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Old 05-15-2010, 07:03 PM
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Default first attempt to use cuves
This is my second photoshop attempt and used only curves.

Still learning, but would appreciate any comments!
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Old 05-15-2010, 07:51 PM
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It looks good to me too...

It's a pity you cut the baby's foot-tip...
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Looks like you are getting the hang of it. Your processed image makes much better use of the contrast range and looks very pleasing. Well Done!!
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Yup. You got it! I think all digital cameras are a fit flat, so when I import into lightroom I automatically apply a *slight* curve to everything. The base curve I use is much less dramatic than the one you used here, but again this is just an import fix. Once I have them in lightroom or photoshop I then curve it based on the image. Excellent job.
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Good job! Curves are our friends....levels and auto levels are not.
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Good job! Curves are our friends....levels and auto levels are not.
Interested in your reasoning for this, Jim...care to share?
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