Poppi before and after

Poppi before and after
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

The before and after for this picture of my dad.

Poppi in color

Poppi in color
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

This is the same photo as the black and white I posted earlier, but it is in color and processed through Photoshop. I tried to isolate the colors so I could get a better separation. I duplicated the background and changed the blending mode to soft light. Then a channel mixer adjustment was made linked to the background copy. Clicking monochrome, I adjusted each channel's contrast independantly of each other. I used the selective color layer to reduce the color cast and adjust the skin tones.

I'll post another before and after soon.

Chevy's View (before and after)

Chevy's View (before and after)
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

This is the Chevy's View photo before and after post processing. The finished photo is 3 exposures combined for an HDR, here I posted the +0 exposure on top. For the final, I combined the 3 exposures, desaturated the colors and threw a brown color layer aver the whole thing with a soft light blending mode.

My biggest problem with post work is the fact that I remember what the scene looked like and I try to stay too close to that. When I toss that out, I tend to get better results.

Poppi

Poppi
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

My father

Thinking it Over

Thinking it Over
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

I stole this idea from another photo on Flickr (sorry, but I didn't jot down the name) and I thought I'd give it a quick try. Pretty simple to do with a tripod and timer. The difference in exposure from one side to the other is not a result of Photoshop but the result of half-open blinds behind the camera. This was just a test anyway. (By the way, this is me ... and me.)

Bumpy Road Ahead

Bumpy Road Ahead
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

Just goofing around with a long exposure. This was balanced on the dash of the car.

Leaf in color

Leaf in color
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

I decided to post the color version as well so you can compare it with the duotone.

Leaf

Leaf
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

I was feeling a bit melencholy this day, so I grabed my camera in an effort to feel better. I shot some trash and a few flowers, but in front of my apartment door, there was this leaf on the walkway. I shot it and starting thinking of the post work I could do on it. Suddenly, I felt better, but the photo still reflects the mood I was in when I shot it.

Beat Man

Beat Man
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

This is Charlie, whom I work with. He's this really cool dude that makes different styles of African drums by hand and just gives them to his friends. The drums themselves are beautiful works of art, as is he. Thanks Charlie.