As with a number of the images here this is the result, not of pre-planning, but of disatisfaction with the original photograph. The original was taken near junction 21 of the M62 – on my way home from work – and, while the scene itself was quite dramatic, the picture was rather bland and lacking in contrast. Mind you, at 70mph in the pouring rain, it was rather difficult to concentrate on getting a good shot ;-)
Also, I think that there isn’t too much you can do to subtely manipulate a jpeg image without introducing noticeable artefacts into the final result. As such, it’s much easier to perform gross manipulations in that any changes are then intentional rather that by-products of the process itself – at least that’s my excuse.
So, basically, this image is the result of massively increasing the contrast in the image and I do like the way that it’s ‘lifted’ the road’s surface; i.e. the bouncing rain appears to have become a part of the road. The only other change I made was to use Photoshop’s ‘lens flare’ filter to add a bit more interest to the sky.
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Dave -- just going back through your portfolio -- amazing stuff -- it's so interesting to see how your work has progressed -- it's helpful to me, especially when I feel like my images are getting stale -- it takes lots and lots of work to produce nice images and your portfolio is a great example... just wanted to thank you for the inspiration and support over the last several months...
comment byEmily at 10:47 PM (GMT) on 21 October, 2004
i've been looking through to your old stuff. this one is amazing. great manipulations. i've nevr been a purist.
comment by david at 06:02 AM (GMT) on 17 January, 2005
this is one of my favorites. the colors seem so posh, and it has a cross processed feel to it. very rad. have a wonderous day.
comment byJustin at 09:55 PM (GMT) on 27 February, 2005
I think you've pulled it off very well. The lens flare is nicely placed :). I think you captured the rainy car feel very well and the contrast isn't really overdone. Very good for a jpeg :).
comment byluke at 09:04 PM (GMT) on 25 March, 2005
shows just how good you are in photoshop. Very dramtic, not keen on the lens flare but I think the shot conveys motion and mood v well. niceone
comment byanass sahnun at 04:01 PM (GMT) on 23 February, 2006
congratelation for this pictures is really pure art
comment byBen at 08:19 PM (GMT) on 14 October, 2006
Fun to explore some of your early works on Chromasia...
I love the drama of this one; the water on the pavement looks trecherous!
As with a number of the images here this is the result, not of pre-planning, but of disatisfaction with the original photograph. The original was taken near junction 21 of the M62 – on my way home from work – and, while the scene itself was quite dramatic, the picture was rather bland and lacking in contrast. Mind you, at 70mph in the pouring rain, it was rather difficult to concentrate on getting a good shot ;-)
Also, I think that there isn’t too much you can do to subtely manipulate a jpeg image without introducing noticeable artefacts into the final result. As such, it’s much easier to perform gross manipulations in that any changes are then intentional rather that by-products of the process itself – at least that’s my excuse.
So, basically, this image is the result of massively increasing the contrast in the image and I do like the way that it’s ‘lifted’ the road’s surface; i.e. the bouncing rain appears to have become a part of the road. The only other change I made was to use Photoshop’s ‘lens flare’ filter to add a bit more interest to the sky.
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3.30pm on 29/7/03
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Why hasn't anyone commented this one? Think it is good!
(mispressed the submit button the first time..)
Dave -- just going back through your portfolio -- amazing stuff -- it's so interesting to see how your work has progressed -- it's helpful to me, especially when I feel like my images are getting stale -- it takes lots and lots of work to produce nice images and your portfolio is a great example... just wanted to thank you for the inspiration and support over the last several months...
i've been looking through to your old stuff. this one is amazing. great manipulations. i've nevr been a purist.
this is one of my favorites. the colors seem so posh, and it has a cross processed feel to it. very rad. have a wonderous day.
I think you've pulled it off very well. The lens flare is nicely placed :). I think you captured the rainy car feel very well and the contrast isn't really overdone. Very good for a jpeg :).
shows just how good you are in photoshop. Very dramtic, not keen on the lens flare but I think the shot conveys motion and mood v well. niceone
congratelation for this pictures is really pure art
Fun to explore some of your early works on Chromasia...
I love the drama of this one; the water on the pavement looks trecherous!