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08-NOV-2004

Veggies and Layer Masks

Was reading a long and detailed post last night on DPreview about layer masks and fixing up photos that needed some help; basically exposing a photo with 4 different settings, then layering them one by one and 'painting' in the correct exposures. Thought I'd give it a real test tonight, there is still alot wrong with this but compared to the original (experimenting at 1600ISO) I wasn't too unhappy. Besides, it took me a long time to get this far, and I'm done!

This is the article if anyone is interested, be prepared for a long session; I didn't know what he was talking about, mostly. *DPreview *

Testing the insertion of a second photo: Veggie original

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/200s f/8.0 at 30.0mm iso1600 with Flash hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Nov-2004 17:24:12
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
Flash UsedYes
Focal Length30 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias
White Balanceflourescent (4)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Carmen11-Nov-2004 03:27
Karen, this is unbelievable -- I think it looks great. I was drawn to it right from the thumbnails for its rich, deep color. I know sometimes when I try to fix something I get so frustrated from looking at it so much that it's hard to gauge the progress I've made. This looks like a painting. Whatever you did sure works! It's hard to believe they're the same picture, really.
Pedro Libório10-Nov-2004 12:45
great colors ...nicely done.
Guest 09-Nov-2004 22:23
very nice, I really like these dark colors
Stu09-Nov-2004 21:07
Nicely done. Can't Photoshop be addictive!!!
Robin Reid09-Nov-2004 18:09
Well the thumbnail jumped right out at me and the finished product is SO much better than your original. I much appreciate you going to the effort and posting the source. I'll have to give that a try.
Thanks for doing technical stuff like this!!
Dominic Kite09-Nov-2004 13:20
Whilst the photo and effects looks great - all I can think of is what are you going to make with them!?!
Karen Stuebing09-Nov-2004 11:54
Wow, this turned out great. I'm going to bookmark that link. Excellent photo and post processing work.
laine8209-Nov-2004 09:05
Oh yummy...what are we cooking then ?? I'm too tired to blink tonight so might leave that link & read it when the brain is focused, but thanks, Karen.
Guest 09-Nov-2004 07:14
great color and light--at least that's how it's ended up appearing thanks to your PS work. very impressive.
Chris09-Nov-2004 06:02
Now that you've got the masking down, get to chopping. :) The rear center focus, intentional or not, is intriguing
Guest 09-Nov-2004 05:35
What a great start to photo restoration. You are doing well I think. The edited photo looks much cleaner that the original and the colors are more accurate I find. I guess it's hard to get a little more light out of it, but practice makes perfect right?
Well done Karen
Guest 09-Nov-2004 04:44
Excellent Work (and looks like a great meal)
Herb 09-Nov-2004 04:37
Great work, I don't think I will spend that much time and effort>
I am still trying to get a handle on Photoshop elements
René Gysi09-Nov-2004 04:30
Good composition with nice colours and good light. Beautiful.
Guest 09-Nov-2004 04:26
very intersting work !
snootydog09-Nov-2004 04:21
You did a GREAT job here Ms K. What a night and day difference from the original. I love the shot.
Elaine (etfitz)09-Nov-2004 03:37
The colors are great!
Gary Winters09-Nov-2004 03:15
What are these things? Are they those things people call...vegetables? Ewwww! (Just kidding!) You did a great job here, Karen.
Cindy09-Nov-2004 03:05
This came out beautifully Karen, wonderful lighting, I glanced at the article, and my head is already spinning, ugh!!
Gayle P. Clement09-Nov-2004 03:03
Nice composition and the colors just glow!
Guest 09-Nov-2004 02:47
Very nice composition and quality of light. Thanks for the reference too!
Leo Charette09-Nov-2004 02:47
Interesting, I will have to try this. The depth of color is very nice.
Guest 09-Nov-2004 02:45
Hey, that's helpful! It might be useful to me with my nighttime shots I am experimenting with. I must admit to being ADD (seriously) and get a little lost with complicated directions, but I'll give it a look.

And now I want a big salad! Did you think about posting the original, too, so we can see the extent of your photo facelift? Nice work, Karen!
Guest 09-Nov-2004 02:36
You did real well reading directions,Well done if I were doing it anything could happen.
Dennis Croteau09-Nov-2004 02:17
Ive never tried that, I may have to read up... I love the composition here.
Breland09-Nov-2004 02:15
Great shot, I like the assortment and color. What are you going to cook?