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Title: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 04, 2012, 06:09:59 PM
Hi,  I'm just waiting for feedback and or review - Thx, Sandi :up:
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/smceachron/Newtonbeforeandafter.jpg)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Bambi on March 04, 2012, 06:35:28 PM
Hi, Sandi:

This one is a lot harder than it looked! I like the repair on the upper right, but it looks like you have more snow on the front bench than in the original. The snow looks odd in the orignal, but maybe the dogs knocked part of it off. Take another look at the space between the snowy benches. It should be darker like the original and the shadowy areas. The brown part just right of center might be the brown dog's tail.

Also, just a bit of pink tinge in the dog and the snow in the foreground.

You've really worked hard on this one, Sandi!

Bambi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 04, 2012, 07:33:50 PM
OK, will do.  Thx, Sandi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 04, 2012, 08:10:33 PM
Hi Bambi,
I fixed and leveled the snow on the front bench and added the dog's tail?  I also added a pink tinge to the dog and snow.  Anything else?  Thx, Sandi
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/smceachron/NewtonT_20__9_4x6done3.jpg)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Hannie on March 05, 2012, 08:42:12 AM
Hi Sandi,

The backside of the dog looked funny to me so I had a look at he original.  There is a lot of damage but it is mostly little dots and twirly things that can be easily healed.  The red damage in the background can be painted over with white on a color layer.  The detail will come back quite well.

After a simple levels and curves adjustment I worked on the original for an hour and got rid of a lot of the specks, If you like I can send you the full res file.

Hannie

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb18/marijtje2/OPR/NewtonT_20__9_4x61.jpg)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Bambi on March 05, 2012, 04:28:50 PM
Hannie always makes it look easy! Sometimes I think we work harder than we need to and make more problems for ourselves. Thanks, Hannie.

Bambi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 05, 2012, 05:50:12 PM
Hannie,
Thanks, I'd like to see your full rez file.  I guess I need to go back to the levels and curves adjustments.  Where did I go off track? 

Someday, I'll be able to do this with simple levels and curve adj too.

Thank you for your help. ~ Sandi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Mhayes on March 06, 2012, 02:36:32 AM
And for comic relief, may I present our resident "Dog Bottom Expert" the talented Hannie Scheltema.

Quote"The backside of the dog looked funny to me so I had a look at the original."
Photo or the dog?  :funny:

Sorry to hijack your post Sandi, but this was too good to pass.

Margie
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 06, 2012, 04:11:37 AM
That's OK,  the dog's bottom looked weird to me too - like two drum sticks. I looked back at the orig photo as well. ~ Sandi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Hannie on March 06, 2012, 06:26:54 AM
Margie, It thought looking at dog bottoms is now your favorite pass time too?   :)

Bambi, cleaning up this photos is like a long lasting, tedious game of Bubbles shooter.  It goes on and on and on.... 

Sandi I have placed the full res version in your gallery and you should receive an invite email from me as well.
I hope it will be of help to you!

It is great that you post your wip on the forum, thanks for all of your hard work.

Hannie
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Tess (Tassie D) on March 07, 2012, 02:55:13 AM
lol we can now call Hannie 'DDD', dog derrierre detective.   :funny:
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: HellZiggy on March 07, 2012, 03:08:30 AM
I've got a Shiba Inu who has a tail that's always curled up. If you decide to check out more dog derrierres "for reference" I'm sure it can be arranged.  ;D

No... I'm not one of those people who will use any excuse to show off her exceedingly handsome dog.  :halo:

(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4125/5072315677_4fd8a51c01_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellziggy/5072315677/)
Rex & Ripley (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellziggy/5072315677/) by hellziggy (http://www.flickr.com/people/hellziggy/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Tess (Tassie D) on March 07, 2012, 07:22:23 AM
I have a real soft spot for the Shibas. A dear friend of mine over there has 3 of them.
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: HellZiggy on March 07, 2012, 12:15:47 PM
THREE Shibas? Mine can be so stubborn at times that I can't even imagine him times three. :)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Mhayes on March 07, 2012, 01:24:35 PM
Hellziggy, what a handsome dog! I thought I knew the different breeds of dogs, but I didn't know yours. Is he hard to keep his coat clean?

Margie
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: HellZiggy on March 07, 2012, 03:11:57 PM
Margie:
Shiba Inu's are described as being "cat-like" and they keep themselves clean. The Shiba is a Japanese breed that's starting to gain popularity in the US. Normally they are either a husky-like black & tan, or they are a reddish-brown color. According to the AKC our Dogasaurus Rex is flawed because he has the less common cream color. The AKC is wrong though! He's perfect. :-) (except when he's being a brat!)

Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 07, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Hannie,
Hopefully this is the last fix.  Sorry it's been like Bubble Shooter.  Thanks for your help. ~ Sandi
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/smceachron/NewtonT_20__9_4x62done.jpg)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Mhayes on March 07, 2012, 04:52:39 PM
Hellziggy, how interesting and I love the color of yours!

Sandi, this looks great and a big improvement. BTW, the dog's name is Harley and he belonged to the Newton family.

Margie
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 07, 2012, 05:53:28 PM
Hannie and Bambi,
Here is the final with the before photo.  Thank you for all your help. ~ Sandi
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/smceachron/Newtonbeforeandafter-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: HellZiggy on March 07, 2012, 06:08:49 PM
That looks fabulouse Sandi!
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Tess (Tassie D) on March 07, 2012, 06:30:17 PM
Well done Sandi, it looks great. Sorry we hijacked your thread.

Hellziggy I'm sure the owner won't mind me posting a photo of his beautiful boys.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/6509crunch/bobsfurbabies.png)
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: smceachron on March 07, 2012, 07:06:30 PM
Wow!  This end looks sooooo much better.  Hugs, Sandi
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Hannie on March 08, 2012, 05:59:29 AM
Sandi, you did a great job!

Tess, what a great photo of the 3 shiba inus, they are very good looking.

Hannie
Title: Re: Newton and snow
Post by: Mhayes on March 08, 2012, 01:51:26 PM
Sandi, I agree!

Tess, what a great photo, don't think my cats would feel comfortable or safe in that household.

Margie