While many of my recent favourites have been shots of the kids (this one, for example) this is probably my favourite non-human shot that I've posted in ages. And in case you're wondering, it's an old fire extinguisher that Theis and I came across at the weekend.
In this instance, the post-processing is quite extreme – insofar as the original looks a bit different – but I think it suits this object quite well. As always though, do let me know what you think.
And finally, while I used a variety of techniques to post-process this shot, the tutorial that is probably the most relevant is my Toning colour images one.
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
12.08pm on 13/6/09
Canon 5D EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
54mm
f/2.8
1/1600
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
no
comment byGarry at 10:04 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
comparing it to the original it looks as though you should be working on the set of Doctor Who / Torchwood...
Was the final image what you were going for originally or was it more of a ' what will it look like if I tweak this...?'
comment byODILIA LIUZZI at 10:05 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Garry: I knew roughly how I wanted it to look (in terms of contrast at least), but it did take me a while to work out which colour palette worked best :)
comment byMirko Herzner at 11:09 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
That's a pretty cool used- (or better not-used) look here on this. Really a fine study of decay.
comment byJacques B at 02:51 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
A great shot indeed. Congrats!
comment byCarlos Garcia at 03:51 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Long live the non-human! Fascinating interpretation... love the color choices and the way the colors blend. The fire extinguisher looks like it was unearthed from an ancient archeological dig! Tres cool!
C.
comment byNader at 05:33 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
For the first time ever, I think I prefer the original. The blown out section in the top right is a little painful to look at.
comment byDan Kaufman at 05:43 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
This one is definitely the Nightingale Look on life. I particularly like the colors and as such I am definitely going to re-visit the Toning tutorial.
comment byJoanna at 05:56 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
David, I'm in awe about your processing skills. Considering signing up for your tutorials as soon as I have some cash on the side :) Love this photo, the colours are superb.
comment by Sue Ables at 07:25 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Love the texture and COLOR in this shot David! I learn something with every shot you post.
comment byStephan at 07:58 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
S T U N N I N G. Love the color and 'micro-contrast'. Like "EyeVision" on yesterday's (superb) shot already said, it's cool to see some old-school chromasia photos again :)
comment by1meter89 at 08:51 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Wow, amazing. Interesting, but very fitting colour!
comment byEugene at 11:17 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2009
Wow, the post-processing here is really awesome! I like the orange and magenta hues, especially coming in from the right side of the frame!
comment byMichael Rawluk at 12:17 AM (GMT) on 17 June, 2009
Sweet crusties on that nozzle.
comment byJustin at 08:22 AM (GMT) on 17 June, 2009
While many of my recent favourites have been shots of the kids (this one, for example) this is probably my favourite non-human shot that I've posted in ages. And in case you're wondering, it's an old fire extinguisher that Theis and I came across at the weekend.
In this instance, the post-processing is quite extreme – insofar as the original looks a bit different – but I think it suits this object quite well. As always though, do let me know what you think.
The original is here:
.../archives/putting_out_the_light.php
And finally, while I used a variety of techniques to post-process this shot, the tutorial that is probably the most relevant is my Toning colour images one.
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
54mm
f/2.8
1/1600
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
ACR
no
absolutely love the texture.
comparing it to the original it looks as though you should be working on the set of Doctor Who / Torchwood...
Was the final image what you were going for originally or was it more of a ' what will it look like if I tweak this...?'
wonderful macro!! great!
ryan/ODILIA: thanks :)
Garry: I knew roughly how I wanted it to look (in terms of contrast at least), but it did take me a while to work out which colour palette worked best :)
That's a pretty cool used- (or better not-used) look here on this. Really a fine study of decay.
A great shot indeed. Congrats!
Long live the non-human! Fascinating interpretation... love the color choices and the way the colors blend. The fire extinguisher looks like it was unearthed from an ancient archeological dig! Tres cool!
C.
For the first time ever, I think I prefer the original. The blown out section in the top right is a little painful to look at.
This one is definitely the Nightingale Look on life. I particularly like the colors and as such I am definitely going to re-visit the Toning tutorial.
David, I'm in awe about your processing skills. Considering signing up for your tutorials as soon as I have some cash on the side :) Love this photo, the colours are superb.
Love the texture and COLOR in this shot David! I learn something with every shot you post.
S T U N N I N G. Love the color and 'micro-contrast'. Like "EyeVision" on yesterday's (superb) shot already said, it's cool to see some old-school chromasia photos again :)
Wow, amazing. Interesting, but very fitting colour!
Wow, the post-processing here is really awesome! I like the orange and magenta hues, especially coming in from the right side of the frame!
Sweet crusties on that nozzle.
Very cool shot! Love the detail and B&W colors.
Thanks everyone :)
Very interesting processing. I love when you include the pre-production image as well.