The image I am sending is an image taken in the Summer of 2016 that may have been previously sent a few years ago to either image competition with the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs or our group. I am calling it Custer City 1800's Home".
This is another feature that is set up each Summer at this famous Idaho Ghost Town. It was photographed with a Nikon model 750D using a Nikkor 20mm 1/8 lens. I took three images with 2-stop variances, using a tripod. The camera settings were f/11 with an ISO of 25. The timings were 1/30, 1/8, and 2 seconds. Custer City was a small city about 130 or so years ago. The Idaho Parks Department in cooperation with the US Forest Service is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and staffing of volunteers during the Summer. It was processed using Photomatix Pro 6 software selecting the "realistic" setting for the final image. The normal time spent using Photoshop required adjusting lighting and attempting to straighten the room with the Transformation tool.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 6 comments posted
"The normal time spent using Photoshop required adjusting lighting and attempting to straighten the room with the Transformation tool."
Next time, Max, try the Perspective Warp. Amazing tool. Posted: 05/08/2022 18:55:56
Rick Cloran
Very nice result. The blend is smooth and the tones all mesh for the lighting you had. Maybe dodge the bed where lit just a touch to lock that in as the brightest point, but that is more of a nit. I wouldn't go too crazy on a structure like this as the verticals and horizontals were rarely plumb. Posted: 05/08/2022 19:38:17
Brad Ashbrook
A wonderful image with great color and tone that looks very natural. As Rick said, don't go crazy but you could add a little more light coming in the through the right on the floor with selective dodging. Posted: 05/24/2022 13:21:15
Lisa Cuchara
This is so neat Max, I would love to tag along on your expeditions! Great details, especially the items on the shelves. The composition is inviting and the elements are intriguing. It dones't seem like we have as many interesting places around here. The blend is well done. Posted: 05/24/2022 23:58:29
Bill Buchanan
A beautiful image. The process was well done and very natural looking. My initial thought was that it looked a little flat. I opened in Photoshop and applied the Camera Raw Filter and the "Auto" setting. It does add some snap and added realism. Posted: 05/25/2022 12:50:55
Tom Buckard
(Groups 21 & 48 & 71)
Hi Max, not going to give my two cents, I feel the rest of the group gave minor advice since the image is so well done. Very interesting and well done. Posted: 05/31/2022 12:56:44
