A Can Of Worms

KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
edited August 23, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Ok,, well, I got the old point and shoot to see things my way :duel

Here is my entry... Please scour it for anything I may have missed..

All CC Positive or Negative Welcome As Always..

Please keep in mind I am dealing with only 2 megapixels here, so I can't really go much heavier on the processing without degradation.. However, I need to know if you see any important adjustments that I need to make..

The last one is not an HDR, but processed as a PSEUDO HDR

2 Photos Make this capture as I had to add a few more worms.. Does the composite need any further shadow tweaking etc. ?

I personally favor # 1 and #2 - But would like to know which one is most visually appealing to you...:thumb


Thank You.. I always appreciate your time.. :D:bow




Process #1


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Process #2


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Process #3


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Final Edit

Ok, here is an edit based on everyone's prior advice.. I tried to strike a balance..:D


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Comments

  • CoryUTCoryUT Registered Users Posts: 367 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2009
    #2 for me. #1 feels flat and #3 feels unbalanced. Brilliant idea!
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  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited August 22, 2009
    Visually appealing? KAT, they're worms!!!rolleyes1.gif
    JK...great play on the words and themethumb.gif
    To make things difficult...I think the color of the worms
    looks most realistic in#1, I like the dirt in #2, and the grass in #3
    Sorry:D But I do think you have a great idea here!
    (I can't say I've ever seen green worms before though)
    Karin


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  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    I really like your idea.

    I really like number two but the can in one.

    One is more realistic but it's kinda boring colorwise compared to number two.

    How many people have seen green nightcrawlers. Did you ps the color?

    Nice work..

    g
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    I go along with the above but being a wildlife shooter the green worms ne_nau.gif I have never seen
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  • bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    #2 works for me. I have to agree; I've never seen green worms before, but it works. I never knew they sold cans of worms. rolleyes1.gif Cool take on the theme Kat.
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  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    I agree with #2 - the ground and the grass look realistic. The worms are green because of the food coloring. mwink.gif
  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Well you really opened a can of worms. You must have had a lot of fun worm wrangling to keep them contained.
    I am having a tough time between 2 and 3. 1 is a bit flat.
    I am thinking 3 the grass is good and the can really has good contrast.
    Good theme worthy idea. Great work with the P&S at 2mp

    Green Nightcrawlers popular with fishermen, catfishing, ice fishing and the like. their bedding mix or food has a nontoxic dye that turns them that color. Glow in the dark stuff
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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    well, at least I'm not the only the only one to never see green worms... Our Texas worms are just regular old color... but they are as big around as your arm :Drolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    I think I am leaning towrds #2 I like the grass and ground color better in it. The can is nice in 3, but for me, it's not enough to make it better.
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  • nightpixelsnightpixels Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    #3 fits my style the best, so that is the one I am voting for. #2 second and #1 third. Good interpretation of the theme! :D
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Thank you so much everyone for the quick feedback.thumb.gif

    Your comments brought a few things to my attention..

    I too like the warmer earth tones in the 2nd one, but I like the processing on the can on the first.. There is just something about the cool blue can in the 3rd and the aqua in the 2nd one that do not go well with the green grass. I guess blue and green are too close on the wheel for me..

    I do like the slight punch on the can in the 3rd one, so I will try to add some of that effect on to #2....

    #2 it is..clap.gif

    Thank you all for your help...rolleyes1.gif


    P.S> Chris is correct...!!! These crawlers are now all the rage with fisherman... they even glow in the water.. I picked them up at Walmart for 4 bucks. It is not a photo shop effect, they really look that way.. mwink.gif

    You can read about them here

    http://www.allaboutworms.com/glow-worms-green-nightcrawlers-are-easy-to-spot-bait


    Well off to the boards to see what you guys have posted... Best of Luck..thumb.gif
  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Well Miss Kat,

    Nice to see you have a working camera again! thumb.gif

    Of your images, #1 and #3 have some weird color going on. Colors look dull in #1 and too dark in #3. #2 has the best balance to my eye.

    When I saw this shot, my initial reaction was "ewwww....." rolleyes1.gif

    But what a great interpretation of the theme!!! clap.gif Nice work!

    Good luck to you. :D
    Linda

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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    richtersl wrote:
    Well Miss Kat,

    Nice to see you have a working camera again! thumb.gif

    Of your images, #1 and #3 have some weird color going on. Colors look dull in #1 and too dark in #3. #2 has the best balance to my eye.

    When I saw this shot, my initial reaction was "ewwww....." rolleyes1.gif

    But what a great interpretation of the theme!!! clap.gif Nice work!

    Good luck to you. :D

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    Linda's post is pretty much EXACTLY what I was going to write (although I'll make the "EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW" even bigger! Big yuk)
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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Lookin good! #2 is the best color temp wise
    I think your proposed changes will work well.
    Great to see you back in action!
    Sean
  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Ditto on #2. Gross, but great idea.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Great concept Kat. thumb.gif Personally, I like all 3 for different reasons.
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Thank you for the comments and CC......

    I posted a final edit and tried to tweak it according to everyone's advice..

    It is on the first page with the others.

    I hope this one is better.. I attempted to strike nice balance, and I got rid of the aqua on the can as it was driving me up the wall up against that bright green.

    As usual, you all are a great help deal.gifD.. Thank you..

    Kat
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
    I attempted to strike nice balance, and I got rid of the aqua on the can as it was driving me up the wall up against that bright green

    Kat

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    very nice
    Sean
  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Thanks Sean...

    Phew!!!!!... I was hoping for that reaction... :D:D:D

    Perhaps I will be able to call it finished and get her uploaded.. :ivar


    Kat
  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Great take on the theme and very nicely executed.

    There is a reason that it isn't a good idea to open up a can of worms - the ewwwww factor!!

    Definitely upload now and avoid the rush.

    You have a really strong entry. Good luck!

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Flyinggina wrote:
    There is a reason that it isn't a good idea to open up a can of worms -

    Exactly.....:D:D:D

    I got her uploaded.. Finally I can rest easy..:whew


    Thanks Virginia
  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Looks good Kat.thumb.gifthumbthumb.gifthumb
    now that i looked at it more toning down your mutant worms works better.
    Shows what determination and a 2mp P&S can do:D:D:D:D
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Thank you Chris... I took your advice, and you were so right about the green in the worms "out powering" the green grass, so I toned them down..thumb.gif

    Thanks for the help..

    Kat
  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    DsrtVW wrote:
    Shows what determination and a 2mp P&S can do:D:D:D:D

    Yes, well lets just hope I can pull it off one more time, because until Kerry brought it up the other day on the board, I did not realize the Mega challenge was up again already...eek7.gifhuheek7.gif

    I can't believe it is that time again... Pins and needles on what the theme will be....headscratch.gifscratchheadscratch.gif and I can't get her to break with hints either..rolleyes1.gif
  • kds1kds1 Registered Users Posts: 242 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Oh my gosh. I can't believe I missed this whole thing. Missed responding to Kat's entry entirely. eek7.gif see what happens when you go to work for a few days???
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Well see now that is what you get for working :D

    What on earth were you thinking? you need to be shooting 24/7 and dgrinning not working..deal.gif

    Your too funny... rolleyes1.gifthanks for looking in..


    Now that you mention work,, aghh.. I too have a ton to catch up on..\ Before my family divorces me..rolleyes1.gifhuh


    Good luck on your entry too..

    Kat
  • kds1kds1 Registered Users Posts: 242 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
    Good luck on your entry too..

    Kat

    Thanks, Kat, you too!
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