NightOwl Cat wrote:
The Long Hall at Trinity College
That hall definitely lives up to its name, Laura!
I've found a bit more time lately to tinker with some photo processing, and I've been learning some things as a result. So I thought I might post some comparisons to show what I've been up to. All of the images below were taken at Olympic national Park in Washington state.
The first two show a comparison of the same approximate scene taken, first, with my IR-converted Fuji X-T2 and 24 f/2.8 NC (this is an image that I posted previously), then with my unconverted X-T4 and 35 f/2 OC. What I learned from this is the unexpected extent to which the IR filter eliminates the blue haze that shrouds the forested mountains in the distance. which shows in the X-T4 photo.
The next two show different shots of the same scene, taken with the 35 f/2 OC on the X-T4. The first was processed through a series of several apps, while the second used only PhotoRaw and Silver Efex. What I learned from this was how well PhotoRaw does at converting B&W in preparation for the use of Silver Efex to enhance the result. I found its masking tools quite helpful for this.
Please let me know your thoughts on each of these comparisons.
CGrindahl wrote:
I see the descending staircase. What is confusing to me is the group of four men that appear to be under a shadow which makes no sense given the configuration of what is above them and the fact on either side of them is a perfectly straight edge that cuts off what appears to be on that deck AND cuts in half the yellow container in the shadow.. Colin mentions a mirror but I don't understand how that would work. Then the stool sitting in front of the four men casts one shadow on the deck (which is consistent with other shadows) and a different one within the shadow where the men stand. I haven't taken any LSD today so I know I'm not hallucinating... ...Show more →
mjgphotoz wrote:
Curtis, now I see what you are talking about. It is the first image. The image of the woman taking pictures is reflected on glass behind her. My only thought is that this is a reflected image shot facing the reflecting surface, maybe a window, glass? Phong will have to tell us if he wishes to reveal the secret, but however done, it is well seen and taken!
Mary
I think we're slowly working this out... There are two mirrors and I can see now how they are positioned. The first is on the left of the two men, reflecting the rail, table, serving trays, drink and what look like sun glasses all at the front of the deck. The other mirror is behind the two boys making appear there are four. That mirror cuts off the back of the deck behind the woman who is sitting on the stool and taking a photo with her camera. Colin was right that mirrors were creating the illusions. I've no idea why they're there, but so be it. Now I can go to bed without having this on my mind... lol
Thanks... my mind really was playing tricks on me... something that mirrors can do. I got there eventually, but here you send a link to the original and it all makes perfect sense... a picture worth a thousand words...
Last I looked, Nippi was finally in Toronto. Hope she gets to you while. you're still on vacation!
GroWeb wrote:
That hall definitely lives up to its name, Laura!
I've found a bit more time lately to tinker with some photo processing, and I've been learning some things as a result. So I thought I might post some comparisons to show what I've been up to. All of the images below were taken at Olympic national Park in Washington state.
The first two show a comparison of the same approximate scene taken, first, with my IR-converted Fuji X-T2 and 24 f/2.8 NC (this is an image that I posted previously), then with my unconverted X-T4 and 35 f/2 OC. What I learned from this is the unexpected extent to which the IR filter eliminates the blue haze that shrouds the forested mountains in the distance. which shows in the X-T4 photo.
The next two show different shots of the same scene, taken with the 35 f/2 OC on the X-T4. The first was processed through a series of several apps, while the second used only PhotoRaw and Silver Efex. What I learned from this was how well PhotoRaw does at converting B&W in preparation for the use of Silver Efex to enhance the result. I found its masking tools quite helpful for this.
Please let me know your thoughts on each of these comparisons....Show more →
CGrindahl wrote:
When you say "I opted to make another account" you mean an account with another hosting website... Blogger is where the Nikki thread resides, right? That has been there a long time. Nice to know they offer photo hosting as well. I'll check them out on the off chance I go crazy again.
No, I mean another Flickr account. You just log out of your account and then sign up for a new free account using a different email. If I ever get to a thousand photos in my second account, I'll pay for the pro plan. But at the rate I share these days, I doubt I'll reach a thousand anytime soon.
CGrindahl wrote:
My mind is melting here... what is happening at the bottom of this photo. It appears a second photo has been imposed on the first. The edges of the shadow make no sense to this aging mind. What am I seeing?
I guess the mirrors there create an illusion for your eyes
GroWeb wrote:
That hall definitely lives up to its name, Laura!
I've found a bit more time lately to tinker with some photo processing, and I've been learning some things as a result. So I thought I might post some comparisons to show what I've been up to. All of the images below were taken at Olympic national Park in Washington state.
The first two show a comparison of the same approximate scene taken, first, with my IR-converted Fuji X-T2 and 24 f/2.8 NC (this is an image that I posted previously), then with my unconverted X-T4 and 35 f/2 OC. What I learned from this is the unexpected extent to which the IR filter eliminates the blue haze that shrouds the forested mountains in the distance. which shows in the X-T4 photo.
The next two show different shots of the same scene, taken with the 35 f/2 OC on the X-T4. The first was processed through a series of several apps, while the second used only PhotoRaw and Silver Efex. What I learned from this was how well PhotoRaw does at converting B&W in preparation for the use of Silver Efex to enhance the result. I found its masking tools quite helpful for this.
Please let me know your thoughts on each of these comparisons....Show more →
mjgphotoz wrote:
Curtis, you have to look carefully. At first glance you may not notice that the deck actually has a path coming down from the one above and then in turn curves back down yet again. If the lens was wider, it would be more obvious to see the curves. The more you look, the more you see in Phong's two images. I love it!
CGrindahl wrote:
I see the descending staircase. What is confusing to me is the group of four men that appear to be under a shadow which makes no sense given the configuration of what is above them and the fact on either side of them is a perfectly straight edge that cuts off what appears to be on that deck AND cuts in half the yellow container in the shadow.. Colin mentions a mirror but I don't understand how that would work. Then the stool sitting in front of the four men casts one shadow on the deck (which is consistent with other shadows) and a different one within the shadow where the men stand. I haven't taken any LSD today so I know I'm not hallucinating... ...Show more →
Yep. I opened a second monitor with the first image side by side with the second one before I totally figured that out. By then my eyes were screaming for mercy! Phong captured these at exactly the right time and position for magic to happen! Love it! My eyes may take a week to recover and I don't think I will recover a few missing brain cells.
Yep. I opened a second monitor with the first image side by side with the second one before I totally figured that out. By then my eyes were screaming for mercy! Phong captured these at exactly the right time and position for magic to happen! Love it! My eyes may take a week to recover and I don't think I will recover a few missing brain cells. 