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faisal
10-30-2008, 07:52 AM
I've been the selective colouring guy for ages. Some people like it, some don't. I'm thinking of going a little further and try new things....started with my new found liking for panoramas....now I'm trying more PP stuff....

Here are a three images I've tried something new for me....C&C welcome...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/IMG_8232.jpg
134mm, 1/60, f6.3, ISO 100

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/IMG_8241.jpg
50mm, 1/400, f2.8, ISO 100

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/IMG_8255.jpg
78mm, 1/60, f6.3, ISO 100
01514
10-30-2008, 10:32 AM
pretty cool :)
Im not sure why but on the 3rd shot i think that right side would look better in color :)
24Peter
10-30-2008, 06:35 PM
faisal - I love that you're experimenting and expanding your creativity! These are great flower shots. That said, the selective desat thing doesn't really work for me. But unless I'm a paying client, you need only please yourself! Keep up the good work!
faisal
10-31-2008, 12:49 AM
I think the originals are better than my selective fader colouring idea...hmm...back to the drawing board... :)

and thanks...
Phill D
10-31-2008, 02:22 AM
Hmm yes interesting but don't really like it yet. I think the last one might look a bit better if you graduated it from B&W at the top to colour at the bottom. What about grading from B&W at the outside & colour in the centre is that possible? No 2 might look good like that? Just a few off the wall thoughts.
faisal
10-31-2008, 03:21 AM
No 2 is like that....B&W on the outside and colour in the centre.... :)
Phill D
10-31-2008, 12:30 PM
Oh I see the effect is just too subtle for me, sorry I'll wake up before I post next time!
faisal
10-31-2008, 12:33 PM
no need to be sorry...the effect was meant to be subtle compared to the others which makes it difficult to notice..... :)
danidabi
10-31-2008, 03:19 PM
wow it's a neat idea. I'm not a fan of the first 2 but really like the third one.

Not everyone like color selection, but I do and this is an interesting way of dealing with it!
zmikers
10-31-2008, 06:39 PM
What about grading from B&W at the outside & colour in the centre is that possible? No 2 might look good like that?

No 2 is like that....B&W on the outside and colour in the centre.... :)

I see the effect is just too subtle for me

I think it is hard to notice here because the flower is all in colour so you can't see the transition. I would like to see the effect of fading from the centre outward on no 3. I think because the flower takes up more of the image you might be able to notice the fade to B&W more as it creeps into the outside pedals. Just a thought:p
faisal
11-01-2008, 12:19 AM
Thanks danidabi.....

Something like this... :)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/IMG_8255-1.jpg
Phill D
11-01-2008, 03:30 AM
Yes that works nicely:)
zmikers
11-01-2008, 06:48 AM
Ya, I like that one much more:)
faisal
11-02-2008, 03:50 AM
hmm...so atleast some positive out of my idea... :D

Anyway here's another thing I've tried....13 shot panorama of the sky....saw clouds in the sky..so decided to capture it but 18mm is never wide enough so panorama skills to the rescue. Not the cleanest of efforts and the perspective is messed up but I'll give it a try again....The arch like thing is in fact the wall around the balcony but due to the stitching its come out curved but I like it... C&C welcome

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/sky_Panorama.jpg