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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 138 - Grain it up! >> Challenge 138 - Eligible > Purple Passion *
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24-JUL-2007 shu

Purple Passion *

Canon EOS 20D
5s f/20.0 at 105.0mm iso400 full exif

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ctfchallenge29-Jul-2007 15:09
Lovely Shu! The grain gives this a painterly look which is very appealing. Wonderful composition and lighting too. CJ
Brent 27-Jul-2007 20:40
This is lovely Shu- really like your comp here. The grain does give it a nice soft texture. The dark areas on the leaves do look a little blotchy to me too for some reason (not hugely important). I wonder if that is just from my monitor not being able to displat the subtle gradients of green properly?
ctfchallenge26-Jul-2007 20:28
Wonderfully composed and lit. I like how the noise adds texture to the background, but isn't distracting. I do agree with Jano about the black spots on the leaves, look a little out of place.
-Techo
ctfchallenge26-Jul-2007 19:01
Thanks, Jano. I adjusted it. Does it look less blotchy? shu
janewigginsphotography26-Jul-2007 03:04
This is a case where I immediately upon first view though "wow a painting effect"... Then I note the blotchiness on the leaves which makes me think that perhaps there is over processing here. Everything works here for me except for the leaves. I can't tell whether it is the grain that over-accentuates the leaves or just a pp mishandle in a hue/sat. Background is lovely and shadowplay works wonderfully. jano
Bruce T Jones26-Jul-2007 01:03
Brilliant colors. The purple background looks great with rich texture. I dunno about the shadlow noise though . . . it's a little blotchy. -- Bruce
ctfchallenge25-Jul-2007 23:10
I think you have found a good use of the added noise. The eye can easily focus on the bg texture now instead of finding an ambiguous depth surrounding the subject. The result is a flattening of the image and integration of bg with the subject. Very pleasing effect. Gorgeous colors too. -tv
ctfchallenge25-Jul-2007 17:58
Thank you Sue anne. These were sitting on a table minding their own business when I came up with my camera in order to change their look forever with the addition of noise. I thought about cloning the mottled look of the leaves but decided to leave as is since it does add a bit of contrast. This is not your usual "noisy" pic but I like it. shu
sue anne25-Jul-2007 10:37
Nice ! and I find color with noise is harder to accomplish than b/w - and beautiful flowers.