Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Aaron, Thank you very much for your comments. I am so naive that I was actually not asking for a Photoshop way, but for a picture taking way... it's embarrassing. Mmm... "a levels layer with a layer mask"... something to look forward to later this evening! Thanks a lot. Juan On Aug 23, 2004, at 2:26 PM, Aaron Sandler wrote: > Juan, > > I don't think it's boring. I think it's a pretty cool idea and a nice > shot. I wouldn't have known it was bouncing raindrops if you hadn't > told me. > > You should be able to bring the trajectories above the parapet out > more in PS without blowing out the parapet by using a levels layer > with a layer mask to keep the adjustment off the parapet. > > Good luck getting it the way you want it. > > -Aaron > > Juan Gea-Banacloche wrote: >> The first one I guess is boring for most people, but I got *almost* >> the effect I wanted with an exposure of 1/2 sec. (Very heavy rain). >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/JGB-Leica-PAW-Project/PAW_20040815a >> The "almost" is that I would like the trajectories of the rebounding >> drops to show better. When I try to do it through "levels" in PS, the >> white of the parapet gets completely washed out. If someone knows how >> to get this image more effectively the next time it rains, I would >> appreciate the tip. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information