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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 3/16/2008
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Hi James! It was not a very long discussion, but here's the link:
http://www.usefilm.com/Photo_Forum/17/1013408/
Having since read more about this issue, it seems to be universally agreed that sharpening should come at the end, after resizing. This is a pain in the whatsits as it means you have to rework the final steps of post-processing separately for each location in which you want to use the image. But I now always do this and it can make a noticeable difference.
AJ
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* James *
{K:20200} 3/16/2008
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hi aj. i just managed to get myself a D200, and am trying to learn more about the post processing process (want to maximize my chances of better photos with this very nice camera).
regarding your comment about sharpening as a last step, which forum was that being discussed in? i'd like to find it. not sure why sharpening needs to be last. in fact, i've always sharpened as my penultimate step, before resizing, but would like to see the entire discussion as it happened if you could point out where i can find it.
thanks. james
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 2/23/2008
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Many thanks, James. This is actually just a common seagull - imagine the beak off to the right of the image...
The revised workflow relates to a previous forum discussion about processing raw images. Both Doyle and Chris emphasised the importance of sharpening as a last step, after resizing. It's a little annoying as it means it has to be done each time an image is sized for a particular location, but it does make a difference.
AJ
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* James *
{K:20200} 2/23/2008
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Excellent work AJ, and as noted its razor sharp. What type of bird is this? Never seen the likes that face before.
Would you be good enough to explain the revised workflow you mention in the "About" up above?
Take care ~ James
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Penduko Ozadnem
{K:188} 10/29/2007
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Reminds me the workof Otzuka,Japanease artist.
Great dominant color!
Regards
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Laura E.
{K:5598} 8/1/2007
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Hi AJ,
I agree with Doyle - crop out the beak and leave the eye as the focal point. Wonderful color and sharpness, this is a great image.
Laura
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 7/8/2007
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Pretty amazing details and color in this intense stare. Beautifully taken. Alison
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Rachel Leah
{K:26110} 6/29/2007
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Haha great title for this! it looks like that is what his eye is sayin... except for the fact that he doesn't mind the lens all in his business! Wow, nice work with this, I love it!
~Rachel~
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Maja Š
{K:17951} 6/28/2007
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beautiful and clean colors, excellent crop, brilliant capture..
congratulations..
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 6/26/2007
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Excellent I think that the bit of beak blur adds an abstract dimension to the composition 'Perfectly'...... I think it adds and definitely does not detract from this image - 7++++++++++
Best wishes,
Michele~
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reza goudarzi
{K:7097} 6/13/2007
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what a super macro! very good capture.
thx for sharing...
regards,
reza.
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 6/13/2007
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Perfect Beauty
some times " No Comment "
is best comment :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/12/2007
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EXQUISITE!!!!!
Remove it - IMO. It adds nothing. Brilliant work!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/12/2007
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Hi Sally: I do have various tighter crops, but considered that the shape of the feathers around the eye was an integral part of the image and so preferred this version. Hadn't spotted the orange fringe, though!
AJ
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Sally Morgan
{K:9219} 6/11/2007
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I like the beaky bit - I'd be tempted to turn the orangey fringe on the top of the red bit, red too - then not only would it not look like blur - it would look bolder and purposely abstract, and perhaps crop in a little closer on the left so that the eye is nearer the third.
That's one scary close-up. Beautifully sharp.
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Art McCaffrey
{K:23645} 6/11/2007
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thats it,. worked twice on the trot,. i knew i had to be in full zoom to engage the switch, now thanks to you, i dont have to refer to the manual to find out how to disengage,. lazy or what,. that great, thanks alot aj appreciated,. regards art,.
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Art McCaffrey
{K:23645} 6/11/2007
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that was quick, thanks i'll try that right now,. be right back,. art,.
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 6/11/2007
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ULTIMATE PHOTO...well that is really a macro shot, I believe you stuck the lens to the birds face! hahahaha....really amazing photo that worths a lot, and not the easier one! Excellent job my friend. Great composition on the red elements!
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/11/2007
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Art: yes it did occur to me! Funny how that bit of beak looks like a mouth, and then the perspective changes...
I may have the answer to your macro switch problem! You need to point the camera at something distant and refocus before you switch back from macro to normal mode.
AJ
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Art McCaffrey
{K:23645} 6/11/2007
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keep the blury beak & do a mirror stich on the right vertical, what a face, maybe,tehe,. excellent close up work aj, can't fault it, brill,. aj, have you encountered any probs with the switch- machro to normal- on that lens, i find it a bit tempremental & does not always function 1st time,. regards art,.
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alessandro reggiani
{K:4791} 6/10/2007
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wooow great close-up, great expression of the eye, excellent colours and details
alessandro
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 6/10/2007
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Excellent details on the feathers and the eye is pin sharp. Personally I think I like it better without the red line but that's just me.:)
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 6/9/2007
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without words so perfect crop and stunning details!
BRAVO!!!!
Paolo
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Subhrajit Basu
{K:3102} 6/9/2007
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Would've never believed that it was a real shot had you not written it! I think it works very well the way you've presented it. Oh...what a look. Tho' u say it didn't seem bothered by ur lens, I can see in it's eye that it was on the verge of breaking its vow to its mother to be good to strangers! :) Nice one dear AJ
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Craig Hanson
{K:7836} 6/9/2007
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Very strong image!!! Personally, I would have left off the beak because I try and keep things as simple as possible, but I think it also works fine as it is.
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Kerry Nobbs
{K:2800} 6/9/2007
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As far as I am concerned this is a 7. Really nicely done. I think you should hang this on the wall at your front door. Kerry
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Avi
{K:70138} 6/9/2007
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Excellent, AJ !!!!!.. Three cheers !!!
Avi
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 6/8/2007
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AMAZING.. not words..hope in a awanrd my friend!
roby
7++++++++++++
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/8/2007
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AJ -- This is amazing; the impact is exceptional. I think the beak blur adds a color component that gives this more balance and was the right decision. 7 to the Power of 2!
PS: I always leave my sharpening to the end because resizing and other adjustments can work against sharpening so best to leave it to the final stage.
--Best to you, Jan
(Marking as a favorite)
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James Cook
{K:38068} 6/8/2007
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Hell of a lens. I'm ok with the fuzzy frown. De-emphasizes it and keeps the focus on the eye. Was that a product of your DoF?
Sharpening as the last step? Hmmm... I'll have to try sharpening something. Hehe.
Very impressive shot all around.
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Larissa Nazarova
{K:12118} 6/8/2007
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It's great like is. Very powerful.
LArissa
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Pete Akiens
{K:1896} 6/8/2007
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Thanks for the tip
Pete
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/8/2007
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Many thanks, Pete. Actually, the lens is not a true macro, but a 70-300 zoom with a close-up capability. In macro mode the closest you can get is 95cm - needs a fast shutter and/or steady hand! For true macro work I think a 105mm would be far superior...
AJ
AJ
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Pete Akiens
{K:1896} 6/8/2007
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Not at all, I really like it. I think it adds to the composition nicely, draws the viewer into the shot focusing on the eye. Great contrast too.
Really nice image!
I've been thinking for sometime about getting a macro, how close did you have to get in order to take this shot?
Pete
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/8/2007
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No, I think the line a the bottom certainly adds an abstract element to this image that makes it stronger!
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txules .
{K:62768} 6/8/2007
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it's a good question and i do not have an answer; i really like as it's, the crispy eye is very hypnotic and the blurred beak does not bother me; It works wonderfully as an abstract as well; love it
txules
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