[Cailean]

I have no idea what to do with this shot I got today...

I haven't done anything to it but I thought I's give you PS wizards a shot at it - if there's anything here worth working on...



(btw, the wide aspect ratio is from the camera - it has a HDTV 16:9 feature that I hadn't tried yet. I like the look of it but won't be using the feature again because it only produces an image 1920x1080 - roughly half the pixels the camera is capable of!)

[Toad]

Let's start easy...try Auto Contrast That sometimes does wonders on this kind of hazy shot.


[edit] actually I kind of like it how it is...

[Rufus]

Well, I played with it and to be honest, I prefer your original as it's cold, windy and harsh.
Here's mine, though I think I've ruined it.

[Cailean]

Here's a quickie I came up with on my own.....
de-saturate and adjust brightness and contrast...

[Toad]

I like what you have done Cailean. Here is a quick attempt to develop further on your theme...

- Level change
- Curves
- Select lights and increase contrast - apply diffuse glow
- simplify with Buzz simplifier - 20%
- sharpen a little
- Curves again



The lights are a bit over the top - but you get the idea.

[Irma]

Hope you like it

[shuttertalk]

Hey I definitely like Irma's version the best... the colours are brighter but you still see the cold haze. I'd probably make the grass on the right a bit duller though, as it stands out a bit.

[Toad]

Such an inspiring photo to work with - here's one more kick at the cat.

Rubbish - deleted

Irma's is definately best.

[Irma]

Thanks ST and Toad... I am very happy you like it

You have made my day!

[shuttertalk]

Hey what technique did you use, Irma?

[Irma]

First I removed the signs, and the window and the yellow spots in the wall.

- promote the background layer in raster layer.
- duplicated the layer image three times, with the second layer I worked with saturation, and change blend mode to multiply
- with the third layer I reduced the visivility to 62.
- copied this file and merged all the layers and applied Adjust>softness>soft focus> focus 60, 30 and Halo 15 20 15....

Just to remind you my program is PSP9, I hope the names are the same or similar in Photoshop.

[Cailean]

I am in awe, Irma... very nice work! (I would've removed the sign too if I wasn't so lazy... )

@Toad: your version reminds me of a Brassaii - and I can't help but picture it with those awful LEDs that were so trendy a few years ago!!

[EnglishBob]

YUp, agree with the rest, Irma's is the better version... Nice work Irma.

[shuttertalk]

A master at work...

[Rufus]

Absolutely!

[jericho]

Irma... Irma.... Irma... can you hear the people chanting? Add me to the list on this one.

Howz about revealing your processing workflow. Your last few pictures have been great!

Jerry.

[Irma]

Thanks for your kind comments... but I think the merit goes to the picture... it is really beautiful... It just needed to cheer up a bit the colors

How about revealing your processing workflow.

Yes, sure, I can give you a copy of my file favorites>links>photography>learning photography but I am sure you don't need it. All of you are making beautiful pictures.

[byrt_001]

Hi everyone

goooosh Irma you also have improved!looove what you have done to the pix. uuhmm im not a pro with photoshop but let me see what I can do.

Regards

Christian

[byrt_001]

Hi

Sorry I could not do any better than Irma. I just can add or substract anything else.

If I change colour here and there...it does not work The only change i would do is that i would remove the rubish bin, trash can, dumster.

Regards

Christian

[Petographer]

I agree that Irma has outdone herself here. She bossted the colour and kept the idea that there was a snow storm happening. Good work.

[adam]

i was SO tempted to put christmas lights in those trees...