Sibani Lahiri  


Quest by Sibani Lahiri

January 2019 - Quest

January 2019 - Sibani Lahiri

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About the Image(s)

This month I have posted an image of a decorated camel on a beach.I have tried to edit the image in such a way that it depicts an ancient history book look that a rider has set his quest towards the unknown land....(Haha!imagination)The decorations look oriental in the monochrome shade emphasizing it's classic legacy.
The picture was taken in Canon 1300D and edited by Snapseed software.


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4 comments posted




Arne Skinlo   Arne Skinlo
(Group 36)
One interesting thing with a group like this, is the the motives are so different and we get insight in each others cultures.

In BW the drama popped out and I like the tone you have put on.

It looks like you have blurred the background in post production and at the same time blurred the ear of the camel and some other parts that should not be blurred. I know it is not easy to do this precisely, but my advice is that in many cases it is better not to blur if you are not really good at masking.   Posted: 01/13/2019 02:50:50



Pamela Hoaglund   Pamela Hoaglund
(Groups 51 & 52)
I like both images but I think the B&W meets your goal of giving the image an old feeling (out of an ancient book). I like the blurred background while maintaining detail in most of the camel and rider.   Posted: 01/15/2019 14:25:20



 
I like the B&W better than the color. The blurring of the background gives the image an air of mystery and lends a bit of credence to your idea of this being a Quest. I think the image would improved if you had included the rest of the camel's rear leg and the rider was looking forward into the unknown.   Posted: 01/18/2019 09:59:44



 
Very interesting post-processing.
To blur the background is actually very easy in Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw of PhotoShop.
Use Adjustment brush, making sure that (Automask ) is on.
( When automask is on LR know to stay on one side of the border as long as the cross hair do not cross the boundary ). Paint on the area that you want to blur. ( If you overshoot hold down Alt key and paint on it again to erase.) After you are happy with the area you want to cover, decrease clarity and sharpness . If this does not produce a strong enough effect you can duplicate the whole selection for as many time as you want. Lightroom is non-destructive so that you can go back to change your editing as many time and as much as you want.
Hope this help.
  Posted: 01/18/2019 21:09:36