Palli Gajree, HonPSA, PPSA
September 2023 - Inlet Setting
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About the Image(s)
Took this picture of one of the inlets, close to residential buildings on the outskirts of Aireys Inlet. The setting seemed quite appealing for IR, but not buildings showing in the background.
Workflow: After converting the image into B&W in Lightroom, I took it to Photoshop for initial refining … cloned out buildings and other unwanted elements; reduced noise within reason; used Gradient Tool to darken both the foreground and the background. Cropped the image suitably and applied Darken / Lighten Center from Niks’s Color Efex Pro 5. Finally adjusted Brightness and Contrast and applied ‘Toned Golden Gray’ Preset from LR.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
9 comments posted
Hi Palli,
Nicely seen! IR certainly works for this scene. Check the horizon line when you have time and see if it is straight...appears to be slanting to the right to my eye. Again, for my eye, the expanse of water doesn't add much to the visual impact...if only there was a rowboat or small sailboat coming by! Posted: 09/01/2023 07:55:55
Nicely seen! IR certainly works for this scene. Check the horizon line when you have time and see if it is straight...appears to be slanting to the right to my eye. Again, for my eye, the expanse of water doesn't add much to the visual impact...if only there was a rowboat or small sailboat coming by! Posted: 09/01/2023 07:55:55
Good handling of this pretty scene. The grasses in the foreground make the picture more interesting and beautiful. The high contrast works well here and without losing highlight details.
Posted: 09/02/2023 13:16:12
Posted: 09/02/2023 13:16:12
Nice landscape image that works great in IR. Well worth the effort of removing the structures. I'm especially drawn to that central clump of grasses with the broad blades. I agree with Gary that it feels a bit tilted to the right. Posted: 09/03/2023 15:25:58
Echoing the other comments, although one could say it's lacking a boat or something on the lake, the foreground grasses render so beautifully as to make the image interesting. It has a lovely mood. Posted: 09/03/2023 19:00:46
Hi Palli, You have made this into a gentle and lovely scene. Great job on your editing. The grasses glow! Posted: 09/04/2023 09:31:24
Thank you all for your kind and constructive comments. As Gary has suggested, I added a couple of boats using AI. Also straightened the horizon line and am posting the reworked image. Would appreciate additional remarks to see what you think! Posted: 09/05/2023 00:26:27
Palli
Tranquil scene with splendor in the foreground grass...
Good marks removing the man made structures, you made it into a natural area.
Well done
Emil Posted: 09/05/2023 12:47:44
Tranquil scene with splendor in the foreground grass...
Good marks removing the man made structures, you made it into a natural area.
Well done
Emil Posted: 09/05/2023 12:47:44
Thanks Emil. Posted: 09/05/2023 21:17:06
Palli, the contrast of the water and grass is very pleasing. Like the others, you get high marks for skillfully removing the buildings. My eye wants a little more sky. Not sure why. Posted: 09/08/2023 15:25:43