Shello, 'ello, 'ello!
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:44 pmDoes this image work?
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:44 pmPosted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:23 pmSure does Simon. Simple and elegant. Well exposed and framed. I like
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:29 pmYes it does work, nice and simple.
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:34 pmThanks Peter and Huynhie. 
It's a bit different to what I normally shoot, not that I have any specific 'style' , but I made myself go out and take some shots this arvo. I'm pleased I did.
It's a bit different to what I normally shoot, not that I have any specific 'style' , but I made myself go out and take some shots this arvo. I'm pleased I did.
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:37 pmYep... It works... It might have achieved perfection with a little understated fill-flash to light up those dark recesses...
Nevertheless, I admire you for getting down on your stomach and gettin' dirty...
Nevertheless, I admire you for getting down on your stomach and gettin' dirty...
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:40 pmSimon - IMO this would work better with a double exposure. One as is, and the other for the innards of the shell and then combined and blended. 
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:41 pmMe too: it's work for me, nicely with simple.
I like it.
I like it.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:54 amThanks for responding folks
I agree Chris - I'll put on my composite hat tomorrow and have a play. Hopefully, John, this will lift the veil of secrecy on those recesses.
I agree Chris - I'll put on my composite hat tomorrow and have a play. Hopefully, John, this will lift the veil of secrecy on those recesses.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:15 amHere's another version, a composite of the two exposures, showing the internal detail. I think this one is much better but I'm happy to here from others.
Original:
Original:
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:17 amSimon, that's tonnes better. Nicely done.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:03 amNicely done Simon
Bob G
Bob G
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:32 amCheers, Kris and Bob. Thanks for looking.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:36 amChampion Simon
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:44 amKicks ass boyo
Was a great shot before, but this puts the finishing touches on it.
Well done
Rel
Was a great shot before, but this puts the finishing touches on it.
Well done
Rel
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:03 pmLovely Stuff Simon it works really well!
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:06 pmThat's what I was wanting to see Simon... That pink lustre inside the shell...
Now please explain in simple steps how you achieved that... Please
Now please explain in simple steps how you achieved that... Please
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:36 pmThere are a couple of ways to do it but with this shot I merely opened the RAW image twice, one with the best exposure for the large area of the pic, then one for the interior of the shell (which blows out any highlights or light areas in the remiander of the shot.)
With both images now open, copy the lighter one and paste it into the dark image. You'll now have one image with two layers (light layer on top). Add a layer mask to this upper layer and, whilst ensuring the layer mask itself is active, simply paint black on everything you want to retain the original darker exposure. In other words, I painted black over everything except the shell interior. If you make a mistake, just change colours to white and paint over the mistake.
With both images now open, copy the lighter one and paste it into the dark image. You'll now have one image with two layers (light layer on top). Add a layer mask to this upper layer and, whilst ensuring the layer mask itself is active, simply paint black on everything you want to retain the original darker exposure. In other words, I painted black over everything except the shell interior. If you make a mistake, just change colours to white and paint over the mistake.