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js10053 · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 126

Hello,
I just took this picture and I tried several different things with it. I applied a filter to it, I personally liked the effect, but I know we aren't supposed to use filters unless it really looks good on the picture. So, I was hoping to get some feedback as to what everyone else thinks of this pick. I'm not sure if the filter should stay or go.

Thanks

fncdigital · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:54 pm

Why not post original image with it... (finished of course)

js10053 · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 126

This isn't the original picture, but it is a similar one. I had a hard time getting it isolated, I'm still working on it to try and get it improved.

reviewer · Admin Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 1627

I don't care for stock photoshop filters at all. The original shot is better, though the depth of field is off.

Tim · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 458 Location: UK

I tend to agree. For complete abstracts, the filters can be quite useful, but as a general rule I think they make your images really cliche or cheesy. I'd reshoot the original with focus on the closest object, and a larger depth of field. Whenever I submit things that aren't *almost* completely sharp from front to back to Shutterstock they're rejected for focus.

wes1972uk · Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Kent, England

Would the company logo need removing for stock. I can certainly make it out. Although I do work for the company, maybe I have an unfair advantage?

fncdigital · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:49 pm

yes the logo would have to be removed