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Post by Bailey on Feb 17, 2019 22:50:03 GMT
Bailey , great finding -- architectural leading lines (bridge arch and horizontal balustrades). Nicely done on both shots!
Thank you sepiana.
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 17, 2019 23:08:37 GMT
alexr , this is the kind of image that keeps one going back to it again and again. It elicits an emotional response (Who, Where, etc.). Great job!
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Post by Bailey on Feb 17, 2019 23:11:18 GMT
These 2 images use leading lines in different ways. Bailey, I like these. Significant topics, sound capture (perspective, focal length) and sound framing/cropping. The constant quality of the exposition on the whole picture is remarkable in both cases. I am curious to learn more about the post-processing. Was there a lot of post-processing needed? Many local adjustments? Luminosity masks? Thank you very much for your kind words Fauxtoto  . No there wasn't much post processing in either photo. My favourite photography subjects are landscapes/streetscapes and events. In both situations I aim to produce an image as close as possible to what I saw at the time of the shot.
So I tend to spend a little more time getting it right in-camera (using the camera's histogram to check exposure is correct) than in post processing. My philosophy has always been that if I spend more than ~5 minutes max. post processing a photo I took, then I didn't get it right in the first place when I took the photo, but that is just me. I always shoot raw and this is a summary of my basic post processing workflow (all done in ACR and PSE). 1. Open the raw file in ACR 2. Adjust White Balance if required. 3. Adjust exposure and the other sliders as required to maximise the tonal range with no or minimal clipping of the shadows and highlights. Here the ACR histogram is my best friend. 4. Remove any sharpening and noticeable noise. In my experience, the ACR noise removal does an amazing job but there are other apps. that also do an amazing job. 5. Open the image in PSE. 6. Straighten the image and correct any lens distortion. 7. Crop to suit. 8. Use various adjustment layers (Levels, Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast etc) to suit to fine tune the tonal range and colour tones with or without masking on various elements. Here, the PSE histogram is again my best friend. 9. Sharpen the image.
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 17, 2019 23:18:28 GMT
Everyday kitchen scene: knitting needles and an egg. 
Clive, very creative! Leading lines created by two knitting needles, drawing our eyes toward the egg. I like how you followed the Rule of Odds in your composition.
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 18, 2019 0:03:42 GMT
A bit of a stretch (RE: leading lines) ... egg and spoon
Clive, this is a very original interpretation of leading lines. I really like the uncluttered (minimalist) composition. Great idea going for B&W!
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 18, 2019 0:56:38 GMT
Amaryllis. Some brightness in the house these bitter winter days. We buy two or three amaryllis bulbs each winter and usually have hyacinths as well, but could not get the bulbs late last year. One or more orchids are in bloom all year in the kitchen bay window. Good for the soul. The curved filaments lead to the anthers and, together, they form the stamen.  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 18, 2019 3:44:14 GMT
Sepaina and Bailey. Thanks for your comments. This is the CPR southern mainline (and freeway to the right) headed into our small town.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 18, 2019 5:55:23 GMT
pontiac1940 , another creative interpretation of Leading Lines -- Amaryllis. Beautiful image -- bright colors, great DOF!
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Post by hmca on Feb 18, 2019 13:57:42 GMT
The curved filaments lead to the anthers and, together, they form the stamen. Beautifully framed, pontiac1940!
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 19, 2019 2:19:58 GMT
Bill, glad you went "underground". You nailed it! Great shot -- leading lines + motion. It looks so "Sci-Fi"!
I am curious. Is that some kind of mural painted on the tunnel wall?
Thanks Sepiana. I think the mural is tile of some sort. That particular stop serves the Oregon Zoo, so there are some critters in the design. I appreciate your comments!
Bill, thanks for answering my question! It was a very appropriate mural theme for that stop -- Zoo > Critters.
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Post by Andy on Mar 14, 2019 22:01:08 GMT
Not really the type of shot I was looking for, but the best I could get today.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 18, 2019 1:10:10 GMT
Not really the type of shot I was looking for, but the best I could get today. Andy, I really like the leading lines created by the ramp leading to the lighthouse. An invitation to open the door and go inside. Very sharp and clear image! |
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Post by Peterj on Apr 25, 2019 17:15:04 GMT
These are lines leading of sort ... display on the USS Midway
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