cappoldt 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Kim, this is great indeed. What WAS your process for darkening the background, step-by-step? Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Now, Christopher, you KNOW I don't keep track of exactly what I do (kind of like when I bake!). So I went back and tried to replicate it as well as I could remember. 1. Duplicate layer 2. Adjust brightness/contrast - lower brightness, up contrast. 3. "Paint" back original layer with just the deer, leaving the background as dark as possible. 5. Flatten layer. 6. Render lighting effects/Omni on about 28. 7. Adjust brightness/contrast. 8. Go over any areas not completely darkened by using paintbrush. There you have it or at least close! Link to comment
aepelbacher 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Wow, Kim! I love the markings on their faces. I would say it was unique, if it weren't for the fact that they seem to have very similar markings! I love this ... and the darkened background works very well! Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks, Lou Ann. What I liked when I took the shot was that they were standing in identical poses and looked the same, too. I have two shots before one of them changed position. This was taken last year and I had posted it then, but deleted after it didn't generate much interest. Changing the background to b&w seems to make it stand out much more. Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted November 28, 2005 Beautiful creation and thanks for the tutorial, Kim. Link to comment
kate_hatton 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Not techie enough to critique, I just come to look in awe at what you guys (and gals!) do. Have to add though, aren't these exquisitely beautiful subjects? How n earth did you get so close, or is it a very long lens? Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted November 28, 2005 Wonderful Double daer Kim. oh. so gentle and elegant animals :) Biliana Link to comment
julio_segura_carmona1 4 Posted November 28, 2005 Magnifica , luz, color y bella composicion,, como en un espejo,,, PN; no seven Kin ,,saludos,,,6/6. http://www.hectorbrandan.com/images/julio-carmona.gif Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted November 29, 2005 This WAS a long lens - the 80-400 set at 240mm. See further details in one of the above comments I made to Colin. Thanks for visiting, everyone! Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Thanks, guys. I'm going to print this one out, large-size very soon and mat/frame it. Link to comment
kristin_morales 0 Posted December 2, 2005 This one is STUNNING! I have looked at this a few times. Excellent job...artistic enhancements that just give this one more awe factor. Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted December 3, 2005 Thanks, Kristin. This is becoming one of my favorites. Link to comment
bryan olesen 0 Posted December 3, 2005 ... just me back again to have another look - no need to reply ... Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted December 4, 2005 I'll send you a print if you want, Bryan. :) Just got through printing this out and I'm going to put it in our Camera Club's Exhibition in February. Link to comment
bryan olesen 0 Posted December 5, 2005 Kim, really appreciate the offer - I emailed you. Very inspiring... P.S. Should be the hit of the show! Good luck! Link to comment
kslonaker 0 Posted December 6, 2005 It will be in the mail tomorrow, Bryan. I wish I had some Colorlife paper (semi-gloss), but only had glossy paper at the moment. Hope you like it! Link to comment
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