Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ted, Thanks for your interest. The original image that I posted was post-processed in my normal way, but was seen by several people whose opinions I value, as being, for a simple word, "overcooked". Here it is, from my gallery: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B_fly+72.jpg.html In the course of exchanges with George L. and others, I received specific suggestions which would allow me to improve small areas of the image, while maintaining the better qualities of the photo as it came from the camera. I also decided to back off to a more balanced crop, as well. The improved image, at least in my eyes, and the eyes of those who have commented since I put it up, is here: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Unprocessed+72.jpg.html Don't pay attention to the "Unprocessed" in the link. The subtle processing is there. I have learned to make my processing changes more subtle, and less intrusive in the image. I hope I can continue to keep this in mind in my daily work flow. Thanks for asking. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: <tedgrant at shaw.ca> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Butterfly Image Incorporating Helpfull Suggestions > Jim Nichols SHOWED: > Subject: [Leica] IMG: Butterfly Image Incorporating Helpfull Suggestions > > >> After receiving a number of helpful suggestions to improve my >> post-processing, I applied some limited sharpening to the eye and >> antennae, and some blurring to the dead portion of the flower. >> >> I then replaced the "unprocessed" image with this new image. I think it >> is more natural than my earlier post from this same image. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Unprocessed+72.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. > > Hi Jim, > May I ask you post both images side be each or something like that? So > those of us who are quite honestly technical "DIMWITS" ( well me in any > case) can really appeciate what I might call... "Your darkroom electronic > technical skills!" :-) > > Much more can be learned by illiterates such as myself due to "comparison, > when we can see the difference, rather than the words describing it and > the accolades of the trained and using members of the crew who know how." > > At your convenienece please. Thank you. > cheers, > Dr. ted > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >