Luminosity Masking

dlplumer

dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

February 8, 2016 edited February 16, 2016 in Landscapes

I just started learning luminosity masking using TKA for Photoshop. This is my first attempt.

I just got some coaching from a highly respected photographer and this is my second attempt:

Dan
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Eia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins

February 8, 2016 edited February 8, 2016

Hmmmm interesting. I can't put my finger on it but maybe it is the comp. The cholla is chopped off on the right side. Maybe the barrel is too close in the forefront? It sure has lots of elements though so maybe those are not a big deal. The sky is beautiful. I do think you have the correct color in the foreground - looks realistic to me. Anxious to see what the experts say.

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Thelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins

February 8, 2016 edited February 8, 2016

I'm not the expert but I like it. Nice shot and really catches the eye.

Take care,

Wayne

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Juano Registered Users Posts: 4,891 Major grins

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

Can you share your PP in photoshop?

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

juano wrote: »

can you share your pp in photoshop?

pp?

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Hikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,490 Major grins

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

I've been using Tony's Luminosity Masks for several years now. Looks great to me. Do wish the cactus wasn't cropped though.

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kdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

The dynamic range is superb, Dan. I'd have to say that for your first attempt, this is a smashing success.

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Sam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

I would call this a success!

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

February 9, 2016 edited February 9, 2016

One more iteration based on more coaching.

Dan
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Cornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins

February 11, 2016 edited February 11, 2016

You're off to a fine start. I use luminosity masks a lot, for combining exposures and tonal adjustments.

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Juano Registered Users Posts: 4,891 Major grins

February 15, 2016 edited February 15, 2016

dlplumer wrote: »

pp?

Post processing technique. thanks!

Cristóbal

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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

February 16, 2016 edited February 16, 2016

Juano wrote: »

Post processing technique. thanks!

Watch Sean Bashaws videos on Luminosity Masks using TKA tools.

Dan
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Juano Registered Users Posts: 4,891 Major grins

February 16, 2016 edited February 16, 2016

dlplumer wrote: »

Watch Sean Bashaws videos on Luminosity Masks using TKA tools.

I will! Thanks.

Cristóbal

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