Thursday, January 6, 2011

Strolling on the Beach

The marching birds from a few days ago set the stage for me to photograph this couple walking on the beach a little way off. I took a few images of them standing and liked this best. I may post a similar but monochrome version some time in the future.

Edited in Photoshop CS5, cropped, levels adjusted, saturation boosted and added a warming color layer with the lower center that is masked out to prevent color change on the beach where they stand. I did this intentionally to give the appearance of a glow reflection behind them. Shot with Pentax K-7 using a Sigma 70-200/2.8, shot at f4 & 1/1000.

Mouse over for before image. (Tutorial link at right.)



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14 comments:

  1. Lily RianiJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    thanks for dropping by my blog.

    wow! great capture.

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  2. MarkaJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Excellent! I like it alot!

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  3. LinneaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Both shots are gorgeous. I really like that you captured the scene with the couple walking. Their heads are looking in the right direction! Happy skywatching...

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  4. KarenJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Oh wow, I didn't know you could change a photo like that. Excellent.

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  5. RandiJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    This is amazing! You did a beautiful artwork.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I love the edit! great color

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  7. Sylvia KJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Gorgeous capture as always, Perry! You do have a beautiful world! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  8. NatalieJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wow! This is spectacular! &thanks for sharing the how to! And also thanks for stopping by my blog! I am your newest follower!!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    you can make it as postcard. Very beautiful shot.

    Happy Skywatch viewing.

    kat from Philippines

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  10. DanaJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Oh wow! Now that is impressive! I'm going to go through your tutorial when I get a second!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Very nice! You really completely changed this shot! WoW! Great work

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  12. KatieJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Wow!! Your original is beautiful, but the way you transformed the edit is amazing!!

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  13. MarieElizabethJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful shot, great colors and composition.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wow, what a phenomenal edit! It really makes the photo pop. And the sunset colors you added are so natural-looking.

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