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| This is Salem. In order to capture this photo I had to use my active shutter speed mode. Therefore, the photo was flat without any depth of field. I used both the forced depth of field technique and the sharpening technique to bring this image to its best quality of life. |
For the week I found both the forced depth of field technique and the sharpen technique to be the most valuable skills. This is because depth of field within a photograph is highly critical in order to portray a photo of high quality because it gives the picture greater character and focuses the image at a particular part within the photo. In the same light, the sharpening technique is also vital to quality photographs because it makes the picture clearer for the viewer to see.
On the other hand, the forced depth of field technique allows the photographer to positively and physically manipulate their photo in a technical sense. For example, I have previously taken a photo with the active shutter speed mode which typically depletes or avoids depth of field within a picture. Therefore, this new technique allows me to use the active shutter speed in order to capture a great photo and then I can go back to the image later and photo-shop it to its highest quality.
Next, the sharpening technique simply enhances photos
beautifully, miraculously, and subtly. After
editing photos, the sharpening technique allows me to
bring my pictures to life at the discretion to
the viewer. Hence why this skill is a beautiful tool that is
necessary to make specific photos sparkle and shine.
I enjoyed both of those techniques as well: the sharpening tool and forced depth of field. I think it adds to your picture. The eyes are really bright and the fur is dark; this contrast makes the photo interesting. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteSalem! He's such a great cat. I like this perspective of him. It makes him seem curious and engaged. But, some areas that could be improved are lightening the nose and cheeks more, as well as the fact that his left eye (our right) seems too dark in comparison to the other eye (even with the fact that it is in shadow) so I would suggest just dodging it a little more. But, I do notice the depth of field, pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were able to capture such a great portrait of the green eyed Salem (noticed there were two Salem's :D). I love how bright and expressive you were able to get the make the eyes. I also enjoyed using force depth of field this week. It helped a lot of my final photos.
ReplyDeleteSo glad these techniques are helpful to all of you. Salem does look particularly cute, although I would like for you to bring out the details in his face more (nose right side of mouth and eye) with the dodge layer. Otherwise, very good work!
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