@fueast No,whenI searched tinternet for Orton I got a different processing technique. I copy the background layer 3 x and change layer blending style in copy 1 to screen, in copy 3 to multiply and then tweak the levels as it ends up too dark more often than not. Then add Gaussian Blur to this level. Would be interested in how you do it?
@fueast for me the jury is out about the blur but I think it is because I haven't found a trees and leaves shot like yours yet. They always blow me away, but I think the style of landscape that I shoot of late loses something when I add blur.
@seanoneill I don't do it its an automatic option in befunky! Then sometimes i play with photoshop to add an art filter. I think it works best with close ups of trees/woods. I haven't really used it on landscapes except in fog. I think Judith also used the picmonkey version in one or two of her fog shots @judithg For normal landscapes I play in photomatix usually. Blimey no wonder my career is going down the toilet...
@fueast I see. We've reached the same conclusion re landscapes, though it does really enrich the colours if you stop before blurring. Who needs a career eh? As a boss of mine once said to me "What's that behind you Sean, oh, it's your career!"
That power station is an interesting addition to landscapes - another perfect one. Have you seen the fake tree with the droopy branches - mobile mast - just down the main road to Notts - always made me laugh?
Very cool shot!!! I was hoping the cloud was a small wind storm, always cool to see!!! I've seen them a bit like that (more vague though) on the inland farms here!!! They don't do much damage, just swirl the dust around!!!
That's fantastic Sean, great colours, interesting foreground texture and no clutter. Your Orton discussion is interesting, I just use a Gimp script but I'm not too happy with it ... might try your technique next time.
@fueast@seanoneill I use Orton from Picmonkey quite a bit - usually faded out. I quite like it for grainy shots as well because they 'smooth out' a bit.
You can use some options for free I think. I use it mainly for woods - landscapes are usually edited using photomatix and photoshop elements. Cheers.