 Sharon Day |
Diffusing filter vs Photoshop
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Bobbie Davis |
I've spend the last 5 minutes or so looking at both photos and I can't tell the difference! I tried picking out certain areas to look at to see if there was a difference in the diffused look and my eyes can't see it at all.......
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Karma Wilson |
That is truly incredible! I can't tell. I wonder if a soft focus lens would be different as compared to screw on and PS. Very interesting sharon! Hey, for the record I ran a poll at the Fred Miranda Professional Wedding Photographers forum. I was curious what the most used soft focus methods were. I gave these choices in the poll. Soft focus screw on filter. The results are overwhelming for the PS at 75%. Main reason cited that it gives the photographer more control. The second runner up was the last choice, "I don't go for that glamour crap". LOL! It was at 12%. Third place was soft focus filter at 3%. Last place was soft focus lens--none as of yet. Apparently lots of professionals use PS, at least wedding shooters. Karma
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Karma Wilson |
Oops, my numbers were off: PS 76%
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Sharon Day |
I'm not surprised by those numbers, Karma. I enjoy both soft focus as well as sharpness on portraits.
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Laura E. OConnor |
Sharon, that's amazing! By the way, if you want to post your comparison, the thread is at http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=17736 (sorry, wish I knew how to add a link, but I haven't figured it out, yet!) I've kept out of it but have been reading the great debate. I think it'd be interesting to see the reactions over there.
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Alisha L. Ekstrom |
Ok Sharon...that's incredible..I was reading that debate thread yesterday & I LOVE PHOTOSHOP!!!!! Anyhow you've proved your point. I'm with Laura though I just keep out of it, but really love reading what people say:):) I'll have to go see if you posted those images over there.
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Diane Dupuis |
Wow - thanks for that Sharon! We can debate all you want but there's nothing like seeing the two pics right next to each other! I for one would definitely want to have a sharp shot - and have the option to change it in PS rather than be stuck with only a soft shot... Thanks again for making this so obvious! PS: Laura - I think the other thread is maxed out - I'm sure most of the "debaters" will find this one though!
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Sharon Day |
"PS: Laura - I think the other thread is maxed out." I haven't tried to add anything to the last thread but I've heard from several it can not be added to.
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Laura Clay-Ballard |
I"ve read both threads and my opinion is to start with a good photograph, bring it into photoshop (or whatever) and make it better, if you so desire. And, BTW, I also picked up a few photoshop tips and techniques that I will incorporate into my "people pictures" from reading the two threads (thank you very much.. LOL). I always wondered how to do that in photoshop. I, personally, do not particularly like the blurry look on most photographs (just my personal opinion and personal approach to photography). I prefer a sharp image. I've always prefered the "realism" of a photograph until I met photoshop cs! And, now, I LOVE incorporating various filters and effects .. THE FREE ONES! lol .. to use to enhance my images. I am a filter addict! I can't help it! I, personally, would not choose to use a soft filter attachment for my camera(s). If I want soft then I will use photoshop. More control. More choices. And, it is all very subjective,now, isn't it? Thanks to all for your input on this. I sure learned a lot about soft focus!
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Susana Ms Heide |
I read through yesterday's debate as well and think this puts a nice end to it :o) I can't see any difference on the soft focus in these two photos. They seem nearly identical. The only difference I spot is that Rose of Sharon 1 is a weeee bit brighter. Nicely done Sharon!
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