I used one of my favorite subjects this week to take a photo with overexposure so that I would be able to easily apply Dodge and Burn. I took this original picture of my dog and used the Dodge and Burn tool to darken the subject and lighten the background so that the contrast was greater. Applying this change attracts the eye to the subject quicker and more directly. I think it does a better job bringing out the dog against the background.
For these next two photos, I used various filters to alter the photographs. I don't think that the changed photos are any better, but it was a good exercise to experiment with all of the filters and get an idea of what they can do. This first one uses mainly softglow, bump map, and unsharpern mask:
This last photograph was altered using mainly the drop shadow, despeckle, and warp
filters:
Your D&B photo came out great! I'm a little jealous, I had trouble with mine. I like how your dog is darkened just right. Your filter shots came out really vibrant. I really enjoyed inspecting the trophy photo, it really is an interesting shot. The way the shading is different in the middle of the guy is really cool. Almost puts the trophy guy in motion.
ReplyDeleteNice work on these!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is awesome. You did a great job at bringing the dog forward with the texture and the color. I think you could have saved your time on the background. It was already very light from taking a photo into the sun. It's a good example how this tool can be used.
In the second photo, it's easy to see that the colors are more vibrant, which makes those parts of the photograph stand out even more. More vibrant green makes the textures of the trees seem almost tactile and the color makes the reds stand out even more.The yellow is on the edge of washing out. Very bright. Excellent work…
These all look incredibly professional. I love the dog picture--it looks like someone paused an organic dog food commercial. I like how you made the trophy photo look like it was gleaming in the Dodge & Burn photo, very impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job this week as always. I think the first pic of your pup is my favorite. This just seems like a naturally beautiful shot. The one with the light background looks off to me but the pup does stand out more.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all beautiful dog! I love your work once again you have done a beautiful job! I like what you have don't with the trophy excellent enhancements.
ReplyDeleteVery nice touches on the dodge and burn filter. It really makes the dog stand out in your picture. I also love how you detailed the trophy in your last picture - very nicely done (like always!)
ReplyDeleteVery nice touches on the dodge and burn filter. It really makes the dog stand out in your picture. I also love how you detailed the trophy in your last picture - very nicely done (like always!)
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