Pentax Compact Camera Post Processing Contest #14

**todd** · 08-04-2013, 09:48 AM

The Rules
1. Have Fun!
2. Use any Post Processing Software and techniques.
3. Entries will close on August 28, 2013.
4. Maximum image dimensions for entries are 1024x768 pixels
5. Max of 3 image entries per person. Entries may be withdrawn or changed
6. List software used, as well as your method, with your entry so we can all learn.
7. There are no limits or restrictions - make the subject image into whatever you want!
But please do not copy or alter other entries....
8. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date, and judge’s next competition

Sorry for the delay with getting the next round started. Nothing was striking me as a fitting image for the challenge, so I kept going further and further back in my archive... This one is from 2005 in Las Vegas. Have fun!

Download the original here.http://www.mediafire.com/download/5nl7nat1l325xq5/IMG_1640.JPG

Link to last contest.

ivoire · 08-05-2013, 12:51 AM - **1 Like**

Added black sky, fireworks and then a light varied color overlay, straightened and cropped the image

Bart · 08-05-2013, 10:59 AM

Already off to a dazzling start

**todd** · 08-05-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by Bart

Already off to a dazzling start

with plenty of time for godzilla to arise!

(and who knows what other beings might appear)

Bart · 08-10-2013, 02:23 AM - **1 Like**

No godzilla from me, I'm afraid

I began with some recovery of highlights in LR4 and then I tried to use a perspective correction and crop with DxO Viewpoint, as a plug in from LR4.
That result, I used in Topaz B&W effects2 where I tried out 3 interpretations.
It works with quite a long list of presets that you can then fine tune.

Poster (4 tone)

B&W (toned)

Cartoon

What strikes me is that you can come out of Topaz B&W effects2 with colours

ivoire · 08-10-2013, 03:39 AM

Bart... i like the effects, particularly the second one. The city of Las Vegas thanks you for keeping godzilla at bay

Bart · 08-10-2013, 04:02 AM

Thanks, ivoire

**todd** · 08-11-2013, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by MX1_fanboy

Included are JPGs of the RAWs as captured by the camera.

Nice work on your processing here, but this processing challenge is specifically for the image at the top of the thread. If you want to participate, you'll want to grab a copy of that image, edit it, then post your edited version back to this thread. Thanks!

samtr87 · 08-11-2013, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Added the spaceship, and gradient map in PS

MX1_fanboy · 08-11-2013, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by todd

Nice work on your processing here, but this processing challenge is specifically for the image at the top of the thread. If you want to participate, you'll want to grab a copy of that image, edit it, then post your edited version back to this thread. Thanks!

Oh right, sorry.

ivoire · 08-11-2013, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by samtr87

Added the spaceship, and gradient map in PS

I like it!

Bart · 08-12-2013, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by ivoire

I like it!

Seconded!

samtr87 · 08-12-2013, 01:08 PM

Thanks guys!

**todd** · 09-02-2013, 11:09 AM

Thanks everyone for participating! I enjoyed all the images here. I am late so making this quick.

Runner up is Ivoire (thanks for the reminder).. Very nice work turning the scene into a fireworks celebration.
Winner is samtr87. Perfect thing to do with this and very well done.

ivoire · 09-02-2013, 11:26 AM

Congrats to samtr87 and the other participants and thanks to todd for running the competition.

08-05-2013, 12:51 AM - 1 Like	#2
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Added black sky, fireworks and then a light varied color overlay, straightened and cropped the image Last edited by ivoire; 12-20-2013 at 10:27 AM.

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08-04-2013, 09:48 AM	#1
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800	Pentax Compact Camera Post Processing Contest #14 The Rules 1. Have Fun! 2. Use any Post Processing Software and techniques. 3. Entries will close on August 28, 2013. 4. Maximum image dimensions for entries are 1024x768 pixels 5. Max of 3 image entries per person. Entries may be withdrawn or changed 6. List software used, as well as your method, with your entry so we can all learn. 7. There are no limits or restrictions - make the subject image into whatever you want! But please do not copy or alter other entries.... 8. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date, and judge’s next competition Sorry for the delay with getting the next round started. Nothing was striking me as a fitting image for the challenge, so I kept going further and further back in my archive... This one is from 2005 in Las Vegas. Have fun! Download the original here.http://www.mediafire.com/download/5nl7nat1l325xq5/IMG_1640.JPG Link to last contest.

08-05-2013, 10:59 AM	#3
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Already off to a dazzling start

08-05-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bart Already off to a dazzling start with plenty of time for godzilla to arise! (and who knows what other beings might appear)

08-10-2013, 02:23 AM - 1 Like	#5
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	No godzilla from me, I'm afraid I began with some recovery of highlights in LR4 and then I tried to use a perspective correction and crop with DxO Viewpoint, as a plug in from LR4. That result, I used in Topaz B&W effects2 where I tried out 3 interpretations. It works with quite a long list of presets that you can then fine tune. Poster (4 tone) B&W (toned) Cartoon What strikes me is that you can come out of Topaz B&W effects2 with colours

08-10-2013, 03:39 AM	#6
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Bart... i like the effects, particularly the second one. The city of Las Vegas thanks you for keeping godzilla at bay

08-10-2013, 04:02 AM	#7
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thanks, ivoire

08-11-2013, 08:59 AM	#8
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800 Original Poster	Originally posted by MX1_fanboy Included are JPGs of the RAWs as captured by the camera. Nice work on your processing here, but this processing challenge is specifically for the image at the top of the thread. If you want to participate, you'll want to grab a copy of that image, edit it, then post your edited version back to this thread. Thanks!

08-11-2013, 04:44 PM - 2 Likes	#9
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	Added the spaceship, and gradient map in PS

08-11-2013, 05:47 PM	#10
MX1_fanboy New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 22	Originally posted by todd Nice work on your processing here, but this processing challenge is specifically for the image at the top of the thread. If you want to participate, you'll want to grab a copy of that image, edit it, then post your edited version back to this thread. Thanks! Oh right, sorry.

08-11-2013, 07:52 PM	#11
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by samtr87 Added the spaceship, and gradient map in PS I like it!

08-12-2013, 10:57 AM	#12
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by ivoire I like it! Seconded!

08-12-2013, 01:08 PM	#13
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	Thanks guys!

09-02-2013, 11:09 AM	#14
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for participating! I enjoyed all the images here. I am late so making this quick. Runner up is Ivoire (thanks for the reminder).. Very nice work turning the scene into a fireworks celebration. Winner is samtr87. Perfect thing to do with this and very well done.

09-02-2013, 11:26 AM	#15
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Congrats to samtr87 and the other participants and thanks to todd for running the competition.