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I am surprised that the Nik software does such a good processing of an IR image straight out the box to a B&W image.
I need to practice with Color Efex now.
Thanks Robert for another set of experiments I need to do.
Have had a play with your image JK, took it int Lr, then to Colour Efex, tried various filters and ended up using just Detail Extractor.
I made a screenshot of the control points and settings so you can try it yourself.
I tried to improve the definition of the paving and the ferns and other large leaved plants.
And the control points:
I am very impressed how well the Nik software deals with the subtle shades of the IR. Seems a worthy replacement for Bibble.
As I remarked above, I just hope Nik is supported into the future now the sales revenue has been stopped.
Having seen the output here I don't think it has improved it as much as I thought but the darker areas have benefited from the adjustments. Small JPEG isn't a good starting point...
The reflections in the pool have improved, I think there are subtle improvements if you look for them. I tried Darken edges Lighten Centre, Pro Contrast and a couple of others but the Extract Detail seemed best.
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Robert.