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03/04/2006 10:35:46 PM · #1 |
I go through phases in my photography....I get hooked on certain styles/genres of photography and try them until I get decent at them. Right now I'm stuck on the "artsy, black and white" type of photo's. Zeuszen has been my main inspiration....and looking through those magazines with all the fancy prints that cost a ton of money. Anyways....here's a few I took today...
And here's a couple from my visit to the zoo the other day....god do I love my 432mm IS lense, I love this thing to death.
C&C is always welcome.....thanks!
Caleb
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03/04/2006 10:43:28 PM · #2 |
| i left you a few comments. your photos are looking great. keep it up! |
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03/05/2006 12:20:35 AM · #3 |
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03/05/2006 12:33:38 AM · #4 |
I very much like your 'artsy' black and white images. I'd love to hear more about the editing you're doing, that's kinda the effect I'm looking for with some of my 'sad animal' shots. Gotta go out now, will be back later to comment
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03/05/2006 01:55:17 AM · #5 |
I'm kinda using a lot of different editing technques....I use the channel mixer in PS to convert the photos to black and white, then I adjust the levels, then it's a mix between; shadow/highlight, dodging and burning (especially to get the vignetting), curves, and maybe a little bit of adjustment layers. Oh..and adjusting the contrast....
I'll have to save the editing steps the next time I do a photo like this and then post them with the photo so you can see how they are done.
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03/05/2006 02:22:36 AM · #6 |
That'd be great thanks Caleb
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03/05/2006 04:28:42 AM · #7 |
I like the snow leopard particularly. Great expression, contrast and framing. I even like the space to the right, it seems to give a sense of a setting for the creature.
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03/05/2006 02:19:00 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by AJAger:
I like the snow leopard particularly. Great expression, contrast and framing. I even like the space to the right, it seems to give a sense of a setting for the creature. |
Yeah....that is probably one of my favorites that I've ever taken. I spent about 45 minutes with the Leopard and his brother just sitting and watching and taking pictures. It was so much fun.
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03/05/2006 02:40:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
I'm kinda using a lot of different editing technques....I use the channel mixer in PS to convert the photos to black and white, then I adjust the levels, then it's a mix between; shadow/highlight, dodging and burning (especially to get the vignetting), curves, and maybe a little bit of adjustment layers. Oh..and adjusting the contrast.... |
If you are experimenting to learn new things that is great. That is how you become a better photographer. I do that all the time.
You do a decent job with achieving a good full range of blacks to white which is the hallmark of good B&W. Everything you are doing can certainly help bring out tonality. I assume you don't have to do all of those things with every image. I presume you pick the method that does the most for the image.
Added grain and vignetting (It mystifies my why anyone would want to ADD vignetting to an image very often) doesn't do a lot for me personally but I understand that maybe you are trying to convey the dreariness of winter which is fine. To my eye, though, it looks as though you are taking an image that does not have a lot to offer in the first and adding effects in PS to "save" it.
The greatness of learning new techniques is that later when the image obviously cries out for these type of modifications you will recognize it immediately and know what to do.
Message edited by author 2006-03-05 14:43:06.
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03/05/2006 03:19:59 PM · #10 |
I think the vignetting can be a very powerful tool to contain an image and direct attention.
The trick is subtlety. Just hitting the corners or edges in an obvious manner can work well sometimes, and be distracting at others. If you're trying to 'age' a shot, sometimes burning the edges really enhances the overall effect. But, often, a more gradient, subtle, vignette can be a better approach.
Don't be afraid to venture deeper (towards the center) into the image with the effect to subtley guide the viewer where you want the attention. Or even just use this to bound a single side of an image.
As stdavidson mentions, it may not be for every photo, but when it works, it can really enhance a mood.
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03/05/2006 03:39:24 PM · #11 |
Vingetting is definitely useful on occasion. Here is a photo of mine in which I think it worked pretty well.
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03/05/2006 03:43:46 PM · #12 |
| I like the second two, and I agree. You might use Camera Raw to add a little bit more vinetting. |
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03/05/2006 05:18:40 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by stdavidson:
Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
I'm kinda using a lot of different editing technques....I use the channel mixer in PS to convert the photos to black and white, then I adjust the levels, then it's a mix between; shadow/highlight, dodging and burning (especially to get the vignetting), curves, and maybe a little bit of adjustment layers. Oh..and adjusting the contrast.... |
If you are experimenting to learn new things that is great. That is how you become a better photographer. I do that all the time.
You do a decent job with achieving a good full range of blacks to white which is the hallmark of good B&W. Everything you are doing can certainly help bring out tonality. I assume you don't have to do all of those things with every image. I presume you pick the method that does the most for the image.
Added grain and vignetting (It mystifies my why anyone would want to ADD vignetting to an image very often) doesn't do a lot for me personally but I understand that maybe you are trying to convey the dreariness of winter which is fine. To my eye, though, it looks as though you are taking an image that does not have a lot to offer in the first and adding effects in PS to "save" it.
The greatness of learning new techniques is that later when the image obviously cries out for these type of modifications you will recognize it immediately and know what to do. |
Thanks for the comments and advice! This is what I'm looking for, people to help me learn and understand photography.
I agree that not all images can be used with this type of editing, and I really am not sure of which ones should and shouldn't be used with it yet. I had a blast editing these images though....I'm deffinately going to study some more artists that use this style, and see if I can become a little better at it.
Thanks again you guys!
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