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Different for me anyway- since my camera is in the shop I was going thru some old shots and experimenting with Photoshop a tad. This is a little more processed than usual for me so let me know what you think.

D70s w/ 105/2.8vr at f3.0
Layered color version over sepia and set to multiply.



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Thanks!
Jeff

http://SCL.smugmug.com/

 
Hi Jeff,
I like the processing.. gives it a more 'antique/rustic' look.

Forgive my ignorance but what does "Layered color version over sepia and set to multiply" I know its a technique in PS but could you elaborate please?

Also.. I have been advised the 106 Micro VR is too sharp for protraits. I like your results.. but is that due to the processing?
 
The processing is great for the colors, but I don't like it for the skin tone. It makes the little girl look like she has dark circles under her eyes and hasn't got a good night's sleep in several days. If you could de-emphasize the purple under her eyes, I think it would improve it. Kids don't have to look cheerful all the time, mind, but they don't have to look sick to be thoughtful. Just my take on it. --
All the best,
Kit
Please see my pictures at
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Thanks Morris,

Two hot pixils- I am (patiently) waiting for Nikon service to repair under warranty. It's been about two weeks now so I'm getting a little ancey.

Not sure I understand your other question- when I set to multiply I know reducing the opacity of the top layer softened the effect. I played around with that a little but ended up leaving it at 100%

Thanks for looking / commenting.
morris said:
Hi Jeff,

I’m sorry to hear about your camera. What happened?

I like the photo. Did you take the highlights to the edge with the
multiply?

Morris

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Jeff

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Thanks Dkly-

The original color shot was layered over the sepia shot above. In CS2 you can set those layers up to interact with each other in several ways. I don't understand the exact differences between them all but just liked the effect of this.

As for the 105vr- I love it for portraits. I did not really process anything with the sharpness except I think a very mild USM.
dkyl said:
Hi Jeff,
I like the processing.. gives it a more 'antique/rustic' look.
Forgive my ignorance but what does "Layered color version over
sepia and set to multiply" I know its a technique in PS but could
you elaborate please?
Also.. I have been advised the 106 Micro VR is too sharp for
protraits. I like your results.. but is that due to the processing?
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Thanks!
Jeff

http://SCL.smugmug.com/

 
Layering the colour and sepia isn't something I would have thought of trying, but I think it has a great effect and adds more depth and interest than the colour shot on it's own. Having said that, I do prefer the sepia version out of the three shots. I think it works well with the facial expression- that's a very serious looking kid! :)
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Thanks for your comment Kit.

She actually does have dark circles under her eyes from her allergies. Next time I will work on that some more.
kithg said:
The processing is great for the colors, but I don't like it for the
skin tone. It makes the little girl look like she has dark circles
under her eyes and hasn't got a good night's sleep in several days.
If you could de-emphasize the purple under her eyes, I think it
would improve it. Kids don't have to look cheerful all the time,
mind, but they don't have to look sick to be thoughtful. Just my
take on it. --
All the best,
Kit
Please see my pictures at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kithg/
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Thanks!
Jeff

http://SCL.smugmug.com/

 
Thanks Victoria- yes she can be pretty serious- lol
VictoriaM said:
Layering the colour and sepia isn't something I would have thought
of trying, but I think it has a great effect and adds more depth
and interest than the colour shot on it's own. Having said that, I
do prefer the sepia version out of the three shots. I think it
works well with the facial expression- that's a very serious
looking kid! :)
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Thanks!
Jeff

http://SCL.smugmug.com/

 
Jeff, thanks for posting the original components of the portrait. I sometimes do poster designs for a theater company, and need to alter photos to convey different moods. That's a neat quick trick I'll remember.

Roscoe
 
Effective, I much prefer it to the original.

I also play with multi layers from time to time. I'd be tempted to take this one further, increase the contrast of the sepia layer by using levels, moving both end sliders closer together, to give it more ooomph. It won't be to everyone's taste, but I'm not one for trying to please everyone.

Here's one I did a while ago from my P&S.



And a more recent one of some gourds, blocking in the shadow areas and getting even more carried away with a mis-registered edge effect. I like the rough and ready feel it gives - but as I say, it isn't something I expect to be popular. For some reason I can't link directly to it, so you'll have to follow the link if you want to see it - but don't bother if you don't like the more graphic end of photographic.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leechypics/302979085/in/set-72157594456221015/
 
I like the feel in the processed shot. It has a lot more mood to it than the original (but the sepia looks good too). I might brighten the eyes (and around the eyes) a tad, but other than that, it looks very good.

I'll have to try that little multiplying trick myself.

Thomas.
 
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