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sase · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:34 pm

Hi All,

Last new topic today I believe :) My other rejection reason for today made up the majority of my rejections. It's the dreaded noise issue. I can't find any though, so I've posted full size shots of two. Can you tell me where the noise is so that maybe I can fix it?

http://www.electronicperceptions.com/portfolio/noise1.jpg
http://www.electronicperceptions.com/portfolio/noise2.jpg

Thanks again,
Kathy

triceratops · Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 3343 Location: The other Nevada

I can see what appears to me to be noise in the bowl of the spoon and in some of the shadows on the plate. Also maybe some in the green spiral pasta at the back of the plate. Gotta look real close, so was this justified ... I don't know. Looks good enough to eat and that's what Dave always said was a sign of a good food image.

curtpickens · Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 1142

traveler1116 · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 594

the noise rejection is also for artifacts and over sharpening, i see that throughout the image or at least what appears to be artifacts. there are lots of little white specs that look like bright reflections. that may have something to do with it

sase · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:04 pm

Ah ha! I found a tiny bit in the Shadow next to the front piece of chicken in the first. I'll go back through and reduce size on these slightly to see if that helps.

And yes there is a lot of shine on the food. It's tossed with Italian dressing both for photo appeal and taste ;)

Thanks guys. Was really starting to think I was losing my mind or something.

gualberto · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:08 pm

Sorry Kathy, but I can see noise at least whre the circles are.