B&W Field.

cs02rm0 · Sep 14, 2005

Would appreciate any feedback. Also I tried using an unsharp mask after I scaled the size down - does anyone know how to adjust the radius/amount/threshold for it so the effect isn't quite so strong?

*Bob* · Sep 14, 2005

Hi
nice composition on this shot.
The contrast does seem a little high to me but It depends on what you were trying to achieve.The highlights do seem a bit burnt out especially the sky but that may be because of the high contrast setting.
Unsharp mask is a great tool but it can be over used.There is a fine line between enhancing the image and making it look unatural.There is far to much info to put here.
Try this link for a good brief explanation, and most of all just play around with it and experiment.

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/unsharp-mask.html

'Daniel' · Sep 14, 2005

Yeah, I'd say there is too much contrast but not by alot. A little less would look better. Nice composition though. And its not all bland like it could be with a field where there are few high and lowlights.

JTHphoto · Sep 14, 2005

i like the framing of the shot with the leaves, i wish there were a few more on the top edge... i'm new to PS so your question is still beyond me, sorry!

Middlemarch · Sep 14, 2005

I like the framing, too. The b/w works well here, giving it a stark feeling. I also think the blacks are too black. However, I love haybales (!) so I'm digging this...

cs02rm0 · Sep 14, 2005

Thanks guys, useful link Bob. The colour's pretty much pure white even in the original colour photo, so there wasn't much I could do about that.

I agree about the contrast, though I can't make my mind up whether it's under-cooked in this one or not... definately highlights the degree of contrast in the other one though.