Cute But Stupid
Into the unknown..
Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 18 June 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Here we go... I've been experimenting. I've been trying the Orton Effect and Draganising (thank you Bronnie!). Today's post is a b/w conversion of an image on which I used the Orton Effect. Which is actually easy peasy lemon squeazy!! It sounds far more difficult that it is... truly!!! But it does give this great softness and it really heightens the colours (when you leave the image in colour that is..) ;-)
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I appreciate all visits and comments and thank you always... ;-)
@Manuela Photography: Hey Manuela!! Thanks.. the b/w of it just gives it a special softness. ;-)
{H} creatives from Santa Clara, United States
Beautifully done! Thanks for the inspiration!
18 Jun 2007 7:51am
@{H} creatives: Hey H! That's what we're all here for... to get inspired!! Thanks! ;-)
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Really beautiful effect Amy! It is worth passing on how to make what would be an ordinary bunch of trees so spectacular! Can you post how to do it on the forum in the Photoshop PP section, please? Awesome! :-)
Also you can find a bit of an answer to your comment about my Canada Geese shot yesterday if you go to my post today
18 Jun 2007 8:02am
@Anne: Hey Anne!!! Sure, I'd be happy to post my version of how to do the Orton Effect. Will try to find the time this week before we leave on our vacation.. We're heading out to the island then to Langley to visit friends. Can't wait!! ;-) Thanks so much for the comment! ;-D
Anne from White Rock, Canada
PS. As Ansel Adams said "You don't take a picture - you make a picture"
18 Jun 2007 8:04am
@Anne: Ain't that the truth!! ;-)
@hamidreza: Thank you!! ;-)
@shahab: Thanks Shahab!! Really really appreciate your visits!!! ;-)
Jen from Jessup, United States
This is heaven!!!
Once I get settled you have got to share some of your "easy peasy" tips and tricks with me, PLEASE!!!
Stunning shot Amy, really truly amazing pp work!!
18 Jun 2007 10:37am
@Jen: You're a sweetie!! Anne has asked me to post it on the forum. Will try to get to it this week before we head out to the island. Thank you thank you thank you for finding the time to come visit... ;-)
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nice lights,love this dreamy image ,Nice work !
18 Jun 2007 11:40am
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks!! I do like this Orton Effect. ;-)
Hoirkman Szeßht from Oberndorf, Germany
Very well done! The ligths and shades harmonize in an excellent way
18 Jun 2007 12:08pm
@Hoirkman Szeßht: Thank you!! ;-)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Totally magical, a fantastically lit image, which captures the beaty of the forest
18 Jun 2007 12:13pm
@Richard_Irwin: Hi Richard!! You have a great way with words... thank you.
PS Really love your series right now... WOW.
@Balpa: Thanks so much!! ;-)
Anup from Bangalore, India
Yes, I use Orton very often on portraits to give that soft dreamy look.
This one looks nice with the Orton effect applied.
18 Jun 2007 12:27pm
@Anup: Thanks Anup!! Yep, I really like this effect, too. And now that I know how to do it... sky's the limit, eh?! ;-)
Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Terrific Amy! While I really like this, I would also liked to have seen the original because the lighting looks like it was fantastic.
18 Jun 2007 1:25pm
@Roberta: The colour one did look pretty good. Should post that one too. Hmmmm. Thanks Roberta!!
Kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
ah yes the Orton technique! i've read about it and saw colour shots using this technique which is as you've described but WOW in b&w! you've up the Orton technique by several notches!!!
well it may be easy peasy lemon squeazy but you did it so well!
another MPM shot!
i must try the technique one day!
18 Jun 2007 3:08pm
@Kairospix: Thank you very much K for those amazing words!! ;-) And it really easy amazingly easy..
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
I think is one of your best images EXCELLENT
18 Jun 2007 4:03pm
@yiannis krikis: Wow!! Thank you yiannis.. truly, thank you! ;-)
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Very well done Amy! You are becoming a photoshop expert with this.
18 Jun 2007 4:30pm
@Reza: Thank you bunches Reza!! But I've truly got a long way to go yet. ;-)
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
Absolutely gorgeous Amy!! I am off work next week and I can see I will have to play around with this. Congratulations with this photo (and treatment of course) you will have to frame it!
18 Jun 2007 4:35pm
@Helen: Thank you so much Helen!! And I must reiterate how great your post was today.. FABulous!! ;-)
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
The black and white is awesome and I love your use of natural shadow and light. Really wonderful pic! =-)
18 Jun 2007 5:33pm
@Laurie: Thank you so very much Laurie!! ;-)
10cré from Paris, France
ho ho ! Its absolutely Beautiful ! Very nice effect ! Encore encore please ;-)
18 Jun 2007 6:42pm
@10cré: Thank you thank you!! those are very kind words!! ;-)
@objectif-P: Merci mon ami... merci. ;-)
Wendy from Hayward, United States
I loved it! It looks similar to Infrared effect....so dreamy. Great job!
18 Jun 2007 9:02pm
@Wendy: Thank you Wendy! This Orton Effect is a great tool!! ;-)
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Wow was my first reaction. Well done.
18 Jun 2007 9:36pm
@Bob Israel: Thank you... truly. ;-)
craiger from United States
Love the shadow detail! Mid tones are excellent. Very good dynamic range. Just an excellent composition. I like the mystery.
18 Jun 2007 11:07pm
@craiger: Hey Craig! Thanks a bunch... although this shot looks pretty good in the colour from the Orton Effect it was that mystery that made me prefer the b/w. ;-)
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey cutes--hey now listen best pal--if your going to insist on posting images as superb as these how are we mere mortals supposed to show off our snaps
it's just not fair--this image is no.1 on the day--first class--billy
18 Jun 2007 11:22pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: billyzee-boy!! Dude!! I honestly didn't think this was that good... honestly. So I am truly humbled by today's comments. I mean I knew it was good but... So me and my fat head are now going to go out and try to get some shots!! ;-)
@Suby: Thanks Suby! ;-)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
The look here is at once dreamy and yet starkly contrasting. Something of a primordial peek, I think. Wonderful!
19 Jun 2007 2:11am
@Viewfinder: Wow! Interesting interpretation... Thank you, thank you very much! ;-)
Raye Michele from Halifax, Canada
That is absolutely stunning Amy!
and thanks for your comments on my page.
19 Jun 2007 2:31am
@Raye Michele: Hey Raye! You are most welcome!! and thanks so much as well!! ;-)
@Daniel: Thanks Daniel!! Really appreciate your comment. ;-)
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Very...very nice. Never heard of those effects you mentioned but would love to know more. Such a beautiful soft light.
19 Jun 2007 2:54am
@Stu: Stu!! Are you a member of the Am3 Forum? Because I've been asked to post the Orton Effect there... hopefully, tonight. Thanks for your comment!!! ;-)
Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States
love this effect.. Great job processing
19 Jun 2007 4:05am
@Nick Passantino: Thanks as always Nice... really appreciate your visits!! ;-)
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AWESOME SHOT AMY and great PS work. You win you win for sure you win on this one. :) I can write a book on this shot, but am in a hurry. ;-) EXCELLENT!!!!
19 Jun 2007 6:43am
@Rahul: LOL Rahul!! I appreciate you taking the time to at least have a quick boo... book or no book!! ;-)
@Adam Brown: Glad to hear that!! Thank you truly!!! ;-)
siddharth from mumbai, India
amazing feel this photograph has :)you are right... this process does give the right amount of softness to the scene
21 Jun 2007 5:36am
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
I remember I was in a place like this some years back. This scene and this feeling about it. The only difference was the dark green colors of the night and moonlight to show some more green. Great processing Amy. Bronnie was so kind. She sent me the dragonizer. So I'm gonna use it some time soon :-P
21 Jun 2007 7:34am
Nikon D70
1/80 second
F/4.5
75 mm (35mm equiv.)