Since the lockdown, I saw a lot of twirl effect on landscape sky in many social media groups. I was not aware about this kind of effect, and it hit my curiosity. So I searched how to do it. I learn that the effect is available since many years in Photoshop.
In my opinion, the effect is cool when it's managed well, and it's a way to show the creativity. I play with this effect and made an other version of my last shot.
Finaly, I'm not conviced compared to the original. Maybe my opinion is due to my way of photography and will. I always kept to not crosse a border in my work, it's the sky replacment (and this is my own opinion). And when I saw the result on this image, I feel like I replaced the sky, and corssed my prohibited border. But I used the same sky got on this shot. What do you think about it ? It is a sky replacment ? Do like this kind of effect ?
Hi Fabrice, the original photo IMO works because it gives a sense of calm. Doing that effect shows a dynamic sky, which goes against the original spirit of the picture, so I don't think they work together.
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I agree with you !
This is really interesting, strong composition as well. I really like it, the sky gives a sense of movement in an rather still/clean landscape. I agree with maybe crossing the border, but I realize we manipulate images when we edit them, as long as we aren't lying about the manipulation or trying to cover it up I think it's acceptable (photojournalism is an absolute no no in my eyes). But I like it, explore it a bit more you never know where a new editing technique can take you.
Thanks for the feedback. That's absolutly true, if a manipulation is done, it must not be hiden by the author. When I can learn some editing technics, it's always wlecome. But in this case, I dont like the result. The natural one is more revelent and what I expect.
Thanks once again for your feedback.
I much prefer the original in your portfolio, Fabrice. I suggest you post the original here as well - you can post multiple images, and as the original poster, edit this post.
I thought until I checked your portfolio that the original had cirrus clouds in parallel streaks (fanned out in perspective), and that you'd warped their direction. I find the effect totally unnatural, and at odds with the naturalistic landscape below.
Sky replacements are another issue, and unless they're perfectly done, including having the correct perspective put me right off. When they're adequately done, I probably don't know it's been done, but why bother? If the image doesn't hang together, use another one. Just my opinion.
Thanks Chris for the feedback. I added the original one in the post, like you suggest. And yes, this is better to understand my post.
Yes, the effect is totaly unnatural and this is why at the end I dont like it. About the TWIRL, I warped the effect to keep the yellow on the border.
About sky replacment, IMO When I dont have the sky or a condition like I want, I prefer to go back until I get what I expect. This is one of the think I like in photography. You can fail, just because the weather is bad, and must come back. And after many try, and you get it. It's an amazing moment and a very nice feeling. All picture is a quest ;)
Totally agree, Fabrice!
Agreed, good points there. Some sky replacement, like you said, can be convincing enough to pass. It can often result in unnatural looking skies like you mentioned here, and I also prefer a natural sky as opposed to a photoshopped one.
This issue of "the line" vexes us all, I'm sure, Liam.
I process my skies a lot, frankly, but try to keep it looking plausible. People's responses vary as expected, but rarely if ever have I been told the sky looks unnatural, which reassures me I'm on the right side of "my" line.
Others have different views and tastes, of course, and I mean no disrespect to those who put in the work on sky replacements, etc. I just wouldn't bother - but I bother a lot about processing overall, as it matters a lot!
I just checked out your profile and I'd definitely say you're on the right side of the line! I love how dramatic some of the clouds are in your shots. Great work.
And yes I do agree there as well. Sky processing can definitely admirable but I have seen many examples of people taking it too far for my taste.
Thanks for your kind words, Liam. I do love a good cloud!
Thanks for your feedback. We have the same opinion.
I like it as an artistic interpretation. Not exactly photography, is digital art, and it works like this. These are separate themes, which I wouldn't judge if I like one more than the other. The objective is different. My two cents.
Thanks for the feedback Andrea. Yes absolutly is 2 different thing between Photo and Digital Art.
original picture is more appealing in my opinion. the sky loks so beautiful naturally.
Yes I agree 😉