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17-APR-2005 RK

The sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older *

Sunset at the park

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/60s f/5.0 at 180.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time17-Apr-2005 18:17:17
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length180 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Monte Dodge03-Dec-2005 17:08
Nice job!
Photogenix22-Apr-2005 00:57
Wow! Excellent tips. It never crossed my mind that I could clone from the original (what a concept). Find myself little intimidated by PS, as there is so much one could do with it..
I am going to use this new technique and try correcting the hat (hopefully) before the challenge ends..
Thanks everyone for the wonderful/helpful feedback and tips.
- RK
aam1234 21-Apr-2005 21:37
I like the camera shake, it makes it more real in a way.
Julian Hebbrecht21-Apr-2005 16:09
I don't know exactly what you did but the hat is still blurred. You need to go back to the original unblurred image and clone from there.
Julian
ctfchallenge21-Apr-2005 16:06
The way i fix this sort of issue is...(1) put an original image (not cloned) in a layer underneath the processed one (2) apply layer-mask on the top layer (3) use small and solid brush to make a hole (dont know how to say in technically correct way) in the layer-mask to get the edge from original image. -Abstract
Julian Hebbrecht19-Apr-2005 22:00
Yes, I agree with abstract here. You need to use a very small and not too soft cloning brush near edges or they get blurred. I would also increase the contrast by lighting up the mid tones more.
Julian
ctfchallenge19-Apr-2005 21:59
Abstract, good catch. I thought it won't be noticeable!. Fixed the hat. Thanks.
- RK
ctfchallenge19-Apr-2005 21:23
you did a good job in removing the sign board but unfortunately managed to blur the hat edge in the process...which is distracting. just my 2 cents. -Abstract
ctfchallenge18-Apr-2005 23:10
Sorry, I deleted my comment by mistake. Here it is again.
Great shot but I agree with Andy about the yellow-orangy tint. A more brownish sepia looks more artistic - now the color attracts too much attention. Try desaturating the image by 50 percent and then adjust the Levels to get more contrast. I also would get rid of the big white signboard just behind his face and hat.
Just my idea.
Julian
Photogenix18-Apr-2005 22:53
Thanks Julian & Andy for the feedback. I am going work on the color and the whiteboard.
- RK
Andy 18-Apr-2005 20:56
Nice shot. *I would prefer a little more space on the side where he's looking. And a little less yellow in the tone. (i'm no expert)
ctfchallenge18-Apr-2005 20:41
i like the mood in the shot. maybe it is "almost texan", thats why :) good shot RK.
-Abstract
ctfchallenge18-Apr-2005 12:33
Very good work RK. I like the sepia tone very much. -Cat
Guest 18-Apr-2005 03:13
VERY nice shot, well done RK.
Nugar18-Apr-2005 01:36
Hey, I like it better now! Nice Post-processing!
ctfchallenge18-Apr-2005 01:29
Thanks Nugar. I am just getting used to this lens. I have to keep reminding myself that the shutter speed should be inverse of the focal length.
- RK
Nugar18-Apr-2005 01:20
Hi RK,

Nice Image. * To imporve this picture, don't be afraid to use iso400. That would give you the oportunity of using a faster shutter speed. At this length, you need about 1/200 to get a sharp image.