New York City

mattvillano · Mar 24, 2004

I took these on a recent venture into NYC. The originals look a lot sharper and the colors are better. I tried to fix some stuff in Photoshop, but those skills are quite basic right now. I really like the first one because of the contrast in the two buildings. Let me know what you think.

I wish i didn't have to cut the bottom of the building off in this pic but it was the best shot i could manage. I really like how the shadow works with the cathedral.

Thanks!

vonnagy · Mar 24, 2004

that first one is great.. if you bumped the saturation a bit with an adustment layer this image would really add some pop to it! It already pops as is :thumbsup: nice one! love the reflections and lighting on that one too!

mattvillano · Mar 24, 2004

vonnagy said:
that first one is great.. if you bumped the saturation a bit with an adustment layer this image would really add some pop to it! It already pops as is :thumbsup: nice one! love the reflections and lighting on that one too!

how exactly would i go about doing that in PS....if you don't mind explaining. Thanks.

mrsid99 · Mar 24, 2004

I really like that first one as is so it'll be interesting to see it with more saturation.

vonnagy · Mar 24, 2004

In photoshop depending on which version you have, you should be able to find the 'adjustment layer' option in the layer menu.

click on the adjustment. create a saturation layer, increase the saturation to your hearts content. There are some tutorials about adjustment layers and other photoshop tips in the graphic programs tutorials:

tp://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=14

for a quick guide to adjustment layers:
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4617

hope that helps!

usayit · Mar 25, 2004

Thats cool... I have a B&W pic of that exact Cathedral from almost the exact vantage point.

Nice pics.

karissa · Mar 25, 2004

I love that first one... colors and lines and... it's just nice! Oh, and the reflections... I love it!

Metimbo · Mar 25, 2004

I like the first one as well. The contrast from the new building to the old building with the reflection of the light kinding binding them together in some time-space continuum thing. LOL
Very nice catch!
~Tim

mattvillano · Mar 25, 2004

I did the saturation adjustment.....

old one:

Saturation adjustment:

karissa · Mar 25, 2004

Wow... even better! :shock:

vonnagy · Mar 25, 2004

wuckedshotbro! (translation: awesome pic!)

the satuation boost really helped on the blues there, i dig it. Since blue and orange are complementary colours it makes the photo stand our more. If you are feeling ambitious again, you can probably boost the orange & blues even more using the colour balance adjustment layers. It will take a few minutes of tweaking the sliders, but you'll be amazed what even a minor adjustment can do.

All in all, this is a really excellent photo! Great shot Matt!