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redleash
Aug-20-2009, 10:36 AM
Something for my friends Azzaro and rwells!!

1. Original image, with selective focus processing
http://redleash.smugmug.com/photos/625321593_8wHJJ-L.jpg

2. And a composite with B&W conversion
http://redleash.smugmug.com/photos/625322304_ZW5RV-L.jpg
Jack'll do
Aug-20-2009, 10:44 AM
Hi Lauren
I'm not a fan of selective focus so #1 one doesn't do it for me. However #2 is really very well done and I like it A LOT! :clap
rwells
Aug-20-2009, 10:46 AM
You Go Girl !!!

I like your thinkin' here :thumb


One small suggestion: Loose the empty space on the right. It's not adding anything to your image.
sweet caroline
Aug-20-2009, 10:59 AM
#2 looks very cool. I think I'd like to see a less hard border of focused area.

Caroline
redleash
Aug-20-2009, 01:05 PM
Jack - Thanks for your comments. This definitely wasn't the best subject for selective focus, but it was a good one to practice on, as I had to choose my brushes wisely to work on the wires. Glad you liked #2--I prefer it also.

Randy - I tried cropping out the right side when I processed this one but couldn't decide if the space helped set off the fence post or if it did nothing. I'll try your crop and re-post for you.

Caroline - I'm not sure exactly what you mean about #2. Are you suggesting more of a feathered transition from the sharper focused area to the start of the overlay? I assume that's what you mean. I did change brush opacities many times, trying to get a nice fade on the wire, but I guess I didn't quite get there. Are you looking for more of the background in focus (around the wire blob) or for more of the wire to be softer?

Thanks all!
Lauren
adbsgicom
Aug-20-2009, 02:39 PM
Nice work. #1 doesn't work for me either, but #2 is a great idea and well executed.
Azzaro
Aug-20-2009, 03:01 PM
Hi Lauren.......WOW.....Selective focus, composite and rule of thirds... your Muse had and epiphany "JUST KIDDING" The first has to much empty space around the center of interest.... I think..... but the second one is a really good job ........WELL DONE LAUREN:clap azzaro
redleash
Aug-20-2009, 04:32 PM
Is this what ya'll had in mind for a crop?

http://redleash.smugmug.com/photos/625685404_jy4x4-L.jpg
rwells
Aug-20-2009, 04:46 PM
I HATE that!!!

Just kidding... Yeah, this works much better for me. YMMV


Is this what ya'll had in mind for a crop?

http://redleash.smugmug.com/photos/625685404_jy4x4-L.jpg
redleash
Aug-20-2009, 11:38 PM
Hate it or Love it--this one's for you, Randy! :D

BTW, those are Colorado cows in the composite. In this drought, I think ours are all too skinny! :wink
rwells
Aug-21-2009, 10:15 AM
Hate it or Love it--this one's for you, Randy! :D

BTW, those are Colorado cows in the composite. In this drought, I think ours are all too skinny! :wink

I appreciate the special treatment, an image all for me :thumb


Yeah, Colorado was blessed this year with good snowfall & rain. I haven't' seen it that green this time of year, in several years.