Comments on: Fiddling with a DSLR http://www.patcampbell.net/2008/04/15/fiddling-with-a-dslr/ Masquerading as something other than babies and dogs. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:33:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kelly http://www.patcampbell.net/2008/04/15/fiddling-with-a-dslr/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Kelly Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:50:07 +0000 http://www.patcampbell.net/?p=236#comment-753 I love the more saturated colors. I keep the saturation boosted some in camera and then fiddle more while post processing. I've desaturated a few photos, but for the most part I find a do less post processing with the in camera boost. As far as how much saturation is too much, I think it's a matter of personal opinion. I've seen photos from professionals that I think are over saturated that other people love. Another thing to take into account is your monitor. I've been doing more and more work on "glossy" displays and I find things appear less saturated overall. I'm sure this will have some impact on how my pictures look going forward. I've been playing with a DSLR for over two years and I still think there are a lot of lessons for me to learn. It's addicting. I love the more saturated colors. I keep the saturation boosted some in camera and then fiddle more while post processing. I’ve desaturated a few photos, but for the most part I find a do less post processing with the in camera boost.

As far as how much saturation is too much, I think it’s a matter of personal opinion. I’ve seen photos from professionals that I think are over saturated that other people love. Another thing to take into account is your monitor. I’ve been doing more and more work on “glossy” displays and I find things appear less saturated overall. I’m sure this will have some impact on how my pictures look going forward.

I’ve been playing with a DSLR for over two years and I still think there are a lot of lessons for me to learn. It’s addicting.

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