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Post by Sepiana on Jun 11, 2018 15:49:44 GMT
I decided on a closer image.
whippet, good decision. Very "inviting" image! The path and the open gate beckon us to go deeper into the countryside. |
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Post by whippet on Jun 11, 2018 21:15:50 GMT
Thank you, Sepiana. That was what I wanted to create.
On this picture, the grasses were swaying in a light breeze, so look a bit blurred. I did not know if that could be corrected at all. I cropped the top of the picture as there were several electricity pylons, and I didn't think I would be allowed to clone them out.
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Post by Bailey on Jun 13, 2018 7:32:34 GMT
... On this picture, the grasses were swaying in a light breeze, so look a bit blurred. I did not know if that could be corrected at all. ... In post processing it most often is very hard if not impossible. Camera shake corrections and sharpening can do very little to fix blurred photos. In your scene, you just need a fast shutter speed to "freeze" any movement. One way and the easiest way to lock in a shutter speed is to put your camera in Shutter Priority mode, set an appropriate shutter speed and let the camera determine the aperture for the shutter speed and ISO setting. The shutter speed you need really depends on how much movement you have in your scene. For swaying grass/leaves in a gentle breeze, 1/300 sec is a reasonable starting point. After taking the photo, review it on your camera by zooming in to 100% and check if the motion is "frozen". If it isn't, try a faster shutter speed until the motion is frozen. It's a lot better to get the photo exposed correctly when taking the shot rather than hoping problems/issues with it can be fixed with what can often be time consuming post processing. Hope this helps  |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 13, 2018 13:38:51 GMT
On this picture, the grasses were swaying in a light breeze, so look a bit blurred. I did not know if that could be corrected at all. I cropped the top of the picture as there were several electricity pylons, and I didn't think I would be allowed to clone them out.
whippet, when I saw this image, my first thought was . . . great sequel to your previous image. This could be what lies beyond that open gate; it puts the viewers' imagination to work.
As this is more a question for the Photoshop Elements Editor board, I will be brief. I believe you have PSE 15. Try Shake Reduction.
And don't worry if you don't get it right SOOC the first time. Practice makes perfect! As a matter of fact, the goal of the WP challenge is a three-pronged one.
This challenge's aims are: 1) get you better acquainted with your camera(s); 2) take your photography skills to the next level; and 3) provide you with many moments of fun.
Yes, you are allowed to clone those electric pylons if you so wish. We have provisions in place for "photoshopping" your images for this challenge.
Photoshopping is allowed, but should be kept to the basics only rather than a total transformation.
Source: What is the Weekly Photo Challenge? |
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Post by Bailey on Jun 13, 2018 21:57:05 GMT
... And don't worry if you don't get it right SOOC the first time. Practice makes perfect! ... Yes, that's good advice with "Practice" being the keyword. Spending an extra couple of minutes getting the exposure settings correct in the field, as described earlier, can easily save 30 minutes or more of frustrating and/or annoying post processing time trying to fix exposure issues. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 13, 2018 22:18:18 GMT
Just a little clarification for the benefit of those who may be new to the WP challenge.
A valid point has been made. However, let's not get too hung up on this. If you don't get it right SOOC, don't fret over it and don't let it prevent you from participating in this challenge. If you want to spend little or lots of time in post-processing, that's your call. |
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Post by Bailey on Jun 13, 2018 22:43:51 GMT
Hi sepiana, Maybe you misunderstood my previous 2 posts. They actually support your 3 pronged goal for this challenge. This challenge's aims are: 1) get you better acquainted with your camera(s); 2) take your photography skills to the next level; and 3) provide you with many moments of fun. |
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Post by Bailey on Jun 14, 2018 7:13:38 GMT
Taking a stroll with Mrs. B along the Ovens River earlier this week. 9 portrait mode photos stitched together in PSE 14  Ovens River
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 14, 2018 14:06:42 GMT
Bailey, really nice shot (and stitching)! Beautiful countryside.
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Post by Bailey on Jun 17, 2018 5:07:12 GMT
Bailey, really nice shot (and stitching)! Beautiful countryside. Thank you sepiana, but I didn't do any of the actual stitching myself. I just selected the photos I wanted to stitch and then let PSE do its thing to stitch them together. In my experience, in 99.9% of cases I have found PSE to have done an excellent job stitching. |
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Post by preeb on Jun 21, 2018 15:07:03 GMT
We drove to Bozeman, Montana last week for my niece's wedding. Got to do a little exploring and got a couple that might fits this topic. The weather was not great - low clouds, rain, and flat light made getting anything something of a challenge. This is a reservoir in mountains south of the city.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 23, 2018 3:28:39 GMT
We drove to Bozeman, Montana last week for my niece's wedding. Got to do a little exploring and got a couple that might fits this topic. The weather was not great - low clouds, rain, and flat light made getting anything something of a challenge. This is a reservoir in mountains south of the city. Rick, beautiful shot! Great composition and DOF! Sharp and clear from foreground to background. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 23, 2018 3:47:07 GMT
On a drive before the wedding we found this old church. Wouldn't have known it was a church but for the sign that says "Old Sedan Church".  Rick, what a gem you found to fulfill the Countryside theme! I love how you captured all the textural details on the wood. Great job! |
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