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A Lady's Abode

© Usman M. Bajwa

A Lady's Abode

Uploaded: April 23, 2010 10:22:19 | Entered: October 15, 2019 04:24:14

Description

She was well camouflaged in its environment. RAW processed in PS CS2 and Picassa. Camera Raw posted below for comparison.

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CATEGORY: Nature & Landscape (January 7, 2012 - resubbed)


Exif: F Number: 5.6, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 262, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: D40

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 23, 2010

The sooc Raw #1261877

Ken Smith level-classic April 23, 2010

Definitely a difference...congrats on going RAW! I have no idea why Picassa changed the setting, but the ISO is from the camera, like shutter speed and F stop. The software can't change these. True, maybe the text characters said 262 but that's probably a glitch in the Picaso versus the camera's ISO. #8564754

Katarina Mansson April 23, 2010

Superb clarity, colors, DOF and comp!!! #8564757

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 23, 2010

Beautiful picture and post processing!!! #8564923

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 23, 2010

Wow, this is excellent Usman. Gorgeous colors and details.

Once I learned to shoot in RAW, I never looked back. I'm glad you decided to give it a try. I like to edit my images in Bridge, Photoshop CS4 and Digital Photo Professional. I have never used Picassa, so I can't help you there. I know that Patrick Rouzes uses that program. Maybe he can help you!

Good luck,

Donna #8565089

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 23, 2010

Stunning shot, Usman. I love everything about it. #8565237

Bunny Snow April 24, 2010

Wow! What a difference. I agree with everyone: the clarity is superb, the colors and tonality lovely and you created wonderful DOF and composition!

My raw captures always have more tonality, sharpness and clarity than the JPGs out of the camera--even when my images are not as sharp as yours or my processing as beautiful.

Adobe Camera Raw, from what I understand, changes the size from 8 bits to 16 bits in the conversion process (if its preset that way) and those extra bits worked in ACR as well as in photoshop, more detail, can be obtained. Bigger or more expensive cameras have even more data than mine. The more data in, the information you have with which to process your image.

Don't forget to change it back to 8 bits when using certain software plug-ins, or when saving it to your hard drive because it takes up tons of space.

Looks like you've proven to yourself and any non-believers that raw is better. #8566148

Carol Eade level-addict April 30, 2010

Terrific image, Usman! #8581352

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 17, 2010

Thanks for Ken, Katarina, Elida, Donna, Nikki and Bunny for your time and kind comments which are very much appreciated!! Better late than never, its gonna be all RAW for me from now on!

UB. #8616617

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 07, 2012

Takes my breath away. #9906834

Joy Rector January 07, 2012

gorgeous #9906980

Michele Peterson level-classic January 07, 2012

Amazing, Usman! Those colors really pop! And, I love the "lady". #9907304

Peggy Pfister level-classic January 10, 2012

Another beautiful scene, Usman, and expertly processed! Kudos! #9912457

Kathryn Wesserling January 10, 2012

The image is beautiful, and the title made it a sweet story. #9912630

Leslie McLain level-classic October 05, 2012

Stunning capture and colors, Usman. Love that ladybug. #10356432

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 09, 2012

such beautiful colors and capture... well done! #10361606

Yulianto Soeroso October 09, 2012

lovely sets #10361827

Connie J. Bagot October 09, 2012

So beautiful! I love the colors and the way the flowers and the ladybug pop out from the background. Great photo and great processing! #10361987

Craig D. Minton October 19, 2012

Great work here, Usman! These colors are fantastic. I don't completely understand the principles of RAW other than the fact that there seems to be allot more usable information. So I us it. Looking through your gallery is humbling. You have mastered the use of Photoshop with a subtle style, which is VERY appealing to me. I have PS but have not yet learned to use it. You have inspired me to do so. #10376977

Brett Dolsen October 20, 2012

Great macro,colours and processing Usman! #10377208

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