The following photos are from flickr. By CocoGogol and The New No. 2.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Post-Processing of three shots.
The shots that I have chosen are selected from the following list of shots:
http://imageshack.us/f/849/unled1bf.jpg/
153, 175+176 and 181.
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153.
The photograph was shot in the following settings: NEF+JPG (Fine)
Adobe Lightroom 2.5
1. Cropped image modelled using the rules of thirds.
2. Convert grayscale
3. Increased clarity and contrast
4. Increased fill light and black clipping.
Adobe Photoshop CS3
At this point, the image was basically finished, no further processing was needed except for the general items such as sharpening and resizing.
1. Sharpened using high pass filter.
2. Added border.
The final result is as shown below.
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175 and 176.
175 is to the left and 176 to the right.
I decided to use the 176.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
1. Auto-tone, auto-contrast and auto-colour.
2. Shadow/Highlights
I experimented with this piece by taking the central pole from 176 and applying it to 175, making the entire image in focus and sharp. However, I did not turn to my liking. Image shown below.
3. Black and white conversion.
4. Brightness and contrast
5. High Pass Filter
The finished product is shown below.
My favourite part of this piece is the rhythm and line structures that it contains. It's filled with simple linear lines that direct the viewer through out the entire piece. The texture of the bricks also adds more tactility and compliments the bottom left of the piece through contrast in textures.
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181
This photograph was edited during class time.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
1. Cloned out the stick in the top right (Red outline in before image)
2. Highpass sharpen
3. Curves, increased lights and darks. (0, +54)
4. Brightness and contrast layer
5. Converted to Greyscale
5. Added borders and logo
http://imageshack.us/f/849/unled1bf.jpg/
153, 175+176 and 181.
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153.
The photograph was shot in the following settings: NEF+JPG (Fine)
The exif data for this shot is as follows:
- Nikon D90
- 1/20 Seconds
- f/5.6
- 55mm (Using 18-55 VR 3.5-5.6/f, VR on)
- 400 ISO
- -1EV
Adobe Lightroom 2.5
1. Cropped image modelled using the rules of thirds.
2. Convert grayscale
3. Increased clarity and contrast
4. Increased fill light and black clipping.
Adobe Photoshop CS3
At this point, the image was basically finished, no further processing was needed except for the general items such as sharpening and resizing.
1. Sharpened using high pass filter.
2. Added border.
The final result is as shown below.
Overall, I liked this work very much. I feel that the grungy like texture of the stairs gives the shot lots of appeal. A depth of field has been added to my photograph through the use of zoom, creating bokeh in the unfocussed areas.
175 and 176.
175 is to the left and 176 to the right.
I decided to use the 176.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
1. Auto-tone, auto-contrast and auto-colour.
2. Shadow/Highlights
I experimented with this piece by taking the central pole from 176 and applying it to 175, making the entire image in focus and sharp. However, I did not turn to my liking. Image shown below.
3. Black and white conversion.
4. Brightness and contrast
5. High Pass Filter
The finished product is shown below.
My favourite part of this piece is the rhythm and line structures that it contains. It's filled with simple linear lines that direct the viewer through out the entire piece. The texture of the bricks also adds more tactility and compliments the bottom left of the piece through contrast in textures.
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181
This photograph was edited during class time.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
1. Cloned out the stick in the top right (Red outline in before image)
2. Highpass sharpen
3. Curves, increased lights and darks. (0, +54)
4. Brightness and contrast layer
5. Converted to Greyscale
5. Added borders and logo
In addition to the line structure and shapes seen in this photograph, I felt that the weather that I shot this photograph gives the photo 'edge.' The main artistic element that can be seen in this photograph, is the alternative views of lines and shapes. From the bright lines created from the fence to the circle shape created on the top right corner. If one looks deeper into this piece, they can see the line structures from the cracks on the floor. Look at the top left corner, the cracks goes from the top of the piece to the bottom, there's even a rectangular shape created on the left side of piece.
This photographs shows that even in common places in ours lives, there are intricate line structures that surround us.
This photographs shows that even in common places in ours lives, there are intricate line structures that surround us.
Browsing through old photographs.
Today I was browsing through my flickr account looking for photographs that had either of the following: strong patterns, strong colours and strong line structure.
A list of photographs that I've found are shown below:
A list of photographs that I've found are shown below:
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/5130896335/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/5104837562/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/5104242593/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/5085584787/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/4883903569/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glimjo/5058976915/
I feel that this selection of photographs are of very high quality both in fitting the theme of my body of work and in general display of artistic skills.
Reflection
I'm looking to have around six photographs in my body of work.
These photographs will be a mixture of new photographs I've taken during class time and previous photographs that I've taken. Despite being taken at different times, they will both focus on patterns, shapes and colours.
These photographs will be a mixture of new photographs I've taken during class time and previous photographs that I've taken. Despite being taken at different times, they will both focus on patterns, shapes and colours.
Photoshoot II
Using the school's dslr I had another photoshoot within the school grounds.
Screenshot of all shots taken is show below.
Click to view in full size.
The photos that I have shortlisted from this selection is as follows: 144-147, 152-155, 156, 157, 158, 176-178 and 179-181.
Screenshot of all shots taken is show below.
Click to view in full size.
The photos that I have shortlisted from this selection is as follows: 144-147, 152-155, 156, 157, 158, 176-178 and 179-181.
Line Structures
"Literal lines do not exist in nature, but are the optical phenomena created when objects curve away from the viewer. Nonetheless, line-like shapes are for all intents considered line elements by the artist; for example, telephone and power cables or rigging on boats. Any such elements can be of dramatic use in the composition of the image. Additionally, less obvious lines can be created, intentionally or not, which influence the direction of the viewer's gaze. These could be the borders of areas of differing color or contrast, or sequences of discrete elements, or the artist may exaggerate or create lines perhaps as part of his style, for this purpose. Many lines without a clear subject point suggest chaos in the image and may conflict with the mood the artist is trying to evoke.
Movement is also a source of line, and blur can also create a reaction. Subject lines by means of illusion contribute to both mood and linear perspective, giving the illusion of depth. Oblique lines convey a sense of movement and angular lines generally convey a sense of dynamism and possibly tension. Lines can also direct attention towards the main subject of picture, or contribute to organization by dividing it into compartments."
More examples of interesting artworks with powerful line structures. By tina negus, mluisa and Gremxul respectively.
Movement is also a source of line, and blur can also create a reaction. Subject lines by means of illusion contribute to both mood and linear perspective, giving the illusion of depth. Oblique lines convey a sense of movement and angular lines generally convey a sense of dynamism and possibly tension. Lines can also direct attention towards the main subject of picture, or contribute to organization by dividing it into compartments."
More examples of interesting artworks with powerful line structures. By tina negus, mluisa and Gremxul respectively.
Ring II
Through the use of wide aperture and zoom of 45mm I was able to create enough blur to isolate the circular geometric shape.
Appeal is created through this photo by the circle shape, along with the harsh shadows and contrast the compliment the shape.
The use of black and white was to remove the element of colours, leaving one less element for one to to take in whilst looking at this work. With BW, the texture is more prominent.
This photo represents the acceptance of males to express themselves, this is show through the use of geometric shape. The circle. However, masculinity is still prominent through the rough textures.
Overall, I like this photograph a lot. It has a strong texture and contrast. It's a alternative view to an common object.
Ring
Ring by Jonathan Lim.
A black and white photo that signifies society's acceptance of creativity in males.
Post-Processing
Using the photographs from my shortlist- which can be seen in the post below - I have started to edit them through the use of the following adobe programs: Lightroom 2.5 and Photoshop CS3.
This photograph was shot with the D90 in the following camera settings:
This photograph was shot with the D90 in the following camera settings:
The exif data for this shot is as follows:
- Nikon D90
- 1/800 Seconds
- f/5.6
- 45mm (Using 18-55 VR 3.5-5.6/f, VR on)
- 200 ISO
- 0EV
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Adobe Lightroom 2.5
1. Converted to black and white.
2. Increase contrast through the use of curves; increase lights, decrease darks.
3. Increase clarity.
4. Fill lights and black increased.
Adobe Photoshop CS3
1. Sharpened through High pass filter layer set to Overlay with decreased opacity.
2. Added borders and logo.
The finish product is shown below.
After playing around with the second image on Lightroom.. I decided that i wasn't strong enough picture
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