As I mentioned yesterday, I took Rhowan and Harmony to see the wreck of the Riverdance yesterday morning, and while I only got one shot of the boat that I'm happy with, I got three of Rhowan and Harmony. Unusually, I have two of Harmony that I like and just one of Rhowan. This is the first one of Harmony.
As for the post-production: this one was processed almost exclusively in RAW Developer using LAB curves. RAW Developer has a great Curves, tool that includes the 'a', 'b' and Lightness curves in addition to the standard RGB curves, and if you have a Mac I'd suggest you give it a try. Unfortunately there isn't a PC version of this programme.
Also, if you're unfamiliar with LAB Color mode you might want to take a look at my first LAB Color mode tutorial that explains the basics with respect to the various LAB channels.
As always, let me know what you think.
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
10.43am on 10/7/08
Canon 1Ds Mark II EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
135mm
f/5.6
1/500
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
RAW Developer
minor rotation
comment bybeeveedee at 08:38 PM (GMT) on 11 July, 2008
(yippee... 1st to comment) This is oh, so very nice. Love the colors. I wish I could look over your shoulder and watch you process one of these photos.
comment byJasper at 07:08 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2008
Again, great post processing. I really like the overall toning of the picture with the blue sea and blue sweater.
(I'm taking a look at the Lab color mode tutorial right now)
comment bymooch at 06:38 PM (GMT) on 24 July, 2008
I like the shot but due to the focus of her face cannot help wish that the whole boday was in focus as that is where your eye travels to. Downward.
As I mentioned yesterday, I took Rhowan and Harmony to see the wreck of the Riverdance yesterday morning, and while I only got one shot of the boat that I'm happy with, I got three of Rhowan and Harmony. Unusually, I have two of Harmony that I like and just one of Rhowan. This is the first one of Harmony.
As for the post-production: this one was processed almost exclusively in RAW Developer using LAB curves. RAW Developer has a great Curves, tool that includes the 'a', 'b' and Lightness curves in addition to the standard RGB curves, and if you have a Mac I'd suggest you give it a try. Unfortunately there isn't a PC version of this programme.
Also, if you're unfamiliar with LAB Color mode you might want to take a look at my first LAB Color mode tutorial that explains the basics with respect to the various LAB channels.
As always, let me know what you think.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 1Ds Mark II
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
135mm
f/5.6
1/500
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
RAW Developer
minor rotation
(yippee... 1st to comment) This is oh, so very nice. Love the colors. I wish I could look over your shoulder and watch you process one of these photos.
Excellent LAB Color processing David! Once again thanks again for revealing how you achieved your desired results.
the color is so enticing. love the way the texture on her sweater, especially around the tummy area, pops out. soothing. sweet. :)
Beautyful portrait ! I like this colors...
Beautiful photo David...who says kids have to look at the camera!!
Beautiful, love the tones.
Thanks all :-)
Gorgeous photograph David! : )
I love the blue in contrast with the little bits of pink in this photograph. I'd like to see the original of this one, is that possible?
This father loves his children more than life itself. Stunning David, just stunning.
Lovely. I know I´m repeating myself, but I think your photos of the kids are really good.
Beautiful!!!
Again, great post processing. I really like the overall toning of the picture with the blue sea and blue sweater.
(I'm taking a look at the Lab color mode tutorial right now)
I like the shot but due to the focus of her face cannot help wish that the whole boday was in focus as that is where your eye travels to. Downward.