Same Clown Different Look

Mitchell · #1 12-03-2011, 01:28 AM

This little guy posed for me!!

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Nano · #2 12-03-2011, 01:37 AM

awesome pictures! how did you get such vivid colors?

Myka · #3 12-03-2011, 05:01 AM

Ya, great shots! Are you using a filter of some sort?

Mitchell · #4 12-03-2011, 01:57 PM

Thanks. No filters

Shot with flash which I find pops a little colour.
Post processed with camera raw set to auto. Then auto toned in PS and I set the black point in Levels. That's it for colour.

I also spend as much time that's needed in each image with the healing brush to clone out ant bits of floating debris in the water. This process can take forever depending on the amount of marine snow. That's why its important to shut off all the pumps when photographing a tank.

Mitchell · #5 12-03-2011, 02:06 PM

I want to enlarge one to say a 30x30 for the owner...which one would you pick?

Mitchell · #6 12-03-2011, 02:07 PM

sorry should have said a 20x30

BlueTang<3 · #7 12-03-2011, 02:09 PM

I like number 2 the most

paddyob · #8 12-03-2011, 02:28 PM

Really no filter?

The clowns look superimposed in some shots. Too bright for the background.

When I use flash... it washes out the colors.

Wow.

What equipment are you using? Settings? I would like to try this with my own. I am bad at tank shots. Could use some pointers.

PM me if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Patrick

paddyob · #9 12-03-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchell

Thanks. No filters

Shot with flash which I find pops a little colour.
Post processed with camera raw set to auto. Then auto toned in PS and I set the black point in Levels. That's it for colour.

I also spend as much time that's needed in each image with the healing brush to clone out ant bits of floating debris in the water. This process can take forever depending on the amount of marine snow. That's why its important to shut off all the pumps when photographing a tank.

That easy huh?

I find PS difficult sometimes.... many options you need to "know" about.

My wife is a graphic designer and she tries to teach me PS. Black point levels, can make a huge difference.

Nice.

paddyob · #10 12-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

I like number 2 the most

+1