Thanks for the kind words, Moose. I did work hard to keep from blowing the
highs, but you did better. I'm still using PS Elements 6.0, so I don't have
a full set of tools. However, I'm familiar with the software, and it works
ok for me.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Rhody After the Storm
> On 4/28/2011 10:54 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> After yesterday's stormy weather, I went out today to see what survived.
>> This fully-opened Rhododendron cluster was shining in the morning
>> sunlight.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rhody.jpg.html
>
> Hey, gotta agree with Bob!
>
> On 4/28/2011 12:46 PM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>> Hey, Jim, you're getting pretty good at this. Enjoyed it.
>
> Another very bright subject without blown highlights! You are indeed
> getting the hang of it. As more an academic than
> artistic matter, it's still possible to bring out more tonal detail in the
> rather blank white areas. The image looks
> good as it is, but I couldn't resist.
> <http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/Nichols/Rhody.htm>
>
> Again, I'm not even sure I like my altered version better; just wanted to
> show that one may pull out detail that is hidden.
>
> I can't agree with Chuck. The image does show signs of extensive
> manipulation, which is fine, as long as it works, as it
> does in this case, but not the spikes and gaps of doing so in 8 bit.
> (Chuck, did you look without the frame?)
>
> Moose
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