#2 is my favorite due to its pattern/texture. My guess is that the BW would be preferred because it brings out the texture/lines best. #1 could be the exception.
Heh. Number 2 is my favourite, too. It has a simple elegance which I find quite pleasing. And yes, I did convert them because I felt black and white would bring out the lines better. Not that the difference is all that great, mind you, as the originals were almost monochrome to begin with.
I think I do the conversion the obvious way, which is to say, I choose the channel mixer in the "adjustments" section of the "image" menu. I now expect you to tell me there is a much more sophisticated way to go about it. Well, go on, I'm willing to learn. :-)
Just out of curiosity, what would you do with the trees in the first picture? I considered editing them out, as I did with the few branches that were visible in the other three photos, but ended up not doing it because I was busy doing other things. On the one hand, I think the photo would be better without the trees in the background, but on the other hand, they were there when I took the picture, and I feel bad about stamping them out... Any advice?
Hmmm... I am of the mindset that the best way to do something is the way one likes the best. I was actually curious for me to learn... as everyone has a different way
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I actually convert ALL of my pictures to BW first, then add the color back.
Oh boy. That sounds awfully labour-intensive. That said, I do tend to like the colours in your photos a lot, so the technique obviously works for you. I guess I'll give it a shot some time next week, when I'll actually have time to look into such things again. :-)
[smudge tool, colour burn]
Does that make sense?
Right now, none whatsoever, as I've never actually used either of those tools before. Don't worry, though; I'll figure it out. How hard can it be?
I have to say, I look forward to some good, proper ps_grasshopper practice. Judging from some of the technical descriptions you've given me, I'm going to have my work cut out for me. :-)
Before I read the note at the bottom, I thought those photos reminded my of Raise the Red Lantern! Wow, in that context it seems eerie. Especially where no. 3 met her demise.
Well, it was kind of eerie to walk around there remembering scenes from the film. And yes, I was definitely reminded of Wife No. 3's sad demise while I stood staring at the little tower on the distant rooftop. I kept hearing Songlian's voice in my head: "Sharen! Sharen!"
It's a gorgeous place to visit, though -- very touristy, but quite evocative.
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How are you doing the BW conversion?
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I think I do the conversion the obvious way, which is to say, I choose the channel mixer in the "adjustments" section of the "image" menu. I now expect you to tell me there is a much more sophisticated way to go about it. Well, go on, I'm willing to learn. :-)
Just out of curiosity, what would you do with the trees in the first picture? I considered editing them out, as I did with the few branches that were visible in the other three photos, but ended up not doing it because I was busy doing other things. On the one hand, I think the photo would be better without the trees in the background, but on the other hand, they were there when I took the picture, and I feel bad about stamping them out... Any advice?
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Oh boy. That sounds awfully labour-intensive. That said, I do tend to like the colours in your photos a lot, so the technique obviously works for you. I guess I'll give it a shot some time next week, when I'll actually have time to look into such things again. :-)
[smudge tool, colour burn]
Does that make sense?
Right now, none whatsoever, as I've never actually used either of those tools before. Don't worry, though; I'll figure it out. How hard can it be?
I have to say, I look forward to some good, proper ps_grasshopper practice. Judging from some of the technical descriptions you've given me, I'm going to have my work cut out for me. :-)
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It's a gorgeous place to visit, though -- very touristy, but quite evocative.
Did you see the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon photo shoot I posted a while ago?
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