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07/20/04 Susan Craig

Whoa!
7th Place

Mammoth Lakes


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Guest 25-Jul-2004 16:49
The tilt really works well for this image, and lends an almost surrealistic feel to it. I really love the compsition in this. I don't mind that the wheels are cut off, as it gives a feel that the wagon is rolling right out of the frame.
Seeing Karthic's version, and reading other comments about that got me to thinking it would be interesting to give several people the same image to process, and seeing several different results. It's made me realize that capturing the image in camera is truly only the first step in the making of a photo.
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Jul-2004 00:34
My pleasure Karthik. Overall you did some nice processing. I think this was a good discussion/lesson shot. :) ~ Lonnit
Karthik Murugesan23-Jul-2004 07:12
I agree with you Lonnit. It's just a sample take at it that I wanted to show for Shu. Thanks for your feedback. - Karthik.
Canon DSLR Challenge23-Jul-2004 01:54
Karthik, I'd cut down on the sharpening a bit. Also, now that the shadow is removed that corner is too bright and needs to be burned it to darken it - it's brightness drawing too much attention and my eyes keep drifting there. :) ~ Lonnit
Guest 22-Jul-2004 09:25
Karthik, that's much closer to the image I would like to see, but I'm surprised you didn't USM at 20/60/0 or something like that. I don't have PS on this machine to try... but I must have a go myself. It's a great image and one Suz should be very proud of. Phil
Karthik Murugesan22-Jul-2004 07:03
Shu: I normaly resize to less than 800px on the longer side.
I made some screenshots for you with some steps on USM and resizing. Hope this helps.

http://camantrix.com/content/dpreview/whoa.php

- Karthik.
Guest 22-Jul-2004 06:26
Karthik, Just a few more questions. What size do you normally resize to and are your adjustments totally different if you intend on printing as opposed to posting on the web? See I really am green. Thanks! Suz
Guest 22-Jul-2004 06:19
Wow,did I really take that?? Karthik it looks great. Definately much better. Thanks for the advice, but look out you may be creating a monster. I might really become competition if you guys keep helping me. lol. Suz
Karthik Murugesan22-Jul-2004 05:49
Thank you! It is such a gorgeous shot. I just did some cleanup on the sensor dirt, ran Unsharp Mask 100/2/0 on the original size, resized for web, ran unsharp mask again with 400/.02/0 to increase local contrast and cloned out the striking shadow in the front.



- Karthik.
Guest 22-Jul-2004 05:07
First, Lonnit, you have no idea how inspiring your comments were. I am here to learn from those with more experience and you obviously have a gift for keeping someone encouraged while giving them constructive advice. THANK YOU, you are all making my first experience with this challenge an extremely positive one. Second, Karthik post away I can't wait to see what the possiblilties are with a little more experience. Please let me know exactly what you have done. Suz
Karthik Murugesan22-Jul-2004 04:40
After resisting for two days, I just downloaded this image and I was applying USM and fixing contrast etc. Then noticed the distracting shadow and clone it and come back here to see Lonnit's message with mention about the shadow :). Anyway I didn't want to post it here unless 'shuzppc' allows me to share it! - Karthik.
Canon DSLR Challenge22-Jul-2004 03:52
Lovely image - comments from below stand as well. I do wish the shadow wasn't there in the front, but I wouldn't harp on it. I have to say that this was a fanatastic subject for the theme! You chose one that very much deserved to be atilt. The moment I lay eyes on this I instantly thought of how rickety and unbalanced it must have been to travel across the land in one of these. How often they must have dumped over on bumpy terrain. For the first time ever, although I'd seen people traveling in them in movies and such, I realized just how unsettling, and unnerving actually, it must have been to be in one of these traveling cross country. It takes an outstanding image to put all that into words. You should be very proud of yourself for this shot, because despite the technical flaws the heart of the matter is that your shot transported me back in time to another era and made me actually FEEL like I'd experienced what it was like to be there. I can't applaud you enough for that! Kudos! ~ Lonnit
Guest 21-Jul-2004 21:00
Thanks everyone for all your comments. I noticed the spots after I posted the picture. Darn Darn Darn. Oh well, first try I am a real newbie. I have been struggling with the 10D softness issue since recently changing from a S30 so its really great to have your ideas. Well Ive got a few more days to try again. Thanks!
arra21-Jul-2004 19:43
Wow, wonderful colors. Sugestions: remove dust from this picture, resize it.
Nice composition, but You shouldn't cut front wheels :(
Guest 21-Jul-2004 08:56
Yes, It think Karthik is right, a little more contrast is called for. Also, it looks like it's time to clean your sensor - a few blobs there (or at least clone them out in PS).
Nice composition, though, I like it. Phil
Karthik Murugesan21-Jul-2004 05:53
They appear wee bit soft. Run unsharp mask, resize for web, run unsharp mask again with very low values, then this image is a winner! - Karthik.
Karthik Murugesan21-Jul-2004 05:52
Excellent framing! Stunning colors. - Karthik.