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A B&W rendition of a shot I took in the past.
Tried to add some depth to the shot, slight tweak to my usual workflow.
Some retouching DNA blueprints for fun. A visual representation of the brush strokes during the retouching workflow.
This the Belgium coast near Raversijde (Oostende) It is the same spot as www.flickr.com/photos/pvrfotografie/24610225104/in/photos... only a different photo and workflow, with radial zoom on the sky and a gradual filter on the sky and one on the sand.
Made with Sony A99 and Sigma 12-24mm.
Now that I have a good workflow for editing, or post, and print, I am quickly working through the best, most worthy pictures from Bryce Canyon. Again, for me, this is where a workshop is invaluable...because you just don't waste time finding a location and getting to the location. This was also on the first day, late afternoon, workshop from Capitol Reed Photography Tours.
I’d file this one under “classic” snowflake, but there really isn’t such a thing. We might have preconceptions about what a snowflake should look like, and this kind of crystal likely comes to mine. What our imaginations cannot provide, however… is the level of complex details hidden within. View large! (press the "L" key to view in Lightbox mode)
This was a small crystal, like yesterday’s snowflake. Measuring about 1.5mm in diameter, many of the observable details are only a few microns in size (1 micron = 0.001 millimeters). Even at such a small size, there is colour, geometry and symmetry to enjoy throughout.
The center of this snowflake is a nifty feature, it reveals that this snowflake is part of a “twin”, the other half is behind the main surface, barely visible in the center. This crystal began, as many do, as a “capped” column, and only one of the “caps” (plate crystals that grow on either side of the column) grew to a fully-fledged snowflake. The other plate remains a miniscule button, starved for water vapour and unable to grow any larger. The lines radiating out from the center are also evidence that this snowflake was once a “sectored plate”. Many snowflake types overlap!
Snowflakes like this capture our imagination… but why? I believe it lies somewhere between geometry and symmetry, in the balance of patterns. While each and every side-branch of this crystal is distinctly unique, they all seem to “belong” to the greater structure. They all have similar characteristics and a similar “feel”, as each side-branch is created by very similar environmental conditions - but not completely identical.
Of course, photographing snowflakes like this can be a daunting task. 34 separate frames were used to get every piece of sharp details, and the final pieces of the puzzle are difficult to fit together. Over time (even over a few minutes), a snowflake will begin to sublimate. The crystal begins to evaporate from solid ice actively as I’m shooting it, and the difference from the earlier frames makes it very difficult to properly blend in later frames. There is some artistry involved, but it’s more tedious that anything. About four hours of editing was done on this snowflake, which is the average for crystals of this nature.
The editing process is time consuming, but not overly difficult if you understand the proper steps. It’s all outlined in the book Sky Crystals, where roughly one third of the 304-page book is dedicated to the photographic techniques and workflow. February is usually the best month to photograph snowflakes – make the most of it! www.skycrystals.ca/
The workflow to process your photos is for many photographers a well kept secret.
Left: Direct from the scanner and unprocessed. Here the image looks very bad, and most of you wouldn’t even take the time to process the file. But if it wasn't for that I really knew that I got something that morning, I wouldn't too.
Middle: Color corrected, I set every channel with curves. Spot removal (there is a lot when I scan by myself =) Lighten it up a little with Levels. Then re sized the image to around 1800pix.
Right: The final crop, sometimes you have to see the image within the image. One more layer of curves, because in this image I was needed to reduce the red tones in its highlights a little more. Sharpening if needed. The last thing I do is to put that white frame around. For me, that really helps to bring out the best of the image.
Hasselblad H2 - HC 80mm f/2.8 at f/11 and a warming filter 81A - HM 16-32 magazine with Fuji Velvia 100 exp 2007 - Scanned with my Epson V800.
Svedala 2018.08.26
Blackpool beach and pier in winter on a recent visit. Captured with the Fuji X-T2 and 18-55 lens.
Conversion from RAW in Lightroom with further post processing using the Nik Collection.
Full editing recorded on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYz77jqnHDg
please note: simple invites to post an image to a particular group are always welcome but no pictures, awards, or badges in comments. i call it dumping on the lawn. thanks very much for understanding, and I sincerely appreciate your visits.
for those interested in iphonography, the itemization of the workflow used for the images in this series might prove helpful.
oh, and i've created a group for black and white images. you might wanna join.
So... I'm trying out DXO's PureRAW and I took one of my "depth finding" shots of the Levy Semaphores. These are throwaway shots used to judge what the shot will look like in a short amount of time... By cranking up the ISO to some ungodly number... in this case, 51200. Completely useless for sharing, but great for telling me in the field what's my image going to look like.
Thanks to DXO's Pure Raw 4, The middle image came out into the world. Further processing in Lightroom classic and Nik ColorEffex results in the lower one... One that's, well, actually usable.
More probally to come now.
I generally do not like to complain...about anything. BUT I need some relief! She's only 7 lbs. but she's either in my lap (worse) or on the keyboard or in front of the screen. If I lock her out she scratches at the door and wines. My wife helps but she's got the sister cat to contend with. That's right - double trouble!
It's a wonder I get anything done.
Part of the set bilderordner album: "res noscenda note notiz sketch skizze material sammlung collection entwurf entwurfarbeit überlegung gedanke brainstorming musterbogen schnittmuster zwischenbilanz bestandsaufnahme rückschau vorschau" 365-days project 2: construction weaving loom, mounting mirror background, bau Webstuhl. Montage Spiegel Hintergrund, Unterlegung // Nonsense Analogie schuh werkstatt weben haus bauen torte backen auflauf kochen // Szenen ohne Ehe, selbst ist die Frau
used photos:
DMC-GH3 - P1100035 - 2015-11-09
DMC-GH3 - P1100036 - 2015-11-09
DMC-GH3 - P1100041 - 2015-11-09
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My DIY ringflash that I've been doing for the last few days.
(Photo, starting from top left) Description
(1) I started with a 24 cm diameter steel bown and a normal food can.
(2) Added some tape on the bowl and drew the cutting lines with the can as a guide.
(3) Bottom from the bowl and can removed. I also shortened the cat a little bit. I first drilled a hole on the bottom of the bowl and then cut the metal with metal cutters.
(4) The two parts connected with strong epoxy that was meant for metals.
(5) Hole for the flash made and few connecting holes drilled. Also the needed aluminum parts are cut and bent in shape.
(6) The bottom part covered with black hockey tape. In the photo it has a Manfrotto quick attachment plate on it. Also has a hole for attaching it to the tripod mount of the camera.
(7) The top part where the flash is attached. Made some holes for the DIY TTL flash cord.
(8) I added some plastic parts for the flash hole to make it look nicer and to prevent light from escaping too much. Next I added some putty to finish it (wasn't necessary but I got too carried away again with the building).
(9) Putty and the bowl fully sanded and waiting for some gray primer and matte black finish.
(10) Painted and finished. Added some black hockey tape on the can's edge to prevent it from scratching the camera.
(11) Close up of the flash hole. A little bit of aluminum foil tape on the inside and black hockey tape on the edge.
(12) White thin fabric streched and being glued on the edges to get some diffusion to the light. There is a rubber band holding the fabric to the can.
See the finished righflash:
* DIY ringflash finished, without camera
* DIY ringflash finished, with camera
Cost: bowl 3€, can 0€, aluminum 1€ + some extra costs from paints etc. but I'm not going to count them to the total. Cheap anyway.
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Today working on blur and camera raw touches.
Next week a full stream dedicated to hair to wrap up the series
Video available as well as previous workflow videos
Trying a new processing workflow, seems to have a smoother graduation between tones. Tested it out on a photo of a location i like going back to as it is a rather beautiful place for sunset, its rare that i managed to get this walkway free of people as it is also a popular spot for fishing.
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