The Thinker?

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

I think this chimp is called Nikki. I painted the background to black using the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop CC, and added a duplex layer to get the colouration, and I like how the monochromatic conversion has worked. A study in... Rest? Tiredness? Despair? Embarrassment? The Thinker?

You decide...

ISO 1/200 | f/4 | ISO 100

Paul.

Cavalier · February 3, 2016

I find his pose very peaceful. I find the shot and your post-processing exceptional.

clap
(and I'd like to hear a little more about how you painted the background in Camera Raw)

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

Cavalier wrote: »

I find his pose very peaceful. I find the shot and your post-processing exceptional. clap
(and I'd like to hear a little more about how you painted the background in Camera Raw)

Thank you Jo

The editing is done by loading into Photoshop, and then CTRL+SHIFT+A to open up Camera Raw Filter.

Now press the K key to select the adjustment brush (+ or - to change the brush size as required).

I set exposure at -2, contrast -60, shadows -30, and blacks -90, in the sliders menu, but you need to experiment with these to get the best results. Begin by painting the background down to close to your subject. Once you have done that, click NEW to start off again with a new brush and repeat as often as required. You need to take care at the edge of the subject as you need to just start to hide the edge of the subject to keep the gradation soft.

When done, send back to PS and save.

Paul.

Stumblebum · February 3, 2016

Great shot Paul!

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

Stumblebum wrote: »

Great shot Paul!

Thanks SB :ivar

Paul.

torags · February 3, 2016

Excellent Paul...

Juano · February 3, 2016

Interesting shot and process, sound like a lot of work!

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

torags wrote: »

Excellent Paul...

Juano wrote: »

Interesting shot and process, sound like a lot of work!

Thanks Rags, thanks Cristobal - it didn't take very long to do.

Paul.

sarasphotos · February 3, 2016

Lovely shot - I love the way you've caught the light and expression. Really touching.

Cheers, Sara

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

sarasphotos wrote: »

Lovely shot - I love the way you've caught the light and expression. Really touching.

Cheers, Sara

Thank you Sara

Paul.

Cavalier · February 3, 2016

Thanks Paul - I use Camera Raw now and then, but have never used it for this. I'll give it a try!

Paul Iddon · February 3, 2016

Cavalier wrote: »

Thanks Paul - I use Camera Raw now and then, but have never used it for this. I'll give it a try!

You're welcome Jo.

Paul.

CCoop · February 3, 2016

Those hands! What a treasure! --Carter

Paul Iddon · February 4, 2016

CCoop wrote: »

Those hands! What a treasure! --Carter

Thank you Carter.

Paul

Richard · February 4, 2016

Great capture and fine processing. I think he may be contemplating the American elections.

Eia · February 4, 2016

I have looked at this a few times. Really like your work on this; color and background. But the subject is so .. well...deep! Bravo!!!

Paul Iddon · February 4, 2016

Richard wrote: »

Great capture and fine processing. I think he may be contemplating the American elections.

Eia wrote: »

I have looked at this a few times. Really like your work on this; color and background. But the subject is so .. well...deep! Bravo!!!

Thanks both

Paul.

R.Jay · February 4, 2016

I agree with Eia (and others) on this shot. It is a stunning study of a primate. In my opinion, the most evocative shot on Dgrin so far in 2016 - I think it will be hard to beat. You should send it to National Geographic magazine.

Cheers, Richard.

Paul Iddon · February 5, 2016

R.Jay wrote: »

I agree with Eia (and others) on this shot. It is a stunning study of a primate. In my opinion, the most evocative shot on Dgrin so far in 2016 - I think it will be hard to beat. You should send it to National Geographic magazine.

Cheers, Richard.

Thanks Richard - it was captive so I doubt NG would be interested.

Paul.

Dogdots · February 12, 2016

One does wonder what he/she is thinking. Great work

Paul Iddon · February 12, 2016

Dogdots wrote: »

One does wonder what he/she is thinking. Great work

Thank you Mary

Paul.

TonyCooper · February 13, 2016

Paul Iddon wrote: »

Thank you Jo

The editing is done by loading into Photoshop, and then CTRL+SHIFT+A to open up Camera Raw Filter.

Now press the K key to select the adjustment brush (+ or - to change the brush size as required).

I set exposure at -2, contrast -60, shadows -30, and blacks -90, in the sliders menu, but you need to experiment with these to get the best results. Begin by painting the background down to close to your subject. Once you have done that, click NEW to start off again with a new brush and repeat as often as required. You need to take care at the edge of the subject as you need to just start to hide the edge of the subject to keep the gradation soft.

When done, send back to PS and save.

Paul.

Excellent and useful mini-tutorial! I tried it on an image, and it works a treat.

Paul Iddon · February 13, 2016

TonyCooper wrote: »

Excellent and useful mini-tutorial! I tried it on an image, and it works a treat.

Cool Tony

Paul.

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