Processed
Photographer's opinions can vary quite a bit on how much post processing is "acceptable". Given the many images where Photomatix has been used, it might be obvious that I'm comfortable using whatever I think helps to capture - or enhance - what I am working on.
This gallery contains images that have been subjected to more than the usual amount of manipulation using filters or other settings though. My favorite filters at the moment are the ones from Topaz Labs. I find the filter called "Simplify" is particularly fun to work with. It has a wide range of settings - making it all too easy to over-process if I'm not careful.
I tried to be "subtle" with the images in this gallery for the most part. A few are more obviously processed than others but the general objective was to preserve some aspect of a "photograph" while enhancing - or simplifying - the composition.
I'd be particularly interested in comments on these images to know if you find them interesting or over the top.
Read MoreThis gallery contains images that have been subjected to more than the usual amount of manipulation using filters or other settings though. My favorite filters at the moment are the ones from Topaz Labs. I find the filter called "Simplify" is particularly fun to work with. It has a wide range of settings - making it all too easy to over-process if I'm not careful.
I tried to be "subtle" with the images in this gallery for the most part. A few are more obviously processed than others but the general objective was to preserve some aspect of a "photograph" while enhancing - or simplifying - the composition.
I'd be particularly interested in comments on these images to know if you find them interesting or over the top.
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Casa de Fruita - Merry-Go-Round Horses
In addition to the old farm equipment at Casa de Fruita, they have a really nice Merry-Go-Round. I don't know if it is a replica or something that was restored (I suspect it was restored) but it can be a challenge to photograph. From a series of image that never seemed to "gel" for me, I tried running one through the Topaz Labs "Simplify" to turn the image into more of a graphics poster.
WhatSheSaw
on August 13, 2013This one really works