Daves View
Looming
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 16 April 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
This is my favourite image I've produced, as opposed to the best pic I've taken, in quite a while, as the original shot was pretty weak (as can be seen here!). I had a good idea of what I wanted to produce from it, and I'm really happy with the results, especially with the looming trees in the background. I'm just hoping it looks as good on everyone elses screens, as it's quite dark and I know shots look different on different monitors.
Also, out of curiousity, I used the legacy option when altering the brightness and contrast in PS on this shot. It worked out well, but I'm still not sure of the exact function of this option. Can anyone explain it to me?
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
Tse Min from Melbourne, Australia
it gives a very lord-of-the-ring movie type feel. i agree, the original shot was weak. this is much better than the original shot.
16 Apr 2008 5:15am
@Tse Min: Thanks Tse Min
@e.: Thanks e.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Yes, it's amazing it has such an 'old' not quite genre noir but something similar, I can't quite pin point it, it's fantastic...good for you!!!
16 Apr 2008 10:43am
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
I think it's a striking image, with a nostalgic touch and its color, looks great.
16 Apr 2008 10:49am
@Observing: Thanks Observing
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Fantastic image and processing, the original shot was a throw away, but you brought it to life. This has such a great moody feel to it. Well done.
16 Apr 2008 7:58pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
"Legacy" seems to alter the colors in a bad way, for making a lomo effect I know that we need to use this option... As I am not a photoshop expert you better read the explanation about it.
17 Apr 2008 2:06am
@akarui: Thanks for the comment Akarui
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Definitely an old world look and feel, Dave. Quite brilliant, I think. But no idea about the legacy. Am curious about it now, though.. LOL
17 Apr 2008 2:35am
@amy: Thanks Amy, it gives some interesting effects if you play around with it!
Canon EOS 400D
1/400 second
F/6.3
ISO 400
300 mm