sure which is better. Attached Images

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02-27-2011, 01:36 PM	#2
Manel Brand Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 853	Originally posted by LucyGoosey The first one Looks better to me...

03-01-2011, 03:36 PM	#3
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Both are fine for overall brightness, but flat. You need to bump the midtone contrast a bit with curves.

03-01-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
McMark27 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rockford, Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 30	To my eyes, I like the second better. The colors are bolder!

03-03-2011, 09:08 AM	#5
LucyGoosey Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 86 Original Poster	Thanks. The first is more true to natural color, but I agree, it looks flat. I tried to process the second image to bring out the colors, but it just looks unnatural. I guess I'll just have to practice more on my processing skills... Unless anyone can use the forum tools to tell me what it should look like!

03-03-2011, 09:16 AM	#6
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	This just a quick curves adjustment with Faststone:

03-03-2011, 12:00 PM	#7
Manel Brand Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 853	Originally posted by LucyGoosey Unless anyone can use the forum tools to tell me what it should look like! Something more or less like this should appeal to me; you may, of course, have a different opinion. Best regards. Last edited by Manel Brand; 07-08-2011 at 11:01 AM.

03-03-2011, 01:11 PM	#8
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Lucy, these types of image could do with more extensive PP work (i.e. on the computer rather than through the camera). It may not need much, just a pass of levels (manually performed to bring out the brilliance in the highlights, balance out the colours and strengthen the shadow impact) and a pass of curves (for more contrast).

03-05-2011, 02:01 PM	#9
noaslplease Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, California Photos: Albums Posts: 80	The photos aren't sharp and the focus is set in an unusual place. It's not in the center cupcake and both of them are a bit underexposed. But, on the other hand, beautifully decorated! I really like the color striping you did when you were piping.

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