Re edits

[dreampolice]

I have spent some time re editing some photo's using the generative fill in PS. 
It started with this one for the current monthly theme, then I just went through Flickr, seeing what else I could mess with using a similar theme, although a couple are only small changes.

I know some will think it is cheating, adding something that I didn't capture but hey ho, it is here to stay and I think if used for "art" it is fine.

Thoughts on the changes?



Tree, Bench, Shadow by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tree, bench, Shadow (edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

Urban tree edit by Nigel G, on Flickr

Urban Tree (Re edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

Three on a stroll by Nigel G, on Flickr

Three on a stroll (edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

Radiator by Nigel G, on Flickr

Radiator (edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

Electric chair by Nigel G, on Flickr

Electric Chair (edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

Enjoy the Silence by Nigel G, on Flickr

Enjoy the Silence (edit) by Nigel G, on Flickr

[peterob]

The changes seem very credible.  The exercise usefully shows how important the initial composition is - supposing that the larger picture was available at the time. 

[zx9]

You won't get any complaints from me.

[Fenris]

All really good, but prefer the last image (lady on chair) in the original format

[El Sid]

Although it's done by smart-alec software is it really that much different to what a painter can do? Infrared and X-ray studies of more than a few old landscapes have sown that they often moved, removed or added various bits of the scene...

Have to disagree with Fen, I like the edit even better than the original.

[JohnY]

For documentary not OK. For art do whatever you like.

[zou]

I think the originals all look better as presented than expanded, presumably because the addition unbalances the composition.

[JohnY]

Jul 5, 2024 10:29:05 GMT Fenris said:

All really good, but prefer the last image (lady on chair) in the original format

Sorry Fen, I like the way that the revised cloud formations suggest leading shapes towards the persons head.

[Chester PB]

Can the software replace the plastic patio chair with a deckchair? The result could then be a comment of our current weather.

[dreampolice]

Jul 10, 2024 15:23:56 GMT Chester PB said:

Can the software replace the plastic patio chair with a deckchair? The result could then be a comment of our current weather.

The original shot included that chair because I found it on the beach as we were walking along. I wanted my wife to sit in the sea in a throne, turning back the waves, which in turn reminded me of the song "Enjoy the silence" by Depeche Mode.

Anyway, to answer your question, yes it can and I asked it do it in colour for you too!

Red, whiteand blue deckchair by Nigel G, on Flickr

[El Sid]

Jul 10, 2024 16:21:15 GMT dreampolice said:

Anyway, to answer your question, yes it can and I asked it do it in colour for you too!

Not as effective though...

[dreampolice]

Jul 11, 2024 11:15:41 GMT El Sid said:

Jul 10, 2024 16:21:15 GMT dreampolice said:

Anyway, to answer your question, yes it can and I asked it do it in colour for you too!

Not as effective though...

of course. It was more to show Chester that it could do it!