Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:00 pm
dang wrote:Jim,
In case you didn't see the thread about processing, and using Soft Layers Ben posted for me, check it out. The technique gives amazing results, and it's well worth the read.
http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=31259
Thanks for trying to get something going in the forums, too bad more people don't participate. But I'm glad Andrys caught it not being in sRGB, since that does make a huge difference, you should find it works much better for here. I'd converted to TIFF before playing with it, and didn't catch it. As far as the overall affect of the shot, I personally like it and understand it being among your favorites.
Thanks!
That was good of Ben to share his work flow. But you can't apply one work flow to every kind of situation. Ben often shoots in a studio under controlled conditions and his work flow suits his subject and style.
There is a myriad of styles and situations we find ourselves in and each will require a different approach just as they did (do) in the darkroom.
The most important thing to remember Jim is to get it right in camera so later you can fully realise your vision rather then salvaging it, which is what has happend here. Photoshop can only do so much
Keep shooting
Sean