One Photo Four Ways – Sunflowers Week 3

One Photo Four Ways – Sunflowers Week 3

Sunflowers Variation 3 features another digital alteration of the image, this time applying a solarization effect. In the era before digital photography, unique effects could be created by exposing negatives or photographic prints to light prior to full development. A comparable result could also be obtained through excessive overexposure of film in the camera. Here, I’ve utilized digital methods that mimic solarization. This technique allows for significant variation with different colors and intensities of effect. Solarization ranks among the earliest techniques for manipulating images in the history of photography. This effect was recognized by Louis Daguerre, a pioneer in photographic invention. The method is also referred to as the Sabattier Effect at times.

Here is the side-by-side slider for comparing the original with this week’s variation.

n the One Photo Four Ways series, we take one photo and explore four different editing techniques over several weeks. The results can be subtle or dramatic, allowing us to examine various perspectives and unleash our creativity. It’s also a lot of fun! If you want to join in, leave a comment here or on Leanne Cole’s site

4 responses to “One Photo Four Ways – Sunflowers Week 3”

  1. The solarization effect sure is a lot easier to achieve and control in the digital realm than in the chemical, where it was inherently erratic—which was part of its appeal.

    1. How true. I avoid the chemical realm completely now but it has its appeal, doesn’t it?

  2. I have never really tried doing this, but it is an interesting result.
    I see the first one in April is in two weeks, so I better start looking for an image. I think I have one in mind.

    1. It (solarization) is one of my favorite effects. The results cen be so varied.

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