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Digital Heron


Digital Heron
Photo Information
Copyright: Kathleen Amiee (SandPiper) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1215 W: 6 N: 1945] (7392)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-13
Categories: Nature, Experimental, Nocturnal, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Olympus E-10, Standard Oly E-10, Compact Flash Card, Tiffen UV
Exposure: f/2.4, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-03-28 8:07
Viewed: 567
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Every once in a while I have to dig into the mysteries of the depths of post processing where you can completely change a photo to fit the mood you are in. I have closely observed some of the techniques I have liked here on TL to give me some inspiration.
The huge herons would fly in at dusk over the lake at the park and roost in the trees along the shore. I set my camera and tripod up one night and hoped I could get some shots of them. To my delight, the great herons came, but to my dismay, I did not bring all the equipment I needed for such shots and all of them were too dark. So I thought I would have some fun with one in hopes I could create something worthy. I'm not sure about the worthy part, but I did have fun. I will post the original photo along as a WS for you to comapre them.

I think this is one of those compositions you either love or hate. Since it is so different from what I usually do, I am not even sure myself what I think of it....And I am curious if you like it or if it was a big mistake.
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Tech:
1. Brightened dark photo of heron roosing on tree branch as much as I could.
2. Re sized in 3 steps.
3. Used paintbrush to add color buds to the tree limbs and only added a touch of yellow to the Heron's beak.
4. Applied a filter called "Accented Edges"and the photo suddenly lit up with colors from the filter.
5. Framed, signature and logo

My impression is that this has a bit of an Oriental look...maybe? Stop by and let me know what you think......:O)
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To Miqra: Thank you, Miq....SandPiper 1 03-29 10:12
To chefcop: Hi, Peter...SandPiper 1 03-29 00:47
To starkey666: thank you, Dennis....SandPiper 1 03-29 00:41
To paul_bk: Thank you, Paolo....SandPiper 2 03-28 13:21
To nova: thanks, Michel....SandPiper 1 03-28 11:53
To padre: Hi Brent!SandPiper 1 03-28 11:49
To cloverstar: Hi Diana....SandPiper 1 03-28 11:48
To Tim: Thank you, Tim...SandPiper 1 03-28 11:43
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yes... something oriental..... and something like a scientific image.... Kathleen continue to PP... what you have done is very good.....
Paolo

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2733 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-03-28 8:27]
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I am in love with that art work,Kat! Lovely colors,excellent frame,the branches and the heron seem to be done of ice or crystal! Neat and sharpen image,creative and original! Congrats!

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-03-28 9:23]
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2 thumbs up for the pp! B

Nothing is a mistake in photography, only artistic embellishments. I've rescued a few photos in post processing :)
I like the coloured buds you added. You certainly have brought this colourful heron to life. Nice job. It really does have an oriental feel to it, especially with the black background.

Wow! You saved this one for sure. A very interesting study in what can be done digitally to rescue a less than perfect photo. You excel at so many techniques and proceedures. I always look forward to your additions each morning as the brighten the day.

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  • Tim Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 188 W: 18 N: 241] (1137)
  • [2005-03-28 10:47]
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Very cool Kat! I love the effect of the post processing you chose. Praying for you!

Tim

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 629 W: 68 N: 746] (5421)
  • [2005-03-28 13:18]

It looks like a stained glass work using dark shade glasses. Nice work.

Andre'

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2005-03-28 14:16]

Did you forget your logo, or has it disappeard in the neon glow, Kat ? Well for me, I like it. I like the WS version as well, you could have added flash in PP to it to brighten it up, you know... Anyway, this is a truly original Sandpiper. TFS.

Very adventurous pp work Kat. You have certainly created a work of art. Just shows what you can do when you have a mind to. Exceptional work resulting in a marvellous image. Well done.

Peter

interesting work Kat, the colors are bright and vivid I like the black background as well.

I like it - it almost looks like it was made of coloured glass - great PP :)

BTW - I also like your WS version.

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  • Miqra Gold Star Critiquer [C: 865 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-03-29 10:01]
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This is fantastic it gave me the feel of something out of Arabian nights, excellent PP Kath, I love the overall effect, well done!

Hi Kathleen. Like the image you've posted here. Somehow it reminds me of Japanese art, like if it was done in molten glass..........(???!!).....allrighty then! Oh, while I'm writing this I see you have the same feeling about it.

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