Discussion on: Image 390 - "Big Buddha"

Discussion, revisions and constructive criticisms of Image 390 - "Big Buddha"

Original - Craig Ferguson (cfimages)
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Camera	»
Original Date	2005-10-01 00:00:00
Focal Length	23mm
Aperture	f5.6
ISO	100
Exposure Time	1/160
Flash	no
Tripod	Yes
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Photographers Note:
The big Buddha at Baguashan (Mt Bagua) is 22m high and is the biggest Buddha in Taiwan. As a plus, I can see it from my kitchen window.

PP - I used a couple of layer masks. Curves for the sky, levels and curves for the Buddha.

Craig Ferguson (cfimages)
Msg: #1

October 3rd 2005
12:11:19

Huh? The camera coming up in the data is a Dynax300si. That's wrong - I selected Canon 20D.

Camille (cnut)
Msg: #2

October 3rd 2005
13:45:23

Craig, very cool picture, nice job. I think Buddha could be lightened up a bit to bring out a bit more detail otherwise perfect.

Bob Wallace (BobTrips)
Msg: #3

October 4th 2005
13:47:32

I agree with Camille, a bit more brightness on the Buddha should bring out more detail.

And think about using a bit of perspective shift. Look at the bottom step, it's not quite level and that distortion seems to carry through the statue. When I first looked at the image it seemed that the statue was leaning a bit back and to the left of the frame.

Also the frame. We are limited in display size on the page. Using a big frame reduces the actual image size. Not a big problem in this case, just something to keep in mind.

Bob Wallace (BobTrips)
Msg: #4

October 4th 2005
14:09:18

I did a quick and dirty workshop. Didn't get the perspective shift quite right, went a bit too far the other way, but you should be able to see what I suggested.

I used the dodge tool to slightly brighten the statue.

I also cropped off a bit of sky to see if that made the statue seem more massive.

Looking at the 'larger' version - the frame less one - I think it would help to slightly darken and blur the buildings in the background.

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Bob Wallace (BobTrips)

Craig Ferguson (cfimages)
Msg: #5

October 5th 2005
12:07:48

Bob, that's cool, it looks much better and bigger

Camille (cnut)
Msg: #6

October 5th 2005
23:24:34

Bob,
That is COOL! Great job, I like those changes.

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