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Gear Talk => Processing & Publication => Topic started by: golunvolo on August 26, 2016, 02:13:02

Title: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 26, 2016, 02:13:02

An old image taken with nikon d200 and 17-35 2.8.

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/3syk53j2tq62hr9/_DSC5978.NEF?dl=0
 
  A newer image taken with nikon d700 and rodenstock 95 1.4

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/ws94o62aduiim8x/_FVR8332.NEF?dl=0

  Choosing an image for other people to play with is proven way more difficult than expected. I hope you enjoy the challenge.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 26, 2016, 08:32:58

In general I would prefer if we leave it at one RAW file per Contest, because it is much earier to compare results.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 27, 2016, 01:57:31

   I had 7 different files ready to upload. This contests are almost forgotten by now so I don´t think is a bad idea to give some options if that can get it rolling.

   
 
   

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: armando_m on August 27, 2016, 05:37:04

thanks Paco, very nice image , gorgeous eyes

edit, adding the second image ... a bit of fun :)

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Jakov Minić on August 27, 2016, 08:28:55

Those eyes are beautiful!!!

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Mongo on August 27, 2016, 08:43:47

Striking !

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: John G on August 27, 2016, 15:50:59

A good and new challenge for me, working with a facial close up.
I experienced a lack of skill with the skin tone and masking. Trying to sharpen the hair strands effected the sharpness on the skin.
I cloned out some of the black shadows in the hair, and removed the green in the back ground. It was a detractor for me.
Then I spent a little time on the Blue in the eyes.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: John G on August 27, 2016, 16:44:35

Hi
   I had to have another go, was feeling the need to improve.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Fons Baerken on August 27, 2016, 17:08:14

here is my edit

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Almass on August 27, 2016, 17:14:04

My version......






(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/Duke_1/_DSC5978-1_zpsjs9chs9l.jpg)

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: John Geerts on August 27, 2016, 21:02:05

another version

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 27, 2016, 22:03:37

I am happy to the the REC back on track!

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 28, 2016, 23:56:28

We do have a strong preference so far.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 29, 2016, 00:20:07

I thought about recoloring her hair....
Then I saw the yellow core of the flower
innards are a good match for her eye make up...

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: John G on August 29, 2016, 10:27:31

Frank, It feels like eyes viewing into a kaleidoscope.
I have seen beautiful book matched stratifications in Stone set out in quadrants in Grandiose Office Receptions, that have a similar appearance as well. 

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 29, 2016, 14:07:23

Thank you John, feel inspired and DO participate!

There is no limit on entries per person and the Contest runs until the Thread Opener calls it.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 29, 2016, 18:35:18

If it is up to me, I will run the contest 24+ more hours, until august 30th -tomorrow- at 22:00. I think is enough time if someone wants to make a late contribution, we have had a weekend of contest already and I will be out of town -and internet- for some time after that.

   Consider yourself warned, time´s almost up.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 30, 2016, 15:29:11

sorry I ran out of time - inundated with work and stuff - next time ...

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 30, 2016, 22:45:49

Thanks for all the participants. In random order, until the winner:
   Elsa, no worries, next time.

   John, great commitment 1st is scary! 2nd much prettier and I prefer, even if not convinced, the 3rd one. Bold try.

   Fons, I like this one specially because is far away from my own interpretation. Glamorous soft and luminous, thanks for the new view.

  Frank, I wasn´t expecting that :) Thanks! Fantasy/ syfy approach

   Armando, I like your edit becase -in opposition to Fons- yours is very close to what I did. Still think it fits the subject very well.

   and the winner is.....


   .....


   .....



  Almass, that light intruding the image, color treatment, crop!...it is a new photo, stronger by simmetry and heavier, luminous with a exotic -arabic?- flavor to it. It is this change in character that I think deserves the higher praise.

   Please, start a new -"RAW editing contest 22#" at your earliest convenience.


   Thank you all again!

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 30, 2016, 22:57:31

Oh, and this is my original editing from 2007

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: armando_m on August 30, 2016, 23:07:08

very colorful

from the edits a couple of edits had eye lashes removed and also what seem to be a hair on the other eye

your original edit left them as is

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Jakov Minić on August 31, 2016, 00:07:47

All edits are phenomenal as the original photo but nothing beats her eyes  :)
Curious to see what Almass has in store for us, congrats!

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Almass on August 31, 2016, 16:07:29

Quote from: golunvolo on August 30, 2016, 22:45:49

Thanks for all the participants. In random order, until the winner:
   Elsa, no worries, next time.

   John, great commitment 1st is scary! 2nd much prettier and I prefer, even if not convinced, the 3rd one. Bold try.

   Fons, I like this one specially because is far away from my own interpretation. Glamorous soft and luminous, thanks for the new view.

  Frank, I wasn´t expecting that :) Thanks! Fantasy/ syfy approach

   Armando, I like your edit becase -in opposition to Fons- yours is very close to what I did. Still think it fits the subject very well.

   and the winner is.....


   .....


   .....



  Almass, that light intruding the image, color treatment, crop!...it is a new photo, stronger by simmetry and heavier, luminous with a exotic -arabic?- flavor to it. It is this change in character that I think deserves the higher praise.

   Please, start a new -"RAW editing contest 22#" at your earliest convenience.


   Thank you all again!

Thank you for your nice comments.

I will start the next contest in the next couple of days.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 31, 2016, 17:26:04

Looking forward to your contribution!!!@

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: John Geerts on August 31, 2016, 22:27:27

Congrats Almass !!

Paco, I think you are confusing two 'John's    My description may be vague, but I submitted one edit  ;)

Thanks for the perfect organisation, btw.

Title: Re: RAW editing contest 21#
Post by: golunvolo on August 31, 2016, 23:52:10

Oops  :-[  my bad  :)

   I see it. Yours is the bold one! Sorry

    And thanks, my pleasure