Technically I don't think I should blog twice in one day, and I am not because it is 12:32am, so here it goes!
I think I am finally getting it.
This spring I was so happy to find this great interior of an old house. I came home ready to create my HDR masterpiece. Below is 1 of 5 images I captured of the house interior. Flat boring, right!
This next image is my masterpiece. Great color. Grungy. Just what I was hoping for! So I emailed it onto my friend John to give me his opinion.
He is a very kind critic and encouragingly suggested I add more contrast and make it less flat. I was baffled on how to accomplish that, so John sent step by step instruction on how to and he took the kitchen interior of this house and totally wowed me with the possibilities. Well he wowed me to frustration and I decided I needed many more hours of instruction. So I took a class at PSW earlier this month. I got a few more helpful hints and instructions. Today was the day I decided to attempt my new masterpiece.
This one has much more contrast, great color, and is grungy. Why wasn't I satisfied? because John's processed image sparkled. Mine is muddy. After starring at it, tweaking this Lightroom slider and that Lightroom slider I still wasn't happy with the outcome. Once again I decide to start over.
This masterpiece doesn't quite sparkle like John's and I should have captured one more image for detail in the window but
I am learning!
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8 comments:
So THAT's what you're up to. I had no idea. Very cool.
Nice job Teri! By golly I believe you've got it! :)
That's funny!! While I was studying it, I was thinking, "By Jove Tery, I think you've got it!!"
Great minds think alike. Anyway, it ia anything but boring. I've been to some great garage sales that sort of look like that. Full of treasures. You found one in this picture.
Thanks Steve. YEs, old houses can lead to great photographic opportunities.
Yes, John, I believe I have. Thanks.
Thanks to Anonymous. I appreciate all your thoughts.
Heh, Teri - you're friends with THAT John? Lucky you...he he.
Yes, Brenda that crazy Oreo loving John. I also took a class from you on Whidbey Island. You were teaching the concept of capturing a sense of place while traveling. I have a photo of you taking a picture of a motorcycle while standing in the middle of the street in Coupeville. Thanks for the great memories.
Hey Brenda watch it... I monitor these things! :)
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