I'm still playing with Nik plugins and LOVING them! Here is a before and after. using color efex I toned down the colors in the image. Then using nik viveza I was able to brighten Dina's dress and skin tones. It is a very easy program to use because they use "control points" so no magic wands or selection tools required or erasing! this is Dina in Adventureland behind POTC after: [attachimg=1] before (straight out of the camera): [attachimg=2] [attachment deleted by admin]
At first I thought the before was the after; then I wised up. I'm betting it'll look better on my (home) iMac vs. my macbook. But I can see the difference, esp in the microcontrast. Making want to try it out and buy...
Great shot and a beautiful subject! NIK tools are simply a must buy. They make processing so much easier. My workflow starts with Define, then Viveza, then Color Effects, and finally Sharpener Pro. [attachment deleted by admin]
another example. this time using the "photo stylizer". super easy! [attachimg=1] original: [attachimg=2] [attachment deleted by admin]
