focal length: 38 mm
shutter speed: 1/1600
aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
flash: none
I wasn’t sure if I like this photo all that much straight-out-of-camera (SOOC) but I was kinda digging the angle. I warmed it up, cropped a bit, cloned out the pool logo and adjusted curves a touch. But what I liked best was when I added a black and white layer on top with a reduced opacity of 42%. It gave it a very different feel and I think it brought out the ripples in the water a bit more.
Here’s SOOC:
What do you think?
I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking I’d love to dip my feet in that cool water right now!
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Jonni
Aug 16, 2008 at 7:36 am
I love the processed one. It’s really great also how you can barely tell where the water begins. The processing added a coolness to the water that the other one does not have. The water looks so good. Think I am going to go swimming too…
Hugs,
Jonni
Chelsea
Aug 16, 2008 at 8:47 am
I think the extra layer also adds quite a bit more detail to the feet as well. I’ve had your blog on my RSS feed for a while, and I love your pictures!
Christina
Aug 16, 2008 at 9:12 am
The desaturation really does enhance the cool feel of the water!
tracie
Aug 16, 2008 at 12:33 pm
love, love, love it!!
Kirsten
Aug 16, 2008 at 5:49 pm
That is really cool (pun intended)!
Gina
Aug 16, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Tiny toes look great any ole way!
laura
Aug 17, 2008 at 2:00 am
Thank you all kindly!