How much processing

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3241 posts
19 years
Worcestershire

Posted 19/04/2008 - 08:35 Link

Please take a look at

http://www.onexposure.net/?photos=latest-additions&photo=14363

And tell me how much post procesing has been applied. To me it looks like there's been quite a bit but I'm new to this.

Thanks

Mike

ikillrocknrol... ikillrocknroll

565 posts
18 years
North of Liverpool,
England.

Posted 19/04/2008 - 10:22 Link

There can't have been much
I would say exposure adjustment to show more even light on the skin
Maybe a very slight yellowy colour cast
Maybe saturation adjustment to give that old look.
Then sharpening.

Why, what were your thoughts on the processing?

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Mongoose Mongoose

2891 posts
19 years
Wiltshire,
England

Posted 19/04/2008 - 10:35 Link

I reckon a tone curve to drop the contrast some, a little bit of desaturation and some sharpening. Nothing I would call major.

you don't have to be mad to post here

but it does help

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johnriley johnriley

24429 posts
24 years
Tyldesley,
Manchester

Posted 19/04/2008 - 11:03 Link

It could be a great image, but if we are meant to be attrracted to the eyes what a shame that the over bright hand is so distracting.

Best regards, John

mikew mikew

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19 years
Worcestershire

Posted 19/04/2008 - 11:51 Link

I was wondering about the sharpening and contrast really. If you look at other images on that web site to my novice eye they all look very contrasty and sharpened - but my problem is that I'm new to it and find it hard to assess how much is 'natural' and how much PP and to what extent.

The two stray hairs and the red fabric look sharpened to me?

Mike

Gwyn Gwyn

10344 posts
20 years
The Netherlands

Posted 19/04/2008 - 12:02 Link

I can't comment on the processing but I agree with one of the comments on the site - very National Geographic. Clearly based on the classic photo of the girl with the green eyes in Afghanistan.

There are some stunning photos on the site. I particularly like the Death valley photo.

Hyram Hyram

2812 posts
19 years
Deepest Hampshire,
England

Posted 19/04/2008 - 12:25 Link

Quote:
- very National Geographic. Clearly based on the classic photo of the girl with the green eyes in Afghanistan.

The girl with the green eyes photo is particularly poignant when seen alongside more recent photographs of the same girl (now believed to be in her late 30's).

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Clarky Clarky

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19 years
Sydney Australia

Posted 19/04/2008 - 12:36 Link

Quote:

Gwyn wrote:
- very National Geographic. Clearly based on the classic photo of the girl with the green eyes in Afghanistan.

The girl with the green eyes photo is particularly poignant when seen alongside more recent photographs of the same girl (now believed to be in her late 30's).

I saw the documentary when they were searching for her and found her and yes she is in her 30s. She still has the piercing green eyes but not the youthfulness as you would expect. I loved that Picture and i like the one mike has pointed out also.