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Photo Buddies

© Jeff E Jensen

Photo Buddies

Uploaded: September 13, 2009

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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Aimee C. Eisaman October 01, 2009

Jeff...this is just great! I always love seeing photos of photographers doing their thing! This one offers a neat progression of them each getting a different POV....belly shot....kneeling....standing. The colors they are surrounded by are cool too! I do wish the foreground was a bit brighter, but not on the two guys in the back because they are a nice contrast to the balloon on the side. Not sure how you could do that...maybe a gradual lightening somehow by using layers with different level adjustments and large soft low oppacity erasers? :~) #1187118

Michael Kelly level-classic October 01, 2009

Fun shot Jeff. I see the same great concept the Aimee did with the levels of photographers and the bright colors of the balloon as both FG and BG. I think it is a fantastic shot!

This one is really tough to judge as far as the lighting goes. I might try a levels adjustment to brighten it up a bit and I think a highlight/shadow adjustment of just the shadows at about 15 might bring up the darker FG a bit. Without playing with it myself I just am not sure of the settings so play a bit and see if it works. #8001785

Jeff E Jensen October 02, 2009

Thanks Aimee and Mike! This is one of my recent favorites. Like you said Aimee, the progression of their shots makes it pretty interesting.

Thanks for the suggestions. Using a layer, I adjusted the shadow, I think I ended up around 18-20 on the setting. Then erased over the background and the two guys in the back. I flattened the image, then did a levels adjustment. I also did a 5x7 crop to remove a bit of the foreground. I like the changes, I am curious to hear what everyone else thinks. #8002591

Christie R. Bielss October 02, 2009

This is a cool shot, Jeff! I like what you've done with it. I am picking up some noise on my monitor, but no one else has said anything, so maybe it's just my monitor. Are these friends of yours? #8002709

Jeff E Jensen October 02, 2009

Thanks Christie! You are right, there is a bit of noise. I played with it a bit, but I'm not getting very far with it.

These are my photo buddies. Steve in the back, Shawn in the middle, and Dave in front. #8002768

Michael Kelly level-classic October 02, 2009

I like the changes Jeff. You opened the FG enough to give you nice color and the whole shot has a better tone also. The crop works well. I don't notice the noise as being excessive. #8002859

Sharon October 02, 2009

Excellent shot!! Looks like a fun time!! #8003033

Dale Hardin October 02, 2009

Great shot Jeff. You also did a fantastic job of post processing that made it even better. That looks like such a fun day and to have photo buddies on site is icing on the cake. #8003080

Anthony L. Mancuso October 02, 2009

Great colors and comp Jeff...the edited version is a noticeable improvement... #8003409

Teresa H. Hunt October 02, 2009

This is an awsome shot! I love the graduated positions the men are in. Your edits are great! #8003632

Jeanine M. Bailey October 02, 2009

Okay, THIS looks like FUN!!!! :) Great shot and I really like the final outcome!!!! :):):) #8003681

Aimee C. Eisaman October 02, 2009

I think you did an awesome job on the adjustments and I do like your new crop. The noise in this image is very minimal to me and doesn't pose an issue. A really cool shot in my book! :~) #8003734

Debbie E. Payne February 23, 2010

great photo op jeff. there is nothing like a balloon festival. agree w/ your edited one as the best #8411056

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