Donna-Dee, a relatively new DPCer, came up with a top-5 image in "Flora IV" that had me wondering about the processing. As SC, of course, I have the privilege of seeing validation originals and their processing steps. I was so intrigues by this effect that I asked Donna if she'd be willing to share with the community, and she graciously agreed. So, without further ado:
This is her original, lightly processed by me in RAW to show the details (her original was about a +1 exposure).
And this is the actual submission!
Finally, the processing steps she listed (CFX refers to Color Efex Pro, a Nik plugin);
LR basics, Exp contrast blacks clarity
Viveza structure contrast
PS clone spots
CFX tonal, detail, reflector, levels, bleach bypass, white neutralizer, photo stylize, remove color cast, solarization
Topaz adjust HDR collection heavy pop grunge with parts masked out in PS
Glow bright on white 88% multiply
The bold part is emphasis-added by me. THAT is where the inversion of black and white came from. I find the whole effect to be quite stunning, and I wouldn't have known how to accomplish it :-)
Very well done, Donna, and congrats on a new personal-best score.
Message edited by author 2016-04-01 10:24:30. |