Upper Peninsula Michigan, Wagner Falls

Hi Becky; thank you for that! This photograph was made from a B&W negative. Sometimes I get better results with my scanner (because of its built-in firmware) if I scan negatives as positives; the resultant scan is a negative of the image. I then invert them back into positives in Photoshop (Image>Adjustments>Invert). By "adjusting" I simply mean the usual curves, levels, sometimes dodging and burning, and unsharp mask sharpening that one would apply to any photograph. Well, I don't know about you, but I just lost myself with all that. Best Regards.

Walter, I noticed that you renamed the folder containing this photo. Can I assume that this means you've changed your mind about leaving? I hope so. (-:

 

BTW, the info above on scanning negatives as positives seems like a good approach to me, although I imagine it takes some time getting used to making scanner adjustments based on a negative prescan.

yes, I've come to my senses and realized that life would be unbearable without Photonet ;o) Seriously though, the decision was largely due to support from people such as yourself, Lannie, and Becky. I appreciate that support more than I can say.

 

Concerning the scan, it is a little tricky, since you are looking at the negative image. I use the procedure of Erik de Goederen (inventor of the Scanhancer diffuser). You are basically just observing the histogram. With color negatives, one looks at the three RGB histograms. Erik has outlined the procedure quite well and it can be downloaded as a PDF from his site: http://scanhancer.iddo.nl/

 

I normally do not use this technique, but with some problem negatives I found it to be invaluable. It is also fun to experiment now and then too. Regards.

If things were ever to get so bad where you leave Walt, I'd probably be right behind you. I don't see that happening though. Too bad too, cause I could get quite a bit more done WITHOUT Photo.net! Know what I mean? ...Aloha.

 

 

 

 

yes I do! Regards.

Glad you came to your senses, Walter, although Vincent does make a good point. Believe me, I know how you both feel. (-;

 

And thanks for the additional info on scanning negatives as positives!

This is my favorite from your portfolio. Wow! Just breathtaking. You really have an eye for beauty. Thank you for sharing.

 

Respectful Regards, ~Lisa

Thank you Lisa! This is one of my favorites as well. The infrared effect is rather mild with the SFX but still produces a dream-like state. Regards.

I just noticed that Bailey Seals gave this a 6/5. I must have done something right for a change.

And Hanna gave your latest a 6/6, with a compliment. (Gulp)... something is very very wrong here Walt...

Walter, one of these days I am going to see some new work from you. Until then I will continue to peruse your portfolio. This is a wonderful b/w image with your usual good exposure.

Nice!