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Following on from the texture discussions in the forums, here are 3 versions of an image, the original straight from the camera and two versions with textures added, which do you prefer?

Camera:Canon EOS 450D
Lens:Canon 60mm macro lens
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:To add texture or not?
Username:Angi_Wallace Angi_Wallace
Uploaded:29 Apr 2010 - 6:38 AM
Tags:Agalychnis callidryas, Amphibian, Close-up / macro, Digitally manipulated, Frog, Pets / captive animals, Red eyed tree frog, Texture, Tree frog
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W1ldside
29 Apr 2010 - 6:43 AM
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Clever workings
Rick

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CarolG
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29 Apr 2010 - 6:45 AM
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Not, I think, Angi! V.3 works best for me. Carol

andy210966
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29 Apr 2010 - 6:46 AM
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With texture Angi - the texture adds a complimentary dimention to the shot without removing any attention from your subject. An excellent piece of work.

Andy

Great image - like all versions

Chris

MikeRC
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29 Apr 2010 - 6:49 AM
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...all excellent but V3 for me.

.....Mike

VIKI
VIKI (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2010 - 6:54 AM
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I too love v3 best.

Goodley
29 Apr 2010 - 7:04 AM
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excellent shot,ive got to go with v3 as well,
kev.

dmhuynh72
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29 Apr 2010 - 7:12 AM
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I didn't think it would have blue colours underside. I like v1 best with the texture b/g.

regards
Yung

SurreyHillsMan
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29 Apr 2010 - 7:21 AM
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I love that pose, superb, V1 for me Angi, that bg really adds to the image, great work

Kom

accipiter
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29 Apr 2010 - 7:37 AM
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All good but I prefer v1. A

cats_123
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29 Apr 2010 - 7:43 AM
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V1 - more `jungle' like...that's some balancing act Wink

RachelMB
29 Apr 2010 - 7:53 AM
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V3 is my preference I think, followed by V1 - it's a little dark, but it doesn't look bad - then V2 - the colours seem too bright.

Endangered
29 Apr 2010 - 8:06 AM
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V1 for me by far. I think it would look even better if feet were in full focus too. Just personal preference. Amazing colours and details captured.

Alan_Baseley
Alan_Baseley (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2010 - 8:15 AM
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Super shots,
Alan

Last Modified By Alan_Baseley at 29 Apr 2010 - 8:15 AM
baclark
29 Apr 2010 - 8:29 AM
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Love V1, stunning shot, gorgeous colours and textures andnwhat a handsome frog!
Barbara

RonnieAG
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29 Apr 2010 - 8:58 AM
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Great shot and I do prefer V 1.
Ronnie.


Quote: V1 for me by far. I think it would look even better if feet were in full focus too. Just personal preference. Amazing colours and details captured.

Yep, I quite agree, I rather stupidly had the aperture at F5.6 to blur the background, but wish I had upped it to F8-11 for a few too. I will next time Wink
Yay, an HC and a guest editors award, thanks very much guys ;D

Last Modified By Angi_Wallace at 29 Apr 2010 - 9:19 AM
wideangler
29 Apr 2010 - 10:22 AM
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A wonderful shot in all three versions. V3 for me because it's easier to look at the subject.

ChrisWallace
29 Apr 2010 - 10:31 AM
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Nice work Angi, like the effect
Chris

vickyf
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29 Apr 2010 - 11:41 AM
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V1 for me.

DiegoDesigns
29 Apr 2010 - 11:50 AM
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Whatever you added to version one, has made an amazing difference and created a completely different shot altogether. First-class work... Dave

rogerfry
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29 Apr 2010 - 12:15 PM
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They're all superb, but v1 does it for me.

Roger

Jalapeno
29 Apr 2010 - 1:05 PM
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V1, V3, V2...in that order Smile well done! superb details and colours.....he looks so happy!

SlowSong
SlowSong (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2010 - 1:22 PM
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I love V3 as a visual image, it's just beautiful. I suppose if you just want a straight froggy shot V3 would be the one, but personally I like a bit of art too.
Chris

EMJAYCEE
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29 Apr 2010 - 1:32 PM
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V1 is my pick.
Joan.

LesF
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29 Apr 2010 - 1:40 PM
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And yes V1 for me too, congrats on the badges

LesF

Scaramanga
Scaramanga (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2010 - 2:26 PM
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The textures really add to this.

Daisymaye
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29 Apr 2010 - 3:02 PM
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Love the textures. It makes it more animated too for some reason. Like he's watching for something in the algae/textures......Love all but V1 for me............Sandy

cracking shot, congrats on the HC

beckas
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29 Apr 2010 - 5:36 PM
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Texture of course! Smile I love the colours in this. Great image and congrats on the HC.

Scottishlandscapes
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29 Apr 2010 - 6:14 PM
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V1 for me and many like this judging by the awards, well deserved too, this wee creature is quite an acrobat.

Dougie

MandyD
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29 Apr 2010 - 9:13 PM
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V1 Angi, great capture and a great texture, Congrats !

cassiecat
29 Apr 2010 - 9:27 PM
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love v1. lesley

helenlinda
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29 Apr 2010 - 9:30 PM
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v1 for me - congratulations on the HC and GEA - both well deserved
Helen

Rock
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29 Apr 2010 - 9:42 PM
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All great work.

Rock

SurreyHillsMan
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29 Apr 2010 - 9:56 PM
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Well deserved awards Angi Smile

Jon

HobbitDave
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29 Apr 2010 - 10:45 PM
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Excellent set!
Dave.

jonathanbp
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30 Apr 2010 - 12:11 AM
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V1 & V3 for me - Jonathan

kitsch
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30 Apr 2010 - 7:26 AM
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all three! but yes V1 looks great Smile congrats!

mattmatic
30 Apr 2010 - 10:35 AM
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V1 for me Smile

chase
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1 May 2010 - 1:49 AM
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V1 for me Angi,well done....love the texture.

IanFlindt
1 May 2010 - 11:08 AM
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Unexpectedly V.1 for me. The texture effect surprisingly seems to complement the subject. V.3 comes a close second.

CaroleA
4 May 2010 - 10:39 PM
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1 for me too!

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