Editing Software Photomatix Pro / Photoshop CC / Topaz Studio / Other
File Format RAW
Notes
8 Comments
23 Aug 04:40
steve_zasadny Plus User
I took my grandson out for a portrait gift for his parents. I took advantage of the golden hour and used an ND filter to create a “flow” look to the water. This image was merged in Photomatix, but four different renderings were made. Detail enhancer, contrast optimizer, tone balancer, and tone compressor. All had slightly different characteristics. I created four separate layers. The best components of each were blended using low opacity brushes and layer masks. When an optimal image was attained, additional layers were created varying the white balance in the highlights and shadows. Warmer in the sunlight and cooler in the shadows. CC is always welcome. Sorry I couldn’t get him to smile though. He’s 11.
23 Aug 05:11
dmitry
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Beautiful shot Steve. Well done. I like shadows.
23 Aug 05:47
steve_zasadny Plus User
@dmitry Thankyou! It was a fun shot
23 Aug 10:19
kitfox Plus User
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Nicely done Steve.
23 Aug 20:12
digicam Plus User
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Outstanding Work Steve. Great balance of light throughout the image. Contrast between 0EV and Final Image is impressive. Thanks for sharing Mr. Grumpy with us.
I took my grandson out for a portrait gift for his parents. I took advantage of the golden hour and used an ND filter to create a “flow” look to the water. This image was merged in Photomatix, but four different renderings were made. Detail enhancer, contrast optimizer, tone balancer, and tone compressor. All had slightly different characteristics. I created four separate layers. The best components of each were blended using low opacity brushes and layer masks. When an optimal image was attained, additional layers were created varying the white balance in the highlights and shadows. Warmer in the sunlight and cooler in the shadows. CC is always welcome. Sorry I couldn’t get him to smile though. He’s 11.
Beautiful shot Steve. Well done. I like shadows.
@dmitry Thankyou! It was a fun shot
Nicely done Steve.
Outstanding Work Steve. Great balance of light throughout the image. Contrast between 0EV and Final Image is impressive. Thanks for sharing Mr. Grumpy with us.
Well done Steve.
Congrats on POTD.
Thanks for all the nice comments!!