In a message dated 2/2/2008 10:46:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, please understand that I'm not offering the attached as a BETTER version. I, also, hope it's OK I did it. I,first, went to PSE5 Enhance menu (Light/Shadow slider) and slightly lightened all shadows. I then used the Magic Wand tool and lightened the sky. I see some slight glow around the top of the trees, but not along the top of the garage. For overall effect, I sort of like your "dark mystery" version.
Jack (will be deleted immediately after transmitting) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=285 ====================== Doesn't look bad, Jack, but lost too many dark tones in building and ground, so I'd probably add darken highlights or increase contrast on mid tones (pretty conversant with PS E 5, someday gonna get as conversant with PS CS#. :-)) But you see, the problem with the tree tops is why I don't want to do a selection on the sky, cleaning that up takes too much time. As it was, converting to B&W I still had some haloing around the tree tops, so had to go in and burn at about 10% around their edges to get rid of it. I'll play with it though. Downloaded a copy of yours to my computer so you can take it down now. I think my big question now is if I straighten out the end of the building (on the right). The lines of the end post and building could be a bit straighter. I am thinking of distorting and bringing the bottom corner down a bit so it's more a triangular wedge (whole building). Tried that already on another version and looks fine. Not sure that's what William meant about playing with the perspective though. :-) Actually for spooky effect the darker sky is better. Hadn't really thought of that until Roman and Derby pointed it out, though. Thanks for your effort, flattering/nice when someone takes the time. Marnie aka Doe :-) --------------------------------------------- Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
