I've photographed these telescopes on many occasions – they're dotted all along the Fylde coast – but up until this shot I haven't been especially happy with any of them. This one though, I'm pleased with, mostly because the original lighting was beautifully diffuse.
comment byowen-b at 07:25 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
It's a lovely bold coloured shot, but the slight tilt of the telescope itself is driving me crazy.
Also, did you do any selective colouring here? I'm interested in how you used colour (or lack of) to separate the foreground from background more than the depth of field already does.
comment byowen-b at 07:26 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
Sorry, I should add that by tilt of the telescope, I meant the top unit, not the actual tube. ;)
Just one of those things. I suppose you could say it gives it character...
comment bycraig@id7.co.uk at 08:02 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
Thats a marked increase in quality over the original. I really need to just trim up my contrast technique and use of the histograms to get to this quality tonally speaking. I am not as subtle in my control as you, and this shows in the end results.... So simple, yet so effective. Craig@id7
comment byMindy at 08:10 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
I like the 'slight tilt' to which owen-b refers. the perspective adds power and interest to the relationship between the cube and cylinder. Good, fun shot.
comment byLightseeker at 08:11 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
This one certainly grabs my attention with the contrasts of colour and focus between the subject and background.
comment byowen-b at 09:23 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
I didn't notice the 'original' before. I think what fascinates me about chromasia shots is how the processing appear to be lighting the subject so much. It genuinely looks as though it's been 'lit' by flash or whatever in the processed version.
Also, the colouring of, say, the metal key slot doesn't appear to match the general toning, which makes me really want to sit down with you, Dave, and watch how you process a whole bunch of images. I'm keen to see what the general order of your processing is, and whether you have 'stock actions' that create a certain look to work from.
comment by jasonf at 10:59 PM (GMT) on 30 September, 2007
So is this a B&W conversion with some colours brought back? I'd love to see a mini-tutorial on this one. Spectacular post processing as always.
comment byMalcolm at 12:10 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
I do like this - very striking. I was surprised to see the original. I did not expect it to be so different. The processing has turned a mundane shot into somehing very much more interesting. The gold tint on the metal is inspired, and the saturated blue works well. I interpreted the grey background as sea, not grass. Oh, and I think I would slightly prefer it without the 'tilt' - sorry!
comment byNavdeep at 03:47 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
Nice shot !
comment byowen-b at 06:29 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
Yes, I thought it was sea as well!
comment byJosef Renklint at 08:42 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
Amazing colors! I love the depth of field that you utilized here in a neat way.
comment byfernando at 08:55 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
nice shot! the blue is great!
comment byJan Exner at 10:22 AM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
Great shot!
I did a very similar one when I was still living in France: http://www.jan-exner.de/Berichte/bilder/?num=126
comment byNigel at 06:01 PM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
These colour / mono hybrids don't always work, I am sure you will agree. This one does and I think it's because it is believable. The background doesn't jar with the subject and as mentioned above one assumes it is part of the sea / muddy estuary on a grey drizzly day. Lovely toning on the metalwork.
comment byjelb at 06:37 PM (GMT) on 1 October, 2007
Bonjour,
Nice shot..Good dof..Bravo!
comment byhanok at 08:32 PM (GMT) on 4 October, 2007
I've photographed these telescopes on many occasions – they're dotted all along the Fylde coast – but up until this shot I haven't been especially happy with any of them. This one though, I'm pleased with, mostly because the original lighting was beautifully diffuse.
If you're interested, the 'before' shot is here:
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EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
58mm
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It's a lovely bold coloured shot, but the slight tilt of the telescope itself is driving me crazy.
Also, did you do any selective colouring here? I'm interested in how you used colour (or lack of) to separate the foreground from background more than the depth of field already does.
Sorry, I should add that by tilt of the telescope, I meant the top unit, not the actual tube. ;)
Just one of those things. I suppose you could say it gives it character...
Thats a marked increase in quality over the original. I really need to just trim up my contrast technique and use of the histograms to get to this quality tonally speaking. I am not as subtle in my control as you, and this shows in the end results.... So simple, yet so effective. Craig@id7
I like the 'slight tilt' to which owen-b refers. the perspective adds power and interest to the relationship between the cube and cylinder. Good, fun shot.
This one certainly grabs my attention with the contrasts of colour and focus between the subject and background.
I didn't notice the 'original' before. I think what fascinates me about chromasia shots is how the processing appear to be lighting the subject so much. It genuinely looks as though it's been 'lit' by flash or whatever in the processed version.
Also, the colouring of, say, the metal key slot doesn't appear to match the general toning, which makes me really want to sit down with you, Dave, and watch how you process a whole bunch of images. I'm keen to see what the general order of your processing is, and whether you have 'stock actions' that create a certain look to work from.
So is this a B&W conversion with some colours brought back? I'd love to see a mini-tutorial on this one. Spectacular post processing as always.
I do like this - very striking. I was surprised to see the original. I did not expect it to be so different. The processing has turned a mundane shot into somehing very much more interesting. The gold tint on the metal is inspired, and the saturated blue works well. I interpreted the grey background as sea, not grass. Oh, and I think I would slightly prefer it without the 'tilt' - sorry!
Nice shot !
Yes, I thought it was sea as well!
Amazing colors! I love the depth of field that you utilized here in a neat way.
nice shot! the blue is great!
Great shot!
I did a very similar one when I was still living in France: http://www.jan-exner.de/Berichte/bilder/?num=126
These colour / mono hybrids don't always work, I am sure you will agree. This one does and I think it's because it is believable. The background doesn't jar with the subject and as mentioned above one assumes it is part of the sea / muddy estuary on a grey drizzly day. Lovely toning on the metalwork.
Bonjour,
Nice shot..Good dof..Bravo!
amazing! good shot! the blue color is fantastic