An Experiment with Shadows
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When shooting with a camera phone, you’re limited in what effects you can create. Because of that, you’re forced to either take crappy pictures or make adjustments and come up with something different. That’s what I did with today’s photo.
As I was waiting with my youngest daughter after school, I noticed the interesting patterns that were coming out of the sand and the shadows, so I started shooting. What I quickly realized is that the shadows acted as a natural vignette. To enhance this effect, I turned the brightness way down until the shadows begin to get that underexposed look.
Once in Photoshop, all that needs to be done is some minor color correction, level adjustments and a bit of burning to darken any of the lighter edges. That’s it! Stay tuned for more on brightness adjustment and working with shadows.
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November 8th, 2008
I’m sure I said this before Pete, but I wish I knew how to your PhotoShop. Cool looking pic as usual.
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November 8th, 2008
Wow. I guess you caved to the critics and changed your theme again. I like this one!
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I wouldn’t say “caved,” but yeah, maybe the critics had a little bit to do with it.
I was actually going to spruce up the previous theme, but before doing that I did one last search for a good theme. This is what I found. Glad you like it!
November 10th, 2008
I like both the photograph (very atmospheric) and the blog theme (very clean) Sorry haven’t been around much - it’s all very hectic!
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November 10th, 2008
very interesting! Visiting your blog makes me want to use my phone camera again… it’s been quite a while since I last did.
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