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Old August 27th 16, 01:11 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
Ken Hart[_4_]
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On 08/26/2016 07:43 PM, Tony Cooper wrote:
I'm probably the only one here interested in this, but I'm fascinated
by this concept of global saturation reduction combined with two
layers of increasing Clarity by re-opening the file in Camera RAW.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dae5nguet...r1SNu8Eoa?dl=0

Image 1 is the scene with the natural colors. Standard post steps in
adjusting the RAW file.

Image 2 is the image with a partial desaturation layer and two layers
increasing the Clarity.

The figure is a bit sharper, and the stucco more detailed, but the
major change is that the wall color has been toned down and the man's
jeans have a look that is more in keeping with the individual.

Normally, I'd take this image to black and white, and Image 3 is Image
1 converted to black and white in NIK.

Image 4 is Image 2 converted to black and white using the same
settings as in #3.

The problem I had in #2 and #4 is that the increased Clarity made the
reflections in the glass far too prominent, so I had to mask that area
and let the original view - unaffected by the increased Clarity -
visible. (I should have removed that vertical bar above the man's
head, but that's something in the area behind the window)

This is not a technique for all photos, but the exercise has shown me
what it can do.



I like #2 best, and #4 second best. Mostly due to the additional detail
in the wall. #1 to me looks over-saturated, almost carnival color. And
#3 to me is just a photo.


I hadn't noticed the vertical bar above the man's head until you
mentioned it, and now I can't un-notice it!

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Old August 27th 16, 01:39 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
Bill W
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Default Desaturate II

On Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:11:44 -0400, Ken Hart
wrote:

On 08/26/2016 07:43 PM, Tony Cooper wrote:
I'm probably the only one here interested in this, but I'm fascinated
by this concept of global saturation reduction combined with two
layers of increasing Clarity by re-opening the file in Camera RAW.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dae5nguet...r1SNu8Eoa?dl=0

Image 1 is the scene with the natural colors. Standard post steps in
adjusting the RAW file.

Image 2 is the image with a partial desaturation layer and two layers
increasing the Clarity.

The figure is a bit sharper, and the stucco more detailed, but the
major change is that the wall color has been toned down and the man's
jeans have a look that is more in keeping with the individual.

Normally, I'd take this image to black and white, and Image 3 is Image
1 converted to black and white in NIK.

Image 4 is Image 2 converted to black and white using the same
settings as in #3.

The problem I had in #2 and #4 is that the increased Clarity made the
reflections in the glass far too prominent, so I had to mask that area
and let the original view - unaffected by the increased Clarity -
visible. (I should have removed that vertical bar above the man's
head, but that's something in the area behind the window)

This is not a technique for all photos, but the exercise has shown me
what it can do.



I like #2 best,


Me too.

and #4 second best. Mostly due to the additional detail
in the wall.


It has an over sharpened look to me.

#1 to me looks over-saturated, almost carnival color. And


I guess I'm not the only one.

#3 to me is just a photo.


I like it better than 4.
 




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