Abstract More intentional unsharpness

Benz3ne · 12-11-2020, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by WileyB

Not to my eye, but I'm curious if anyone else sees that.

The offcenter sidewalk means it intersects the bottom of the frame at different points, which could be making a balance problem...?

That's it, it's not a straight-line view down the path, which gives an impression of 'wonkiness'. The trees, person in distance and electrics box are all nice 'n' vertical.

MikeMcE · 12-11-2020, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by WileyB

OK. Less saturated, and at least I like this a lot better!

Did you mask the path? Or did you desaturate the whole image. The path seems flat now?

Hang up and DRIVE!

WileyB · 12-11-2020, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Did you mask the path? Or did you desaturate the whole image. The path seems flat now?

No masks. Wonder what would happen in desaturating only the green channel though...or tuning a mask just to the grass.

MikeMcE · 12-11-2020, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by WileyB

No masks. Wonder what would happen in desaturating only the green channel though...or tuning a mask just to the grass.

Keep thinking!! It keeps getting better.

Hang up and DRIVE!

pkboy · 12-11-2020, 06:29 PM - **1 Like**

I do prefer it in portrait and the previous attempt cutting out the person in the background killed it for me. Lowering the saturation to take attention away from the flower bed (intentional or not) was a good move.

And of course the light patterns on the sidewalk, interesting to look at while your eye is being led up the path.

WileyB · 12-13-2020, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pkboy

Lowering the saturation to take attention away from the flower bed (intentional or not) was a good move.

And of course the light patterns on the sidewalk, interesting to look at while your eye is being led up the path.

Yes! but a bit of color left in the grass and flowers, rather than going all the way to monotone, keeps it a bit more interesting as well.

This group has some great observations and suggestions!

**UncleVanya** · 12-13-2020, 08:42 PM

Try a straight b&w version?

WileyB · 12-14-2020, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Try a straight b&w version?

It might well be possible, but i wasn't able to get one I liked better than the faded greens and flowers.

swampcat · 02-02-2021, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by John in OZ

I have pondered similar too. Guess simplifying the image could help. Hope you don't mind, this is my suggested result using your image. I used lens correction in PS to simplify the image. Love to hear from others too.

Cool. Good eye.

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12-11-2020, 08:19 AM	#16
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by WileyB Not to my eye, but I'm curious if anyone else sees that. The offcenter sidewalk means it intersects the bottom of the frame at different points, which could be making a balance problem...? That's it, it's not a straight-line view down the path, which gives an impression of 'wonkiness'. The trees, person in distance and electrics box are all nice 'n' vertical.

12-11-2020, 09:27 AM	#17
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Originally posted by WileyB OK. Less saturated, and at least I like this a lot better! Did you mask the path? Or did you desaturate the whole image. The path seems flat now? Hang up and DRIVE!

12-11-2020, 09:30 AM	#18
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeMcE Did you mask the path? Or did you desaturate the whole image. The path seems flat now? No masks. Wonder what would happen in desaturating only the green channel though...or tuning a mask just to the grass.

12-11-2020, 12:49 PM	#19
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Originally posted by WileyB No masks. Wonder what would happen in desaturating only the green channel though...or tuning a mask just to the grass. Keep thinking!! It keeps getting better. Hang up and DRIVE!

12-11-2020, 06:29 PM - 1 Like	#20
pkboy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Lantau Island Posts: 890	I do prefer it in portrait and the previous attempt cutting out the person in the background killed it for me. Lowering the saturation to take attention away from the flower bed (intentional or not) was a good move. And of course the light patterns on the sidewalk, interesting to look at while your eye is being led up the path.

12-13-2020, 07:42 PM - 1 Like	#21
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441 Original Poster	Originally posted by pkboy Lowering the saturation to take attention away from the flower bed (intentional or not) was a good move. And of course the light patterns on the sidewalk, interesting to look at while your eye is being led up the path. Yes! but a bit of color left in the grass and flowers, rather than going all the way to monotone, keeps it a bit more interesting as well. This group has some great observations and suggestions!

12-13-2020, 08:42 PM	#22
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,450	Try a straight b&w version?

12-14-2020, 08:05 AM	#23
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Try a straight b&w version? It might well be possible, but i wasn't able to get one I liked better than the faded greens and flowers.

02-02-2021, 07:36 AM	#24
swampcat New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mono Township. Ontario Posts: 34	Originally posted by John in OZ I have pondered similar too. Guess simplifying the image could help. Hope you don't mind, this is my suggested result using your image. I used lens correction in PS to simplify the image. Love to hear from others too. Cool. Good eye.