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Horizon Line

Postby Manta on Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:06 pm

I was trolling through my external hard dirve trying to free up some space and came across a folder of old images of Wellington Point. I had a play with this one and would appreciate your thoughts. I cloned out the rocks and lights, duplicated the background, changed blend mode to multiply, boosted the saturation and adjusted the levels and curves. PS - It was intended to be a bit over-the-top/abstract/arty) Original is included for comparison.

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Re: Horizon Line

Postby sirhc55 on Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:28 pm

Nice Simon but I would tend to pull the saturation back a tad :)
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Manta on Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:38 pm

Thanks Chris - I realise it's pretty explosive but I was actually after that look. :wink:
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Alex on Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:38 am

I don't mind the oversaturation in No.1. Great image.

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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Killakoala on Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:56 am

I like it.

Abstract is good and I like the oversaturation.

It's certainly a sharp contrast from the original.
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby xerubus on Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:29 am

Love the straight lines; nice shot. The abstract is great, and the original is just as good.
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Manta on Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:48 am

Thanks Alex, Steve and Mark. I enjoyed turning this into something completely different. It was a fun exercise in what Photoshop can do to what was a pretty bland image to start with.
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Travy on Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:24 am

I dont mind it, personally i think the boards are a bit over done.. the rest i like :)
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Manta on Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:34 am

Thanks Travy. I admit they are pushed quite a bit but my reason for this was to provide a complimentary colour for the blue of the sky. I tried a few different hues but this harsh orange/red was the closest to what I was trying to acheive. Sure, it's not going to be to everyone's taste but I'm pleased people are adding their opinions - whether they like it or not. :D
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Raskill on Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:32 pm

I like it. Gives the feeling of a really hot glarey day. Would look very good mounted and framed.

Well done, always nice when you find an old image worth editing.
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Re: Horizon Line

Postby Bindii on Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:39 pm

I love the saturation... but I hate the fact that you can get such a fantastic image there at the point and I can't! *cries*

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