BAYAREA, CA - Page 88

Tom_D · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

Sorry Tom. Between the ten of us coming up there, we will be dropping plenty of cash.
Not going to spend the night too.

Enjoy your time in the valley.

Killjoy · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Thanks. Going to see if I can find a nice vantage point to see the eclipse over a vineyard.

We shall see. I'll also have to convince nine non-photographers that the side trip will be worth while.

ben_r_ · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Subscribing to this thread. If you guys set something up for a meet im interested!

Absolutely Fabulous · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Atlas & Elm Studios

lol your the first to state that they look blue.

I guess everyone else is blind

boomanphoto · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Fabulous

I guess everyone else is blind

I'm not sure what everyone else sees but I see green with a tiny hint of blue.

Kristy · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

There is a legitimate blue cast in the whites of her eyes.. cant' tell if your original is that way, but it probably is... What happens is the whites pick up the blue in a scene if the color temperature is a bit cool, or if something blue is reflecting.. even your shirt could cause it.

It happens often and is definitely not uncommon. An easy fix is to just duplicate, cut the eyes to their own layer, and the do selective color in the white channel, move the cyan slider a bit. I usually use a Nic Filter.. if you have Color EFX, you can do what's called "White Neutralizer" use the eyedropper to select the blue in her eye and the filter will neutralize it to white for you. it will adjust that color in the entire image though, so a layer mask on everything but the eyes would be required.

They eyes do look very processed to me also.. but I go for a more natural looking eye, unless it's oof and I'm desparately trying to salvage it.. lol.

Considering your processing, I think it blends overall.. it's art.. and it fits your vision and you are happy, then you did well.

Hope that helps a bit.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Absolutely Fabulous · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Some folks have blue sclarea, this lady did not in the SOOC. My kid has blue sclarea, I change it though to white, as people assume it's a WB issue when it is not.

I like the processing, but that bit bugs me when looking at the image and is beyond the "art" element to me, YMMV

bikeboynate · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Anyone know when the USS Iowa is going under the GGB on Sunday?

Absolutely Fabulous · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

anyone going to be on the marin side for the fireworks on the 27th?

DBNissan · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Fabulous

anyone going to be on the marin side for the fireworks on the 27th?

I am hoping to be if the fog stays away

Killjoy · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Absolutely Fabulous

anyone going to be on the marin side for the fireworks on the 27th?

My mother just bought a condo, and it closes on the 25th. I'm pretty sure I'll be painting all weekend.

DBNissan · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Wooo hooo looks like I'll be in an ideal viewing location to catch the Eclipse since I'll be in Chico, CA!

http://youtu.be/7YX2blo1eRk

Absolutely Fabulous · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

I am hoping to be if the fog stays away

tiburon may have a good view, not been foggy recently but you know how that goes

Gary McDuffie · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Alan: Let me know how you do with the welding glass. I bought a #14 glass (don't use less) to try and it really sucked. It seems fine with unaided eyes, but with binoculars, or my 100-400, it does not work. It will not focus at all. Not sure if it is the thickness, or a shift in wavelength that is out of range of the lens adjustment.

Killjoy · 19th of May 2012 (Sat)

Gary, for the eclipse through the welding glass, I figured I'd have to go with manual focus anyway.
But I'll let you know how it goes anyway.

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1307
Killjoy Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clayton, CA Posts: 3,485	Re: BAYAREA, CA Thanks. Going to see if I can find a nice vantage point to see the eclipse over a vineyard. We shall see. I'll also have to convince nine non-photographers that the side trip will be worth while. __________________ Some people hunt with a gun. I use a Canon. My Smugmug page We have enough youth. How about a fountain of smart?

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1308
ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 15,526 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: BAYAREA, CA Subscribing to this thread. If you guys set something up for a meet im interested! __________________ [ Gear List \| Flickr \| My Reviews ] /\|\ Tripod Leg Protection /\|\  GIVE a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. TEACH a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1311
Kristy Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dream world where nothing is what it seems. Posts: 10,391 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: BAYAREA, CA There is a legitimate blue cast in the whites of her eyes.. cant' tell if your original is that way, but it probably is... What happens is the whites pick up the blue in a scene if the color temperature is a bit cool, or if something blue is reflecting.. even your shirt could cause it. It happens often and is definitely not uncommon. An easy fix is to just duplicate, cut the eyes to their own layer, and the do selective color in the white channel, move the cyan slider a bit. I usually use a Nic Filter.. if you have Color EFX, you can do what's called "White Neutralizer" use the eyedropper to select the blue in her eye and the filter will neutralize it to white for you. it will adjust that color in the entire image though, so a layer mask on everything but the eyes would be required. They eyes do look very processed to me also.. but I go for a more natural looking eye, unless it's oof and I'm desparately trying to salvage it.. lol. Considering your processing, I think it blends overall.. it's art.. and it fits your vision and you are happy, then you did well. Hope that helps a bit. HAPPY FRIDAY! __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,but by the moments that take our breath away. ~George Carlin Kristy 5D MkIII, 24-70 / f2.8 L, 580ex, 2 AB800's, and some modifiers. www.ksnyderphoto.com

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1312
Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,528	Re: BAYAREA, CA Some folks have blue sclarea, this lady did not in the SOOC. My kid has blue sclarea, I change it though to white, as people assume it's a WB issue when it is not. I like the processing, but that bit bugs me when looking at the image and is beyond the "art" element to me, YMMV __________________ 5dmII & 85L 430EX, LR3, PS5, Calibrated IPS Display, and a Mac or two that are never fast enough!

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1313
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18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1314
Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,528	Re: BAYAREA, CA anyone going to be on the marin side for the fireworks on the 27th? __________________ 5dmII & 85L 430EX, LR3, PS5, Calibrated IPS Display, and a Mac or two that are never fast enough!

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1317
DBNissan Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal's Delta Valley Posts: 490	Re: BAYAREA, CA Wooo hooo looks like I'll be in an ideal viewing location to catch the Eclipse since I'll be in Chico, CA! http://youtu.be/7YX2blo1eRk __________________ ~Dan 50D Gripped; 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM; 85mm f/1.8; 50mm f/1.8; Tamron 18-270mm VC; 430EXII My Facebook Page

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1319
Gary McDuffie Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scottsbluff, NE Posts: 2,875 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: BAYAREA, CA Alan: Let me know how you do with the welding glass. I bought a #14 glass (don't use less) to try and it really sucked. It seems fine with unaided eyes, but with binoculars, or my 100-400, it does not work. It will not focus at all. Not sure if it is the thickness, or a shift in wavelength that is out of range of the lens adjustment. __________________ *Gary* If you're going to shoot something, use a Canon! *----------* 7D, some L, a Froto, constantly shooting & learning via POTN

19th of May 2012 (Sat)	#1320
Killjoy Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clayton, CA Posts: 3,485	Re: BAYAREA, CA Gary, for the eclipse through the welding glass, I figured I'd have to go with manual focus anyway. But I'll let you know how it goes anyway. __________________ Some people hunt with a gun. I use a Canon. My Smugmug page We have enough youth. How about a fountain of smart?

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