Comments on: Doublemint – Two Different Takes on the Same Green Scene

By: Humberto Lyng

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By: Shana Rae

Shana Rae — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:06:24 +0000

Gorgeous work & fantastic tutorial, Elizabeth! Thanks so much for mentioning my textures! ?

By: Tim A.

Tim A. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:04:09 +0000

Ran into this article while looking for something else. Somehow I missed this one when it was first posted.

I think a lot of the comments going back and forth about over processing and whatnot came about because the author actually showed us the before and after and the steps in between.

If all she did was show the final shots, I don’t know if the people saying it’s over processed will agree…or if the people who liked the processing would like it without the knowledge of it beforehand.

I think there’s a time and place for both heavy and light processing. Sometimes you want that “hyper reality” look. And if it’s visually pleasing then even better.

Thanks for giving us a peek into your process. I love Florabella textures but I really haven’t tried blending multiple presets. Interesting. If nothing else, I hope this has inspired people to give different techniques a try or, just as well, decide something is not for you

By: kelly bartolome

kelly bartolome — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:16:57 +0000

i totally agree! when i was starting i am on to this site every single day, reading the techniques and comments, take a look at the pictures, join the assignments. half of what i know now came from this website! and the good thing is, it’s FREE!!!!

By: Kudos

Kudos — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:29:44 +0000

I agree with Benjamin (30 Sept, above) that layer masking might save you some time. It would basically invert the process of step #4 (for 1st image walkthrough). Instead of erasing what you don’t want, you could just mark what you do want. Depends on whether you now what you want. Minor point, but it could save you a bit of time. Else, well done on making some ordinary (not a critique, but simply as in natural scenes that don’t really stand out) pictures look stellar.

By: Brian Mazur

Brian Mazur — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:29:32 +0000

I agree with the author whole heatedly. All the changes in cameras and software have made it so easy for anyone to explore photography as more than just taking pictures. Photographers can be artists !!!

By: Sapperchris

Sapperchris — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:04:12 +0000

There are no rights and wrongs, but for me the photograph is ruined by the lens flair, it draws my eye in and detracts from the rest.
Chris

By: nix74

nix74 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:03:58 +0000

Thanks for the photo editing tips. It does bring dramatic changes to your photo

To me, it almost recreated a new story from the original take, which to me is still acceptable and good.

I do not know what’s your intention of such extreme editing, but it does bring out the photos in it own way.

IMO the edited photo gives a very warm sunny kind of feeling, is like walking back memory lane.

The original photo on the other hand just make you feel like at present moment.

By: acierman

acierman — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:02:52 +0000

i agree …i must have been studying for the past 2 years …looking at youtube …all the how to do this and that …i looked at them all …at least 5-10 times …this site …omg …everyday ….then other sites also ….i buy magazines …look at books ….everything you can imagine …i dont use photoshop …i try to do the best shot i can …thats all ..im no pro ….trust me …but i can tell you one thing ..i went to a fashion show one day ….2 paid photographers where there …and guess what …they both had crappy pictures …they where soooooo bad …that a few days later …from my flickr account …the company that had hired the 2 guys stole one of my pictures from my account to post for there advertisement …i was honored …but mad …they didnt ask me …so …i found this out from one of the models that worked there that night …she saw her pic there and knew i was the one that took it …the thing is ….i did a white balance before the show …i studied the lighting …i set my camera on manual …i adjusted my flash …i got everything ready …these 2 so called pros came in just before the show began …didnt set anything …they just started shooting …at the end of the night …i asked them both how they liked there shoot …they said …all great shots …when i looked …omg …way too bright …blurry …..mine where not pro …but i was proud …all they said was …no prob …photoshop will fix them …so ..if your a pro …explain to me …why need photoshop …and why think your all that if you need photoshop …i understand for certain things …ya i guess you do …but …wouldnt it be better if all you had to do was crop …then print …saves a few hours i bet …oh well …im no pro …so maybe im wrong …thanks for reading my pet peeve http://www.flickr.com/photos/acierman

By: JMarkLabbe

JMarkLabbe — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:31:28 +0000

Hi Elizabeth!
I love your pics,.. they are refreshing and have a life of their own,.. and simply beautiful!,..

I have been using photoshop for 14 years now,… and its easy for some of us digital people to become mechanical with no heart in our creations,..

you happen to take something and give it life,.. therefore,.. mission accomplished!

I believe if it evokes emotion, then you’ve done it! regardless of what steps you took!