Some partially desaturated flower shots

Sharkbait · Aug 22, 2004

A client wanted some floral shots to frame on her walls. She originally wanted b&w shots, but when she saw one of my partially desaturated shots, she went nuts and wanted me to re-work several of my florals to partially desaturate them. Here are the results of half an afternoon of picking through photos and re-doing them in photoshop:

Corry · Aug 22, 2004

The second one it really cool, but I like them all!

Alison · Aug 22, 2004

Nice series, I am sure your customer will be really happy with the results.

mentos_007 · Aug 22, 2004

Great shots Sharky! All are very very nice. I love the first one. Btw. I'm full of envy when I hear that somebody sells his/her photos

it is almost imposiible here

I have no ide how do you get your clients

(execpt good photos of course)

Nytmair · Aug 22, 2004

really like the 2nd one.... the desaturation gives it a really cool feel i think

Corry · Aug 22, 2004

Alright...I've never tried desaturating before...I'm gonna have to try it. I've seen some neat stuff from you.

craig · Aug 22, 2004

Amazing as always!!! Makes me re think my current garden shots.

Sharkbait · Aug 23, 2004

craig said:
Amazing as always!!! Makes me re think my current garden shots.

It definitely gives a new twist to traditional floral shots. I've used the partial desaturation on some shots to fade out glaring colors, but before this never really used it much as an actual artistic tool.

Digital Matt · Aug 23, 2004

It's a nice idea, and a nice result, however I think they are a bit too dark. I know my monitor at work here is dark, but I suspect these could still use a slight boost. When you desaturate them some, they lose some punch, and I think brightening and contrasting, even if slight, can bring back that punch.

Karalee · Aug 23, 2004

I think the sunflower is the best example of the desaturating without getting too dark IMO - but when it comes to sunflowers Im so way biased.

van · Aug 23, 2004

1 & 3 are my favs but they are all well done. Good crop jobs. Interesting angles! Good show!

ShutterBug4_4 · Aug 23, 2004

I really like the 2nd and 3rd ones, really nice! :thumbsup:

Sharkbait · Aug 23, 2004

Digital Matt said:
It's a nice idea, and a nice result, however I think they are a bit too dark. I know my monitor at work here is dark, but I suspect these could still use a slight boost. When you desaturate them some, they lose some punch, and I think brightening and contrasting, even if slight, can bring back that punch.

That's good to know. They look great on my monitor, and the prints came out pretty good, but I'm still trying to reallly dial in this new monitor, so they might still be off a bit...