Stainforth Village

Keith Haithwaite

Keith Haithwaite

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The lovely image of Catrigg Force Martin posted in the Analoge film section is located just outside the village of Stainforth at the top of quite a steep climb and when I was there last I took this shot over the village as I returned from the falls. I like to take record shots of the places I visit (invaluable now the ancient brain cells are failing a bit!) and I thought I would have a quick dabble with it and post it here in the Before & After section seeing as we haven't had anything in here for a while

There was nothing special about the conversion, just a B&W Adjustment Layer with a few tweaks then a bit of cloning and some selective D&B and contrast adjustments followed by a slight toning. Unfortunately I think the images have suffered in the reduction in size from 32Mb/3000px to 500kb/800px in height.Above_Stainforth_Col_BeforeB&W.jpg
Above_Stainforth-3-Toned.jpg
 
Keith Haithwaite said:
Thank guys. I guess you are referring to the cloning Toby? It's not a Photoshop dark art you may be surprised to hear, painters have been doing it for centuries (but keep it quiet otherwise they might be accused of cheating ;) ) and there are zillions of words/tutorials on the net so if you are interested here's a link to just one. https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/the-ultimate-guide-to-cloning-in-photoshop/
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Oh, I am fully aware of cloning in PS, I use it regularly. However, I looked through the article, and found the clone source palette and the vanishing point tool, new discoveries outside my normal cloning workflow.

I was simply taken aback by the apparent quality of your cloning. However, I have looked more carefully at the image with my glasses on, and can now see the duplication that I missed first time around!

A pleasing photo though. A bit more control of that highlight in the sky behind the leaves in the top left hand corner is needed. I guess you were trying to lift those resolutely blocked leaves.
 
It was a very quick edit/clone job on a record shot Toby so I apologise for any duplication, it's much easier to spot when you know it's been done and where to look isn't it. :)
 
Mmmmm... well I knew all along, as you had posted the original, but I still didn't initially see the duplication!

But yes, it is.
 
I have little idea of what you guys are up to with the clone stuff but this photo makes me feel warm all over. There's a cozy down home feeling. This is exactly what I'd expect as an entry pix to one a Wordsworth book of poems. Well, my opinion is probably swayed by living where I do. Nothing cozy like this around here.
 
Let me also say, after a re-visit, Keith is a very talented fellow. I'd love to have a copy of this one.
I'd also like to say I've learned so much from this forum. My hats of to all of you.
 
Thanks Joe.

I have been three times Martin but never found conditions suitable. The first time I went it was bone dry, the second time was after some heavy rainfall but so much debris had been washed over and collected in the drop pool it just was heartbreaking. The last time I went, again after a drop of rain, the rush of water at the bottom was just too heavy and it was so slippery that I couldn't keep my footing so being on my own and not as agile as I once was I though discretion was the better part of valour and backed off although I took this shot for reference https://www.viewbug.com/photo/74433917. It's a long drive from where I live but perhaps one of these days ..........
 
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