Last weekend, we attended a charity dinner outdoors in a local private vineyard. Fortunately, the tables were under tents because strong winds were followed by a heavy rain. I had wanted to photograph the vineyards up close before the sun set, so I was the only person traipsing around getting wet feet after the rain passed. I chose 2 close-ups taken about 6:30PM with my iPhone. The wet leaves were shot at f/1.8, 1/120sec, ISO50, 4mm (equiv. 54mmlens), no flash, HDR mode. The purple and green grapes were shot at similar settings f/1.8, 1/30 sec, ISO 32, 64mm equiv. lens, pattern meter mode, no flash. After compositing the grapes into the leaf photo, I used the Topaz Glow "Dream" filter, modifying the Vignette settings to .48, Vignette strength .82, Transition .25 and Roundness .85. I used the Dream filter because other filters I tried to "paint" with kept eliminating the raindrops which were the reason I chose those leaves.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 4 comments posted
Cindy Gosselin
You have created a wonderful composite. It came together seamlessly. And then the painting techniques you used created a wonderful mood and appeal. The sharpness of the main leaf and main grape cluster really appeals to me; I like that the surrounding leaves are rendered as more out of focus. And, I too, love the raindrops on the leaf. Great job! Posted: 09/11/2020 09:06:32
Gerhard Geldenhuys
I think this very creative and it took some special initiative to identify with this image and create this unusual artwork. Yes I too like the rain drops and the main leaf with the grapes get one's attention drawn "into the picture" so to speak. Well worth getting your feet wet . Posted: 09/12/2020 23:44:32
Trey Foerster
I have really become a fan of what you do with Topaz filters. You are successful in the composite image and the rain drops certainly add to the impact. The image has a faint stained glass look and I wonder what it might look like with some backlighting (anyone know how to do that in post processing?). The image might also make a great label for a winery! Posted: 09/18/2020 11:02:09
Nancy Speaker
Outstanding composition with the large leaf creating a slight diagonal look and the perfect placement of the contrasting purple grapes. The cross hatch effect really adds a nice interest. I noticed the nice use of a vignette and in my feedback I included a bit of burning of the other leaves to keep the focus on the center. Just a lovely image. Posted: 09/23/2020 22:43:04
