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OleJ · 21st Sep 2008, 21:39

Late

Here we go without power lines (submitted for potm):

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Full size
10mm, ISO1600, f/3.5, 1/20s, Powerlines removed in PS but otherwise no PP adjustments.

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Late (original unedited)

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Original size
10mm, ISO1600, f/3.5, 1/20s, no PP.
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And yes I should have used a tripod and shot at ISO100.
It's my first ever UWA shot that I've really liked.

Dunno if it's blue enough to trigger the theme. I hope so. C&C welcome.

Vers · 21st Sep 2008, 23:17

Damn the powerlines. It's a nice image, but I've got to say the distortion and powerlines kill it for me a bit.

loratio · 22nd Sep 2008, 10:07

cut

OleJ · 22nd Sep 2008, 10:10

Thanks Vers. I was unsure about those powerlines...

Does anyone know if it's within POTM regulations to clone them away in PS?

The distortion I kinda like. Usually it disturbs me but I think it works well with creating depth (or suction

) in the foreground.

Vers · 22nd Sep 2008, 10:18

The distortion of the fenceline and open structures is fine...its the building on the left that distracts me a bit. As for the powerlines, yes they can be cloned out--then again if you like them or find that others do then they might be better left alone.

OleJ · 22nd Sep 2008, 10:38

He he yeah I hate that building on the left but that is actually more to the fact that they drained some sewer stuff out on the sidewalk for six months.

I don't really care for the powerlines as I don't think they add to the composition in either a positive or negative way but I let them stay there for the purity of Camera->sRGB->upload without any PP.
I'll try cloning out the lines later and see if it does any good.

This sunset was killer. We were on our way home from a weekend away and at the stop before this one it was breath-taking. Unfortunately the missus had no intention of getting of the train early and waiting for the next. lol
If I have the time tonight I might give it a go but it's rather uncertain.

GregTheRotter · 22nd Sep 2008, 20:55

Nothing against pp with this topic. Get rid of the power lines for sure

OleJ · 22nd Sep 2008, 22:11

Here we go without power lines:

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Full size

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 08:27

so much better without those powerlines

whisperwolf · 23rd Sep 2008, 08:39

much nicer, the powerlines were a distraction

OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 11:07

Thanks fellas!

Edit: Uploaded to POTM site.

ssR · 23rd Sep 2008, 17:59

very nice. excuse me for being a noob but what is UWA?

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 18:32

ultra-wide-angle

Smilodon · 23rd Sep 2008, 18:55

Nice shot.

I tend to love pictures that have some sort of symmetry to them. I also love sunsets, so this one is spot on

Da Dego · 23rd Sep 2008, 19:19

I really like the shot, OleJ. And the cloning out really helped - it looks much nicer without the powerlines.

I have a few shots of my own I need to do that with...

OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:11

I'm glad to hear you like it Smilodon

Two flies with one swat sure is nice

And I think the symmetry is what makes me care for the shot as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Dego

I really like the shot, OleJ. And the cloning out really helped - it looks much nicer without the powerlines.

I have a few shots of my own I need to do that with...

I highly recommend the spot healing brush in PS

If you want to remove something from a non-uniform surface then it really rocks. Don't use it on detail stuff though

Thanks for all the positive responses!

Smilodon · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:15

I find the clone tool a bit more useful than the spot healing tool. The spot healer tend to make a smudge out of everything if you aren't careful.
Using the clone tool and sampling from lots of different laces is usually the best, as you have more control.

OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smilodon

I find the clone tool a bit more useful than the spot healing tool. The spot healer tend to make a smudge out of everything if you aren't careful.
Using the clone tool and sampling from lots of different laces is usually the best, as you have more control.

It quite depends on what you are working on and yes in some cases you are quite right. I cleaned away the power lines almost by just drawing a single line across the picture right on top of the power lines and "boom" the power lines were gone and the sky still looked immaculate

What I like about the healing brush (there are two and I can never remember the diff) is that texture is changed but contrasts/colors/shadows are kept. It works wonders on removing zits on faces

The clone tool is indeed very good but it's not always you have something to source the clone from. And you need a lot to be able to give it variety enough I think...

Smilodon · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:30

Yeah, you are right. It depends, as always, on what you are doing, and what you want it to look like.

Vers · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:48

2nd attempt is much better...though I still hate the distorted building

21st Sep 2008, 21:39	#1
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	[09/08] Late Late Here we go without power lines (submitted for potm): Large Full size 10mm, ISO1600, f/3.5, 1/20s, Powerlines removed in PS but otherwise no PP adjustments. --------------------------- Late (original unedited) Click for larger Original size 10mm, ISO1600, f/3.5, 1/20s, no PP. --------------------------- And yes I should have used a tripod and shot at ISO100. It's my first ever UWA shot that I've really liked. Dunno if it's blue enough to trigger the theme. I hope so. C&C welcome. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17".. Last edited by OleJ; 1st Oct 2008 at 15:12.

21st Sep 2008, 23:17	#2
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	Damn the powerlines. It's a nice image, but I've got to say the distortion and powerlines kill it for me a bit. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr

22nd Sep 2008, 10:10	#4
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Thanks Vers. I was unsure about those powerlines... Does anyone know if it's within POTM regulations to clone them away in PS? The distortion I kinda like. Usually it disturbs me but I think it works well with creating depth (or suction ) in the foreground. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

22nd Sep 2008, 10:18	#5
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	The distortion of the fenceline and open structures is fine...its the building on the left that distracts me a bit. As for the powerlines, yes they can be cloned out--then again if you like them or find that others do then they might be better left alone. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr

22nd Sep 2008, 10:38	#6
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	He he yeah I hate that building on the left but that is actually more to the fact that they drained some sewer stuff out on the sidewalk for six months. I don't really care for the powerlines as I don't think they add to the composition in either a positive or negative way but I let them stay there for the purity of Camera->sRGB->upload without any PP. I'll try cloning out the lines later and see if it does any good. This sunset was killer. We were on our way home from a weekend away and at the stop before this one it was breath-taking. Unfortunately the missus had no intention of getting of the train early and waiting for the next. lol If I have the time tonight I might give it a go but it's rather uncertain. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

22nd Sep 2008, 10:07	#3
loratio What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 11	cut

22nd Sep 2008, 20:55	#7
GregTheRotter Do the funky chicken.. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: currently in Athens, Greece Posts: 444	Nothing against pp with this topic. Get rid of the power lines for sure __________________ Main rig: i7 920, 6gb 1600mhz ram, Asus P6T Mobo, WD Raptor 70gb as OS disk, 1tb F1 as storage, Creative X-FI Fatality pro soundcard, 8800GTX Photography gear; Nikon D700, Nikon D80, Nikon 70-300VR, Nikon 24-70 AF-S, Nikon 35mm F2 D,Nikon 50mm 1.8D, Nikon 85mm 1.8D, Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8 AI-S, Nikon 135mm f2.8 AI-S, Nikon SB-800, SB-900

22nd Sep 2008, 22:11	#8
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Here we go without power lines: Large Full size __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

23rd Sep 2008, 08:27	#9
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	so much better without those powerlines __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10

23rd Sep 2008, 08:39	#10
whisperwolf Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,194	much nicer, the powerlines were a distraction __________________ "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. " Voltaire. My Flickr

23rd Sep 2008, 11:07	#11
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Thanks fellas! Edit: Uploaded to POTM site. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

23rd Sep 2008, 17:59	#12
ssR Carbon God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 584	very nice. excuse me for being a noob but what is UWA? __________________ Galleries: My DeviantArt \|\| My PhotoLight Gear: A620 \|\| 50D+BG-E2N \|\| Canon EF 17-40 F/4L USM \|\| Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II \|\| Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM \|\| Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM \|\|Canon 70-200 F/4L IS USM \|\| Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \|\| Manfrotto 055xprob with 804RC2 head \|\| Canon Speedlite 430EX II

23rd Sep 2008, 18:32	#13
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	ultra-wide-angle __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10

23rd Sep 2008, 18:55	#14
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,889	Nice shot. I tend to love pictures that have some sort of symmetry to them. I also love sunsets, so this one is spot on __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

23rd Sep 2008, 19:19	#15
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	I really like the shot, OleJ. And the cloning out really helped - it looks much nicer without the powerlines. I have a few shots of my own I need to do that with... __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

23rd Sep 2008, 20:15	#17
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,889	I find the clone tool a bit more useful than the spot healing tool. The spot healer tend to make a smudge out of everything if you aren't careful. Using the clone tool and sampling from lots of different laces is usually the best, as you have more control. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

23rd Sep 2008, 20:30	#19
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,889	Yeah, you are right. It depends, as always, on what you are doing, and what you want it to look like. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

23rd Sep 2008, 20:48	#20
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	2nd attempt is much better...though I still hate the distorted building __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr