Too Pretty?
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Is this too "pretty" to be dirty?
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I like the idea of flowers next to dirt but there is already a strong image with these factors in the challenge and the image seems a little orange.
The color cast and the lack of contrast make it tough to judge, IMO. If the cast and low contrast were intentional, I don't think it works...
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I've saved the steps as an Action in PS CS2, if you're interested I can get it to you.
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This may not suit your personal taste but the "effect" certainly gives it a more "dirty" appearance..... if you have this action thingee you can adjust, tweak, twist, turn... to make it work for you. This is just a no frills version...
Actually.... I liked your "dirty sidewalk" shot. The one with the cluttered posters on the sidewalk billboard and the trash dumped on the street. I was going to ask you how you got the footsie shot... please tell me you didn't lay in the middle of the street.
Anyhoo.... just my thoughts.... good luck on deciding. I went to re-shoot my piggie.... and no pig in the pen. :cry Sorry for the long delay replying....
Dan
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Hi Dan,
I like the effect a lot. BTW, I am happy to have you mess with my photo even if it is one that only the photographer can love.
Am still trying to decide whether to enter the trashy sidewalk or the under table shot (which is my favorite).
I love your pig as is. A totally great picture for this contest! Good luck in the challenge.
Va
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