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Any comments on this PS processed hibiscus shot?



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William.

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William
I thin is is a nice shot. Top frame the flower diagonal gives it dynamism. The idea of combining B&W and color is very appealing to me.

On this particular case I would say more work is needed on the masking. You can actually see color bornes where it is supposed to be B&W, as well as some artifacts and burred borders on the petals. I realize this is a complex subject to mask, because of the form of the flower. You will need heavy magnification and steady hand with your mouse, or even better a grahic tablet. I have never used this technique on complex subjects like this, mainly because I cannot get the mask perfect.

I think the border you chose is not the right one for the pic. Perhaps a more formal border will help to emphasize the photo IMHO.

Overall I would say it is an intesresting photo and a well done job. Can it be improved? Yes, of course. Should you dicard this photo? No, it is nice one. Thanks for sharing it!

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Hi IcarusFree,

Thanks for pointing out the improvements in the photo . I was getting a little lazy and tired from the tedious tasks of getting the mask perfect (it was midnight yesterday night when I did this) and the results speaks for itself . This is also my first attempt at combining B&W and color in a photo in PS.

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William.

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Hi William,

That's a nice piece of creative work there. Bravo !
The red hibiscus goes well with your B&W choice. I do however agree with IcarusFree on the framing and masking, but as you have explained why, I understand now
Another point I found is that when you do a complete 180° rotation, it seems a lot more dynamic to me. Does it to you ?
On the masking side, personally when small details are to be masked I use PhotoShop's pen tool.

Here's a macro of a hibiscus I took recently.

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Stephen

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Hi RVB Pix,


Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions. I went back and did the 180 degree rotation on my image but it didn't look as good as the one you posted below.

I have to keep that perspective in mind the next time I shoot these flowers. BTW, I like your macro shot of the hibiscus.

Best Regards!
William

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William-Sorry I can't constructively critique this as I am not proficient yet with PS but am learning my way 'round it. I like that you are trying something new! I like what I see so far.

RVB-I really like the your post, well done.

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RVB-I really like the your post, well done.

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Stephen

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Originally posted by Sunny
William-Sorry I can't constructively critique this as I am not proficient yet with PS but am learning my way 'round it. I like that you are trying something new! I like what I see so far.

RVB-I really like the your post, well done.

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Dear Sunny,

Thanks! The learning curve for PS to be a really proficient user is quite something, at least for myself . Do post and share some of your works in this forum as well.

Best Regards!

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