I've tried some smoothing techniques in PS to achieve a more pleasant
background. Usually you have to mask out the main subject and copy the
resultant image in several layers, making each layer have a different
level of blur. Then you control the opacity to achieve the look you
want. Its alot of work, and its easy to create an effect that makes it
look artificial, but with the right opacity settings, it can improve the
image.
I wonder if tools like neatimage could help here.
Tim Øsleby wrote:
Gonz is onto something when he points at the harsh bokeh. So now I wonder:
Is there anything I can do to make it less harsh in Phootoshop (Elements 3)?
Gaussian Blur is one obvious answer. It helps, but it does not take it right
where I want.
Does anybody have some input on this?
The picture is here
http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=35892&ref=author
If anybody feels like playing with a larger version, please give me a hint
and I'll send the file directly.
Judging from other examples, it looks like I will face the same problem now
and then with this lens combo.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
-----Original Message-----
From: Gonz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 9. mai 2006 06:39
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new
enablement)
Nice pic, though I sure wish the bokeh was more like Pentax's!
Tim Øsleby wrote:
I've enabled myself with another crappy lens. A Tamron 300/2,8 adaptall.
Ok,
it is not crappy, but it is old, and has a lot off what the seller
called
patina. What's really nice is that it balances perfectly with the DS
when
using the AF converter. It’s a fast lens, so the auto focus is speedy.
I feel enabled! :-D
http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=35892&ref=author
*istDS, Tamron 300/2,8 + Pentax AF 1,7x TC, 400 ISO raw, f:4, 1/500s.
Converted in RSP.
This Common Redshank allowed me to go pretty close. I believe I was
about 5m
away. After a while I went for a lower shooting angle. And while I was
doing
my thing, it went on doing its thing; the evening toilet, brushing its
feathers ;-)
It was very sweet.
Gratulations and/or comments are appreciated.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
--
Someone handed me a picture and said, "This is a picture of me when I
was younger." Every picture of you is when you were younger. "...Here's
a picture of me when I'm older." Where'd you get that camera man?
- Mitch Hedberg
