Karen Botvin
August 2022 - Chikasaw
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About the Image(s)
My image for the month of August was made in March of this year at the Chickasaw State Park in Tennessee. The first is directly out of camera. The second has my edits from LR which include adjusting highlights, shadows, contrast, a bit of clarity & dehaze. I also adjusted the hue and color temperature at bit. I used my Nikon Z7 with the Nikon 24-200mm lens at 115mm, ISO 160, f/8 at 1/500sec. When I was satisfied with the edits in LR, I sent the image into PS and created my version of the Adamski effect. With the original layer I made 2 copies so that I had 3 layers. Using the first copied layer I applied a motion blur in the horizonal format that suited my taste. Using the second copied layer, I applied a motion blur in the vertical format. I then masked out the vertical blur from the bridge’s railings. Finally, I added some birds, Skimmers, that I captured at the beach here in Florida. This was a fun project as I watched the transformation of my image. As always, let me know what you think.
10 comments posted
With your original image I would maybe reduce the amount of foreground water and remove the sky by cropping them out, thereby making a panorama. You have been cursed by the flat light during your visit which is a pity! Posted: 08/03/2022 22:06:38
Just google the Adamski effect. It is fun to watch a drab image turn into a creative work! Posted: 08/06/2022 07:23:48
I, also, have not been aquatinted with the Adamski Effect - until now.
I like what your end result turned into - especially with the addition of the flock of Skimmers.
I'll have to give that technique a try. Posted: 08/06/2022 15:17:03