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This is a discussion on Blowing bubbles within the Critiques forums, part of the Photography & Fine art photography category; I just recently got a 50mm 1.4 lense and having fun shooting. Photoshop is way above me so this is ...

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    I just recently got a 50mm 1.4 lense and having fun shooting.

    Photoshop is way above me so this is the best I can do for black and white coloring..

    Are shots this close effective to see (as of course it's my own kid so it is for me lol)....?
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    lovely!

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    I like this one too.

    A couple of comments -
    1 - The shot has a slight blue cast
    2 - The eyelash OR the bubbles could be sharper
    3 - Cheek and nose are a bit too bright
    4 - whatever the hand is resting on is a distraction

    Despite all of this, I like the shot and am only pointing out areas to improve.
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    Thank you!

    Can you just make the bubbles sharper? Would that be photoshop? And what process?

    Ha ha..he was sleeping with his toy car..can't get that away if I tried!!! lol..

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    Great shot!

    Quote Originally Posted by kat View Post
    Can you just make the bubbles sharper? Would that be photoshop? And what process?
    I think Marko mostly meant in camera. but yes, you can selectively sharpen things in Photoshop. The easy way is to duplicate the layer, sharpen the whole layer to taste, add a layer mask to hide the layer, then use a brush on the mask to reveal the sharp layer where the bubbles are.

    Sounds complicated, but is actually a really simple procedure.

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    I agree about it being too bright, but it's cute nonetheless!

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    Well..I can change the brightness (I used a filter in photoshop so back to the original) but the cuteness..now that I can't change

    Thanks!

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