ssal

agree, it's something people keep forgetting.  The Dutch invasion of Taiwan, the Brits forcibly renting HK, Commodore Perry landing on Tane Island forcing Japan to open it's doors with unethical accor ...
moxfactor 發表於 2010-9-2 02:39 AM

moxfactor,

Thank you for the invitation. Where are you physically located?

I've been in Kwai-Lin and Huang Shan. But that was before digital cameras. I want to go back with my modern gears and retake more pictures of these two wonderful natural beauties of our country. One of these days, I'm going just walk away from this rat race and just go, when I can still move around on my own.

Regarding Dr. Sun, I don't know how history will judge him. It is really too soon to render judgment to a recent figure. I am not  too knowledgeable about the events that happened during that era. But I can imagine that he had to joggle a lot between the major powers. On one hand, he needed their support and money to overthrow the dynasty. At the meantime, those powers all had their own ulterior and selfish ambition towards China. Dr. Sun had to balance what he wanted to accomplish while dancing with the wolfs.

Seeing Japan's barbaric actions in Southeast Asia during that period of time, I am pretty sure that they would invade us with or without Dr. Sun.

Again, history will render its judgment when it all settles.


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cat14051

Had you used CPL?

ssal

Had you used CPL?
cat14051 發表於 2010-9-3 11:19 AM

I used to use CPL when I shot film. Now I seldom use CPL unless I shoot over water or reflective surface and I want to minimize the glare and reflection.
With blue sky, I can easily turn the sky darker to highlight the cloud.

cat14051

With blue sky, I can easily turn the sky darker to highlight the cloud.
ssal 發表於 2010-9-3 11:37 AM

Without CPL, how?

Thanks

ssal

Use the Select ->Color tool to select only the sky.
Use the + eyedrop to add to it or use the Fuzziness slider to make sure the entire sky is selected.
Press Enter
Press Ctrl+J to create a layer, which contains only the sky.
On the new layer, change the blending mode to "Multiply"
You can refine it by moving the Opaque slider
You can also drag a mask on the layer than use the paint brush to refine the edges.

I don't know about your Photoshop skill level. You may have to play with the above a few times to get it right.

CPL is too cumbersome and it may not give you a even darkness because of the angle of the sun.

cat14051

20# ssal

thanks, let me try

moxfactor

hrm... i usually just play with the hue/saturation/luminance slider for blue and cyan for darkening sky, and then unmask anything else that's affected.  that or mask a curve.  i find the "reeditability" and control are much greater~

moxfactor

moxfactor,

Thank you for the invitation. Where are you physically located?

I've been in Kwai-Lin and Huang Shan. But that was before digital cameras. I want to go back with my modern gears and ret ...
ssal 發表於 2010-9-3 02:21 AM

I often travel to Hangzhou, and is usually based either there or back in Hong Kong.

allan0308

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ronron0127

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poopll

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wkai

换是古典的好

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