This is the first of five shots that I took while out and about with Theis Dahl on Saturday. Theis was down in Blackpool for some photography and Photoshop training, and while we spent most of the time on post-production, we did spend a few hours up at Fleetwood – photographing the beach, washed up stuff, the Wyre wrecks, and so on. It was a good weekend.
Of the five shots that I'll be posting there are three others that I prefer to this one, but Theis also has a shot of this plastic bottle so I thought it would be a good one to post first. If you're interested, his shot is here:
Hopefully he'll be posting some more shots from our shoot over the next few days.
In case you're wondering about the colour, my version was processed in LAB Color mode (as described in this tutorial), i.e. I manipulated the 'a' and 'b' channels to alter the colour balance and saturation.
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?
12.33pm on 13/6/09
Canon 5D EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
34mm
f/8.0
1/400
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
minor rotation
Yes, the "oldschool-chromasia" style. Nice tones and DOF.
comment byCSJ @ID7 at 09:44 PM (GMT) on 14 June, 2009
I must say 'Theis' has captured a good frame also, although yours is a reflection back to a time when Chromasia was about these simple objects of life, if you understand my meaning. His is more an attempt at process, and slightly out of his comfort zone looking at his other work, but a good PP session none the less. I enjoyed looking at them. CSJ @ID7
and if you ask me, you did quite a nice job with LAB - as usual.
comment bykeith at 10:03 PM (GMT) on 14 June, 2009
Yes follow Davids LAB tutorials and you will end up with some really exciting images - in a very short time of experimenting. I'd never really used the lab channels until I used the tutorials.
comment bysharon at 12:30 AM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
Both are great photos but I like yours better. The colors being more gives it a gloomier feel. Which fits for the subject.
comment by1meter89 at 12:32 AM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
Nice to compare the versions, though I can't decide which one to like more. I guess about this one i like the focus on the bottle and it's clarity.
comment byOlivier Jules at 09:35 AM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
One thing that strikes me is that the cloud formation in your shot is much better, and much more contrasty, than in the other. I guess this is because you got down to a lower angle to include them; if so it's a good example of whilst processing makes a difference, it is not everything, that you still need to consider these things at the time of shooting. Both good shots though.
comment byLightningPaul at 12:43 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
WOW, I have never seen such beautiful garbage. Looks fantastic, even the stones and the sky.
comment byCarlos Garcia at 04:45 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
Dave,
Ahhh... back home. I have a love of the shore and all of its treasures. It is fascinating to compare the two images. You are a gifted "painter" and I am always captivated by the way you re-imagine what you capture. Litter is cool. Who knew?
C.
comment bySimone at 05:15 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2009
comment by DedicatedRR at 04:08 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
I agree with EyeVision - it's nice to see a photo like this again :)
comment byMichael Rawluk at 05:19 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Wonderful composition and use of DoF.
comment bypernilla at 07:15 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Amazing shot! You have made a really good picture of a simple plastic bottle. Like the low angle and the colours.
comment by Chris at 07:46 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Hi Dave, I like this a lot. The scattered white clouds drifting over the white clear bottle makes a great combination. I also like the color toning you did with the beach stones. The DOF is ideal for this image, the background can be seen but the majority of the attention is focused on the bottle. The bottle just hits the viewer right in the face. Very nice.
This is the first of five shots that I took while out and about with Theis Dahl on Saturday. Theis was down in Blackpool for some photography and Photoshop training, and while we spent most of the time on post-production, we did spend a few hours up at Fleetwood – photographing the beach, washed up stuff, the Wyre wrecks, and so on. It was a good weekend.
Of the five shots that I'll be posting there are three others that I prefer to this one, but Theis also has a shot of this plastic bottle so I thought it would be a good one to post first. If you're interested, his shot is here:
http://www.theisdahl.com/photo/56
Hopefully he'll be posting some more shots from our shoot over the next few days.
In case you're wondering about the colour, my version was processed in LAB Color mode (as described in this tutorial), i.e. I manipulated the 'a' and 'b' channels to alter the colour balance and saturation.
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 5D
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
34mm
f/8.0
1/400
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
minor rotation
Yes, the "oldschool-chromasia" style. Nice tones and DOF.
I must say 'Theis' has captured a good frame also, although yours is a reflection back to a time when Chromasia was about these simple objects of life, if you understand my meaning. His is more an attempt at process, and slightly out of his comfort zone looking at his other work, but a good PP session none the less. I enjoyed looking at them. CSJ @ID7
and if you ask me, you did quite a nice job with LAB - as usual.
Yes follow Davids LAB tutorials and you will end up with some really exciting images - in a very short time of experimenting. I'd never really used the lab channels until I used the tutorials.
Both are great photos but I like yours better. The colors being more gives it a gloomier feel. Which fits for the subject.
Nice to compare the versions, though I can't decide which one to like more. I guess about this one i like the focus on the bottle and it's clarity.
amazing view!! great capture
Love the shot...'Simply' Amazing!!
One thing that strikes me is that the cloud formation in your shot is much better, and much more contrasty, than in the other. I guess this is because you got down to a lower angle to include them; if so it's a good example of whilst processing makes a difference, it is not everything, that you still need to consider these things at the time of shooting. Both good shots though.
WOW, I have never seen such beautiful garbage. Looks fantastic, even the stones and the sky.
Dave,
Ahhh... back home. I have a love of the shore and all of its treasures. It is fascinating to compare the two images. You are a gifted "painter" and I am always captivated by the way you re-imagine what you capture. Litter is cool. Who knew?
C.
I like the desaturated tones!
Bonsoir,
Superb composition and lightness..Bravo!
I agree with EyeVision - it's nice to see a photo like this again :)
Wonderful composition and use of DoF.
Amazing shot! You have made a really good picture of a simple plastic bottle. Like the low angle and the colours.
Hi Dave, I like this a lot. The scattered white clouds drifting over the white clear bottle makes a great combination. I also like the color toning you did with the beach stones. The DOF is ideal for this image, the background can be seen but the majority of the attention is focused on the bottle. The bottle just hits the viewer right in the face. Very nice.
Thanks everyone :)
Really nice depth, it really helps the bottle stand out is such a great way!
Such rich detail. Love photographs that carry a concept!
As usual another man's junk is Chromasia's treasure :o)