Malibu Pier #2

[Angelo]

Here's an edited version of my "whipping Post" image with suggested edits.

[Angelo]

Here's an edited version of my "whipping Post" image with suggested edits.
Here's a b/w version:

[Angelo]

Here's an edited version of my "whipping Post" image with suggested edits.
here's the original:

[david_h]

Hi Angelo,
I really like the BW version. Personally I liked the volleyball net. Says something about the deserted beach. I agree with taking out the trash can though.
Whatever happened to sunny southern Cal?

[bfjr]

hey I know that place, been in trouble there myself :uhoh :lust :wink

I like em all don't know which one I like better, be back later give it another look see :thumb

[ChrisJ]

Hi Angelo,

I like the B&W version best. Gives it a more moody tone...

david_h, that's what's known as a "marine layer" and is far too common in sunny SoCal especially in the mornings! It usually burns away by the afternoon, but not always.

Chris

[Nikolai]

Since you said you didn't try curves, I - with all due respect - tried some for you.
Here - LAB, both a/b curves simply steepened to almost exactly "/" character angle (symmetrical, both A and B):
http://nik.smugmug.com/photos/34824773-L.jpg

It changed the mood a bit, brought more "sunset" rays, if you will...
I hope you don't mind me playing with your image..:rolleyes

[Angelo]

Hi Angelo,
I really like the BW version. Personally I liked the volleyball net. Says something about the deserted beach. I agree with taking out the trash can though.
Whatever happened to sunny southern Cal?
Thanks David. I hadn't looked at the net in that way but now that you mention it I agree. This image deserves more attention and I'll give it my best. Thanks for looking and commenting.

[Angelo]

hey I know that place, been in trouble there myself :uhoh :lust :wink

I like em all don't know which one I like better, be back later give it another look see :thumb
I look forward to it Ben

[Netgarden]

I like the VB net too. hehheh, used to play about 25 hours a week and miss it so! Love your shots!



I look forward to it Ben

[Dee]

Living on the coast myself, I like the vegetation, the light tans, and the "fog" or mist on the hills, I think some of that gets lost in the B&W version.

It's a good shot, and well worth extra attention.

[Angelo]

Hi Angelo,

I like the B&W version best. Gives it a more moody tone...

david_h, that's what's known as a "marine layer" and is far too common in sunny SoCal especially in the mornings! It usually burns away by the afternoon, but not always.

Chris
Thanks Chris... I think I can probably work both versions a bit for improvement. Thanks for visiting.

[Angelo]

Since you said you didn't try curves, I - with all due respect - tried some for you.
Here - LAB, both a/b curves simply steepened to almost exactly "/" character angle (symmetrical, both A and B):

It changed the mood a bit, brought more "sunset" rays, if you will...
I hope you don't mind me playing with your image..:rolleyes
Nikolai - under the circumstances I don't mind at all. Thank you for taking time to help me improve this shot. You inspired me to try a few PS tricks but got sidetracked... I'll return to it shortly and see what I can accomplish.

[Nikolai]

Nikolai - under the circumstances I don't mind at all. Thank you for taking time to help me improve this shot. You inspired me to try a few PS tricks but got sidetracked... I'll return to it shortly and see what I can accomplish.
Good luck, don't forget to show us what you end up with!:thumb

[jwear]

both the black and white and color are nice flip a coin :D and niks touch up i like the sky but not the forground :dunno how are doing

[Nikolai]

niks touch up i like the sky but not the forground :dunno ...to do proper selection to separate skies from the beach.:):
Besides, I only wanted to show an idea of what could be done with LAB/curves, not to mangle with Angelo's picture..

Cheers, mate!:1drink

[Angelo]

OK everyone... here's a new version that I don't intend to address your great suggestions... I'm still working on it... but I happened upon this effect almost by accident and thought it was worth sharing as a "pseudo" abstract (?)

Whatcha think???

[USAIR]

Both bw and the new version very good
Both photos have different moods
I think I like the last best :thumb

Thanks
Fred

[ginger_55]

OK everyone... here's a new version that I don't intend to address your great suggestions... I'm still working on it... but I happened upon this effect almost by accident and thought it was worth sharing as a "pseudo" abstract (?)

Whatcha think???

I really did like this version, it grabbed my attention, but for the long run, I like Nikolai's version best.

Whenever I show a shot, Andy usually suggests curves a bit. I don't know how much Nikolai did, but I do like his results.

Wonderful shot, Angelo!

ginger

[Angelo]

I like the VB net too. hehheh, used to play about 25 hours a week and miss it so! Love your shots!
Thanks Net! :D

[Angelo]

Living on the coast myself, I like the vegetation, the light tans, and the "fog" or mist on the hills, I think some of that gets lost in the B&W version.

It's a good shot, and well worth extra attention.
Thanks Dee. I look forward to your thoughts on my final version.

[Angelo]

Both bw and the new version very good
Both photos have different moods
I think I like the last best :thumb

Thanks
Fred
Thank you Fred.

[Angelo]

I really did like this version, it grabbed my attention, but for the long run, I like Nikolai's version best.

Whenever I show a shot, Andy usually suggests curves a bit. I don't know how much Nikolai did, but I do like his results.

Wonderful shot, Angelo!

ginger
Hey G - thanks for looking and commenting.

[Angelo]

OK Folks....

I have worked on this shot a lot and have a final color and a final BW version. I'd appreciate your thoughts on them.

Here's the final color version:

[Angelo]

and the BW: