Melanie Hurwitz
March 2023 - Tree Canopy
Original
About the Image(s)
Looking up and down is something that I try to do when out photographing. I often find that the most interesting subject is not just straight ahead. I thought that the shapes and patterns here were fascinating.
I converted using BW in Photoshop. In Nik, I used Tonal Contrast to find more detail( I do not like Detail Extractor as I find it too harsh), Darken Lighten and Pro Contrast. I do wonder what you all think about to blueish toning here. Looking forward to your comments.
Sony AII F11, 400 ISO, 1/1250
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12 comments posted
Melanie - I really like the composition and the processing but have to admit that I'm not as fond of the toning. I'm pretty partial to using neutral tones in my own BW work so it affects how I respond to other images.
I really like how you positioned the trees to frame the sky here. Well done. Posted: 03/01/2023 16:04:00
I really like how you positioned the trees to frame the sky here. Well done. Posted: 03/01/2023 16:04:00
Thanks Henry. As you saw I was not all all sure about the toning. Posted: 03/08/2023 17:00:25
Hi Melanie
This is one of my favorite subjects which has been beautifully composed and processed. Also, I don't mind the bluish tone as I often tone suitable subjects appropriately. Though subjective, its more to do with personal choice! Posted: 03/01/2023 23:26:18
This is one of my favorite subjects which has been beautifully composed and processed. Also, I don't mind the bluish tone as I often tone suitable subjects appropriately. Though subjective, its more to do with personal choice! Posted: 03/01/2023 23:26:18
Yes, I thought I would join your tree parade that you do so well. Posted: 03/08/2023 17:02:00
Hi. Nicely seen and captured abstract of lines, shapes, and textures. I'm okay with the toning. You may have taken the Tonal Contrast a bit far, creating a lighter halo around the tree branches. It's noticeable, but not distracting in this case. Posted: 03/02/2023 07:34:29
Thanks Arik, I see what you mean and will fix it. Posted: 03/08/2023 17:03:46
Hi Melanie,
You know me...I can't go half-way on infrared tonality unless it creates the mood. I love your composition and subject matter overall, but it just strikes me as having little or no visual impact as is. See the adjusted version in which I used Nik's Color Efex Pro "Midnight" preset to dramatically darken it and accentuate the blacks. I then dodged the center branches for detail. You now have sort of a 'black hole'! Posted: 03/02/2023 09:40:08
You know me...I can't go half-way on infrared tonality unless it creates the mood. I love your composition and subject matter overall, but it just strikes me as having little or no visual impact as is. See the adjusted version in which I used Nik's Color Efex Pro "Midnight" preset to dramatically darken it and accentuate the blacks. I then dodged the center branches for detail. You now have sort of a 'black hole'! Posted: 03/02/2023 09:40:08
Thank Gary, I was looking for a night effect and feel I did not quite get there. Your version is most interesting, but I think that detail in the branches is missing, so maybe somewhere in between would work Posted: 03/08/2023 17:06:37
Kind of like Gary's, this one has a certain whimsical mood, Melanie. Who hasn't looked up through the trees to the sky and clouds? It's one of those that works better for me either small, or from a distance, when the trees become framing and I can see my way through the center to the sky beyond.
Although I'm usually a fan of black skies, here, I don't think there's enough foliage on the trees (lighter tones), we're just left with the clouds, so that Gary's version becomes something of a night version of the same image. Your original works fine for me. Posted: 03/05/2023 11:41:42
Although I'm usually a fan of black skies, here, I don't think there's enough foliage on the trees (lighter tones), we're just left with the clouds, so that Gary's version becomes something of a night version of the same image. Your original works fine for me. Posted: 03/05/2023 11:41:42
Thanks Jack, See my reply to Gary and I wonder if you may agree. Posted: 03/08/2023 17:07:51
Melanie
I am glad you were looking up in this case. Wonderful composition
The mood I feel when I look at for awhile is light and airy so here my vision
Regards
Emil Posted: 03/07/2023 14:18:47
I am glad you were looking up in this case. Wonderful composition
The mood I feel when I look at for awhile is light and airy so here my vision
Regards
Emil Posted: 03/07/2023 14:18:47
Thanks Emil, I do like your version. It makes me think of spring. Posted: 03/08/2023 17:08:51