Since we just spent three days in Victoria, B.C. last week,
I thought I'd do a little experiment with some of the many photos I took.
What would happen if I used the exact same texture and settings on different photos?
Would it enhance some photos, and deter from others?
I'll let you decide.
Each photo is edited using Kim's 1011 texture, hard light mode, 50% opacity.
The textured photo is first, with the untextured photo below.
I definitely think the texture enhanced the photo of this statue called "The Homecoming".
It made the details of the statue "pop".
I really like the use of this texture on buildings.
And now a few photos from the ferry ride over to Vancouver Island, where Victoria is located.
I definitely like the use of the texture on the photo of the chain.
Like the statute, it made the details stand out more.
So what do you think?
Do you prefer texture on all of the photos or just certain ones?
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What a fun exercise, Elizabeth! and a lovely way to show us your beautiful photos! I think the texture enhanced all the shots, except the two ferry shots - those I like better SOOC. I love working with textures. My problem is I never know which one will work best with a photo. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I thought, too, June! I loved it on the architectural type shots, but not so much when nature was the focus.
DeleteI like the texture on many of the photos. I don't think one single texture and one setting is fitting for a series a photos from different locations. In my experience, texture and blending modes must selected based on backgrounds, subjects, color, and light. Overall, this is a great test and way to learn about photo texture application. AND I so want to go to Victoria now!! ;)
ReplyDeleteVictoria is amazing! You definitely should go. Is there a standard for best textures to use and the best blending modes on different subjects, landscapes, architecture, still life, etc? Oh, how I'd love some suggestions!
DeleteI am not a photographer by any stretch of the imagination, and I love all your photos...but for this layman's eye, I prefer no texture simply because I like the more vivid colors, especially on the leaves of the trees, color accent on the building and bright orange on the chain. You do a FANTASTIC job in bringing all your photos to life for all of us to enjoy! I read your post every day and love them all! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteCindy, thanks so much for your kind encouragement. I'm so blessed that you enjoy my blog.
ReplyDeleteThe texture adds a nice vintage touch to your photos! I agree with Kristy that one texture and one setting doesn't work for every photo. Maybe try a different texture or different blend mode on a lower opacity on the ones you don't like the texture on as much. I love the texture on the chain. It also depends on the look you want! Textures are so much fun to play with! And Victoria looks lovely ... I've never been.
ReplyDeleteI wish there was a list of what textures and blend modes work best on what types of photos, but I suppose it's all subjective. It's fun to experiment, though!
DeleteWhat a fun way to show us your photos! I like texture on some of the photos more than others, but it's interesting to see the same texture on a variety of subjects. The one of the rounded building is my favorite textured edit. I like the soldier without the texture so that more detail of the dark sculpture shows. Isn't it fun to experiment?!
ReplyDeleteI think that photo worked especially well, too! Yes, it is fun to experiment, and with my limited knowledge, it's all trial and error learning.
DeleteWonderful. I think the texture increased the quality of each of the photos. The texture softened the lighting in each leaving them with a little less contrast. I liked this better than the originals.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Earl. Your encouragement means a lot.
DeleteWhat an interesting experiment. I find that, many times, a little texture does bring out some of the small details in a shot that are otherwise overlooked. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! I'm a trial and error learner and still don't know a lot about proper techniques and all, so I appreciate the encouragement!
DeleteGreat post!! I think the texture worked well on all the shots, and I like the fact that it gave them all have the same "look". Makes them hang together well as a series. That being said, I liked the untextured versions, too!
ReplyDeleteJill, it was a fun experiment. I'm always torn between wanting a photo to be as true to what is seen to the human eye and wanting to make it look more artistic. Both are beautiful in different ways so I can't always say which I like best.
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