Street light in Dubuque IA
Apr 7, 2013 20:01:38 #
Apr 7, 2013 20:06:39 #
I think what detracts is the perspective. If you can fix the perspective I think it will look fine. Also, it is a bit underexposed. I edited it if you would like to see it.
Apr 7, 2013 22:55:40 #
Apr 7, 2013 23:37:51 #
jwenz wrote:
Sure, Let me have a look if you don't mind.
Happy too! It's too bad the other stuff on the lower right is there. That would take quite a bit of work to clone out though.
Apr 8, 2013 09:17:55 #
you can't possibly expect people to agree when you ask a question like that. i like the light. something about the size of the light in contrast with the building. i like it.
Apr 8, 2013 09:22:12 #
Did you use your lens correction software in Lightroom or Photoshop Maybe you could get the bottom floor in the image by zooming out. Or if your lens won't zoom out any further zoom with your feet (backup) .I also see some highlights blown out in some windows and the white stone of the facade. Maybe that happened when the exposure was increased. You can use your adjustment brush or better yet do a 3 image HDR and process that with setting that make it look natural. Do not overdo the HDR processing. Use HDR as a tool as many pros are doing now days.
Apr 8, 2013 10:25:46 #
I think my questions were rhetorical so not sure what question. As far as blown highlights(and shadows) I like to see the detail as my eyes see it. HDR can to that realistically if you don't over do it. It looks like for that image was the lighting perfect for HDR But what I wrote is MHO. I guess I should have put a caveat saying that. Just a matter of opinion and taste as art always is. Thanks for your reply !
Cheers,
John
Cheers,
John
Apr 8, 2013 10:41:02 #
John Butler wrote:
Did you use your lens correction software in Light... (show quote)
Are you addressing the OP? I believe it was the OP, because you are talking about zooming out and HDR. I'm the one that corrected the perspective in Cs5.
Apr 8, 2013 11:04:54 #
As somebody stated above the stuff in the lower right is a problem. Photoshop it maybe, but I hate doing that /. another time of day ? It is a nice shot. The adjustment made above would help but there are some things you just can't do realistically. Like moving the craane or need 3 images for HDR which you probably don't have.
Did a good job,nice detail and exposure for the natural light you had to work with. Keep on clicking !
Cheers,John
Did a good job,nice detail and exposure for the natural light you had to work with. Keep on clicking !
Cheers,John
Apr 8, 2013 11:34:43 #
Oops!!. I didn't see your second response. I get too wrapped up in details. I am a Fine Art Photographer and do a little Architectural , product ( and other stuff)work for some people. In fine art sometimes you don't have to worry about details as much as architecture (now days you almost have to use HDR for architectural) . I have to watch when I transition from one type to the other . It makes a difference.
I need to check your pics here, Wendy 2 when I have a chance. I am new here so I'm feeling my way around but i have to be careful about using my time. Like now - I gotta go!
I always, always learn thing from all other work. You never stop learning.
Cheers,
John
I need to check your pics here, Wendy 2 when I have a chance. I am new here so I'm feeling my way around but i have to be careful about using my time. Like now - I gotta go!
I always, always learn thing from all other work. You never stop learning.
Cheers,
John
Apr 8, 2013 16:28:29 #
jwenz wrote:
Does the light detract or add to the photo?
I personally like the building myaself and consider the streetlight a distraction!!
Apr 8, 2013 16:40:57 #
Apr 8, 2013 16:58:44 #
Bret wrote:
Very nice edit Wendy...and the lamp post is definitely a keeper in the shot.
Thanks Bret! The lamp post does add interest. But it can be removed of course, with more effort that it took to correct the perspective.
Jan 27, 2014 18:07:51 #
jwenz wrote:
Does the light detract or add to the photo?
I think that the light-post is a distraction in the original image. With the keystone correction and the resulting up-righting of the image, I think it works because of the added perspective and because it seems to fit with the architectural design.
I will go further to say that I think Wendy did a very nice correction to an image that had a lot of potential.
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