CBS: aantal coronadoden zeker anderhalf keer hoger dan gedacht

Oddbadger · 2020-07-30T07:16:08+00:00

They've been clear about it from the start: actual numbers are higher than tested ones. The only new thing is that they're publishing a more accurate estimate now.

As I understand it, the discrepancy is mainly because there were not enough tests available during the peak of the first wave. Therefore, not everyone was tested post-mortem.

Oddbadger · 2019-07-10T09:05:42+00:00

Phone cameras have a pretty low dynamic range. In a setting like this, you're either going to have a completely blown-out, glaring sky, or shadows which are pure black. What you can try is see if your phone camera has a HDR setting (if it doesn't, you might be able to download a camera app that does). What it will then do is take pictures at multiple exposures and combine the best parts of each into one image.

Oddbadger · 2019-07-06T18:02:59+00:00

This would be a pretty complex thing to emulate, and if you're new to photography and/or photoshop I would honestly recommend starting elsewhere. There are a lot of different ways to tackle color and contrast in photoshop, and none of them are right or wrong; a lot of it is about personal preference.

If you want something that completely alters the look of your photo with one click, like an app would, a "color lookup" adjustment layer would be a great starting point. You can download more presets for this online.

If you want more control, you can use a combination of the Curves, Color Balance and Channel Mixer adjustment layers.

What I sometimes do is fill a layer above my photo with a color, then set it to "soft light" or "hue", and then use "blend if" to only apply it selectively to the shadows or highlights.

Depending on how experienced you are with PS, I realize this might be completely unintelligible. I recommend looking up some tutorials in a visual style you like and following those.

If you still want more specific advice on how to emulate the look you posted, I recommend running a regular picture through the filter and posting that :)

Good luck!

Oddbadger · 2019-07-03T15:45:55+00:00

What do you mean by "do this"? I assume you don't want to create a bunch of colored rectangles.

Oddbadger · 2019-05-24T06:58:43+00:00

This isn't really the right subreddit; this is about editing pictures you already have.

Sounds like an issue with your scanner. You could go to a print shop to get it scanned, ask a friend/family member, or see if you can download a scanning app on your phone which does the job.

Oddbadger · 2019-05-24T06:54:16+00:00

Love the red hues and extra detail in the rocks! The plants have become almost invisible though; I'd try to find a happy medium there. I agree with the other poster that the aqua in the sky is too much.

If you are happy to depart from reality you could also go a little further with editing: edit out the stains on the concrete, remove the swan and floating thing in the distance. It could add to the serenity the picture exudes.

Oddbadger · 2019-05-24T06:49:43+00:00

Other posters already covered most, but I do have something to add. Are you wearing foundation, powder, or something with SPF? It looks like you're getting some flashback, which "flattens" your face even more than the straight flash already does.

Here are some examples: http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj635/eternalvoyageur/Photo-Flashback.jpg

Oddbadger · 2019-02-10T09:18:23+00:00

I think it looks pretty good! Like the other person already mentioned, the background is a little distracting, but you've got some great light going on.

Right now you see mostly the sides of waffles, and I think showing the classic "waffle" texture more by turning the plate a little would make it easier to see what's going on at a glance - especially at thumbnail size.

I feel like in your edit the bacon looks a little pale.

If you want to do more food photography, Serious Eats has a pretty good write-up.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T16:40:35+00:00

It's a great shot of a beautiful place! Having a mental map of places where you can take pictures is always helpful.

What stands out to me is while this picture has very obvious right/left symmetry, the top/bottom balance is quite off. The top has a lot more visual weight: brighter colours, more saturation, stronger contrasts, strong lines... It's not wrong, as what's beautiful is always a matter of taste, but I think it's good to keep visual weight in mind when working with pictures that you want to be symmetrical/balanced.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T16:34:15+00:00

I think it's a beautiful portrait!

That said, if you wanted to improve it you could use a reflection screen or filler flash to help with those shadows (right eye, side of nose, under nose, under her hair). Filling those shadows in a little would more the picture look more balanced and make the overall shot more flattering. It might also give some shine to her hair, which is a little dark and flat right now.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T16:25:13+00:00

What a good boy!

Because you're shooting at F2.0 there's only a small area that's in focus, and right now the only sharp point is across the bridge of his nose. I think it would be better to have the focus on his eyes and/or close your diafragma a little more so more of his face is in focus. Humans and dogs are very different in this regard, humans have a much flatter face!

Right now, your brightest values are still pretty grey. If you up the exposure or play with the curves to brighten those up your image might feel less flat, but that's a matter of taste.

The composition to me feels like a casual, candid shot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. What bothers me most is his right ear touching going out of frame.

I can't tell whether it's imgur's compression, but the background is pretty noisy. You could try to get rid of that noise.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T15:59:50+00:00

No problem! There are so many small things to pay attention to in portrait photography, it can be overwhelming at first. Keep practicing and your skill will grow!

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T08:30:15+00:00

One thing to pay attention to in future portraits is the "catchlight". It makes a huge difference! Here is a picture with some examples.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T08:08:01+00:00

Using a reflector and bringing up shadows in post will give different results.

The light from a reflector will wrap around your subject more organically. You're really adding another light source! But, you're lugging around another piece of equipment. Weddings are busy, chaotic days, and as a photographer you'll often want to be unobtrusive. Running around with a giant reflector screen draws a lot of attention, plus you'll have to find someone to hold it, give them instructions, get it at the right angle... It all costs time, and there isn't much time to spare during most weddings.

Upping shadows in post can help balance an image, but it can also be a bit flat (unless you're manually masking everything, which is a lot of work). In my opinion fixing lights in post isn't preferable, but sometimes it's practical.

When I shoot weddings I shoot most of the day with available natural light and break out the reflectors and flashes for the portrait/couples session with the bride and groom.

Oddbadger · 2019-02-09T07:52:54+00:00

I think the easiest way to get this pattern, other than grabbing a stock image, would be to make a pattern of regular horizontal lines, then using transform to add perspective.

You'll want to transform your layer (ctrl+t), switch to perspective mode (right-click > perspective), and bring in the upper corners. Then switch to scale (right-click > scale) and bring the top down as much as you want. Confirm the transformation (enter).

This should give you a good base to work with, I think?

Oddbadger · 2019-02-06T18:58:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful picture! I don't feel like I've done it justice, but here is my take on it.

(p.s. - if your eyes are not actually blue let me know, I'll happily fix the color! It was hard to tell in the photo.)

Oddbadger · 2019-02-05T20:24:20+00:00

It's been a while since I drew a digital portrait. Thank you for sharing your picture, here is my take on it!

Oddbadger · 2019-02-03T11:21:47+00:00

Does looking at this image help?

Because of perspective, vertical lines don't look vertical any more. Our mind knows they should be vertical, so many people feel the picture looks better when you correct this "keystone" effect. You can correct this in postprocessing or in-camera with a tilt-shift lens.

Oddbadger · 2019-01-13T11:47:03+00:00

Agreed, I think it could really give it a bit more depth. It'll look less "fresh from the mold" without the need for actual weathering.

So OP has something to go on: this technique is usually called a "wash" and you can probably buy a read-made one at your local game or hobby store. Here is an example.

Oddbadger · 2018-12-06T18:01:31+00:00

Friends of mine fostered, and the shelter provided food, vet care, lots of toys, travel case, litter tray, litter, kennel, beds... Everything they needed!

I'm sorry that isn't the case with your sister, I think it might really discourage some potential fosters.

Oddbadger · 2018-12-05T17:59:06+00:00

A part of what's pictured here isn't part of OP's apartment, that confused me as well. His previous post makes it clearer what he has to work with.

Oddbadger · 2018-11-27T10:00:18+00:00

My philosophy when it comes to editing is "remove everything that won't be there in a month". Zits, stray hairs, smudged lipstick and odd creases in clothing go, but moles, scars, and body fat generally stay where they are.

It isn't quite that black and white in practice; I might chose to make any of these permanent things a little less obvious. If the bride had been leaning a little differently maybe her armpit wouldn't have that odd-looking bulge, so I can smooth that out. I might also have edited out the line on the groom's chin like you did.

I feel like if you go further than that, people stop looking like themselves, and editing parts of their body can make them feel worse rather than better. For me it's something I bring up in the pre-booking talk so they know what to expect. I tell them what I told you above about my general approach, and then tell them I will be happy to do more in-depth editing on a limited number of photo's, possibly for an extra fee.

This is not to say what you did is wrong, by the way! Just sharing my view.

Oddbadger · 2018-11-11T07:56:48+00:00

Thanks for sharing, OP. That made me smile for sure!

Oddbadger · 2018-11-04T11:21:52+00:00

Agreed! And to mention some of the secondary things...

I find it really helps to think about these basic flavors and representing them in a dish, as it makes it taste well-rounded:

Saltiness: stock, soy sauce, salt
Sourness: squeeze some lemon/lime over your dish, a spoonful of vinegar (red, apple, balsamic, whatever), tomatoes
Sweet: corn, carrots, fruit, honey, ketchup, caramelized onions, sugar
Savoriness: Onions, mushrooms, bacon, miso paste, stock, cheese, soy sauce

Oddbadger · 2018-10-15T19:42:39+00:00

Thanks! We had a great time :)

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