I'm using Photoshop 7.0 it's the last version that runs on my OS of choice, Win2k. I think there are a couple of less expensive alternatives, but I haven't really gotten into them since I've been using PS since version 4.0. Picture Window Pro is supposed to be very good for less than $100 purchased on line.
Rebekah wrote: > I'd love to try that, but I'm only using Picasa to play around with my > photos - generally I just crop them and convert to B&W, so I haven't > looked around much at photo editing programs. Any suggestions? > > > rg2 > > On 8/27/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> A polarizing filter can work wonders in situations like this, and works >> for both color and B&W. It's the only filter I carry when shooting >> digital. You might try bring out the clouds and strengthening the sky by >> creating a second layer and erasing everything except the sky from that, >> (it doesn't have to be perfect, just close enough). >> >> Rebekah wrote: >> >>>> You might try fixing it in-camera next time. Use a polarizing filter or >>>> a graduated ND filter. (terminology? not too familiar with ND >>>> filters.) If you're shooting black and white, all you need is some sort >>>> of contrast filter. Reds are nice for bringing out clouds, but I find >>>> them hard to use - I can't see much in the viewfinder with a red >>>> filter. I suppose they're fine for use on a tripod. Compose, focus, >>>> attach the filter, then meter. A medium yellow filter is often good >>>> enough, and will allow for focusing with the filter in place. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Scott Loveless >>>> >>>> >>> Scott - >>> >>> great point. I actually shoot in color film, but lately I've started >>> wondering why, as it appears that I convert 99% of my stuff to B&W >>> anyways. I have a bunch of filters on seemingly permanent loan and I >>> should probably start putting them to work, and just start shooting in >>> B&W. I'm actually attempting to get a polarizer right now - see my >>> email entitled "screw mount telephoto - trade?" and I hope that it >>> will help my skies look better in my pictures. >>> >>> rg2 >>> >>> On 8/27/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Rebekah wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 8/27/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> The first shot is better - both the flag and the overall composition. >>>>>> I would try to rework it a bit to bring the sky out more - I can see >>>>>> that there are some clouds that really want to be seen. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Bruce >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Bruce - >>>>> >>>>> You are completely right about the clouds, but I seem to be having >>>>> trouble bringing them out - whenever I manage to, the contrast amongst >>>>> the grasses in the foreground disappears. It's fairly irritating. If >>>>> anyone is bored and wants to have a go at it, I've posted the original >>>>> picture. It's somewhat washed out, so that may be part of my problem. >>>>> Otherwise, it seems that the overwhelming (unanimous?) vote here is >>>>> with the first one, so I will go along with that one. Thanks everyone >>>>> who looked, and thanks for all the comments and advice. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/PESO/photo?authkey=W1C-i05p28o#5103417145413381730 >>>>> >>>>> rg2 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> You might try fixing it in-camera next time. Use a polarizing filter or >>>> a graduated ND filter. (terminology? not too familiar with ND >>>> filters.) If you're shooting black and white, all you need is some sort >>>> of contrast filter. Reds are nice for bringing out clouds, but I find >>>> them hard to use - I can't see much in the viewfinder with a red >>>> filter. I suppose they're fine for use on a tripod. Compose, focus, >>>> attach the filter, then meter. A medium yellow filter is often good >>>> enough, and will allow for focusing with the filter in place. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Scott Loveless >>>> http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> -- >> Remember, it's pillage then burn. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
