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March 3, 2005
Curves in Sepia
Canon Powershot A70
Yes, in case you're wondering, this blog is still alive. I've been feeling the crunch with dissertation-related work these past two weeks, and so I just haven't had any time for photography. But I've really been missing it, and I can't stay away from the camera any longer. VF and I are going on a short road trip this weekend--not to anyplace exciting, but maybe I'll have some rural photos to post from the road when we get back.
This evening, I've been working at my photoshop skills. I've posted this old image before, but I thought I'd have another try at converting it to monochrome now that I have Noise Ninja and know a little more about photoshop. The two versions look extremely different from one another on my monitor, but I just checked them out on VF's monitor, and surprisingly, they look very similar except for the sepia hue. Oh well.
All images copyrighted, and unauthorized use prohibited. Please contact me for permission. Posted by claire-obscure at March 3, 2005 10:15 PM
Comments
It's true, grad school and daily photoblogging don't always mix well ;) I have lots of trouble keeping up as well. I like the light tone of this photo, very soft and relaxing. Of course the composition is spot on as well.
Posted by: mikero at March 4, 2005 1:13 AM
Unfortunately I too know the strains of work. This is really cool, though. Great PS work.
Posted by: RainKing at March 4, 2005 4:48 AM
gorgeous, delicate white tones...
Posted by: ed at March 4, 2005 9:05 PM
Great shot, I love this subject. Have you checked out the new free RAW converter? (www.pixmantec.com/) It has a surprisingly effective noise reducer built into the workflow. I've been playing with it but I'm not sure if I prefer it yet, but hey, it's free! :)
Posted by: miles at March 5, 2005 12:58 AM
On my monitor the new version is much more clean than the old one. It's very visible. I like the shot, too. :)
And good luck for your work!
Posted by: Andreas at March 5, 2005 5:04 AM
I look forward to my daily visit to your site. The photos always amaze me with their classical beauty.
Posted by: john at March 5, 2005 9:03 AM
ah, the ever-challenging image quality across different platforms and hardware. you can never have your images look exactly how you want them on everyone else's monitors. i have the same issue, where my images look like crap in "Safari" on the Mac. this updated image looks great on my monitor, through IE and Firefox. the toning is fantastic, especially within the intricate details. maybe VF's monitor is messed up because he's putting water drops on it.;)just kidding.
Posted by: zerosun at March 5, 2005 10:56 AM
great subject and composition, color tones are also nice, the PS work is very well done, it looks crispy and detailed now !
Posted by: mot at March 5, 2005 12:38 PM
The two versions look very different for me, and this one is much richer in tonal range, bringing out many more details than the other one.
The joy of color management. Unless you have a color managed workflow, there is no way you can ensure your photos will look the same on different screen (without even mentioning the prints). Monitors can render the same image in very different way, according to their settings (brightness, contrast and, more important their "gamma" and "color temperature"). Some of these controls are set on the monitor itself while others are determined by the computer. Go to a computer shop and check the monitors shelf. Sometime they attach all the monitors to the same video source and you can see how different they show the same image. Most of the differences are not due to the monitor hardware, but to the way the monitors are calibrated.
There are software tools, some of them free, or part of the operating system, that allow to "visually" calibrate the monitor, but to the best results are given by hardware color calibrator devices (these are expensive, though).
Once you have the monitor calibrated you can set up photoshop to work with color management on, and that will preserve the same colors of your images when you passes from device to device (if the devices have been color-calibrated, of course).
A link with a lot of useful info on color management with Photoshop CS: http://www.computer-darkroom.com/ps8-colour/ps8_1.htm
Posted by: Massimo at March 5, 2005 1:32 PM
I run a hardware-calibrated system here and there is a radical difference between images - this version has more definition and better contrast, by far. Great job!
Posted by: Turfdigger at March 5, 2005 10:48 PM
Never mind all the technical stuff. This is a great artistic shot. You have a keen eye for composition.
Posted by: G N Bassett at March 6, 2005 9:11 PM
I like this one better than the b&w. The tones here is nicer, softer.
Posted by: Saroy at March 7, 2005 12:35 AM
This is a really beautiful shot. I love the subtle colors in this one. The composition is great as well.
Posted by: laanba at March 8, 2005 12:06 AM
FAVOLOSA!! GREAT LIGHT!!
Posted by: ODILIA at March 8, 2005 1:21 AM
This is beautiful, I just love the way the stairs spiral into the upper corner of the frame. The detail is great too and well exposed. This is the first time I've been to your site, I shall re-visit :-)
Posted by: Nick at March 8, 2005 12:07 PM
This version is significantly cleaner than the previous version on my monitor too. I also prefer the toning, and the increased contrast.
Posted by: marc at March 9, 2005 7:38 AM
What a great perspective! This is definitely nicer in the softer tones, as opposed to the previous b/w.
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: a.k.a. GlassHoppah at March 17, 2005 2:12 PM
I just wanted to let you know that I looked at these pictures while on shrooms and it was amazing! I will be sure to look at these when I am feeling normal too but I could see into other dimensions. The pillars one really got to me... so thank you, I guess.
Posted by: jujubeanie at October 15, 2006 2:19 AM