Candy Childrey, PPSA
May 2019 - It's a Filly
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About the Image(s)
This month's image is a monotone conversion of a horse close-up. It was taken with a distracting, bright background. I feel that the conversion to sepia makes it into a better image that creates greater feeling to the viewer. The image was process in RAW. Detail was added to the horse and especially the eye in OnOne. A texture was added to remove the background and removed from the horse with a mask. The image was converted to B&W in Photoshop. Then I used Topaz Hand Tinted Chiffon in the Opalotype Collection to give it a more antique look. Next, Nik's Darken Lighten Center, Glow, and Vignette were used. Detail was added to the nose with OnOne, and the image was sharpened in OnOne.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted
Stunning image! Worth all the hard work. Posted: 05/02/2019 09:09:04
A wonderful conversion. You've brought out so much detail. I particularly like what you've done with the eye and lashes.
Your use of the mask is excellent - keeping the hair detail isn't easy. And using the texture for the background has worked really well.
Well done. Posted: 05/03/2019 15:26:38
Your use of the mask is excellent - keeping the hair detail isn't easy. And using the texture for the background has worked really well.
Well done. Posted: 05/03/2019 15:26:38
You've processed this beautifully, Candy. I agree with the other comments. If I were to offer a small suggestion, it might be to clone out the light schmutz spot in the corner of the horse's eye and maybe add a small catch light, since the eye is the star of the image. This is totally nit-picking though. Your filly is lovely and the close up imparts a sense of intimacy with your subject. Posted: 05/08/2019 16:57:11
(Group 54)
I agree with Jan about the close up imparting a sense of intimacy. To take it one step further, the incredible detail adds to that intimacy. If I had my druthers, I'd eliminate the mane on the right side of the horses face. It detracts a tad from the intimacy. However, this is probably an over-analytical observation. Posted: 05/13/2019 18:54:35
(Group 77)
The BW toned conversion really does emphasize the beauty of this animal. You applied a good treatment to it, in my opinion. Posted: 05/19/2019 06:29:43
An excellent adaptation of a good image. I especially like the toning and the softening of the background. Posted: 05/26/2019 09:53:51