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Published: 2015-05-12 18:46:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 502; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 4
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A set of three IR images shot near my cottage in Scotland with my Canon EOS M fitted with an R72 filter. Exposure times are fairly long as this camera has not been adapted for IR work. The post-processing was carried out with Lightroom and with the Google/Nik software Silver Efex Pro 2 to give added structure and contrast, as well as a selenium tint. The theme of the images is contrasts, not only in light and shade but also in textures, details, and compositional elements.Note to Group Admins - the apparent noise is a deliberate feature arising from the use of a film emulation, Kodak 100 TMAX Pro, in the Nik software.
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Yes, Linda, a bit of the ominous! It is the clouds spreading out (6 second exposure) that helps that.
Many Thanks
David
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Glad you like it, Steven. I asked Ange (below) what she thought of the simulated grain that comes from the Kodak film emulation. Have you any thoughts on that? Does it add or detract? I have difficulty deciding because I normally want to remove noise.
David
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I use 1600 asa Fuji b & w film mostly using a telephoto lens and I get a grain effect with about half of my shots...but I prefer the higher speed film and mostly like the grain effect...but that's me...
Sorry for the late reply David but I'm having computer probs...
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No probs, Steven. Thank you for that. So, basically, yes the grain is an attractive feature for some. I'm having a close look at bleach blending which also can add grain, and may post something shortly.
Cheers
David
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Hi Ange - many thanks. What do you think about the "grain" effect from the film emulation? I'm in two minds but decoded to post as they appeared.
David
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Personally I really think the added texture adds to them, if what you're talking about is the 'noise?' I love the drama! (I hate drama everywhere else )
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Many thanks, Ange. This is an area of "creative block" for me in that for years I have been at pains to reduce noise wherever possible in my images. Now, allowing simulated "grain" into my images is difficult.
Cheers
David
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Oh, I understand that! Goring against that creative instinct, but, it's also how we grow and find those new avenues to explore. Looking at these with an objective eye, I think you're on to something, David. Keep pushing
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Thank you for that - it is the unbiased assessment that is helpful.
Cheers
David
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