Qeenmary (0) 2009-10-31 12:10:52

First, I've applied the lens correction filter to fix the vertical distorsion problem as much as possible and then I've cropped the image accordingly. Finally, I've corrected the histogram and applied curves, shadows/highlights, colour balance and, after reducing the noise, I've resharpened and reframed the image.

Angshu (33235) 2009-10-16 21:11:36

Darpana Sundari

batalay (20680) 2009-10-12 06:22:55

That issue regarding shooting people we do not know, or catching them in humorous situations is alive and well here. I imagine the paparazzi have no problem with it. When I shoot images in this manner (I can count no more than half a dozen in probably 20 years), I just let the camera hang from my neck, put the camera in self-timer, no-flash form, and shoot! This past summer on a visit to an archaeological museum on the Island of Lipari, I saw a display of 40 amphora. There it was the regularity and precision of the display, much like atoms in a crystal, that fascinated me. I hung the camera from my neck, and stood rock stationary... I even focused well enough to miss the sign, "No photographs!"

JCG (24791) 2009-10-08 04:50:07

just a zoom on part of the photograph for the pleasure…

Warm regards,

Jean-Charles

kokoro-zukai (277) 2009-09-28 23:02:58

One of the plazas within San Gimignano. The place was filled with many tourist [not surprinsingly one of Tuscany's popular attractions] though the quaint and unique architecture did fascinate me as I walked along the narrow alleys.

Jakab (3406) 2009-09-24 04:47:31

Partial correction of brightness and contrast, noise suppression, resharpening.

batalay (20680) 2009-09-14 22:15:54

In order to show the intensity in the flamenco dancer's face, I created a diptych. She was wearing another outfit at the time.

Qeenmary (0) 2009-09-13 02:06:36

First I've cropped the image in order to shift the viewer's attention on the flamenco dancer. Then I’ve corrected the histogram and applied levels, curves, shadows/highlights and some final sharpening.

Qeenmary (0) 2009-09-09 02:14:06

I've corrected the histogram and then I've applied shadows/highlights, levels, curves and, after cloning some blue halos, I did some sharpening.

Qeenmary (0) 2009-09-02 04:51:49

I applied shadows/highlights, levels, curves and a light sharpening.