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Post by hmca on Nov 25, 2024 16:57:52 GMT
Another try...too dark possibly? I am struggling with that question as well. However, yours does not look too dark to me and I prefer the Chiaroscuro effect image over the original. (maybe by the end of the challenge I will remember how to spell.....Chiaroscuro.) On another note.....while I have tried this filter using Topaz Impression, I never chose to use it. I like the editing possibilities this tut has opened for me. |
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Post by tonyw on Nov 25, 2024 23:01:22 GMT
Another try with Scrooge from files (knew I had it somewhere and found it - I also incorporated an exposure adjustment layer which I found helpful (in PS but not native to PSE although I recall there was a way to add it).   Tony |
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Post by hmca on Nov 25, 2024 23:17:36 GMT
Scrooge is a great subject for this effect, Tony.
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Post by Andy on Nov 26, 2024 1:32:07 GMT
Another try...too dark possibly? Not at all - I think this is a very good result. I missed the focus/sharpness when shooting this image but I think the technique seems to save it. I agree that your treatment does make it more interesting and dramatic photo. |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 26, 2024 3:53:34 GMT
That depends. For (say) a portrait of the man to be printed, then perhaps too dark. However, say it was to used for a poster advertising a suspense thriller play at the local theatre ... perfect. Intrigue on the Moors  |
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Post by hmca on Nov 26, 2024 13:14:34 GMT
Looking at Scrooge again, I am wondering if you could add some darkness and maybe get rid of the top of his cane, tonyw? Thinking it would give it more of the Chiaroscuro look. Just a thought. |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 26, 2024 19:52:17 GMT
Thought I would try different subject matter this time. Image from Pixabay. Original image added to top layer and blended with Linear Burn blend mode at 100%.  Original  |
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Post by hmca on Nov 26, 2024 21:38:21 GMT
Wanted to try bringing back some color......still haven't found a landscape that I want to share.  Before 
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Post by Andy on Nov 27, 2024 0:36:12 GMT
still haven't found a landscape that I want to share. I found landscapes to be really hard and never did find one that worked when I was developing the challenge. There always seems to be some sky, which is naturally lighter than the subject you want to highlight. |
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Post by blackmutt on Nov 27, 2024 0:51:16 GMT
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Post by hmca on Nov 27, 2024 1:43:23 GMT
Your shelf looks good and the darkness seems to give depth to the shape of the apples, Judy. Nice.
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Post by hmca on Nov 27, 2024 1:50:21 GMT
There always seems to be some sky, which is naturally lighter than the subject you want to highlight. Yep....makes me realize why my white house in the post above doesn't work. |
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Post by blackmutt on Nov 27, 2024 1:52:33 GMT
Thanks Helen. I tried a house one too and couldn’t get it to work either
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Post by Howard on Nov 27, 2024 4:49:52 GMT
Here's my attempt...the original is a very poor picture but this technique made it quite interesting I think. Comment/criticism most welcome.  Original  |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 27, 2024 10:15:41 GMT
the original is a very poor picture but this technique made it quite interesting I think. I agree Howard. Firstly your closer crop has made more of a feature of the chairs and the technique has given them more a kind of bleak/melancholy/interesting look. |
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