Thanks.Reflection definitely makes itas mentioned, possibly a bit of a clean up in pp
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Thank you Sarah.
Hi DK, I use LR. Does it have a tool in for this? Must admit I haven't used it before if it has got one!So what software do you have for editing ?? A simple spot removal is all you need and it would improve the image greatly
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Bubbles & lots of them...mono works well , agree with the comments re cloning out some of the whiate marks partic toward the lh lower side
Bubbles & lots of them...mono works well
, agree with the comments re cloning out some of the whiate marks partic toward the lh lower sideThanks Lynne. Here's my rough and ready edit using the LR clone and healing brush. Thanks to everyone for pushing me to find out about that and looking it up on You Tube - never used it before!Hi M
Bubbles & lots of them...mono works well
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Well done the edit looks much better.
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Ooooo yes... the BEST spot removal tool, I use it LOADS
When in Develop, it is to the right of the crop/overlay tool, just click on it, move over your image, use the wheel on your mouse to change size and click away, each time you click on a new spot an adjacent circle appears that you can drag to change the cloning area..... have a play, it's a doddle
<EDIT> Yep the edit looks much better !!!!
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Thanks for the comment, Mandy.
Yes, thanks for the info. I found it and then watched a tutorial on You Tube. Just have to practice now...Ooooo yes... the BEST spot removal tool, I use it LOADS
When in Develop, it is to the right of the crop/overlay tool, just click on it, move over your image, use the wheel on your mouse to change size and click away, each time you click on a new spot an adjacent circle appears that you can drag to change the cloning area..... have a play, it's a doddle
<EDIT> Yep the edit looks much better !!!!
Week 5: Smoke
Well I managed it, after several hours of struggling with set up, lighting and focusing. I may never it again though, it was such a faff and it's so difficult to control the smoke flow. Oh well, on to next week now.
Smoke by carthurjohn, on Flickr
Well I managed it, after several hours of struggling with set up, lighting and focusing. I may never it again though, it was such a faff and it's so difficult to control the smoke flow. Oh well, on to next week now.
Smoke by carthurjohn, on Flickr
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That's not bad at all, I'd be tempted to crop the top bit off, as the bottom stream of smoke is excellent on it's own
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A really good take on the theme, i agree with dark i think a crop off the top would do the image more justice.
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Well done if it's your first attempt at smoke I'm impressed 
personally, I wouldn't crop it. Having the bottom and top smoke in focus and the bit in the middle a little blurred makes for a very pleasing image to me.
If anything, I would have been tempted to clone out the three or four bits that aren't attached to the main smoke trails Edit- five bits on a recount
if it's your first attempt at smoke I'm impressed personally, I wouldn't crop it. Having the bottom and top smoke in focus and the bit in the middle a little blurred makes for a very pleasing image to me. If anything, I would have been tempted to clone out the three or four bits that aren't attached to the main smoke trails
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Thanks DK. I might have a go at that crop to see what it looks like.That's not bad at all, I'd be tempted to crop the top bit off, as the bottom stream of smoke is excellent on it's own
Thank you very much, Judi, for the kind words.Hi,
Close... brilliant shot love it
Bubbles... Nice one, much improved by the edit!!
Smoke ... good one well done
Thanks Mandy
Yes, it's my first go at smoke. The flash was one of the most difficult bits of the challenge. I tried firing my Speedlight remotely (never done that before - this is a very educational challenge!), but it needed the pop-up flash to fire to which meant that the black background looked completely bleached out and you could hardly see any smoke.Well done
If anything, I would have been tempted to clone out the three or four bits that aren't attached to the main smoke trails
Plan B featured my son pointing his Canon flash with a snoot on at the smoke, and firing it manually at 90 degrees to the camera. You can imagine the comedy moments that ensued as we tried manually to synchronise me pressing the shutter release and him pressing the flash tester button - that's probably why the smoke looks blue to match the air.. There were so many black frames, it's a wonder I managed to get any shots!
Thanks for the suggestion about the crop. To be honest I'm not clear which five bits you're referring to...
Thank you Kev.
Thank you Susie. I might have a go at cropping the top, just to see what it's like.
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That's not bad at all, I'd be tempted to crop the top bit off, as the bottom stream of smoke is excellent on it's own
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Well done going on to find out how to use the clone tool - it's invaluable I find! Just to loose any distracting spots that would otherwise draw the eye.
smoke plume is great - would also benefit from some practice with the clone tool.
Sounds like a fun father / son bonding session too!
smoke plume is great - would also benefit from some practice with the clone tool.
Sounds like a fun father / son bonding session too!
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I'd be tempted to crop the top bit off, as the bottom stream of smoke is excellent on it's own
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I agree about cropping the top off and maybe a quick clean up of a couple of strays bits of smoke but other than that a pleasing image.
Thanks Peter and Simon.
Thank you.
So for all you crop fans, here goes:
Smoke - edit by carthurjohn, on Flickr
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On first looking at your image mercurius, I thought "I'd crop the top part off" but on having another, longer look, I feel the image works all the better for having the top part in.
What it does for me is the bottom smoke 'trail' draws my eye in, up and through until it reaches the top smoke trail which stops my view from going out of the image. It then takes me back in for another look.
Sorry if thats a bit random but just thought I'd come at this from a different crit perspective.
Technically, its very good too, sharp, crisp and clear but I just think its more than that. Good work i say
What it does for me is the bottom smoke 'trail' draws my eye in, up and through until it reaches the top smoke trail which stops my view from going out of the image. It then takes me back in for another look.
Sorry if thats a bit random
but just thought I'd come at this from a different crit perspective.Technically, its very good too, sharp, crisp and clear but I just think its more than that. Good work i say
Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments, Iain. I see what you are saying, but I also see the point the 'crop it' crew were making. I really can't decide now which works best!On first looking at your image mercurius, I thought "I'd crop the top part off" but on having another, longer look, I feel the image works all the better for having the top part in.
What it does for me is the bottom smoke 'trail' draws my eye in, up and through until it reaches the top smoke trail which stops my view from going out of the image. It then takes me back in for another look.
Sorry if thats a bit random
Technically, its very good too, sharp, crisp and clear but I just think its more than that. Good work i say
Thanks for your comments. Don't give up! You can't take a more Micky Mouse approach at it than I did.
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A nice start to your 52 challenge - I think the only one that didn't grab me so far was 'Play' (plenty of people have given recommendations on how they'd change the shot up)..
Loving the reprocessed 'Line' shot and your latest take on 'Smoke' - lovely and clear and boths shots are a great take for the themes
I look forward to following the rest of your progress
Loving the reprocessed 'Line' shot and your latest take on 'Smoke' - lovely and clear and boths shots are a great take for the themes
I look forward to following the rest of your progress
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I love the crop works so much better.
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Bubbles - like the way that you have tidies it up - still the bit bottom left that i would take out - but I like the comp and the mono - it has a really fizzing effect.
Smoke - i agree with Iain@blakester that the uncropped version is best. Still a few small marks that could do with a tidy. overall a good image for the theme and like the choice of colour.
In one comment you say that the off camera flash needed to be worked by the popup flash and that then overwhelmed the image. Don't know what equipment that you have but if you are using what Nikon call 'commander' mode, (other brands may have a different name for it) you can switch off the popup flash in the menu - it does still flash slightly but that is only the signal to the off camera flash. I don't know if this helps?
Bubbles - like the way that you have tidies it up - still the bit bottom left that i would take out - but I like the comp and the mono - it has a really fizzing effect.
Smoke - i agree with Iain@blakester that the uncropped version is best. Still a few small marks that could do with a tidy. overall a good image for the theme and like the choice of colour.
In one comment you say that the off camera flash needed to be worked by the popup flash and that then overwhelmed the image. Don't know what equipment that you have but if you are using what Nikon call 'commander' mode, (other brands may have a different name for it) you can switch off the popup flash in the menu - it does still flash slightly but that is only the signal to the off camera flash. I don't know if this helps?
Thank you very much for all your comments. I found out yesterday that the Nikon Speedlight does work on commander mode - thus saving me another shed load of cash! Now I have to test it out. Have to confess that I am a bit flash phobic, because I really struggle to get my head round it and generally don't like what it does to colours. But the good thing about the 52 Challenge is that it pushes me out of my comfort zone.
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Thats a great smoke shot, I havent done mine yet but if I can make it half as good as that ill be happy. I think the top corner crop as mentioned. Its sttange seeing the smoke cut in half.
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no crit from on Smoke....looks perfect to me
no crit from on Smoke....looks perfect to me
Thanks Andy. I cropped it to get that diagonal.
Thanks DKNope Iain... you are WRONG
That crop looks excellent - Love that
Thanks Simon, Appreciate your kind words.Apologies for only just getting going with comments.
Really enjoying seeing your work so far top draw pic this week for smoke
Thanks Dan. Give it a go sir!
Thanks LynneHi M
no crit from on Smoke....looks perfect to me
Week 6 - Mineral
I rejected my first idea which was to feature a policeman (!), so I've had to go with this instead.
I'm not happy with the composition which strikes me as very lifeless (even though it's a still life), so would welcome any comments crits to help improve it.
Mineral-2 by carthurjohn, on Flickr
I rejected my first idea which was to feature a policeman (!), so I've had to go with this instead.
I'm not happy with the composition which strikes me as very lifeless (even though it's a still life), so would welcome any comments crits to help improve it.
Mineral-2 by carthurjohn, on Flickr