*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #1

adrean8j · 08-16-2011, 02:43 PM

Oh I like that one a lot Tim! To bad you couldn't completely get rid of that halo though

dcstep · 08-16-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Oh I like that one a lot Tim! To bad you couldn't completely get rid of that halo though

Interesting opinion. I think just the opposite, seeing the processing I think, "The halo adds to the effect." In subjective evaluation there'll always be polar-opposite views.

Great image. Normally I'd straighten the outer buildings, but here I think that their inward lean points to the subject building, making it more dramatic.

Dave

rodi · 08-16-2011, 03:30 PM

i kind of like them without the halo as well. here's what i do to keep the effect but not the halo:

keep your unsharp mask on a separate layer and mask out the edges. you may need change the Levels on the mask only (it's white or black, so you just slide the black and white levels to be a shade of grey without messing up your mask painting).

i do this all the time when i want to add some pop without making it really noticeable with the halos that a strong USM processing does.

Chewy734 · 08-16-2011, 04:07 PM

good suggestion/tip rodi. I'll have to try that myself sometime.

TL · 08-16-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Oh I like that one a lot Tim! To bad you couldn't completely get rid of that halo though

thanks, i'm working on that.

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Interesting opinion. I think just the opposite, seeing the processing I think, "The halo adds to the effect." In subjective evaluation there'll always be polar-opposite views.
Great image. Normally I'd straighten the outer buildings, but here I think that their inward lean points to the subject building, making it more dramatic.

Dave

thanks Dave!

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Originally Posted by rodi

i kind of like them without the halo as well. here's what i do to keep the effect but not the halo:

keep your unsharp mask on a separate layer and mask out the edges. you may need change the Levels on the mask only (it's white or black, so you just slide the black and white levels to be a shade of grey without messing up your mask painting).

i do this all the time when i want to add some pop without making it really noticeable with the halos that a strong USM processing does.

Thanks for sharing the tip Rodi

Chewy734 · 08-16-2011, 07:30 PM

so rodi, when are you posting some more fapping material?

rodi · 08-16-2011, 08:39 PM

I'll get right on that.

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

so rodi, when are you posting some more fapping material?

lol, I guess you keep over feeding the girl with the glasses and aren't getting any special hugs?

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 12:03 AM

haha, nope. She's not around during the week.

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:04 AM

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haha, nope. She's not around during the week.

remember to switch hands, you don't want one arm more muscular then the other.

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 12:07 AM

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remember to switch hands, you don't want one arm more muscular then the other.

spoken like a pro.

Activ · 08-17-2011, 12:07 AM

For the lulz

Sperry's + Bokeh = Love . . . maybe by Trevor Thompson, on Flickr

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:08 AM

lots o bukeh!

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

spoken like a pro.

you should see my arms, sooo lopsided

jk.

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 12:09 AM

and on that note... I'm calling it a night.

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:10 AM

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and on that note... I'm calling it a night.

sleep well!

Activ · 08-17-2011, 12:13 AM

Triple post and just going to leave? Pshh, and I love me some bokeh =)

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:15 AM

I'm planning on increasing the amount of bukeh around here... Picked up a new toy tonight, so we'll see how it treats me

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:17 AM

and yes, i realize i keep spelling it incorrectly. It just seems to flow out on my keyboard that way.

Activ · 08-17-2011, 12:28 AM

Bokeh Bukeh same ol same ol
My favorite Bokeh shot I've managed

Depth by Trevor Thompson (old flickr), on Flickr

The1 · 08-17-2011, 12:29 AM

what lens are you doing these shots with?

MATT0404 · 08-17-2011, 12:30 AM

Great shots, Rodi, TL, and Activ!

Here's a shot from today:

St. John's Pews by mkrepp, on Flickr

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08-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#4055
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Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	haha, nope. She's not around during the week. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-17-2011, 12:07 AM	#4060
Activ First Lieutenant 59 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	For the lulz Sperry's + Bokeh = Love . . . maybe by Trevor Thompson, on Flickr __________________ Trevor Thompson :: Activ Films Facebook Youtube Flickr EuroSunday :: Contributing Photographer/Videographer
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08-17-2011, 12:09 AM	#4063
Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	and on that note... I'm calling it a night. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-17-2011, 12:13 AM	#4065
Activ First Lieutenant 59 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Triple post and just going to leave? Pshh, and I love me some bokeh =) __________________ Trevor Thompson :: Activ Films Facebook Youtube Flickr EuroSunday :: Contributing Photographer/Videographer
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08-17-2011, 12:15 AM	#4066
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	I'm planning on increasing the amount of bukeh around here... Picked up a new toy tonight, so we'll see how it treats me
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08-17-2011, 12:17 AM	#4067
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	and yes, i realize i keep spelling it incorrectly. It just seems to flow out on my keyboard that way.
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08-17-2011, 12:28 AM	#4068
Activ First Lieutenant 59 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Bokeh Bukeh same ol same ol My favorite Bokeh shot I've managed Depth by Trevor Thompson (old flickr), on Flickr __________________ Trevor Thompson :: Activ Films Facebook Youtube Flickr EuroSunday :: Contributing Photographer/Videographer
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08-17-2011, 12:29 AM	#4069
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08-17-2011, 12:30 AM	#4070
MATT0404 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW PA iTrader: (2)	Great shots, Rodi, TL, and Activ! Here's a shot from today: St. John's Pews by mkrepp, on Flickr
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