Peter Newman  


Fishchoke by Peter Newman

October 2020 - Fishchoke

October 2020 - Peter Newman

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About the Image(s)

Original shot with Nikon D800, Micro Nikkor 105mm, 1/45 sec @ f11, ISO 5000, handheld. Lighting: diffused Litra torch using barn door.
I am trying different lighting techniques. Since I was too lazy to use a tripod, the original was not as sharp as I wanted, but I thought there still might be a use for this image. I also had an impulse to play with my food. Summary description of processing: I selected the image in PS and placed it on a new layer; used transform scale to play with the shape; placed shape o new layer and flipped the new layer horizontally; In Topaz Studio2 applied clarity filter, an adjusted Red Rock look, and played with the colors; In PS LAB mode applied separate curve adjustments to all channels, and sharpened; Back in RGB made further color, levels, sharpening and localized brightness adjustments. Hope you like it.

I then cleaned out the thistles, steamed the artichoke with white balsamic vinegar, and ate it after dipping in garlic butter.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted




Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Peter, As an aside, I can remember when I was a young child growing up, my parents saying "Dont't play with your food." And here we are decades later, a photographic colleague doing just that. I am salivating at the thought of the artichokes swimming in balsamic vinegar and garlic butter. Yummee! As for the image, Rorschach Inkblots spring to mind here. I like the Fractalius/Topaz effect that you have achieved particularly in the lime-green areas which is very attractive. One of the things I see is two hands, thumbs touching and encompassing an empty space into which something needs to be added to complete the overall visual story.   Posted: 10/21/2020 06:08:55
Peter Newman   Peter Newman
(Groups 20 & 79)
Brian, thank you for your comment. I agree that I left too much negative space. The reason for my title was that to me, each side has a fish like appearance. However I was unable to find a suitable underwater image. As soon as LR finishes a task that has been running for almost five days, I should be able to find one. These crazy days, I limit the time I spend in indoor public places. I spend yesterday afternoon shooting some mushrooms that decided to grow in my backyard after a few days of cool misty weather.   Posted: 10/25/2020 10:06:26
Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Peter, I love the idea of waking up in the morning and thinking to myself "What can I do today?" And then the idea comes flooding into my waking consciousness. "I know what I'll do, I'll go and shoot some mushrooms!" Brilliant! On this side of the pond, that might be a problem unless you lived on a farm somewhere out in the sticks.   Posted: 10/25/2020 13:03:35



Joan Field   Joan Field
(Groups 3 & 18)
Peter, This really catches my eye, partly because the colors are bright and dominant against the black background. I read all of the things you did to achieve your goal and they are way beyond my usage of PS. I do agree with Brian that there may be too much negative space in the middle. Maybe put in some ethereal creature or move the "hands" closer together by rotating a little more. Your use of the play tools is remarkable, and I do love the outcome.   Posted: 10/24/2020 14:27:50



 
Oh Dear! I'm sorry but I couldn't help having a chuckle when I saw it! Good Title. The colours are great! I particularly like your last sentence!!! Its so good to be able to laugh these days!!!   Posted: 10/24/2020 16:02:30



Steve Wessing   Steve Wessing
(Groups 34 & 68)
I see two baby birds, waiting/reaching for a worm. :)
  Posted: 10/25/2020 10:51:10