You're way too skilled at this stuff. I think I'm going to quit talking to you.
<g>
--Bob
On May 22, 2012, at 5:19 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 5/22/2012 3:41 AM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>> I like the Neat Image best, though was it Neat Image or a focus thing. Makes
>> it look sharper.
>
> Neat Image has a (re)sharpening function to bring back detail lost in the
> noise reduction. With some images, it's just
> what the Dr. Focus ordered, as here.
>
>> Also, I think less of the black and white conversion because of the light
>> blades of grass running in front of the squirrel.
>
> That's easy enough to ameliorate, do an alternate conversion emphasizing
> green, set below primary conversion layer(s),
> select highlights in foreground, mask primary conversion layer, invert mask,
> use bright/contrast/curves on lower layer
> to taste.
> <http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/Others/Nichols/Wary_Squirrel_89.htm>
>
>> True, they're bright in color, too, but they don't take control of my eyes
>> they way they do in black and white. I'd stick with color on this excellent
>> portrait of a lawn pirate.
>
> I like the color better, too. I just did this exercise to illustrate the
> possibilities of better conversion.
>
> Should I add an eye patch?
>
> Converted to Piracy Moose
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