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did you use software to blur the backgrounds into perfect bokeh?

definitely software. you can see the edge of the selection in the first pic (looks like a halo around the cars that is slightly brighter than the rest of the background)

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did you use software to blur the backgrounds into perfect bokeh?

Yes mate. Cars didnt pop as much as I wanted them to so blurred the background a bit more.

Still learning, so thanks for picking that up. Thought i removed the halo's but will try focus on this more for next time.

How about you guys? Do you use software to finalise your pics as well?

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really impressive dan! you've got skills! Love the first shot. not one thing I dislike or would change.

went to wtac. was rad.

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Love this one, perfection.

Again so sharp and love the flames.

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Yes mate. Cars didnt pop as much as I wanted them to so blurred the background a bit more.

Still learning, so thanks for picking that up. Thought i removed the halo's but will try focus on this more for next time.

How about you guys? Do you use software to finalise your pics as well?

i havent used it to fake bokeh, but one of the things that gives it away is the unfocused ground right under the in focus cars. wouldnt happen with an in camera shot. maybe try to fade out the selection on the plane where the focus would naturally fall. also, did you feather the edge of the selection or do anything to 'refine' the edges? not a bad attempt, much better than some I have seen thats for sure. but yeah, still has a few of those tell tale signs that are easy to spot. the bottom two arent too bad, but the top one its a bit easier to spot.

awesome lighting and perfect white balance tho (something i worry too much about, lol) and composition is spot on.

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Thanks for the tips mate.

I've learnt through reading photo tutorials and wanted to give that form of editing a go, still trying to perfect so really appreciate the advice, anything to make my photos better.

I didnt blur the actual ground, only from the cars front lips up. I did drop a soft light gradient from the bottom of the pic up to the front lips though as the ground looked a little too over exposed for my liking. Maybe this is where it went overboard?

ps: I love the night shots in your last post, I'm a real fan of the slow shutter stuff.

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Yes mate. Cars didnt pop as much as I wanted them to so blurred the background a bit more.

Still learning, so thanks for picking that up. Thought i removed the halo's but will try focus on this more for next time.

How about you guys? Do you use software to finalise your pics as well?

used light room and ps above to remove some flag poles

Jay019 Proficient

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How about you guys? Do you use software to finalise your pics as well?

i use it a bit for graff shots. like joining up multiple pics of long walls and removing trees and stuff. most times when doing the joinups i just use the automated tools, but it doesnt always go to plan...

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i also use it to fix stuff like flash glare...

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and to fix pieces attacked by the comsec wankers...

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i use it a bit for graff shots. like joining up multiple pics of long walls and removing trees and stuff. most times when doing the joinups i just use the automated tools, but it doesnt always go to plan...

and to fix pieces attacked by the comsec wankers...

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That would have taken looooong time to do i'd imagine

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ive been a bit of a ghost lately, been heaps busy and stuff. will try to post up some more over next couple days.

definately some quality popping up which i like to see!

p.s.

Wil, that chick is fcking hot!

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