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STILL Trying - Yashica Mat and Ektachrome
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:00 pm    Post subject: STILL Trying - Yashica Mat and Ektachrome Reply with quote

UPDATE: Look at newest post. Still trying. One is the color variation I came up with to try to add the little bit of warmth that was
actually there, even in this cold canyon. The other is a try at black and
white. Confused


Update: I've looked at the other transparencies in the roll...
the color is all fouled up. I attribute it to expired film, as it was about
6 months over. Even though in the refrigerator, I am pretty sure
that Ektachrome should be shot before the expiration, based on the
looks of all the transparencies.

Oh well! Live and learn! I'll be back to that spot again.


Larry

I will be working on this image. I don't generally like to "work" an
image in Photoshop too much - I generally just toss those that
seem to need a bunch of manipulation.

However, this one has potential, and I wanted you to see the "before"
image, just because it was a good time to be there, with the sun
shining through the trees to make a couple of nice shafts of light. It
didn't last long, and NATURALLY I was on image #12 with the Yashica
Mat, but at least I got some raw data to work with.

The "after" image will be posted within a week. Hope I can make it
into a good looking image. Confused This is one where I should ask for
help from my fellow forum members. I'll try my changes first, then
see what you think.


Willaby Creek - Olympic Rain Forest
Yashica Mat
Ektachrome 100
f:8 and 1/2 second


Last edited by Laurence on Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:48 am; edited 2 times in total


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Larry - the image is outstanding as all your not-easy-to-get pictures!..

Please, feel free to send me the raw scan at the highest res as possible.

tf


PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is a stunning subject , but image quality is not your level. Yes need to work on it . What about to share genuine one in higher resolution and let we see who can improve it better ? We have many talented "image processor" member Laughing


PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! That is very generous of you two, to use some of your time to
work this image out! I'll make a high res scan within a day or so, and
send out to you. I APPRECIATE the offers. Smile I do see that somehow
it seems "washed out" and possibly too much Cyan - or something. Hard
to tell, as I'm not very good in Photoshop.

Thank you!


PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, I love this dreamy landscape!.
To me is one of your best shots seen here, congrats.

Regards,
Jes.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surprised Lovely scene. Perfect in every detail, as you always do. That light beam...

Cheers, Marty.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Jes and Marty, but it's actually "out of whack" with the color gamut
and overall tone. This is a "before" picture, and what I am trying to do is
fix it so that it looks more like the original scene (original scene was
much "warmer", even though the light in the canyon was dim).

I do see the possibility of this being a really good shot though, because
the "place" is simply gorgeous.

I only wish I had been there with different film and the availability to
bracket some shots. Sad As indicated, it was my last shot on the roll,
which seems to correlate to Murphy's Law! Haha!

I DO know the day and time of the shot though. It was 10:10 am on
April 20th. I WILL be back, armed with Provia and some K64. Cool


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update: I've looked at the other transparencies in the roll...
the color is all fouled up. I attribute it to expired film, as it was about
6 months over. Even though in the refrigerator, I am pretty sure
that Ektachrome should be shot before the expiration, based on the
looks of all the transparencies.

Oh well! Live and learn! I'll be back to that spot again.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for warning! I did try to improve it but I couldn't Evil or Very Mad I hope Trifox will able to do something.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
Thank you for warning! I did try to improve it but I couldn't Evil or Very Mad I hope Trifox will able to do something.


He tried, Attila, but there is no hope for it. The color gamut only exists in the
green and blue spectrum, which is certainly attributable to expired film.
No big deal though, life is fun, and so is photography!

Hey! It's about time we saw some more from your Bessa! Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laurence wrote:
Attila wrote:
Thank you for warning! I did try to improve it but I couldn't Evil or Very Mad I hope Trifox will able to do something.


He tried, Attila, but there is no hope for it. The color gamut only exists in the
green and blue spectrum, which is certainly attributable to expired film.
No big deal though, life is fun, and so is photography!

Hey! It's about time we saw some more from your Bessa! Very Happy


Yes.. Perhaps a B&W convert help to keep this great subject.

http://forum.mflenses.com/bessa-ii-color-skopar-105mm-fuji-provia-100-epson-v500-t26057.html

Made few weeks ago.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laurence,

Fairies are coming out of your picture and surrounder me !

I like the atmosphere very much. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grrrrrrrrrrrr! Evil or Very Mad STILL TRYING! Laughing Hey, I might as well waste
some time on this thing. Haha!

Used Skintone Adjustments and Tone Curves of all things, trying to add
that warmth that went away with the wanky film. I managed to get rid
of the horrible Cyan cast. Used the tone curves, because Hue/Saturation
adjustments made it worse. Took a chance and tried Skintone adjustments
for the "warmth" since this particular tool will take tan colors and give
them a shot of reddish-yellow. Right now, the ferns around the top are
pretty close to what is there, they are normally a very saturated green.
The light in the waterfalls is much closer to the true color temperature.
I don't know though...I doubt I'll get it where it should be.


Tried Attila's suggestion of Black and White. Converted and brought up Red Channel by about 15%. Changed to Index Mode and matched the
midtones and shadows a little better, then back to RGB.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Larry,

I like more the warmer one. But the B&W is outstanding!!
Good work!.

Regards,
Jes.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jesito wrote:
Hi Larry,

I like more the warmer one. But the B&W is outstanding!!
Good work!.

Regards,
Jes.


Thanks Jes, and thanks to Attila for suggestion the black and
white!

I'm wondering now about a crop - the bottom could be cropped
pretty heavily, since it's not the most interesting part of the
scene. I'll try a crop and see if I can bring the waterfall closer.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

crop is a good idea I think.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd quite like a shot at a full res version as well.. have a whole raft of programs and techniques here and not much else to do until my torn tendon heals and I can hold a camera steady again! lol


Doug


PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That BW is finest. Captured light and smell of that atmosphere is original.
What a pity for that expired slide (or what was it).


PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nemesis101 wrote:
I'd quite like a shot at a full res version as well.. have a whole raft of programs and techniques here and not much else to do until my torn tendon heals and I can hold a camera steady again! lol

Doug


Sure Doug! I am honored that you would try to make something of it.
Can your email handle a 70 megabyte file? I can cut it down from that
if needed.

I had no idea you had torn a tendon. Wow, not fun. BUT...they usually
heal very well from what I know about them. Good luck on that. Don't
try to do too much too soon, of course.

Larry

Oh...could you PM me your email address? Thanks!


PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

spleenone wrote:
That BW is finest. Captured light and smell of that atmosphere is original.
What a pity for that expired slide (or what was it).


Spleenone, it is most certainly an expired roll. All of the images have
that same color cast that seems to lack in the red and yellow
spectrum. It was Ektachrome, and was actually exactly 7 months
past expiration. Interesting, because I shoot Provia all the time that
is 6 or 7 YEARS expired. Shocked


PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
crop is a good idea I think.


Thank you "Bessa Attila"! I'm going to crop it and see if I can make it
better. Cool