You? Shy? And what’s with this high fallutin’ word, serendipitous? Been reading the dictionary again? This image is unbelievably sharp. You told me once before what you learned but could you remind me, please? Something about layers in Photoshop, I think. I’ve got to get to NY soon. Working on my dad’s photos and seeing yours have really given me the itch!
You like that one, huh? Wait till I use “copacetic. LOL😉 As for the sharpness, I’m now using PS “unsharp mask,” a misnomer if you ask me (ooh, another high fallitun’ word that just popped into my head 🙃). I simply open the image in PS, selects “filters” from the top menu, and in the drop down menu that opens, select unsharp mask. I use Scott Kelby’s settings as a place to start. I need to look back at my settings to let you know what they are though. Promise to get back to you on that once I’m in front of my computer. And, hey, please let me know if you ever do plan a trip to NYC – I’d be there in a heartbeat!!
Thanks, Stacy, for the info. I’m just starting to delve into Photoshop and that sounds pretty simple so I’ll give it a try. Funny how our plans change from day to day. About New York, I’ll explain in an email.
Hi, Lisa! I’m quite behind on my correspondence, currently working forwards from mid-December! November and December just flew by and here it is mid-January. Well, at least I’m responding before Valentine’s Day 😉 Anyway, glad the dog and the purse gave you a grin too 🙂
Thanks, Alys! It was the dog’s Burberry coat that first caught my eye – fashionable NYC doggie – followed by the wonderful light and shadows. But it was the serendipitous arrival of the woman carrying the checkered shoulder bag that made me press the shutter 🙂
Nope. Too chicken 😉 Though I did take a a street portrait of a gentleman in Chinatown in NYC when I was there last. He asked me and I was a nervous wreck. That being said, it was good fun and I did send them to him. I’m fearful they may have been caught in his spam filter, as I never heard back. You’ve prompted me to email him to find out 🙂
Not comfortable enough when people are waiting on me to take their photo. Makes me too nervous. I prefer the bliss of anonymity. Maybe I’ll make 2016 the year I try to shed a bit of that photographic solitude. Hmmm …. Thanks for giving me food for thought, Alys 🙂
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Amazing how this could be a street in SF! I really love your B&W’s!
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Thanks, Laura! I really do love working in B&W 😄
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You’re welcome Stacy…it shows. 🙂
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😊
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Hey…that’s one well dressed dude! Whippet or small pet greyhound?
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Have absolutely no idea. And you’re right – you rock those glasses! 😎
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Ta muchly! 😉
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You? Shy? And what’s with this high fallutin’ word, serendipitous? Been reading the dictionary again? This image is unbelievably sharp. You told me once before what you learned but could you remind me, please? Something about layers in Photoshop, I think. I’ve got to get to NY soon. Working on my dad’s photos and seeing yours have really given me the itch!
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You like that one, huh? Wait till I use “copacetic. LOL😉 As for the sharpness, I’m now using PS “unsharp mask,” a misnomer if you ask me (ooh, another high fallitun’ word that just popped into my head 🙃). I simply open the image in PS, selects “filters” from the top menu, and in the drop down menu that opens, select unsharp mask. I use Scott Kelby’s settings as a place to start. I need to look back at my settings to let you know what they are though. Promise to get back to you on that once I’m in front of my computer. And, hey, please let me know if you ever do plan a trip to NYC – I’d be there in a heartbeat!!
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Thanks, Stacy, for the info. I’m just starting to delve into Photoshop and that sounds pretty simple so I’ll give it a try. Funny how our plans change from day to day. About New York, I’ll explain in an email.
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Sent you an email with the details, Emilio. Now, do tell about NY!
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Go check your email!
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beautiful light and shadow!!
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Thanks so much, Cybele 😃
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so crisp, almost like a « gravure » (engraving – pardon my lack of vocabulary in English, am not practicing enough these days)
love the tones, so many shades between black and white
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You explained perfectly, Fernan. Thanks for the wonderful compliment!
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I’m in love with the shadows! and of course our canine friend in plaid
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Thanks, Laurie! It was a fabulous shadow kinda day 🙂
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Checks and Plaids And Long Shadows! Neat picture!
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A confluence of photographic fun 🙂 Thanks, Nancy!!
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Gotta love NY. Even the dried gum on the sidewalk shines. But I only noticed that after grinning at the doggy and the purse.
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Hi, Lisa! I’m quite behind on my correspondence, currently working forwards from mid-December! November and December just flew by and here it is mid-January. Well, at least I’m responding before Valentine’s Day 😉 Anyway, glad the dog and the purse gave you a grin too 🙂
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Like the b&w version. Great capture, Stacy! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Amy! 😊
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Stunning!
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Thanks, Alys! It was the dog’s Burberry coat that first caught my eye – fashionable NYC doggie – followed by the wonderful light and shadows. But it was the serendipitous arrival of the woman carrying the checkered shoulder bag that made me press the shutter 🙂
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Do you ever engage with the people you are photographing like this? Do they ever ask what you do with your pics? Not the dog in plaid of course…;_0
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Nope. Too chicken 😉 Though I did take a a street portrait of a gentleman in Chinatown in NYC when I was there last. He asked me and I was a nervous wreck. That being said, it was good fun and I did send them to him. I’m fearful they may have been caught in his spam filter, as I never heard back. You’ve prompted me to email him to find out 🙂
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Really? You seem so outgoing and comfortable with your camera. I never would have guessed you were “a chicken.” Thanks for the chuckle, though.
I hope you’re able to connect with the gentlemen from New York’s Chinatown.
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Not comfortable enough when people are waiting on me to take their photo. Makes me too nervous. I prefer the bliss of anonymity. Maybe I’ll make 2016 the year I try to shed a bit of that photographic solitude. Hmmm …. Thanks for giving me food for thought, Alys 🙂
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Maybe a mix of both. Shoot first, ask questions later. Ha! What a terrible metaphor.
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😉
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