Noob question - soft tones?

[nelsmar@canibeat]

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/18990/Scr...6.37.12.PM.png
Is this close to what you want? I decided that working with a more linear curve is a PITA. I included a photo showing output + the adjustments in light room. Prior to light room i imported into light room and made a layer with PURE white (actually i used a graident but flat will do almost identical, i just didnt want the light to look perfectly even). I then set the layer 10-20% opacity. Then i added a split tone to color the haze a bit.

Also shooting thru a plastic optic or a single glass lens baby might be right up your alley. Though the quality is usually fairly brutal.

[Kelven Pang]

so is that the clarity hue and stuff i should go with in LR to get those tones?

[nelsmar@canibeat]

Well the example i just posted, is that what you are looking for? I kept it kind of mellow. I used reverse clarity to soften up the image a bit, and make it a little less clear. The hue adjustments are a split tone to color highlights / shadows. Thats how you get that yellow glow.

Adding the "haze" i used photoshop.

[Kelven Pang]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/...e0dd27c9_b.jpg
my first attempt since im trapped in a blizzard pretty much. c&c would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys