Today I was working on this file from Lake Manyara National Park:
ISO 800 f/9 70mm 1/3200sec
It was a beautiful and expansive landscape. I created two versions of this file, a color and a black and white. Before I applied specific edits I started with a few general things that applied to both versions. I adjusted the shadows and highlights and the white and blacks. Then I moved on to adding Luminar Looks. I have recently downloaded a few looks that imitate Fuji film looks. For my color edit I used Fuji Classic Chrome:
ISO 800 f/9 70mm 1/3200sec
For the black and white version I used Acros +Y:
ISO 800 f/9 70mm 1/3200sec
I’ve also created my own look that I call “Vintage Touch-Up”, It adds matte, grain, and vignette filters that can then be adjusted. I applied this look to both of files. This is one of those times where I am happy with all the versions, but that might have to do with the fact that I really liked this view.
Cheers!
This post was created in response to the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge, Negative Space.
I know the Acros well from my X-Pro2 😉 And I’m not biased but I think the b&W works well 🙂
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Thanks very much, I really like the Acros look, and I know you are familiar with it, so I’m glad to hear you like it.
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Both versions are beautiful, well done! 🥰
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Thanks very much!
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Both are beautifully processed, Amy. A great choice for this negative space. Love it. 🙂
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Thanks Amy 😊
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Excellent examples. Sure makes a great banner shot!
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Beautiful vista, Amy. I think the black and white highlights the details in the sky. Nice use of negative space!
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Lovely use of NS Amy, in this case I think I prefer the color version
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Both photographs are fantastic. The color version showcases more details than the B&W. However, the B&W looks more mysterious.
Isadora 😎
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Isadora 😎
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It’s interesting to read about the processes behind the images – both the technical processes and your thinking. Both edits are effective I think. I’m considering getting Luminar – would you recommend it?
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Yes, I would, but I would suggest that you try a 30-day trial before making that decision. For myself, I had experience with Photoshop but didn’t like the subscription model. I also have found that Luminar offers the tools I was wanting to use. Good luck 😊
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I have Photoshop Elements which was a one-off purchase, not subscription 🙂 I downloaded the Luminar trial but there are quite a few things you can’t do in the trial version so I’m still undecided!
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Oh, ok, I forgot that Elements was a one-off purchase. I had always used the Photoshop/Lightroom combination. The thing that I can’t do in Luminar that bothers me the most is, make a watermark.
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