We are back with ‘One Photo Focus’. This time the picture credit goes to Stacy Fischer, and this is the image that she gave us.
I normally don’t use plus-ins while processing RAW pictures, but this time I decided to start with Topaz Glow. Below.
I processed it, and added a gradient filter…… After I took it to Photoshop, I decided that this was not the image I wanted, and so I scrapped it, and started all over again.
Round 2.
I added an angled gradient, darkened the sky, and pulled the dehaze slider to give it some more depth.
The picture above shows the HSL sliders in Lightroom
Then, I took it to Photoshop.
What you see here – above, is the settings that I used in Topaz B&W Effects, after I first created a duplicate layer. I liked the Quad Tones.
I did also do a bit of burning and dodging.I particularly burnt in the auburn of the skies…. and dodged to bring back the lettering on the ship
In the picture above, I am still in Topaz. What you may notice now, is the very slight frame that I added in
And then I went into Photoshop… I adjusted the darks, did some adjustment to the red and cyan channels. At the end, I added a slight glow.
What I ended up with, is below…
And, this is how I moved from the start to the end!
I have such a hard time with digital altered pictures, but I do have to admit it is beautiful…but -and please forgive me for saying so – so is the original.
Well, the original is beautiful indeed, and this allows the modification to be done seamlessly.
And, if you don’t mind me being just a bit pretentious, yes, while this is indeed digitally altered, this is a bit ‘arty-farty’! 😉
‘arty-farty’ genius 🙂
Heh!Heh! Thank you!
Those are amazing effects. It transforms the picture.
Leslie
Thanks a lot… This was attempt two. I am glad that I did not have to go through 3-4 versions before settling on this one!
nicely done Rajiv
Thank you very much, Brenda!
You Breathe LIFE into Your Photos.
Amazing Rajiv.
Hey, thanks a lot!
I mean it
I know!
I like your version very much. Nice to see how you did it. It is possible to do get the same effect in Lightroom, onOne and Photoshop.
Thanks! I thought your version was absolutely brilliant…
I am actually studying the process of making digital daguerrotypes and calotype in Photoshop… This is fascinating. I still love shooting B&W film..
I’ve noticed you like to show the dark side :-). Have to follow your muse where it leads you. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Thanks! Yes… Let’s see where it goes
If I may bounce of an idea – how does a photo project on Delhi, done entirely as digital daguerrotypes / calotype sound to you?
That could work. That would give it a timeless but dark feel.
Yes, it would
Nice result Raj! I didn’t participate this month because I forgot about it.
And you were on holiday!
Yes! And pooped! lol
Very dramatic image!
Yeah… A bit!
Well done Rajiv! Great edit . And I thought I knew how to use LR 😄
Oh… So do I!! You can keep learning here!
I like the changes/effects that you added to the original photo. I am having such a hard time in Photoshop. I need a class on the things that I can do as it seems to be endless. Just where do you start…Bridge, Lightroom or Photoshop??. I am ok with the basic editing but not sure where to go from there. I appreciate the tutorial on the steps you took to produce your final image.
If you want something simpler, then I could suggest Essentials – that is Photoshop Essentials. I have never used it, but I hear it gives you a lot of functionality, without making life too tough.
Once you get into Lightroom and Photoshop, then you keep learning.
I was terrified of Photoshop for a long time…
I have Essentials for a few years but mainly did the basic editing. I decided to take the full leap into Photoshop so that it would force me to learn. I have learned a lot but I seem to be stuck on my vision and how to execute that vision. It is all in reading and watching YouTube videos which I do almost daily.
Well, I did a course on PS, and despite the fact that I have improved, I am now steadily going through a very good book.
Do you mind if I recommend this one to you?
It is called Photoshop CC in a Classroom. I will get you the exact title if you want
That you I would like that very much.
The book is Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a book.
Once you get the book, you need to create an account with peachpit.com and download the photographs that come with the book. These are the photos you will be practicing with
Thank you!
Once you get past this, and if you want to go deeper, into layers, then I will recommend another book to you… An excellent one.
Thank you. I truly to appreciate your help and look forward to more guidence from you!!
Oh,a pleasure. Anything I can do to help!