Have I over processed this rugby lineout photo?

[grafxgal]

Was perusing the threads and came across one with a process that I thought I would like to try......has it worked?
Any critique on the process and composition is more than welcome.




Exif Data:
Camera Canon EOS 500D
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 250 mm
ISO Speed 320
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Exposure Program Action (High speed)

[Elroy]

i think your composition is quite good. you've certainly captured the moment.

but i'm not a fan of the processing. i think overall the image looks too dark for an outdoor sporting image. and the halo between the trees and the sky is very noticeable.

[Bruce A]

Is this a David Hill type process?

[John Hendry]

Originally Posted by Elroy

i think your composition is quite good. you've certainly captured the moment.

but i'm not a fan of the processing. i think overall the image looks too dark for an outdoor sporting image. and the halo between the trees and the sky is very noticeable.

Hi

Got to agree to much for me

[grafxgal]

Originally Posted by Elroy

i think your composition is quite good. you've certainly captured the moment.

but i'm not a fan of the processing. i think overall the image looks too dark for an outdoor sporting image. and the halo between the trees and the sky is very noticeable.

Originally Posted by John Hendry

Hi

Got to agree to much for me

Thank you, that's what I was thinking myself, ... it makes the background look badly embossed.
I like the way the boys have turned out sort of 3Dish, but think the effect on the background ruins the overall look. I think I did make it too dark, will have another go at it.
Pleased to hear I'm on the right track re composition, thank you

Originally Posted by Bruce A

Is this a David Hill type process?

Yes, well my attempt at it anyway lol

[BK553]

Roll back that clarity slider

[grafxgal]

Originally Posted by BK553

Roll back that clarity slider

oh ok. I will try that. Thank you.

[crockny]

I really like how the boys look - almost like a sculpture! But don't like the background effect ...

[mpaulison]

I really like how the boys turned out as well. Could be just a touch lighter and with a little more contrast. the only part of the background I cared about what where it met the sky. Really great shot.

[grafxgal]

Originally Posted by crockny

I really like how the boys look - almost like a sculpture! But don't like the background effect ...

Sorry crockny, I didnt see your reply before now. Thank you.

Originally Posted by mpaulison

I really like how the boys turned out as well. Could be just a touch lighter and with a little more contrast. the only part of the background I cared about what where it met the sky. Really great shot.

Thank you, will get my butt into gear and try all the suggestions together and see how it comes out.

Cheers all.